Abstract: An electric motor includes a carbon fiber stator core having a plurality of longitudinal slots and poles arranged on an interior surface thereof, the stator core having a hollow central portion. A thin metallic sleeve is inserted into the stator core so as to mate with an interior surface of the stator core. An outer surface of the metallic sleeve corresponds in shape to the interior surface of the stator core. A carbon fiber rotor is suspended within the hollow central portion of the stator core. The carbon fiber rotor further includes inserts formed of ferromagnetic metals or permanent magnets.

Abstract: An electric vehicle comprises a power supply operable on a non-fossil fuel supply and an on-board recharging system that includes a wrapped charging bar and that is operable to prevent a DCPCS from being completely discharged except under express command to do so.