Abstract: Electrical sub-assembly and associated method of operation There is provided an electrical sub-assembly having first and second motors, the second motor being a reluctance motor. Each of the first and second motors has a respective rotor drivingly connected to the other and is independently operable to generate torque either alone or in combination with one another. The torque generated by each of the first and second motors may be transmittable to a drivetrain of a vehicle. As such, the electrical sub-assembly may have particular application in a hybrid or electric vehicle.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a compressed coil and a system for holding a wire during the manufacture of a compressed coil are disclosed. The method includes providing a wire including a first lead section, a central section and a second lead section. The central section of the wire is wound around a bobbin to form a coil. A punch top is located over an end of the bobbin such that the end of the bobbin is located at least partially within a through-hole of the punch top. A second lead section of the wire is located within a groove in an outer surface of the punch top or bobbin and pressure is applied to the bobbin and/or punch top to compress the coil.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a compressed coil and a system for holding a wire during the manufacture of a compressed coil are disclosed. The method includes providing a wire including a first lead section, a central section and a second lead section. The central section of the wire is wound around a bobbin to form a coil. A punch top is located over an end of the bobbin such that the end of the bobbin is located at least partially within a through-hole of the punch top. A second lead section of the wire is located within a groove in an outer surface of the punch top or bobbin and pressure is applied to the bobbin and/or punch top to compress the coil.