Modal Motors Pushes to Build China-Free Electric Motors for a Stronger US Future
A new startup named Modal Motors aims to produce electric motors without any rare earth magnets sourced from China.
Its founder draws on a decade of hands on work building motors across North America.
The Hidden Dangers in Global Supply Chains
China dominates the rare earth market which powers many modern gadgets and vehicles.
Recent export limits from China have exposed how one country can disrupt entire industries overnight.
Other firms try to move production home but still depend on those same materials for now.
Modal Motors takes a different path by redesigning motors to skip rare earths completely.
How This Could Change Daily Life for Everyone
Success here might lead to cheaper and more reliable drones used in farming or deliveries.
The company develops compact motors that deliver high torque for fans and small devices too.
A flat motor design allows use in tight spaces where traditional ones cannot fit.
This approach supports broader goals of American manufacturing independence in clean tech.
Over time it could create jobs while reducing environmental harm from rare earth mining worldwide.
