Meet Robert Sansone, a 17-year-old from Fort Pierce, Florida, who’s just blown the electric vehicle (EV) world wide open. He’s invented a groundbreaking electric motor that doesn’t need rare-earth magnets—those costly, environmentally damaging components in most EVs. His prototype delivers 39% more torque and up to 37% higher efficiency, slashing costs and eco-impact in one go.
This teen prodigy started tinkering with the idea years ago, eventually winning first prize at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in 2022.
“I wanted to create something sustainable that could make a real difference,” Sansone told Smithsonian Magazine.
Experts are buzzing—engineers on platforms like Reddit are calling it a game-changer, with some predicting it could redefine EV manufacturing if scaled up.
Could this be the future of transport? Imagine EVs accessible to everyone, with a smaller carbon footprint. Share your thoughts—will this teen’s idea drive us into a greener tomorrow?
Sources: Smithsonian Magazine, Interesting Engineering
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