Modal Motors is trying to cut China out of electric motors entirely

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What happened

The startup is working on small, light motors with no rare-earth magnets that are suited for drones, fans, and robots.

Key facts

  • Reported by TechCrunch and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:05:00 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

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