Infinitum, creator of the sustainable air-core motor, has secured a $35 million Series E extension from Marunouchi Innovation Partners and Rice Investment Group. This brings the total Series E funding to $220 million, aimed at scaling the company to meet customer demand and drive decarbonization. Infinitum's air-core motor systems offer significant advantages over traditional motors, including:
10-65% less energy consumption
50% smaller and lighter
66% less copper usage
Integrated variable frequency drive
Customizable power and torque
Modular design for easy servicing and recycling
The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that advanced motor technology could save 127 TWh/yr, resulting in $14.7 billion in cost savings and 90.2 MMT of CO2 reductions in the industrial and commercial sectors.