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Scandium and University of Windsor Collaborate on EV Traction Motors
Scandium Canada Ltd. recently announced it has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the University of Windsor's Center for Hybrid Automotive Research and Green Energy (CHARGE) to explore the potential use of aluminum-scandium (Al-Sc) alloy wire for windings for electric vehicle (EV) traction motors, a significant application at the heart of the global EV transition for lighter vehicles with extended operating ranges. Viable marketable outcomes advanced through this MOU will be commercialized via Scalium+, the Company’s newly acquired subsidiary for specialized alloys and technologies, announced on June 29, 2026. Under the MOU, the 2 parties intend to develop a research project to assess the performance of Al-Sc alloy wires as traction motor windings. Scandium Canada's contributions include developing and producing Al-Sc alloy wire for evaluation along with detailed wire specifications, while CHARGE Lab will lead electrical simulation, motor segment and system testing, and wire coating process development. Both parties will participate in benchmarking against established copper wire materials and in the physical, mechanical, and specialized testing of the wires, including dielectric strength and heat resistance. The proposed research would assess Al-Sc alloy wires against the demands of electric traction motors, a market segment where conductor weight, heat resistance, and mechanical performance directly affect motor efficiency and vehicle range. During the term of the MOU, the parties will formalize research proposals and collaboration agreements for any commercial applications identified and vetted through the work. “This collaboration puts our R&D infrastructure on aluminum-scandium alloys directly in front of one of North America's leading electric powertrain teams. It is a concrete step toward technical and commercial validation of our aluminum-scandium wire concept for powertrains, and it advances on the strength of the science, independent of the Crater Lake mine timeline,” declared Félix Lapointe, CEO of Scalium+.
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