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November 18, 2025
SEMA 2025 Fireside Chat: Axial Flux Motors in Off-Road Applications
Industry experts discuss the benefits of axial flux technology.
In this video captured during SEMA 2025, Jason Glass, sales director for Turntide Technologies, moderated a fireside chat. The conversation included:
- Matt Deeley, EV technologist for Current Electric Vehicles
- Brian Dilley, CEO and cofounder of Current Electric Vehicles
- Jake Hawksworth CEO for Hypercraft
- Kurtis Horner, vice president of engineering for Meyers Manx
- Gregg “Snow” Snowden, public relations and sales manager for Current Electric Vehicles
The participants joined Jason on the FUTURETECH Studio Stage to discuss the benefits of axial flux motors in the off-road racing vertical. These benefits include high torque density, light weight, a small footprint, and quiet operation. You can learn more about the event by checking out this blog.
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