Electric Motor (IMAGE) Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) Caption The electric motor is of crucial importance in the electric drivetrain of hybrid, fuel-cell, and electric vehicles. Credit Photo: Martin Lober/KIT Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.