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External damping of roller bearings and its effect on the acoustics of an e-mobility gearbox

M.Sc. Kai von Schulz, M.Sc. Tilmann Linde, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Steffen Jäger Furtwangen University, Institute for Product and Service Engineering Reducing the sound emitted by the vehicle and the noise perceived by the passengers is an essential part of the development of modern (e-)vehicles. Bearings are crucial to the transmission of vibrations within the vehicle powertrain.…

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Dog clutch without angular backlash

Gabriela Achtenova, Michal Jasný, Jiri Pakosta, Rômulo do Nascimento Rodrigues Center of Vehicles for Sustainable Mobility, Czech Technical University in Prague Dog clutches are cost-effective but often suffer from angular backlash, causing discomfort. A novel, patented design has been developed to eliminate this issue using a purely mechanical blocking mechanism. This design, fully interchangeable with…

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The first standard specification for EV fluids by TotalEnergies

Liang XUE, Emmanuel PINOT, Emmanuel MATRAY, TotalEnergies Lubricants Technology and Product Engineering Flavio SARTI, Richard VERNAY, TotalEnergies R&D TotalEnergies Lubrifiants developed the first standardized specifications for Electric Drive System (EDS) fluids. This new performance standard is a first in the industry for hybrid and electric vehicles.

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Leading the way in e-fluid developments

As automakers work to decarbonise, most are opting for powertrain electrification, an option that is driving growth in dedicated hybrid and electric vehicle transmissions. However, these systems present new performance challenges that require dedicated fluids to ensure their complete protection. As leaders in driveline additive technology and e-fluid formulation, Infineum has invested in the development…

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JJE advances differential locker technology JJE differential locker driven by DirectFluxTM electromagnetic clutches

Differential locker locks up differential to ensure torque output on vehicle’s wheel under low traction conditions. the axles together to provide 100% of available torque to the wheel with traction. At 2022 CTI US, JJE debuted its mono-stable and bi-stable DirectFlux differential locker (eLocker). Now this eLocker has been equipped by mid- and full-size SUVs,…

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Electric First – Where Possible

In 2024, the electrification process in Europe stuttered – but as the discussions at the 27th CTI Symposium made clear, it is not about to stop. Other interesting topics in Berlin included insights on India as a future market or advances in digitalization and artificial intelligence. And the Software-Defined Vehicle is about to become more…

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Beyond P2 hybrids: Brudeli Powerhybrid™ for improved efficiency and competitive TCO of heavy-duty trucks

Team Brudeli Green Mobility The heavy-duty trucking industry faces significant challenges in reducing emissions and meeting increasingly stringent regulations. With medium and heavy-duty trucks contributing approximately 5% of global carbon emissions, there is an urgent need for innovative solutions beyond the fully electric vehicles. Brudeli Green Mobility (Brudeli) has developed and tested the Brudeli Powerhybrid™,…

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