aPriori’s four-phase sustainability maturity model integrates sustainable practices into manufacturing while balancing profitability and environmental impact This framework guides manufacturers toward environmental stewardship using data-driven insights to make effective design, sourcing, and production choices
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The Automotive Industry’s Race to Zero Emissions
Mark Rushton, Sustainability Director, aPriori Technologies Whether it is the end of the road for Internal Combustion Engines or not (due to synthetic fuels), the in-use phase of a vehicle’s carbon footprint will soon no longer be the most significant impact. Tackling embodied carbon proactively and cost effectively is how leading manufacturers are staying ahead…
Continue readingExternal 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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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…
Continue readingDriving sustainability – Reducing the embedded emissions of copper in electric vehicles
Bruno De Wachter, Independent Advisor, International Copper Association Since the publication of the EU Green Deal, e-mobility OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in Europe have been actively seeking ways to evolve towards carbon neutrality. For such a journey to be successful, open communication across the entire value chain is essential. This article develops the case…
Continue readingIntelligent bearing monitoring with LubeSecure from HCP Sense
Nico Kratz, Test Field Manager, HCP Sense GmbH Ansgar Thilmann, Managing Director, HCP Sense GmbH
Continue readingThe 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.
Continue readingLeading 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…
Continue readingA unique collaboration for the development of the next generation electric transmission fluid
Influence of lubricant on electrical drive unit In the rapidly growing Chinese EV market, for a new EV product to stand out, it needs to provide premier performance in range, NVH and reliability under all operating conditions, regardless of drive cycle (city, rural or highway) in climate extremes.
Continue readingJJE 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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