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.
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The emDOC electromagnetic dog clutch from HOERBIGER combines the advantages of a mechanical clutch with the precision of an intelligent electromagnetic actuator, enhanced by a position-sensing sensor. This smart 3-in-1 solution operates without wear and tear, saving space, weight, and costs.
Continue readingDifferential 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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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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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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Michael Numberger, CTO, Hyperdrives GmbH Hyperdrives’ hollow conductor technology improves stator cooling for electric motors by an order of magnitude, achieving exceptional power density and efficiency. Seamless integration of proprietary manufacturing processes into existing hairpin stator lines makes it ideal for high-volume automotive, heavy-duty and aerospace applications. Introduction and objectives The ongoing electrification in the…
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Mathias Deiml, AVL Software and Functions GmbH Katharina Berberich, AVL Software and Functions GmbH Wilhelm Vallant, AVL List GmbH The e-mobility market is facing the challenge of an increasing pressure to reduce unit costs and increase power density and performance at the same time. AVL’s second-generation high-speed e-axle increases power density to reduce material usage,…
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Dr Norbert Alt, COO of FEV There is uncertainty about which drive solutions will be best in the near and longer term. In our interview, Dr Norbert Alt, COO of FEV, an innovation driver in the mobility sector, advocates a technology-open approach but with a clear commitment to electric vehicles. Hybrid BEVs are included, he…
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Tackling noise issues after manufacturing can be expensive and may degrade electric drive performance for efficiency, cooling, and weight. Therefore, an efficient virtual prototyping workflow of e-NVH is critical for accelerating development times, reducing prototyping, manufacturing & testing costs, and improving engineering productivity.
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TREMEC is one of the major players in the aftermarket powertrain business with several generations of manual gearboxes known for their performance and robustness. To continue this tradition, the challenge of developing an electric drive unit (EDU) for aftermarket use was undertaken. The goal was to develop an EDU (named TR-DC6000) with a peak power…
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