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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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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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Whenever people talk about the tech transformation, two letters pop up constantly, and rightly so: AI. As ChatGPT, the AI chatbot, put it after a moment’s reflection: ”AI is at the heart of the electric vehicle revolution. As these technologies evolve, we can expect even more innovative solutions that will shape the future of transportation,…
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Specialized e-fluids play a key role in electric drives. Whereas ICE drives only need a water pump and a radiator, modern electric powertrains require complex thermal management systems. Using immersive cooling with ultra-low viscosity e-fluids, developers can achieve highly integrated, highly efficient 3-in-1 e-drives. All these topics, with their many facets, are well worth exploring…
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At the 2024 USA CTI Symposium in Novi, the ‘Female Session’ – organized by CTI and the AWA foundation – took place for the first time. We spoke to Sarah Zitouni, Director of Hybrid Powertrain Strategy at Aurobay, who shared her experience as a speaker in the session. Ms Zitouni, what were the goals of…
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The transition to sustainable mobility is all about efficiency. Key demands include frugal energy consumption for electric drive systems, and faster development processes. From a vast range of possible architectures and technical alternatives, designers must develop highly individual concepts – then fit them into ultra-slim drive units. CTI SYMPOSIUM GERMANY 2024: An inspiring ideas pool,…
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