With electric and hybrid vehicles becoming more widespread, and autonomous vehicles awaiting a grand roll-out, the automotive industry is witnessing hitherto unknown technological transformations.
Lubricants were optimised for vehicles with internal combustion engines over decades of joint development efforts, and now they have to master the new challenges of electric mobility. The development of corresponding new lubrication solutions is in full swing. These efforts have brought about first results that design engineers can work with.
Small engine size, big lubrication challenge
Due to smaller and simpler gearboxes, more compact powertrain designs will be feasible. This downsizing, however, will bring about new challenges, for example, more heat being generated,
and higher RPM. For design engineers, this entails the need for efficient, simple solutions, for example in the form of a lubricant that is better at providing the required cooling effect.
Besides, there are electrical drive trains where the electrical motor is not lubricated by the transmission fluid. The electrical motor bearings need grease for a lifetime performance. This is a challenging application because the requirements for electrical motors, the drive trains have just started to develop and we are witnessing an upward trend towards higher speeds.
Sustainable solution from Klüber Lubrication
Globally, Klüber Lubrication has been making waves with its innovative and groundbreaking technological solutions. The core strength of Klüber Lubrication lies in its innovation and adaptive technology. Klüber in India is working on evolving hydro lubricants technology, its aftermarket business, associating closely with OEMs and catering to their needs for specialty lubricants besides positioning themselves as preferred partners.