Institute develops device to test friction, wear associated with EV fluids

https://techxplore.com/news/2023-03-device-friction-ev-fluids.html

" electric potential across fluid, whether AC or DC, can affect wear and bearings friction by as much as 20%... lubricant breakdown is shown to be fluid-dependent, formulators can optimize their lubricants for specific EV drivetrains. SwRI's bench-scale testing capabilities will accelerate lubricant optimization, improving durability and increasing vehicle range through reduced friction"

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