Motoring, Oil and Technology

ETH Zurich catalyst can convert polypropylene directly into motor oil with high selectivity

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OCTOBER 27, 2021

Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zurich, Switzerland, have developed a carbon-supported platinum nanoparticle catalyst that can achieve complete hydrocracking of polypropylene into liquid hydrocarbons (C 5 –C 45 ). With tuning, the catalyst can achieve a selectivity of 80% toward motor oil (C 21 –C 45 ).

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IDTechEx: motors with oil cooling became the dominant form in the electric car market in 1H 2022

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JANUARY 30, 2023

In the first half of 2022, motors with oil cooling became the dominant form in the electric car market, taking 50% market share, according to a report from IDTechEx. IDTechEx is predicting oil to gain an even greater market share with purely water jacket-cooled motors remaining in a significant way.

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ZF develops compact, competitive magnet-free electric motor: In-Rotor Inductive-Excited Synchronous Motor

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

ZF has developed an electric motor which does not require magnets. In contrast to the magnet-free concepts of separately excited synchronous motors (SESM) already available today, ZF’s I 2 SM (In-Rotor Inductive-Excited Synchronous Motor) transmits the energy for the magnetic field via an inductive exciter inside the rotor shaft.

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New Bosch 230 electric motor and inverter with silicon carbide technology offers system efficiency up to 97%

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

At Motor Bella 2021, Bosch is introducing its new efficient 230 electric motor for commercial and medium-duty vehicles. The new 230 electric motor has a rated voltage of 800 volts and is designed for long service life. Bosch‘s electric motor 230 for commercial vehicles. This results in a system efficiency of up to 97%.

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Bosch starts production of 800V inverter, motor for electric vehicles

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AUGUST 31, 2023

Bosch is now starting the production of new powertrain solutions based on 800-volt technology. In the 800-volt variant of the electric motor, Bosch has increased the power density. Inverter with 800-volt technology goes into series production In recent years, 400-volt solutions have become widely established as the industry standard.

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Shell producing base oil from natural gas for motor oils

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MARCH 8, 2014

Shell announced the production of the first clear base oil—the main component of motor oils—made from natural gas using its gas-to-liquids (GTL) PurePlus Technology. Shell PurePlus Technology is now being used to create motor oils for motorists in the United States. Click to enlarge.

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MAHLE says it has developed the most durable electric motor; new cooling concept

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JULY 6, 2022

The automotive supplier MAHLE has developed what it says is the most durable electric motor available: the superior continuous torque (SCT) E-motor. The traction motor can run indefinitely with high performance due to its new cooling concept. Building large electric motors that deliver short-term high performance is easy.

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Hyundai Motor Group, Aramco and KAUST collaborate on new e-fuel for novel combustion system

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MARCH 30, 2022

Hyundai Motor Group will collaborate with the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) jointly to research and develop an advanced fuel for an ultra lean-burn, spark-ignition engine that aims to lower the overall carbon dioxide emissions of a vehicle. —Ahmad O.

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Idemitsu introduces new cooling oil for e-axles, electronics and battery systems

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JULY 3, 2023

has developed an oil that can be used with e-Axle drive units, electronics and battery systems in electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs): E AXLE and Electric Parts Cooling Oil. Electronics, motors, batteries, gears, bearings, and other parts of EVs and HEVs require cooling and lubrication. Idemitsu Kosan Co.,

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Mahle showcasing new SCT motor at IAA Transportation

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

At the upcoming IAA Transportation trade fair in Hanover, Germany, MAHLE will premiere its new SCT electric motor (Superior Continuous Torque), which provides extremely high continuous power and is therefore especially suited to commercial vehicles. The technology group uses this expertise in its latest fuel cell technologies.

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Toyota developing hydrogen combustion engine technologies through motorsports

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APRIL 23, 2021

Toyota Motor Corporation is developing a hydrogen combustion engine in an effort to move toward a carbon-neutral mobility society. Fuel cell electrified vehicles (FCEVs) such as Toyota’s Mirai use a fuel cell in which hydrogen chemically reacts with oxygen in the air to produce electricity that powers an electric motor.

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Hyundai Motor Group to acquire controlling interest in mobile robot firm Boston Dynamics

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DECEMBER 12, 2020

Hyundai Motor Group will acquire a controlling interest in the mobile robot firm Boston Dynamics from Softbank in a deal that values Boston Dynamics at $1.1 The deal came as Hyundai Motor Group envisions the transformation of human life by combining world-leading robotics technologies with its mobility expertise. Earlier post.).

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Yamaha Motor accepting orders for prototype 350kW-class hyper-EV electric motor

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APRIL 14, 2021

Yamaha Motor has developed an electric motor reaching the industry’s highest class in output density. Since 2020, Yamaha Motor has been accepting commissions for developing prototype electric motors (35–200 kW) for automobiles and other mobility applications.

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Infinitum Electric closes $1.8M Series A to bring new electric motor technology to market; increasing R&D for EV applications

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JANUARY 11, 2019

Infinitum Electric , developer of ultra high-efficiency, durable, lightweight and cost-effective electric motors built with patented printed circuit board (PCB) stator technology and integrated control systems, has closed a $1.8-million million Series A round of financing, led by Cottonwood Technology Fund (CTF).

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ZF has produced 2M electric motors; mild-hybrid to full-electric drives

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NOVEMBER 11, 2022

ZF has reached the milestone of two million electric motors produced. The technology company supplies automotive manufacturers with electric motors for different vehicle types—from hybrid and electric axle drives for electric passenger cars to electric central drives for commercial vehicles. Innovation potential.

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High oleic soy-based motor oils receive API certification

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MAY 12, 2014

Biosynthetic Technologies , with support from the United Soybean Board (USB), recently received American Petroleum Institute (API) certification on two motor oil formulations (5W-20 and 5W-30) that contain a synthetic ester made from high oleic soybean oil. Petroleum synthetic oils typically score between 6.0

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Biosynthetic motor oil receives highest industry performance certification; demonstrates improved fuel economy

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NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Biosynthetic Technologies has received ILSAC GF-5 certification on both SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 grade passenger car motor oil (PCMO) formulations using its Biosynthetic Base Oil. —Allen Barbieri, CEO of Biosynthetic Technologies.

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SwRI creates linear motor-driven reciprocating hydrogen compressor for FCEV refueling stations

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MARCH 29, 2023

The SwRI-developed linear motor-driven reciprocating compressor (LMRC) is designed to compress hydrogen as a fuel source for FCEVs and other hydrogen-powered vehicles. The linear motor-driven reciprocating compressor (LMRC) is designed to compress hydrogen as a fuel source for hydrogen-powered cars. Courtesy of SwRI. United States.

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Battle Motors acquires Crane Carrier Company; Class 7 and 8 vocational truck electrification

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APRIL 22, 2021

EV technology developer Battle Motors has acquired commercial vehicle OEM Crane Carrier Company. Battle Motors was founded by Michael Patterson, the founder of Romeo Power; Paul Marsolan, co-founder and former CTO of InAuth, Inc.; —Michael Patterson, CEO of Battle Motors and Crane Carrier. Battle One.

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Hyundai Motor and Saudi Aramco to collaborate on hydrogen, advanced non-metallic materials and future technologies

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JUNE 27, 2019

Hyundai Motor Company signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco). Additionally, the companies will cooperate on the development of future automotive technologies. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Infinitum Electric to develop hybrid assist motor for leading automotive supplier

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NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Infinitum Electric, developer of the printed circuit board (PCB) motor ( earlier post ), announced an agreement with a leading US automotive supplier to support the development of a hybrid vehicle. Twenty-five trillion kilowatt hours of electricity are consumed per year, of which 45% is consumed by electric motors.

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Hyundai Motor Group completes acquisition of 80% of Boston Dynamics from Softbank

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JUNE 22, 2021

Hyundai Motor Group, Boston Dynamics, Inc. To propel this transformation, Hyundai has invested substantially in the development of future technologies, including autonomous driving, artificial intelligence (AI), Urban Air Mobility (UAM), smart factories and robots. and SoftBank Group Corp. The deal valued the mobile robot firm at $1.1

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Port of Los Angeles rolls out $82.5M hydrogen fuel cell electric freight demonstration; Toyota fuel cell technology

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JUNE 14, 2021

The Port’s technology development partners are Toyota Motor North America, which designed and built the powertrain’s fuel cell electric power supply system; Kenworth Truck Co., —Bob Carter, Executive Vice President, Sales, Toyota Motor North America. TTSI) and Southern Counties Express (SCE). Under the $82.5-million

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Who Will Free EV Motors from the Rare Earth Monopoly?

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MARCH 15, 2024

As the world builds more and more electric cars and trucks—and electrifies other modes of transit—a race is underway to build the ideal, mean-and-green motor. The goal is a traction motor that’s at least as powerful, reliable, and lightweight as today’s industry standard rare-earth permanent magnet synchronous motor.

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Electric powertrain of new Megane E-Tech features new cooling system

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AUGUST 23, 2022

Produced in Japan for Nissan and in France for Renault, this powertrain features an innovative new oil cooling system for the wound rotor synchronous motor. Electric motors must have an excellent cooling system in order to be efficient. FR3043509B1 “Oil Cooling Of An Electric Motor With Coil Rotor”. Drive unit.

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Cyclone Power Technologies and Phoenix Power Group generate power from used motor oil

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011

Cyclone Power Technologies and its licensee Phoenix Power Group have successfully powered-up the Phoenix 10, producing grid-tied electricity from the clean combustion of used motor oil. The system is powered by Cyclone’s WHE-25 engine with a clean-burning combustion chamber designed for the rigors of used motor oil.

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Valvoline launches NextGen line of motor oil with 50% recycled oil

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MARCH 16, 2011

The NextGen line of oils, with 50% recycled oil, will include conventional, synthetic blend and high mileage offerings. Valvoline, a leading independent marketer of motor oil, has introduced its NextGen line of motor oils, featuring the inclusion of 50% recycled base oil. Click to enlarge.

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Neste Oil successfully using recycled oil as a transportation fuel feedstock

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JUNE 18, 2014

Neste Oil recently produced its first batch of transportation fuel from recycled lubricants. Following treatment, spent lubricating oil can be reused as a feedstock for producing gasoline and diesel fuel. —Lars Peter Lindfors, Neste Oil’s Senior Vice President, Technology.

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European OEM selects Borg-Warner motor for new plug-in hybrid truck

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FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Borg-Warner reported that a major European commercial vehicle manufacturer has chosen the company’s proven High Voltage Hairpin (HVH) 410 electric motor for a plug-in hybrid electric truck (PHEV) to be launched in 2019. The HVH motor will also regeneratively charge the battery pack during braking or downhill coasting.

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Lake Resources and Ford Motor Company sign non-binding MoU to negotiate for lithium offtake from the Kachi Project

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APRIL 17, 2022

Australia-based Lithium developer Lake Resources has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ford Motor Company for the offtake of approximately 25,000 tonnes per annum (tpa) of lithium from the Kachi Project. The lithium chloride is then processed on-site with conventional process equipment to yield a finished product.

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2023 Honda Accord features fourth-generation two-motor hybrid system; hybrids to account for 50% of sales

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NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The 11 th -generation 2023 Honda Accord will feature an available fourth-generation two-motor hybrid-electric system that’s more responsive for a sporty, exhilarating driving experience. With up to 247 lb-ft (335 N·m) of torque from Honda’s new 4th-generation two-motor hybrid system, the 2023 Accord hybrids are the most powerful ever.

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ZF orders Concentric electric oil pumps for new driveline product

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NOVEMBER 26, 2017

Concentric AB recently received an order from ZF, a global leader in driveline and chassis technology as well as active and passive safety technology, to produce electric oil pumps for a new driveline product. The modular motor and controller solution can be used in conjunction with oil, coolant and fuel pumps.

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BluE Nexus’s first eAxle adopted on Toyota’s bZ4X EV

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APRIL 15, 2022

The eAxle is an electric driving module that integrates a motor, an inverter, and a transaxle. Optimizing cooling inside the eAxle utilizing simulations and technologies nurtured so far, adapting heat management technology and improving the double-sided cooling technology for inverter layers help to increase output density.

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Chevron introduces new category of heavy-duty motor oil for severe duty applications; improved fuel economy

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

division, maker of the Delo brand of heavy duty engine oils, lubricants and coolants, unveiled a new category of heavy duty motor oil designed to address the growth of severe duty applications in on- and off-highway markets. A critical part of this process is to find an engine oil which is not just heavy duty, but severe duty.

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2022 Rogue to feature Nissan’s all-new 1.5-liter VC-Turbo variable compression engine

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NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Rogue also maintains the most standard safety technology in its class for 2022. which supplies engines and electric motors for all of the company’s US assembled models. Nissan Motor Company pioneered the variable compression engine with the introduction of the 2.0-liter VC-Turbo technologies have evolved for the 2022 Rogue’s 1.5-liter

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Cyclone Power Technologies to Design Generator System Running on Waste Motor Oil

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JANUARY 14, 2010

Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. has received a work order from Phoenix Power Group LLC (PPG) to develop a prototype electric generator system that will be powered by Cyclone’s heat-regenerative, external combustion engine running on waste oil.

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Production of biosynthetic lubricant oil begins at demo plant

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OCTOBER 15, 2013

California-based Biosynthetic Technologies, in partnership with Albemarle, announced that operations of a demonstration production plant for biosynthetic lubricant oil within Albemarle’s existing Baton Rouge facility have commenced. These biosynthetic base oils exhibit many superior characteristics to petroleum-based lubricant oils.

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All-on-one e-fluid technology to cool EV inverter, motor and provide gear lubrication (Webinar) – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

The presentation describes an Evogen (TM) e-fluid technology from Lubrizol that can handle high-power density electrical drivetrains that effectively protects and cools inverter, e-motor and gearbox system. This means a combination of advanced hardware cooling approaches and an advanced fluid to prevent overheating of components.

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New Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE 680hp hybrid with technology transfer from Formula 1

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

kWh/100 km) brings advanced technologies from motorsport to the road. A two-speed electric motor positioned on the rear axle supports the 2.0-liter The inherent design of the electric motor means that its power can kick in straight away at full torque, making particularly agile starting possible. a P3 hybrid.

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Hitachi and Hitachi Astemo develop new compact, lightweight direct-drive system for in-wheel applications

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

have developed a compact, lightweight direct-drive system for EVs, combining the motor, inverter, and brake into a single unit. The major features of the technology are: Halbach array magnets and innovative flat coils produce world-class power density. Direct-drive system incorporating a single motor, inverter, and brake unit.

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Bentley launches 3-year research study on EV powertrains: OCTOPUS

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AUGUST 8, 2020

Bentley Motors has launched a three-year research study on electric vehicle powertrains, utilizing a fully integrated, free from rare-earth magnet e-axle that supports electric vehicle architectures. —tefan Fischer, Director of Powertrain Engineering at Bentley Motors. FD Sims Ltd – Next generation wire technology development.

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Porsche presents Mission R concept electric competition car

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

At IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich, Porsche is presenting the Mission R concept electric car that combines advanced technologies and sustainable materials, such as natural fibre-reinforced plastics, with a passion for racing. The electric motor on the front axle produces up to 320 kW (435 PS) in race mode.

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Oak Ridge-GM prototype low-viscosity ionic liquid-additized engine oil delivers 2% fuel economy improvement over 5W-30

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DECEMBER 30, 2013

A team from Oak Ridge National Laboratory and General Motors, led by ORNL researcher Dr. Jun Qu, has developed a new group of ionic liquids as lubricant additives that could help improve the energy efficiency of cars and trucks. The prototype oil also successfully passed a 100-hour high-temperature, high-load engine dynamometer test.

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Nidec to form electric traction motor JV with a subsidiary of Guangzhou Automobile Group

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AUGUST 2, 2019

Leading motor manufacturer Nidec Corporation will form a joint venture with GAC Components Co., to manufacture automotive traction motors. Nidec’s fully integrated automotive traction motor system E-Axle (announced in April 2018). Nidec’s fully integrated automotive traction motor system E-Axle (announced in April 2018).

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ETH Zurich catalyst can convert polypropylene directly into motor oil with high selectivity

IDTechEx: motors with oil cooling became the dominant form in the electric car market in 1H 2022

ZF develops compact, competitive magnet-free electric motor: In-Rotor Inductive-Excited Synchronous Motor

New Bosch 230 electric motor and inverter with silicon carbide technology offers system efficiency up to 97%

Bosch starts production of 800V inverter, motor for electric vehicles

Shell producing base oil from natural gas for motor oils

MAHLE says it has developed the most durable electric motor; new cooling concept

Hyundai Motor Group, Aramco and KAUST collaborate on new e-fuel for novel combustion system

Idemitsu introduces new cooling oil for e-axles, electronics and battery systems

Mahle showcasing new SCT motor at IAA Transportation

Toyota developing hydrogen combustion engine technologies through motorsports

Hyundai Motor Group to acquire controlling interest in mobile robot firm Boston Dynamics

Yamaha Motor accepting orders for prototype 350kW-class hyper-EV electric motor

Infinitum Electric closes $1.8M Series A to bring new electric motor technology to market; increasing R&D for EV applications

ZF has produced 2M electric motors; mild-hybrid to full-electric drives

High oleic soy-based motor oils receive API certification

Biosynthetic motor oil receives highest industry performance certification; demonstrates improved fuel economy

SwRI creates linear motor-driven reciprocating hydrogen compressor for FCEV refueling stations

Battle Motors acquires Crane Carrier Company; Class 7 and 8 vocational truck electrification

Hyundai Motor and Saudi Aramco to collaborate on hydrogen, advanced non-metallic materials and future technologies

Infinitum Electric to develop hybrid assist motor for leading automotive supplier

Hyundai Motor Group completes acquisition of 80% of Boston Dynamics from Softbank

Port of Los Angeles rolls out $82.5M hydrogen fuel cell electric freight demonstration; Toyota fuel cell technology

Who Will Free EV Motors from the Rare Earth Monopoly?

Electric powertrain of new Megane E-Tech features new cooling system

Cyclone Power Technologies and Phoenix Power Group generate power from used motor oil

Valvoline launches NextGen line of motor oil with 50% recycled oil

Neste Oil successfully using recycled oil as a transportation fuel feedstock

European OEM selects Borg-Warner motor for new plug-in hybrid truck

Lake Resources and Ford Motor Company sign non-binding MoU to negotiate for lithium offtake from the Kachi Project

2023 Honda Accord features fourth-generation two-motor hybrid system; hybrids to account for 50% of sales

ZF orders Concentric electric oil pumps for new driveline product

BluE Nexus’s first eAxle adopted on Toyota’s bZ4X EV

Chevron introduces new category of heavy-duty motor oil for severe duty applications; improved fuel economy

2022 Rogue to feature Nissan’s all-new 1.5-liter VC-Turbo variable compression engine

Cyclone Power Technologies to Design Generator System Running on Waste Motor Oil

Production of biosynthetic lubricant oil begins at demo plant

All-on-one e-fluid technology to cool EV inverter, motor and provide gear lubrication (Webinar) – Charged EVs

New Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE 680hp hybrid with technology transfer from Formula 1

Hitachi and Hitachi Astemo develop new compact, lightweight direct-drive system for in-wheel applications

Bentley launches 3-year research study on EV powertrains: OCTOPUS

Porsche presents Mission R concept electric competition car

Oak Ridge-GM prototype low-viscosity ionic liquid-additized engine oil delivers 2% fuel economy improvement over 5W-30

Nidec to form electric traction motor JV with a subsidiary of Guangzhou Automobile Group

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