The automotive industry is undergoing a transformation towardelectrification, and the benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly evident to both manufacturers and drivers. As electric vehicles seek to outperform traditional combustion engines in terms of environmental impact, performance and economy, the role of lubrication in ensuring optimal efficiency and longevity of electric vehicle components cannot be underestimated. Our partner MOLYKOTE®has developed advanced E-Mobility lubricants for the era of automotive electrification.
The importance of lubrication in E-Mobility electric vehicles
In electric vehicles, proper lubrication plays a key role in improving performance and minimizing wear and tear. Here are some key benefits of using high-quality lubricants in electric vehicles:
- Reduce friction to improve efficiency and reduce heat
- Preventing corrosion and damage
- Reduce noise for an optimal driving experience
- Maintain optimal performance and longevity of electric vehicle components.
Meeting the challenges of advanced automotive design
As the automotive industry adapts to changing regulations and consumer demands, the emergence of autonomous and electric vehicles presents new challenges for lubrication. MOLYKOTE® specialty lubricants for E-Mobility offer tailored solutions to address these challenges and facilitate advanced automotive design.
Below we elaborate on the key areas in which MOLYKOTE® lubricants for E-Mobility excel.
Braking performance
- Excellent lubrication with good elastomer compatibility and high temperature performance needed for new brake designs, including electronic parking brake (EPB) applications.
- Improved reliability and performance in extreme temperatures
- NVH reduction to minimize squeaks, creaks, and noises in foundation brake systems.
Automotive chassis
- Anticipating steer-by-wire system requirements and higher levels of vehicle range
- Meet the durability requirements of the vehicle
- Meeting customers’ needs for response, accuracy, and smoothness of vehicle steering systems
- Reduce wear and NVH of steering and suspension components
- Ensuring lifetime lubrication
Automotive outsiders
- Meet the extreme temperature requirements of external vehicle drive components
- Optimize motor sizing to achieve efficiency and weight control through appropriate choice of grease base fluid and viscosity index
- Reduce unwanted squeaks, rattles and noises
- Protect and lubricate vehicle safety and lighting components
HVAC Performance
- Improve energy efficiency, wear resistance and NVH control of air conditioning compressor components
- Addressing future challenges related to electrification and autonomous driving
- Ensure smooth and reliable lubrication for a lifetime
- Reduce squeaks, rattles and unwanted noise in the passenger compartment
- Ensure low-odor solutions for HVAC ductwork.
Automotive interiors
- Enable future automotive interior designs to meet electrification and lightweighting requirements
- Reduction of unwanted creaks, noises and vibrations
- Free movement control of adjustable components for smoothness
- Improve aesthetics with low-friction greases and dry-film antifriction coatings.
Propulsion systems
Critical lubrication requirements for the advanced performance needs of automotive propulsion can be met with MOLYKOTE® Special Lubricants for E-Mobility. These high-performance solutions are precisely formulated and application-appropriate to help you design for increased efficiency:
- Solutions for thermal management challenges in downsizing, hybridization, and electrification.
- Increased durability due to resistance to high temperatures and wear and tear of electric vehicle (EV) components.
- Improved energy efficiency and reliability and reduced emissions for internal combustion engines
- Improved ride comfort through reduced NVH and increased durability for clutch, gearbox, and transmission applications.
As the E-Mobility industry continues to shift, lubrication is becoming increasingly critical to ensure optimal performance, efficiency and durability of electric vehicles. MOLYKOTE® specialty lubricants offer advanced lubrication solutions specifically formulated to meet the unique requirements of electric vehicles and advanced automotive design. From improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions to improving comfort and reliability, MOLYKOTE lubricants play a crucial role in driving the success of automotive electrification. Reap the benefits of these high-performance lubricants and unlock the full potential of electric vehicles in the era of automotive electrification.
