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In the rapidly evolving world of electric vehicles (EVs), FUCHS stands at the forefront, addressing the unique challenges and opportunities this shift presents. With a focus on lubrication technology, FUCHS is actively shaping the future of mobility through innovations in manufacturing, metalworking, and component solutions.
Manufacturing EVs: A New Landscape
The transition to electric and hybrid vehicles introduces a distinct set of manufacturing requirements. Unlike traditional gas-powered cars, EVs demand lighter, stronger parts, necessitating the use of new alloys and complex metalworking processes. FUCHS has responded by investing heavily in research and development, diversifying its product portfolio, and fostering close partnerships with suppliers and customers. This proactive approach ensures the development of lubricants, cleaners, and fluids that meet the elevated standards of friction, load, sustainability, and compatibility required in the EV sector.
Troy Prasek, Director – Key Accounts & Business Development, emphasizes the company’s commitment: “We are working hard each day to unlock value by better understanding our customers’ challenges and by providing and maintaining optimum lubricant technology.”
Materials and Innovations in EV Development
The shift towards EVs has also influenced material selection, particularly in the development of batteries and lightweight vehicle structures. Aluminum, known for its light weight, durability, and recyclability, plays a critical role in this transition. FUCHS has adapted to these changes by developing specialized forming lubricants capable of handling aluminum’s unique properties, especially under severe forming conditions like those found in battery housings and body panels.
Jenn Lunn, Product Manager for Metal Forming Lubricants, highlights the company’s focus: “Our focus is sharpening further to stay just as dominant with our innovation while increasing the sustainability of our products. We are moving the world of metal forming.”
Electrification and Component Challenges
The electrification of vehicles presents new challenges for automotive components, particularly in terms of noise, vibration, and power efficiency. FUCHS’s specialty lubrication solutions are designed to mitigate these issues, offering noise reduction, improved tactile feel, and enhanced wear prevention. These advancements are crucial, not only for the performance and efficiency of EVs but also for the overall user experience.
Erik Reis, Director of Business Development, OEM, stresses the importance of early engagement with lubrication experts: “Lubricants are critical in the overall functioning of a component, and engaging with lubricant professionals early in the design process will save money, create better overall part quality, and increase end customer satisfaction.”
FUCHS’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer collaboration positions the company as a key player in the future of mobility. Through its focused approach on lubrication technology, FUCHS is not only addressing the challenges of today’s electric vehicle landscape but also paving the way for the advancements of tomorrow.
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