SwRI launches consortium on advanced fluids for electrified vehicles
E-Mail SAN ANTONIO -- April 14, 2021 -- As electrified and hybrid vehicles become increasingly common on roads and highways around the world, Southwest Research Institute is launching a new industry consortium, Advanced Fluids for Electrified Vehicles (AFEV), to expand the industry's understanding of the stressors placed on electric vehicle fluids, or "e-fluids." Original equipment manufacturers, lubricant manufacturers and suppliers are invited to join the consortium, which kicks off May 18, aimed at moving electric vehicle powertrain advancements forward. "Having the best lubricant for an...