Using a full-scale dynamometer for the testing of friction materials for brake applications is a cost- and time-intensive method as it requires the rotor and brake pads to be in their final form ...

The rapid development of electronic vehicle engines is driving innovation in automotive greases, since there is a need for lubricants that can withstand new, demanding working conditions. Lubricants ...

SAN ANTONIO — March 6, 2023 —A Southwest Research Institute team has developed a mechanical testing device to analyze fluids and lubricants formulated for electric vehicles. The team modified a ...