Enhancement of Electric Vehicle Performance Through Sustainable Lubrication
A special issue of Lubricants (ISSN 2075-4442).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2026 | Viewed by 938
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nano technology; surface modifications; friction and wear
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Due to the sophisticated nature of current EVs, it is expected to utilize materials that will contribute to its optimal performance. In the area of lubrication, nanotechnology, synthetic base oils, and thickeners have shown to improve lubricity, increase service life, and reduce friction torque when used with grease. Tribologist emphasized that high viscous lubricant as well as thick film during lubrication leads to high friction coefficient due to the dragging effect between the sliding contact and affect the operation since lubricants influences the overall performance of every machine. As a matter of it, less viscosity lubricant if applied on EVs, expected to enhance the performance thus needs to be investigated. Considering the component of battery and currents transmissions during operations, applied lubricants should have that characteristic to prevent the short-circuiting of motor components, the transmission fluid in HEVs must have insulating qualities (low electrical conductivity). The electric engine and other components of power electronics have a range of operating temperatures where they are most reliable and effective. For temperatures as high as 180°C, the lubricants' function is to offer excellent heat dissipation. Therefore, investigations on electric vehicle lubrications and discharge need to be conducted.
Dr. Anthony Chukwunonso Opia
Dr. Stanley Chinedu Mamah
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainability
- lubrication
- enhancement
- electric vehicle
- current discharge
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