Lubrizol Test Method for Copper Corrosion in EV Motors Wins SAE International Award
May 07 2024 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
A team of experts from The Lubrizol Corporation have been
recognized for their significant contribution to the fuels and
mobility industry with the development of a new corrosion testing
method. The innovation earned Lubrizol employees Gregory Hunt and
Michael Gahagan the SAE International Award for Outstanding
Research in Mobility Fuels and Lubricants at a recent ceremony and
reflects Lubrizol’s continued leadership in EV lubricant
technology. The SAE International Award recognized Lubrizol’s team
along with other leaders for bringing about this innovative
advancement to the mobility industry.
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The SAE International Award recognized
Lubrizol’s team along with other leaders for bringing about this
innovative advancement to the mobility industry. (Photo: Business
Wire)
Initial work on the test began in Lubrizol’s research and
development laboratories and culminated only after years of
research and testing. The test addresses an industry-wide need to
develop a corrosion test that accurately measures the performance
of lubricants at actual application temperatures. The test is
pertinent to all applications where corrosion is a concern and is
particularly relevant in assessing copper corrosion in electrified
powertrains.
The test was validated and widespread use made practical through
the collaboration of industry partners in the automotive and
e-mobility space.
“SAE International’s recognition of this important development
in corrosion testing is gratifying, as it illustrates the impact
Lubrizol researchers have on the industry as a whole,” said Brenna
Huovie, Vice President of Additives Technology at Lubrizol. “The
Wire Corrosion Test is a shining example of the way collaboration
and ingenuity can take a scientific concept through to commercial
application.”
This achievement comes on the heels of several award wins and
recognition Lubrizol has recently received, including customer,
industry and innovation recognition across its portfolio. Earlier
this year, the Wire Corrosion Test was recognized by the Rosefield
Energy Tech Awards for technological advancement. In addition,
Lubrizol secured the IRI Innovation Excellence Award for Digital
and Technological Innovation for its Q.LIFE® testing and data
analytics system.
For more information on Lubrizol’s research and testing
capabilities, visit www.Lubrizol.com.
About Lubrizol
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a
specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable
solutions to advance mobility, improve well-being, and enhance
modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than
100 manufacturing facilities, sales and technical offices around
the world and has more than 8,000 employees. For more information,
visit www.Lubrizol.com.
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Celeste Conklin, Director, Global Communications (330) 206-3575
celeste.conklin@Lubrizol.com