This book presents the latest advancements, innovations, and discoveries in the testing and analysis of fluids for electric vehicle tribological applications. It covers all major aspects of fluid testing and evaluation, providing readers with essential information for enhancing the efficiency and durability of EV drivelines. Combining fundamental research with practical insights from leading global experts, the book:

• Presents cutting-edge testing methodologies for EV driveline lubricants and coolants.
• Discusses the latest developments in electrified tribotesting for EV lubricants.
• Features real-world data from academic and industrial testing case studies.
• Includes previously unpublished results from electrified tribotesting and other physicochemical analyses of EV fluids conducted in academic and industrial settings.
• Offers a compendium of critical issues related to fluid-induced failures in EVs.

By uniting contributions from pioneering industries and academic researchers, this book is an invaluable reference for engineers and scientists in tribology, lubrication, and automotive engineering, driving progress in rapidly evolving EV field.

Leonardo Israel Farfan Cabrera is Assistant Professor at Tecnologico de Monterrey. He received his bachelor, master, and doctorate degrees in Mechanical Engineering at Instituto Politecnico Nacional (IPN) in Mexico City. He has been visiting researcher/professor at the University of Sheffield, Texas A&M University, and Universidad Nacional del Sur and Fulbright postdoc at SWRI. His research is mainly related to automotive tribology, tribo-testing and bio-lubricants.

Peter Lee obtained his PhD from the University of Leeds, where he then became a Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellow. He established the Tribology Research and Evaluations Group at Southwest Research Institute, a world leading tribology lab at the forefront of electrification of tribology rigs for the EV fluids industry, working directly with the equipment manufacturers. Peter is a Chartered Engineer, Fellow of IMechE, and a Fellow and Executive Director of STLE as well as being instrumental in establishing the STLE EV conference.

Ali Erdemir is a University Distinguished Professor and the Halliburton Chair in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University. In recognition of his research accomplishments, he received numerous awards and honors, authored and co-authored more than 300 research articles, and holds 37 U.S. patents. His current research focuses on the development of new materials, coatings, and lubricants for a broad range of cross-cutting industrial applications including electric vehicles.