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US 2026/0103654 A1Published application
Motor and gearbox fluid formulations and uses thereof
AssigneeTesla, Inc.
InventorsWenyang Zhang, Eric Bellemare, Cameron Lee-Ming, Christian Kackley, Joshua Urban, Nicolas Verzeni
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Abstract
Fluid formulations, including low traction fluid, low viscosity motor fluid and high pressure viscosity coefficient fluid formulations, that may be used in vehicle drive trains are described herein. The fluid formulations include a base oil and an additive. The fluid formulations can increase efficiency, reduce friction, and extend drive cycles associated with vehicle drive units.
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A fluid formulation, comprising:
- an additive;
- and
- a base oil, wherein the base oil is selected from the group consisting of an American Petroleum Institute (API) group II oil, an API group II+ oil, an API group III oil, an API group III+ oil, an API group IV oil, an API group V oil, and combinations thereof,
- wherein the base oil comprises a primary base oil and a secondary base oil that has a lower weight percentage than the primary base oil.
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