The future of electric mobility: discover Pakelo Ektron

Before exploring the importance of electric vehicle lubricants, it is essential to understand the configuration of an electric motor. The electric motor is the heart of every electric vehicle and operates by converting electricity into mechanical power. This power is then managed through components such as Power Electronics (inverters and converters), which regulate the voltage required to control the power. The reduction unit reduces the rpm of the electric motor, adapting them for wheel drive, while the differential allows the wheels to turn at different speeds, thus ensuring a stable and safe ride.

Electric and hybrid cars are not all the same. There are, in fact, seven main types of electric motors, each with specific features:

1. Micro Hybrid:
   It is not really a hybrid, as it only uses an internal combustion engine (ICE) and a starter connected to a battery that supports the Start & Stop system.
2. MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle):
   A mild hybrid in which the electric motor assists the internal combustion engine during the most fuel-intensive stages.
3. FHEV (Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle):
   A true hybrid in which the electric motor and internal combustion engine work together independently.
4. PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle):
   A hybrid that can be recharged by plugging it into an electric socket and travel greater distances on electric power only.
5. E-REV (Extended Range Electric Vehicle):
   It mainly runs on an electric motor while the internal combustion engine is only used to recharge the battery.
6. BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle):
   An all-electric vehicle powered by batteries, without an internal combustion engine.
7. FCEV (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle):
   Vehicles that use fuel cells to convert the chemical energy of hydrogen into electricity.