How Lubricants Are Enhancing In-Cabin Comfort & Connectivity in Electric Vehicles Electric vehicle use may be on the rise, but adoption rates are still not on par with those in Europe and Asia, leaving many automakers falling short of their sales targets. Gone are the days where consumers had only a handful of electric vehicle options. With more electric vehicles hitting the market than ever before, it is important for OEMs...

Sustainable Lubricants for Electric Vehicle Battery Formation FUCHS is committed to driving sustainability along the entire supply chain , from our raw materials to our advanced lubrication solutions that solve new design challenges for sustainable technologies. Electric vehicles and other e-mobility applications require these new lubrication solutions for new power sources and components, like electric motors and electric...

In our latest interview , Damian Weinzierl, the head of new mobility at FUCHS, discusses the unique lubrication solutions driving advancements in electric and hybrid vehicles. Listen in to learn how technical fluids are evolving alongside next‑generation mobility and what it takes to keep EVs running efficiently and sustainably. What does the transformation toward new mobility means for a leading lubrication company like...

E-Mobility Roundtable – How FUCHS is Preparing for Future Mobility Challenges We sat down with three of our lubrication experts to ask them how FUCHS is responding to the ever-changing electric vehicle landscape with solutions for manufacturing, metalworking, and components. TROY PRASEK JENN LUNN ERIK REIS How do the manufacturing requirements differ for electric vehicles compared to traditional gas-powered cars? How has...

FUCHS LubeLetter September 2024 Enhance In-Cabin Comfort & Connectivity in Electric Vehicles Using optimized lubrication solutions for interior components can reduce NVH, enhance haptics, and improve connection reliability. Read More Case Study - High-Efficiency Grease for CVJs Learn how FUCHS helped one Tier One Supplier minimize noise with our long-lasting, durable greases RENOLIT PU SCVT 1 and RENOLIT CX CVL NA. Read...

Electrification The way we get around is changing. For many years, the United States has been slow to adopt electric vehicle technology, but this is beginning to change. While only around 6% of vehicles on the road are electric, the registration of electric vehicles rose 60% in the first quarter of 2022. From electric and hybrid cars to e-trucks and buses, OEMs are doubling down on their commitment to more sustainable...

FUCHS LubeLetter March 2023 Sustainable Lubricants for Electric Vehicle Battery Formation Our sustainable forming fluids and cleaners play a critical role in preserving the integrity of the metal without impacting conductivity of the finished battery. Read More Lubrication Solutions for Mining Applications We strive to deliver products and services for underground and surface mining that maximize performance under demanding...

Driving the Future of Mobility with Advanced Electrolyte Solutions Hardly any other technology is in the spotlight as much as the lithium-ion battery. As an energy storage device, it has become an integral part of our everyday lives - and is becoming increasingly important for an emission-free future. We encounter them in countless applications: from smartphones to satellites, in toys and pacemakers. And of course - as a...

By: Matthias Ostertag, Head of Global Business Segment Automotive Components, FUCHS SE As vehicles evolve into increasingly sophisticated machines, steering systems are undergoing transformative changes, placing new demands on automotive engineering. With the emergence of electric and hybrid vehicles, consumers are expecting a quieter, smoother, and more responsive driving experience. These consumer trends have escalated...

Stay cool: Thermofluids for e-mobility and data centers Charging times of just ten minutes? This could soon become a reality for electric vehicles. It is all made possible by immersion cooling, in which technical components are fully submerged in FUCHS thermofluids. The process can also be used for heat management at data centers. Lubricants not only ensure smooth running – they can also provide cooling. FUCHS is using this...

FUCHS LubeLetter August 2023 Case Study - Sustainable Lubricating Grease for Steel Mill Operations Learn how FUCHS helped a customer who needed a reliable lithium alternative that would prevent etching and reduce grease consumption. Read More RENOLIT CXS AM 1 for Industrial Equipment This calcium sulfonate complex grease is fortified with additives that provide the necessary corrosion, antioxidant, anti-wear, and extreme...

E-mobility Lubricant solutions and related products for e-mobility concepts The latest e-mobility concepts present more than just vehicle manufacturers with major challenges. The transformation in propulsion technology is also a huge task for suppliers, as the solutions they provide must meet completely new requirements – for example in the fields of cooling, material compatibility, or conductivity. In addition to this,...

Speed4E Speed for electric mobility Significantly increasing the power density, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of electric drive systems through higher rotational frequency and integration - this is the goal of the joint research project Speed4E launched by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy at the beginning of 2018. Today, series-produced electric vehicles are powered at a maximum speed of 10,000 to...

PST SERIES The PST series offers a unique range of both Silicone and non-silicone lubricant chemistries to meet the needs of customers across multiple industries. This product line includes lubricants and solutions for several industries including: Automotive Lubricants and greases for electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles and gas/diesel fueled vehicles. Product applications Including lithium-ion batteries, electrical...

FUCHS is already researching tomorrow's solutions The technical and regulatory requirements of lubricants, such as the REACH legislation, are set to become stricter. This will lead to a growing need for high-performance lubricants with increasing product specialization and individualization. New high-performance materials, such as plastics, coated materials or titanium and aluminum alloys that are used in the aerospace and...

Newsletter You’ll find our online newsletter, FUCHS LubeLetter , informative and insightful — complete with articles of special interest including timely updates and industry trends. We are proud to say that LubeLetter is the longest-standing newsletter in the industry. Check in often – and subscribe to the LubeLetter to stay informed. LubeLetter - January 2026 Understanding Lubrication Needs in New Energy Vehicle Systems...

E-mobility Evolution As competition in the e-Mobility evolution increases, companies have to quickly develop product lines and manufacturing processes. Reliable partners can make these transitions smoother. FUCHS has been making high quality lubricants for over 90 years. A lot has changed since we first began, follow us on our journey from the past to the future of electric vehicle mobility. Get Your e-Mobility Audit...

Case Study - ECOCOOL 7978 Water Miscible Machining Fluid for Electronic Brake Systems Challenge Reducing vehicle weight, also known as lightweighting, has been a leading strategy for OEMs looking to improve fuel efficiency in gas powered vehicles and extend range in electric vehicles. Aluminum can provide 60% weight savings compared even to the lightest high-strength steel. An Automotive OEM was in search of a new metal...

FUCHS BluEV Where efficient technology meets intelligent lubrication. FUCHS BluEV - Future mobility lubrication. Highly efficient and sustainable e-mobility solutions rely on lubrication. To develop smart lubrication solutions for the mobility of tomorrow, we draw on our in-depth knowledge and extensive experience in various mobility sectors. You benefit from our close, long-standing collaboration with experts in the...

5 Questions with Don Brazen, US Wind Segment Leader At FUCHS we strive to power our customers towards a better future with our sustainable lubrication solutions for the wind industry. Don Brazen leads the wind segment in the United States and has been with FUCHS for almost 30 years. We sat down with Don to discuss FUCHS’ solutions for the wind industry and how we’re preparing to support the future of wind technology. 1....

Case Study - RENOLIT CXS AM 1 Challenge Maintaining uptime for steel mill equipment is vital for operational performance and company success. Rolling steel coils operate continuously and thus machinery must be well maintained to prevent downtime. A customer had previously been lubricating their bearings and chocks with a tacky lithium-complex grease. While there was not a high failure rate, there was water etching present...

How Grease is Supporting the Next-Generation of Connector Design Autonomous vehicles will make hundreds of decisions per minute. Wearable medical devices will monitor patient care and give doctors insights that would have been unthinkable even 50 years ago. Data center capacity is expected to triple in the next six years to support the rise of artificial intelligence. Innovation often means more . More power. More...

Steering in the future As a holistic partner of the automotive industry, FUCHS provides lubrication solutions for all components of a vehicle – from brake and steering systems, driveshafts, axles, transmissions, and shock absorbers to interior components such as seats, dashboards, and sunroofs. In all areas, including steering, lubrication plays a vital role in increasing the life, efficiency, and reliability of the...

Exceed Expectations in Driveline Efficiency The demands on driveline technologies are greater than ever before. Today’s designs are expected to operate powerfully at higher speeds. At the same time, smaller sizes and lightweight materials are required to achieve fuel efficiency targets. To maximize driveline efficiency, these conflicting goals must be balanced at an appropriate price point. Modifications to the physical...

Lightweighting – New Challenges for Metal Forming Lubricants Sustainability is a core value for FUCHS and for many of our customers. Operating more sustainably often means turning to new processes, materials, and technologies that can support these goals. New government regulations around fuel efficiency have led automakers to do just this. Strategies proposed to achieve fuel efficiency have included aerodynamic designs to...

Are Calcium Greases a Suitable Alternative to Lithium Greases? Lithium has been a popular thickener choice in grease for decades. It was often the preferred thickener for automotive wheel bearings, constant velocity (CV) joints, industrial bearings, and for multipurpose applications because it performs well at high temperatures, possessed good shear stability, and moderate water resistance, amongst other benefits. According...

LUBRICANTS.TECHNOLOGY.PEOPLE. This triad sits at the heart of our business model and forms the basis for our daily actions worldwide. LUBRICANTS. 100% focus FUCHS focuses 100% on lubricants and related specialties and has been doing so for more than 80 years. With more than 10,000 products, the company offers its customers a full range of lubricants that meet strict national and international standards. The product...

We engineer lubrication and functional technologies. Moving the world of New Mobility as your full solution partner. The logistics of tomorrow is electric, autonomous, and more sustainable than ever. From lubricants for electric axles to cooling fluids for battery packs and smart solutions for manufacturing of next generation e-trucks — we help power the movement behind every delivery. Urban mobility is also being redefined...

Lubrication and functional fluid solutions for more performance, safety and efficiency We deliver full lubrication and functional fluid solutions for New Mobility systems, tailormade for the challenges of today, tomorrow and beyond. As an independent, broadly positioned company we’re always with you, no matter the vehicle type, powertrain, or location. Our global presence ensures that supply chains remain secure, while R&D...

Gear Oils Transmission types Different transmissions are mounted in automotive vehicles and they serve primarily for speed adaptation between the engine and the drive axle, for speed compensation between axles and wheels or for changing direction in the power train. A transmission is differentiated between a manual transmission , automatic transmission, double clutch, steering gear and hydraulic systems and between gears of...

Double Clutch Transmission Fluids (DCTF) FUCHS TITAN DCTF – The most extensive portfolio of double clutch transmission fluids Due to their design, double clutch transmissions (DCT = Double Clutch Transmission) place increased demands on the appropriate fluids ( DCTF = D ouble C lutch T ransmission F luid). Double clutch transmissions consist of the following components: 2 “semi manual” transmissions united (one for each odd...

FUCHS IN SPACE Today’s space industry is vastly different than it was just a decade ago. Gone are the days when space exploration was limited to government-funded missions. Today, private companies within and outside of the aerospace sector are rushing to explore the great unknown with both large and small satellites and spacecraft. With more players, more missions, and large constellations of satellites, the need for...

Getting to Know Grease Thickeners: Soap vs. Non-Soap A grease typically consists of three components: base oils, additives, and thickeners. The NLGI Lubricating Grease Guide Seventh Edition states a thickener is “the solid particles which are relatively uniformly dispersed to form the structure of lubricating grease in which the liquid is held by surface tension and other physical forces." Thickeners are what help...

Ecology and carbon-neutrality strategy We support our suppliers and engage in sustainable purchasing. Our production: Responsible and CO 2 -neutral. What our customers contribute: Less friction, reduced energy consumption. Sustainable purchasing Responsible production Apply efficiently We share the results of our research and support our suppliers in developing and using sustainable and carbon-neutral precursors. Read more...

Maximize Power Tool & Automotive Gearing with RHEOLUBE 380 & 380-G1 Modern mechanical design demands efficient power transfer and durability. This is especially true with power tool and automotive gear systems. Whether it’s a compact consumer-grade angle grinder or a high-torque automotive gear assembly, gears are constantly exposed to high speeds, heavy loads, and extreme temperatures. Choosing the right lubricant can be...