Program:

Our technical program over the last few years was based on half day in-person workshops featuring 5-6 speakers. This worked well but with the current concerns about the Covid 19, we are adapting. A short survey determined that the most popular was a talk 30-45 minutes long, on one topic, and held mid-morning. We are also going with live video audio webinars which allows our participants to attend from wherever they are working and there is no time lost for travel. Plus, questions can be submitted in advance or during the presentations. As before we are focusing on technologies that can help save your company resources. This can be better as it might help tribological products last longer, save energy, reduce waste, and/or increase productivity. Win, win, win!

The STLE Toronto Section uses events like this to help spread the word and also to raise funds. These funds are used to support the section activities and to provide donations and assistance to local universities and colleges. No money raised goes to salaries or expenses.

Sep  9    Wayne Mackwood and Andrew Keane,  Lanxess re their new urea/CaS grease

Oct 12  Ken Bannister, Engtech Industries Re Asset Management

Nov 9    Matt Hobbs, EPT Re lube oil varnish detection and remediation

Jan 11  Bill Quesnel, Wearcheck Re grease testing

Feb 8     Dr. John K. Duchowski, Corporate Director R&D Gruppe , HYDAC Re on-line monitors

Mar 8    Sonia Hevia, Petro-Canada Lubricants Re electric vehicle tribology

Apr 12  Pall Re controlling water contamination or Lubrizol

Titles might change, but topic will be the same or very similar. Suggestions for speakers to fill the gaps would be appreciated.

March 8, 2022 – 10 to 11 AM EST – By, Dr Sonia Hevia. – HollyFrontier- Petro-Canada Subject: Electric Vehicles: Industry Trends, Hardware and Driveline Fluids Requirements

Abstract:

Global warming and climate change has led countries worldwide to take action and measures to reduce greenhouse gases. One of the strategies involves improvements in vehicle fuel efficiency to reduce CO₂ emissions. New regulations in different countries have driven the vehicle manufacturers to electrified and electric vehicle technologies as alternative paths in this regard. The new regulations and industry challenges around the world have influenced the development and adoption of these new technologies. Powertrain electrification has increased over time and the number of full or battery electric vehicles are increasing on the roads. In this webinar we will review the different levels of vehicle electrification and we will take a deeper dive on electric vehicle hardware and their fluid needs. The driveline fluid requirements for the new hardware technologies will be discussed and future opportunities and challenges in fluid development introduced.