Low friction coatings tech news
On June 26, 2026, Porsche disclosed details of a newly published patent for a flexible "all--in--one" powertrain concept that utilizes specialized low--friction coatings on its cylinder liners. The technology is engineered for a multi--mode system capable of switching between battery--electric and range--extender operations. The coatings are applied to active cylinders to minimize parasitic energy losses and mechanical wear during the high--load cycles of the range--extender mode. By optimizing the tribological performance of the internal combustion components, the innovation aims to significantly improve the overall efficiency and thermal management of next--generation hybrid performance vehicles.