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The search for innovative solutions has been object of study all over the world. Among its premises are: cost reduction, application of new materials lighter and stronger, ease of production and assembly. The integration of finite element analysis (FEA), experimental tests and Materials Engineering allows the working group to develop an efficient and innovative product. The current paper explores the development of a clutch pedal joint pin, where the design boundary conditions required innovative solutions, like the adoption of a new material and new geometry. These conditions were evaluated by a finite elements model through a non-linear approach, which had its results correlated with experimental tests.

Within the development of a new vehicle, with significant body changes and minimal modifications of powertrain layout, one of the challenges presented to the working group came from the necessity of a wire bracket to attend requirements of a new proposed layout. In the current paper will be explored the definition and development of this bolted joint, offering alternatives for keeping synergy even facing frequent obstacles, normally inducing to redesign. During the development of this joint, the first configuration tested showed self-loosening and subsequent crack at the aluminum shield. From this start point it could be an opportunity for this joint redesigning, but the challenge is how to do it respecting the project constraints, parameters and characteristics, once the components could not be changed significantly due to project timing objectives.

Concerning the automotive transmission, the power loss reduction can be achieved by substituting the tapered roller bearings and reducing operating temperature. With SKF's low friction tapered roller bearings, it is possible to reduce frictional torque by 30% on a manual transmission (MT) with lower fuel consumption and lower operating temperature. Lower fuel consumption and CO₂ emission are both special drivers for transmission's future generation powertrains. This paper presents the results obtained for a MT with the SKF's E2 bearings as a proposal for the current differential bearings.