The electric drive unit has an electric machine and a lubricating and cooling circuit (11) for the electrical machine. The lubricating and cooling circuit comprises an aqueous lubricant, which is guided through an interior space (17) of the electrical mach...

The method involves providing a clutch i.e. jaw clutch (10), with two clutch parts (10a, 10b). One of the clutch parts is accelerated by a motor for reducing rotational speed difference between the clutch parts by simultaneous activation of an actuator (20...