Perfect storm for lubes industry
Covid, a global chip shortage and the green hydrogen economy have seriously impacted the lubes industry.
Published 20-Oct-2021
Tag: China
E-commerce is key to Automotive Aftermarket growth
The global automotive aftermarket sector is predicted to show exponential growth over the next five years, despite the short-term effects of the COVID pandemic. For most analysts, e-commerce is the route to success.
Published 17-Mar-2021
Mainstream adoption of electric vehicles
A Castrol report reveals the 'tipping points' for mainstream adoption of electric vehicles while global development of EVs continues.
Published 02-Sep-2020
Electric vehicle round-up
Global governments make moves towards securing a safe and accessible EV future.
Published 10-Jun-2020
The geography of EV battery development
Confidence is key when it comes to buying an EV as battery developments and manufacture go global.
Published 01-Apr-2020
Strengthening lubricants using graphene
Research has revealed that 3D graphene-based materials can create lubricants for engineering purposes.
Published 25-Mar-2020
A force of nature
With women gaining an increasingly high profile in the Lubricants Industry, journalist Peter Brill meets OATS’ female team members to share their views on diversity and skillsets.
Published 24-Mar-2020
2020 Vision
OATS MD, Mike Skypala, gazes into the Lubes Sector crystal ball with the help of some industry influencers.
Published 10-Feb-2020
Ethanol confusion in China
China is set to produce cellulosic ethanol despite freezing plans for ethanol-containing gasoline.
Published 15-Jan-2020
Global lube demand remains flat, but energy demand will skyrocket.
Analysis of the last 25 years' of global lubricants demand shows a relatively flat market - with a tip towards China and India, but energy demand is set to soar from now until 2050.
Published 23-Oct-2019