New heavy duty vehicle oil standard
API has started work on PC-12, a new heavy-duty engine oil standard to meet fuel economy and emissions and forthcoming engine techn
Published 08th September, 2021
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The future for passenger car lubricants
Passenger vehicle technology must adapt quickly to the challenge of a growing car market and the urgency of climate change according to L
Published 18th August, 2021
Improved Q2 results for oil majors
Oil majors announce much improved Q2 results 2021.
Published 04th August, 2021
Graphene first paves the way for superlubricity
Development of Europe's first graphene-based engine lubricant heralds the next generation of superlubricating products.
Published 21st July, 2021
Negative impact of tighter vehicle emissions standards
A new study focused on the auto industry finds that tightening emissions standards fails to curtail on-road emissions
Published 07th July, 2021
EV challenges for lubes industry
The lubes industry must meet the challenges of EVs and hybrid vehicles.
Published 24th June, 2021
Court room and boardroom force oil majors to change.
A court in the Hague has ordered Shell to cut carbon emissions by 45% by 2030 while Exxon Mobil and Chevron see major internal changes.
Published 09th June, 2021
Shell and Castrol ramp up eco packaging strategies
Lastest lubes packaging from Shell and Castrol continue drive towards sustainable product containers.
Published 26th May, 2021
Majors bounce back in Q1 21 with transformation & transition focus
The first Quarter of 2021 saw a significant bounce-back for pandemic-hit oil majors as earnings increased and debt was reduced. Inve
Published 12th May, 2021
International Fluids Consortium
The International Fluids Consortium will develop performance-based fluid specifications that will ensure current and future vehicle
Published 28th April, 2021