API Lubricants Group kicks off testing of PC-12
The American Petroleum Institute has approved the development of PC-12 diesel engine oil category.
Published 15th December, 2021
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Verification of lubes marketing claims
VLS maintains watchful eye over lubes products marketing claims.
Published 01st December, 2021
Renewables could be catalyst for lubes oil additives market growth.
The lubricating oil additives market is set to rise by more than $2bn by 2026 according to a new report, potentially driven by incr
Published 17th November, 2021
Q3 2021 shows recovery from 2020
First nine months of 2021 show recovery for most oil majors.
Published 03rd November, 2021
Perfect storm for lubes industry
Covid, a global chip shortage and the green hydrogen economy have seriously impacted the lubes industry.
Published 20th October, 2021
New Energy Vehicles Work Group
API is to form a New Energy Vehicle Fluids Working Group to consider standards for NEV fluids.
Published 06th October, 2021
Proposed update on API SN PLUS standard
A supplement to the API SN standard has been proposed to provide additional protection against low-speed pre-ignition for turbochar
Published 22nd September, 2021
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
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