innovation
Foreign carmakers must invest in R&D, say execs
Overseas automakers must continue to innovate if they are going to stay ahead in the Chinese market
New Mobil products are good for food and viscosity
ExxonMobil has launched two new products - one for the food industry and one in its base stock portfolio
Choppy seas for refining as oilcos 'lose interest' in lubes
Global refining is set for turbulent times, not helped by oil producers apparently losing interest in lubes, according to analysts.
Honda predicts traffic jams
Honda develops traffic prevention technology for vehicles; saves time and fuel.
Road car takes to the air
Flying car could change the face of A-to-B motoring
Superlubricity moves up a scale to help reduce friction
Superlubricity has moved up from Nano to Micro levels, which could have significant benefits for industrial lubes.
Chevron launches Gas vehicle lubes
News Chevron lube of medium and heavy-duty natural gas vehicles.
Ford reveals new EcoBoost lubes spec
Ford increased awareness of its new 'bespoke' lubes standard for its EcoBoost engine.
Self-healing hydrogel could have impact on synthetic lubes
Innovation from bioengineers in California could have literally reduce the impact machinery on lubes
Chevron Oronite launches new additive
Oronite announces its new additive package for heavy-duty truck lubes.
New CNG and bio-lubes come to market
Two new lubes ranges have been launched including a re-refined product for CNG fleets
Honeywell tech to help boost Pakistan output
Honeywell UOP technology will be used in a new refining plant in Karangi
Road train takes another step forward
Europe's safe road train project has moved closer to fruition with a multi-vehicle platoon.
New friction tech could make massive fuel savings
A new joint Finnish/US report predicts fuels consumption could be dramatically reduced within 10 years through new technologies.
Continental and SK aim at EV market
German and Korean joint venture set to provide power to global electric vehicles.
Afton opens new research lab
Additives specialist offers Asian support through new China lab.
Exports increase for Chery
China car maker reports significant annual export increase.
Shell and Tsinghua University research
Shell Lubricants has joined Tsinghua University for new friction and surface research
Congress calls on oil industry to encourage careers
The World Petroleum Congress believes the oil sector needs to work harder to bring young people into the industry
Tags: innovation, Middle East
Nissan Leaf takes COTY hat-trick
Japan is latest Car of the Year award for Nissan's all-electric road car.
First GTL shipment from Pearl to US
Arrival of first shipment of Gas-To-Liquid from new Shell plant to Houston.
ENOC produces high-performance lube
ENOC has produced a 'first in kind' synthetic engine oil for the Middle East and African region
China drives jet fuel development programmes
Scientists work on high performance fighter jet lubes and commercial biofuel testing.
Chinese cars decline in quality
JD Power reports increasing ownership problems despite improvements over previous years.
New Dreamliner flies with BP's lubes
Boeing's new 787 took to the skies on its first commercial flight with BP lubricants on board.
China pressures foreign brands for EV technology
China is pushing major auto manufacturers to help provide technology for electric vehicles.
Solidified lubes stay solid
New research shows solidified lubricants do not change to liquid.
Sheep could solve anti-rust problems
Lanolin is proving an excellent anti-rust additive for outdoor lubricants.
Axeon develops new car battery technology
Battery specialists claim a significant improvement in range for EVs.
Nano 'sieves' could replace antioxidants
Nano technology research could help produce 'greener' lubricants.
Neste renewable diesel plant onstream
Neste has fired up its renewable diesel plant in Rotterdam.
VW develops cylinder shut-off for TSI engines
VW has launched industry-leading TSI cylinder shut-off technology.
Amyris launches sustainable lube range
Renewable product specialists introduce a new range of Biofene-based lubricants as Albemarle helps boost base oil production
Piston ring coating helps fuel reductions
An innovative piston ring coating could help fuel and emissions reductions for auto industry.
US DOE offers millions in vehicle innovation grants
The US Department of Energy has announced a multi-million dollar grants package for advanced vehicle research.
New grease stops car squeaks
A new grease has been launched, specially designed for vehicle interiors.
Canada funds new bio projects
Canada has announced further funding for biofuel and refinery projects.
New one-stop catalyst from ethanol for biofuels
US researchers have discovered a catalyst to provide isobutene from Ethanol.
GTL could be back in fashion
Gas-to-liquid technology could become the next trend for fuels and lubes according to Shell
Nanolube additive and nano diamonds reduce friction
Nano technology is moving ahead in helping to reduce boundary friction.
Italian Biorefinery project announced
Novamont and Eni to combine resources for new bio-product refinery.
Ecobox wins sustainability award
Shell's Ecobox has won recognition from retail giant Wal-Mart
Volvo brings F1 KERS to the streets
Volvo is adapting flywheel technology for road cars with help from the Swedish Government
Fuchs open's Australian R&D centre
Fuchs has opened a state-of-the-art R&D centre Australia as an Asian-Pacific base.
BASF acquires avgas innovation
BASF has acquired an innovative water-binding additive for aircraft fuel.
Mobil adds gear oil to range
Mobil SHC now includes gear oils in its synthetic range
Tags: ExxonMobil, innovation
Lubes have increasing influence on OEMs says Shell
Auto manufacturers are increasingly turning to lubes R&D to help drive fuel efficiency according to Shell.
China lubes guide to change practice
A new commercial lubricants guide is set to raise standards of lubes use across the sector.
Conference shows China auto strength
Major auto manufacturers and OEMs look ahead to a prosperous Chinese market at a Shanghai conference
Amyris gives Brazil bio boost
Amyris has signed a major contract for sugar-based bio-additive production
Marine lubes need innovation
Marine lubes need innovative performance lubes as costs and regulations change shipping use.
Local solution to Vietnam 'bike oil recycling
A Vietnamese scientist has found a local mineral solution for recycling motorcycle lubes
MSU offers fungus licence
Montana State University is offering a licence for a bio-fuel enhancing fungus.
