Tag: Lubes tech

Shell research shows lubes suppliers will play an important role in development of Industry 4.0, but there are skills challenges

Petronas has entered the lubes market for hybrid cars as it launches its new Syntium range.

International Energy Agency models show long-term global decline in oil use, but increase in petrochemical opportunities. Refiners will need to integrate more closely with end-producers.

The Indonesian National Standard for Lubricants is no longer volunary after 10 years.

The Japanese Automobile Manufacturers' Association (JAMA)'s Passenger Car Motor Oil (PCMO) Working Group has announced a target release date for ILSCA GF-6B specification, ahead of ILSAC GF-6.

Scientists have discovered two new fatty acids in the Chinese violet cress - which could produce a perfect engine lubricant.

Michelin is planning to introduce wood into tyres and develop 3D printing technology in a move away from oil-based manufacture.

China's Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP) has announced that the China 6 Emissions Standard for Light-duty Vehicles (LDV) will come into force on July 1, 2020.

JATO Dynamics data reveals potentially costly discrepancies between NEDC and the replacement WLTP tests.

European trade body ACEA is setting about updating the 2016 lubes sequences