Grease and Lube producers gear up for new tech demands
New vehicle technologies require grease and lubes producers to stay ahead of the curve.
Published 28-Aug-2019
Tag: Lubes tech
Emissions Standards see manufacturer rebellion in US as China and India increase pressure
US automakers & State of California combine to drive up emissions standards; China & India add regs pressure on lubes producers.
Published 21-Aug-2019
Castrol launches new lube dispensing system
Designed for vehicle workshops and 'quick lube' centres, Castrol ePODS combine clever design with fast-fill technology.
Published 31-Jul-2019
Shell, Exxon, Idemitsu and Evonic all reveal expansion
Laboratories, Group II base oil, lubes and additive plants all announced in expansion plans.
Published 25-Jul-2019
EPA proposes additive ban that could directly affect lubes producers
American regulator, EPA, reveals document proposing total ban on four of five additives under the Toxic Substances Control Act which could impact lubes industry.
Published 22-Jul-2019
The wait is over for GF-6 and SAE 16 as Japan goes further
The much heralded, and much delayed, ILSAC GF-6 engine oil specification is finally approved and a launch date revealed. Meanwhile Japanese OEMs push specs harder.
Published 19-Jul-2019
Where there's muck...insects and plastics help latest biolube tech
Larvae feeding on human waste, and old tyres and plastics are creating the latest biolubes and fuels in the Southern Hemisphere.
Published 30-Apr-2019
ACEA sequences delayed to mid-2020
Contined testing and communication issues delay ACEA 2018 sequences further.
Published 30-Apr-2019
OATS: voice is biggest challenge to AI revolution in lubes sector
With Artificial Intelligence set to change many aspects of oil exploration, lubes and fuel production and marketing, voice analysis could be the most significant challenge according to OATS.
Published 29-Apr-2019
Conferences: India & Europe play catch-up as Japan goes ultra-low
Two major conferences in Asia and Europe reveal India is catching up in the high quality lubes market; Europe has work to do in read-across interchange and Japan is preparing ultra-low specs.
Published 18-Mar-2019