From pregnancy to fuel efficiency.
Ultrasound technology could offer a non-invasive method of measuring piston/lube interaction to improve fuel efficiency.
Published 09-Jan-2013
Tag: Lubes tech
Gazprom plant construction close as Russian output hits record highs
Gazprom starts work on its new blending plant in Finland as Eastern European nations expand and Russian crude output hits record levels.
Published 04-Jan-2013
SAE gives final approval for 16 Grade
SAE is now set to add its 16 Grade to the SAE J300 schedule after it received final vote approval.
Published 04-Jan-2013
Group II alternatives filling Group 1 gap - Kline
The latest Kline report shows base oil producers are finding new options from Group II stock to fill the declining Group I gap
Published 15-Nov-2012
Nano collaboration could reduce fuel waste
Collaborative research could identify nanocrystal dispersion as a source of fuel saving.
Published 12-Nov-2012
Innospec moves into oilfield chemicals
Fuel additives and chemicals specialist sees oilfields as next growth area.
Published 27-May-2010
And Finally... Bulletin 103 (Jun 09)
The world's most expensive car is sold at auction; fatty acid oligomers could herald everlasting elastic bands and piston-engine pilots may be running on fumes.
Published 08-Jun-2009
Innovation News - Bulletin 103 (Jun 09)
Drivetrains and transmissions lead this month's innovation including an gasoline engine with diesel efficiency and a GKN LSD for the Mazda 'hot hatch'. Dow launches its biodegradable range and Petronas' Urania goes global.
Published 08-Jun-2009
Sector Reports
The ACC shows slight encouragement for the chemical industry's production index, but ACEA can't lift the gloom for the European auto makers and calls for urgent help for the commercial vehicle sector. There's also an interesing report on the Nanocatalyst market.
Published 08-Jun-2009