November 27, 2020
Biofuels, which are made from renewable organic matter, hold great potential as green alternatives to fossil fuels in the aviation and transport industries. However, although they have previously been commercialised for transport and power generation, they are not currently used on a large scale due to their high price, which is almost twice that of […]
The ASEAN region accounts for about 8% of the global finished lubricants market. In comparison to developed markets, lubricants consumers in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member-countries are quite price sensitive, especially in the commercial automotive segment, where the use of monograde oils is still common. Low-quality, mineral-oil-based lubricants are still used in […]
Q8Oils has signed a long-term global partnership agreement with INNIO Jenbacher to supply lubricants for all Jenbacher gas engines that operate on non-natural gas, including biogas, sewage gas and landfill gas. Combining the technical expertise and knowledge of INNIO Jenbacher and Q8Oils will further enhance the durability and efficiency of Jenbacher type 2, 3, 4 […]
By Dr. Raj Shah, Dr. Ajay Kumar, Dr. Mathias Woydt, Nathan Aragon Energy is the prime mover for virtually all activities of human existence, contributing to prosperity and lifting billions of people out of poverty. On the other hand, this leads to a relentless demand for natural resources. Overuse of energy and resources can elevate […]
By Dr. Raj Shah, David Forester, Stanley Zhang Fuel additives are chemical compounds formulated to enhance performance and correct the deficiencies of fuels used in motor vehicles. In a broad sense, they can be classified as either performance additives, distribution additives, or fuel quality additives. Performance additives are designed to improve engine performance by: (1) […]
Traton SE and Hino Motors, Ltd. have signed a joint venture agreement for e-mobility in order to plan and provide e-mobility products that will be based on the two companies’ strategic partnership to offer customers the highest value. Traton and Hino will combine their unique strengths to consequently develop electric vehicles including battery electric vehicles […]
Marion King Hubbert, an American geologist and geophysicist, is often credited with introducing the notion of “peak oil”. In 1962, the former Shell employee predicted that a maximum rate of extraction of petroleum would be reached near the year 2000, at which point global oil production would start an interminable decline. Hubbert’s projection was incorrect. […]
The distinctive characteristics of electric vehicle powertrains are changing the performance needs of lubricants and demanding new fluid types with a different balance of properties. In this issue of F+L Magazine, we speak to several base oil and additive producers to understand the role off-the-shelf and brand-new additive chemistries will play in electric vehicle lubricants […]
