When it comes to heat-trapping greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide (CO2) is public enemy number one. CO2 is widely considered the chief perpetrator in a well-publicised increase in our global temperature. Consequently, a substantial global effort is focused on reversing atmospheric CO2 levels to avert the worst impacts of future climate change. Unfortunately, CO2 has an […]

The Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) has proposed a new viscosity grade engine oil specification for the Japanese market, as its members continue to pioneer lower viscosity grade engine oils. The new specification, which includes SAE 0W-8, is targeted for an April 2019 launch, says Satoshi Hirano of Toyota Motor Corporation…

  Compiled from staff reports During the 10th International Symposium on Fuels and Lubricants (ISFL-2016) held in Delhi, India, in April, two most discussed topics were the forthcoming emission norms of BS VI, which is equivalent to Euro VI, in 2020 and the fuel economy mandates for passenger cars which start in April 2017 and […]