“The development of a new engine oil category is challenging,” says Kevin Ferrick, the American Petroleum Institute’s (API) newly appointed director of Product Programs. Ferrick made this assertion during an update on the progress of the Lubricants Standards Development Review Group (LSDRG), an assembly of industry representatives tasked with overhauling the current standards development process. […]

It’s been a long time coming, but the wait is almost over for the latest ILSAC engine oil category, GF-6. The new category approaches with the promise of low speed pre-ignition (LSPI) protection, fuel efficiency enhancements and improved defense against engine wear. GF-6 development kicked off in 2010, with the initial draft of the ILSAC […]

Powertrain electrification is one of the headline-grabbing options to combat the rise in global vehicle emissions. But before this new wave of technology can really take off, significant advancements are required in charging infrastructure and battery technology. Thus, by 2035, 80% of vehicles sold will still utilise some form of internal combustion engine (ICE), according […]