Maserati, Shell launch co-branded motor oil for hybrid vehicles

Photo courtesy of Shell In 2020, Italian luxury carmaker Maserati started a new era with the brand’s first-ever electrified model, the new Ghibli Hybrid, based on the company’s innovative and game-changing electrification strategy. To ensure the best performance and protection for Ghibli Hybrid engines, Shell and Maserati have extended their long-standing technical and commercial collaboration…

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SKF offers oil-recovery system as a service

Photo courtesy of SKF An oil-recovery system, which SKF has used to regenerate lubricant at two of its production plants, is now available to customers as a service. SKF RecondOil’s Double Separation Technology (DST) continually removes contamination, including nano-sized particles, from lubricating oils. This allows for a circular use of the oil, over a longer…

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Suzuki launches genuine engine oil ECSTAR in Philippines

Photo courtesy of Suzuki Suzuki’s global genuine engine oil brand ECSTAR was launched in the Philippines over the weekend. Suzuki ECSTAR engine oils are now available at all Suzuki automobile, motorcycle, and marine engine dealerships and service centers nationwide. For automobiles, two variants are available: the F7000 5W-30 semi-synthetic engine oil and the F9000 0W-20…

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PetroChina targets to achieve “near-zero” emissions by 2050

Photo courtesy of PetroChina PetroChina, China’s second-largest refiner, said it will endeavor to achieve peak carbon emissions by around 2025 and “near-zero” emissions by around 2050. To achieve these targets, PetroChina said it will carry out five development strategies: innovation, resources, market, internationalization, and green and low-carbon. “While complying with laws and regulation and laying…

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Zeller+Gmelin taps PEM Motion to diversify towards e-mobility

Photo of Christian Stapper (left) and Dr. Dominik Pursley (right) courtesy of Zeller+Gmelin Zeller+Gmelin, an independent lubricant manufacturer based in Eislingen, Germany, has established a new business unit to develop new lubricant solutions for the increasing shift towards e-mobility. In close cooperation with engineering partner PEM Motion, all framework conditions for a quick market entry…

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Ford and Castrol co-engineer new advanced lubricants

Photo courtesy of Castrol Castrol has launched a refreshed line-up of co-engineered Ford-Castrol MAGNATEC lubricants. The range, including two new formulations with innovative DUALOCK technology, has been developed to offer non-stop protection from every start*. Available exclusively through Ford dealerships, Ford-Castrol MAGNATEC is the only engine oil recommended by Ford. The refreshed Ford-Castrol MAGNATEC range…

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Valvoline introduces High Mileage Motor Oil for older cars

Photo courtesy of Valvoline U.S.-based Valvoline Inc., leading worldwide supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, has launched ValvolineTM High Mileage 150k with MaxLifeTM Plus Technology Synthetic Blend, a motor oil specially designed to meet the unique needs of engines with more than 150,000 miles or 241,401 kilometers. The motor oil formulation reduces oil consumption in…

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