Electric Vehicles

Electric Tribology

Electric Tribology

July 20, 2023

It is crucial to understand how moving parts in electric vehicle drivetrains tolerate stray electric current. What progr ...

Lubes’n’Greases July Issue Available

Lubes’n’Greases July Issue Available

July 19, 2023

The July issue features a Special Report on Electric Vehicles that explores how the grease industry is adapting to the e ...

Lubes’n’Greases July Issue Available

Lubes’n’Greases July Issue Available

July 18, 2023

The July issue features a Special Report on Electric Vehicles that explores how the grease industry is adapting to the e ...

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Another Lithium Project Planned in Canada

July 12, 2023

Avalon Advanced Materials and Metso Corp. reached a memorandum of understanding this week to develop a lithium hydroxide ...

Renault’s Horse Puts Power Back into ICEs

Renault’s Horse Puts Power Back into ICEs

July 11, 2023

Renault’s new powertrain development entity, Horse, is betting on the viability of ICEs and hybrids until 2040.

Battery Choice for Construction EVs Could Swing Coolants Demand

Battery Choice for Construction EVs Could Swing Coolants Demand

July 10, 2023

A tough electrification nut to crack has been construction vehicles due to the size and cost of batteries needed to move ...

API Calls for Standardized EV Fluids 

API Calls for Standardized EV Fluids 

June 23, 2023

The American Petroleum Institute, the United States-based hydrocarbons industry standards association, said there is an ...

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U.S. Focusing on Battery Materials Processing

June 21, 2023

The supply chain for electric vehicles is becoming more central to the United States’ automotive sector, making it cru ...

Formula E Extends Range for EV Drivers Worldwide

Formula E Extends Range for EV Drivers Worldwide

June 14, 2023

Shell Lubricants explores the fast-paced world of Formula E lubricants and explains how it is using its experience on th ...

Are EV Coolants the Hottest New Trend for Lube Makers?

Are EV Coolants the Hottest New Trend for Lube Makers?

June 14, 2023

Lubricant manufacturers are well positioned to supply the automotive industry with the fluids needed to cool EV batterie ...

Greasing BEVs

Greasing BEVs

June 14, 2023

What challenges and opportunities is the imminent transition to EVs offering the grease industry?

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Biden to Offer $51 Million Electric Vehicle Fund 

May 31, 2023

President Biden's $51 million EV fund aims to build public confidence and close gaps in charging infrastructure.

Europe EV Fleet Continues Strong Growth

Europe EV Fleet Continues Strong Growth

May 17, 2023

Growth of new battery electric vehicle registrations in the European Union continued rising, says ACEA

Ex Audi CEO Spills on Dieselgate to Avoid Prison

Ex Audi CEO Spills on Dieselgate to Avoid Prison

May 10, 2023

Ex-Audi CEO Rupert Stadler will not face prison if he pays $1.21 million and comes clean about his involvement in the VW ...

Podcast 8: UEIL President Mattia Adani Optimistic About Lube Future

Podcast 8: UEIL President Mattia Adani Optimistic About Lube Future

May 4, 2023

UEIL President Mattia Adani is optimistic about the future of lubricants in conversation at the 2023 ICIS World Base Oil ...

Slower Electric Vehicle Uptake Predicted for Asia

Slower Electric Vehicle Uptake Predicted for Asia

April 28, 2023

The impact of electric vehicles on the lubricants industry will be different in Asia than in Europe and North America be ...

Podcast 5: Asia Offers Lifeline to Automotive Lube Blenders

Podcast 5: Asia Offers Lifeline to Automotive Lube Blenders

April 27, 2023

Eugene Tan discusses the challenges faced by Asia on the road to vehicle electrification and its lifeline to automotive ...

Battery EV Sales Surge in EU

Battery EV Sales Surge in EU

April 24, 2023

European March registrations of battery electric vehicles surged by 58%, year on year.