Electric Vehicles

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BEV and Hybrid Fluid Requirements

September 20, 2024

Performance demands for some lubricants are no different in low-emissions vehicles than in conventional vehicles.

Hydrogen ICEs Out of the EV Race

Hydrogen ICEs Out of the EV Race

September 11, 2024

Cars with hydrogen internal combustion engines won’t to pose a threat to the dominance of battery electrics, dashing t ...

Calling for Better Products

Calling for Better Products

September 4, 2024

Electric vehicle manufacturers are pressing the lubricants industry for significant improvements in electric driveline f ...

Growing EV Population to Impact MWF?

Growing EV Population to Impact MWF?

September 3, 2024

Metalworking fluid demand will likely take a hit as EV manufacturing ramps up. How can fluid makers mitigate the damage?

EV Growth Amidst Uncertainty

EV Growth Amidst Uncertainty

September 3, 2024

There have been conflicting messages about the health and prospects of the electric vehicle market, but many projections ...

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Trading Blows: the Impact of EU EV Tariffs

August 7, 2024

The story that dominated the end of the half-year was tariff ping pong between the European Union and China.

Castrol Buys into Battery-swapping Platform

Castrol Buys into Battery-swapping Platform

August 7, 2024

Castrol, the United Kingdom's largest lubricant maker, snagged a stake in Taiwanese electric two-wheeler battery swap co ...

Cyprus Lube Sales Up

Cyprus Lube Sales Up

July 30, 2024

Cyprus sold 111 metric tons of lubricants from filling stations dotted around the southern part of the island in June.

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EU Mulls Cutting EV Tariffs for Germany

July 17, 2024

Volkswagen and BMW may be able to persuade the European Commission to lower tariffs on the electric vehicles they make ...

BYD Launches Big EV Project in Turkey

BYD Launches Big EV Project in Turkey

July 10, 2024

Chinese original equipment manufacturer BYD has agreed with the Turkish government to build a US$1 billion electric vehi ...

Will EV Lubricants Electrify the Market?

Will EV Lubricants Electrify the Market?

July 1, 2024

As electric vehicles become more popular, engine oil demand is expected to erode. But perhaps EV lubricants will provide ...

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Petronas, Iceotope Tie Up for Coolants

June 14, 2024

Malaysia’s Petronas Lubricants International has tied up with United Kingdom-based Iceotope to develop coolants for da ...

EU Dashes China’s Hopes of Market Domination

EU Dashes China’s Hopes of Market Domination

June 13, 2024

The European Union has voted to increase tariffs on Chinese EVs.

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EU to Vote on Chinese EV Tariffs

June 5, 2024

The EU will vote next week on whether to increase tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China, a move that if imple ...

Critical Trends Impacting the Asia-Pacific Lubricants Market

Critical Trends Impacting the Asia-Pacific Lubricants Market

May 31, 2024

Which trends are reshaping the Asia-Pacific lubricants market right now? Lubrizol weighs in.

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EV Fleet Growth Projections

May 22, 2024

There is much variance among forecasts over the long-term future of e-mobility.

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EV Manufacturing Brings Impacts, Opportunities

May 22, 2024

Although vehicle manufacturers’ transition to electric vehicles manufacturing is expected to reduce metalworking fluid ...

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Fuchs: Regulations, EVs Pose Challenges

April 30, 2024

Amid market stagnation, Europe’s lubricants industry faces an unprecedented set of challenges ranging from regulations ...