Electric Vehicle Lubricants

GM Aims for Carbon Neutrality by 2040

GM Aims for Carbon Neutrality by 2040

February 12, 2021

General Motors, the world’s fifth-largest carmaker, said it would stop producing internal combustion engine vehicles b ...

Emirates Playing Catch-up in EV Race

Emirates Playing Catch-up in EV Race

January 15, 2021

Electric vehicle sales have been rising in the affluent countries of the West, where per capita income and environmental ...

EU’s Electric Goal Gets Mixed Reception

EU’s Electric Goal Gets Mixed Reception

January 15, 2021

Europe's carmaker trade association and environmental groups both have criticisms of the EU's proposed transport carbon ...

Record Plug-in Registrations in 2020

Record Plug-in Registrations in 2020

December 21, 2020

Despite the havoc wreaked on the auto industry by the pandemic, demand for electric vehicles around the world grew at an ...

Tipping to EV Adoption

Tipping to EV Adoption

December 18, 2020

A recent survey carried out by Castrol reveals some interesting insights about the pace of vehicle electrification. Lube ...

EV Prices Drop as OEMs Try Making them Profitable

EV Prices Drop as OEMs Try Making them Profitable

December 18, 2020

While there are plenty of electric vehicles to suit every budget and taste in China, the average price of an EV is still ...

When Will EVs Freeze Out ICEs?

When Will EVs Freeze Out ICEs?

December 1, 2020

Electrification of the global vehicle parc is coming, but will it swoop in like a blizzard or creep in at a glacial pace ...

Natural Gas Can Play a Role in Reducing Emissions

Natural Gas Can Play a Role in Reducing Emissions

November 16, 2020

The conversation surrounding carbon-neutral transport centers on electric vehicles, especially in Europe and North Ameri ...

Surge Projector

Surge Projector

November 16, 2020

Research and development of batteries carries on apace around the world, despite lockdowns and low, yet recovering, vehi ...

No Hitch for Your Folks’ Wagons

No Hitch for Your Folks’ Wagons

November 16, 2020

German auto giant Volkswagen is holding course on investing multi-billions into its electrification future.

New E-fluids Launched by Shell and Fuchs

New E-fluids Launched by Shell and Fuchs

October 21, 2020

New e-fluids on the market from Shell and Fuchs.

Tailoring Lubes for Electric Mobility

Tailoring Lubes for Electric Mobility

October 1, 2020

There are a number of potential avenues of development and challenges for electric vehicle lubricant formulators, but wh ...

Commercial EVs Still Delivering

Commercial EVs Still Delivering

October 1, 2020

News from around the world of commercial and public transport EVs.

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Africa Drives Forward Again

August 5, 2020

With five global automakers gearing up for new or increased production across the continent, more modern lubricants may ...

Around the EV World

Around the EV World

May 9, 2020

A roundup of headlines from the global electric vehicle industry.

China EV Sales Rebound

China EV Sales Rebound

May 8, 2020

After the devastation of coronavirus, Chinese car buyers are making their way back to the dealerships to buy EVs so they ...

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The Electrifying Future of Electric Vehicles

May 8, 2020

It is irrefutable that vehicle electrification is completely recalibrating the automotive industry in every aspect. But ...

PAO Blend Steps into the EV Thermal Management Fray

PAO Blend Steps into the EV Thermal Management Fray

May 7, 2020

All vehicles require a range of lubricants, greases, coolants and fluids, and EVs are no exception. Existing base stock ...