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SK Forms Another Coolant Tie-up
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SK Forms Another Coolant Tie-up

Lube Report Asia - April 12, 2024

SK Enmove has entered another partnership to develop and supply immersion coolants for data centers – this time teamin ...

Japan Bans Motor Oil Exports to Russia

Japan Bans Motor Oil Exports to Russia

Lube Report Asia - April 5, 2024

Japan’s Cabinet today expanded a ban on exports to Russia, adding 164 items to the list of prohibited items, including ...

Podcast: the Bad News about Lithium Thickeners

Podcast: the Bad News about Lithium Thickeners

Lubes'n'Greases - April 3, 2024

In the not-too-distant past, the grease industry had a fair amount of sway when it came to the price of lithium.

The Fundamentals of Grease

The Fundamentals of Grease

Lubes'n'Greases - April 1, 2024

Explore the building blocks of lubricating greases as well as trends in global grease demand.

Japan’s Lube Production Declines

Japan’s Lube Production Declines

Lube Report Asia - March 29, 2024

Japan’s finished lubricant production decreased 5% in February, while domestic lubricant sales surged 28%, according t ...

EV Sales Continue Growing Despite OEM Doubts

EV Sales Continue Growing Despite OEM Doubts

Electric Vehicles InSite - March 29, 2024

While it's true that OEMs are rethinking their EV strategies, sales continue.

Kodiak Acquires Aztech Lubricants

Kodiak Acquires Aztech Lubricants

Lube Report Americas - March 20, 2024

Process fluid provider Kodiak acquired Wayne, Oklahoma-based Aztech Lubricants, a specialist in wire drawing and wire lu ...

Gasoline Mentality Influences EV Design

Gasoline Mentality Influences EV Design

Electric Vehicles InSite - March 19, 2024

Driver behaviours in gasoline-powered cars may influence electric vehicle design, according to e-mobility researchers in ...

Spain Lube Demand Rose in 2023

Spain Lube Demand Rose in 2023

Lube Report EMEA - March 19, 2024

Spain’s lubricant demand rebounded in the second half of 2023 to finish ahead of 2022 levels, the Spain Lubricants Ass ...

EU’s CSDDD Implementation Stalls

EU’s CSDDD Implementation Stalls

Sustainability InSite - March 15, 2024

MEPs signalled they would block a vote on the CSDDD, believing it would place too great a burden on SMEs.

Tesla Dominates EV the Market

Tesla Dominates EV the Market

Electric Vehicles InSite - March 12, 2024

Tesla has revolutionized the passenger car business from root to branch.

India, China Biggest Base Oil Importers

India, China Biggest Base Oil Importers

Lube Report Asia - March 8, 2024

Two big powerhouses, India and China, are the largest net base oil importers in the world, and an Argus Media analyst pr ...

Fire Halts Tesla Berlin Gigafactory

Fire Halts Tesla Berlin Gigafactory

Electric Vehicles InSite - March 6, 2024

Fire halted Tesla's Berlin Gigafactory, police suspect arson by environmentalists.

The Evolution of Personal Mobility

The Evolution of Personal Mobility

Lubes'n'Greases - March 5, 2024

What are some of the major trends in personal mobility right now, and what factors might shape the landscape in the comi ...

German Demand Falls Again

German Demand Falls Again

Lube Report EMEA - February 27, 2024

Although Germany’s domestic lubricant demand declined 7% in November, the largest category – motor oils – posted a ...

Uzbek Company Buys Italian Blender

Uzbek Company Buys Italian Blender

Lube Report EMEA - February 20, 2024

Uzbekistan oil and gas company Saneg acquired CGC Lubricants Italy S.p.A., an Italian lube maker, to expand its footprin ...

South Korea Base Oil Exports Decreased

South Korea Base Oil Exports Decreased

Lube Report Asia - February 16, 2024

South Korea exported 23% less base oil volume in November and the exports’ declared value was flat, compared to the sa ...