Volume 9 Issue 17

Off-road Regulations to Impact Lubes

As regulators look to restrict greenhouse gas emissions from off-road heavy-duty vehicles, lubricants could contribute to the cause, according to speakers at a recent industry event.

Brazil Base Oil Output Surges

Brazil’s base oil production jumped by 66% in March, according to data released this week by a government agency.

Assembly Lube Triggers Tesla Recall

An accelerator pedal problem caused by an unapproved change adding a lubricant as part of the component assembly process led Tesla to recall 3,878 of its Cybertrucks this month.

From Other Editions of Lube Report

Additive Plant Planned in Ufa

Fuchs to Acquire Lubcon

China Diesel Oil Spec Nears Adoption

Briefly Noted

OK Petroleum in Long Island, New York, will distribute TotalEnergies lubricants and specialty fluids – including automotive engine oils, heavy-duty engine oils and food grade lubricants – under a partnership with TotalEnergies Marketing USA announced on Monday.