Keith Howard

Strategic Technology Manager>

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The Importance of Controlling Low-Temperature NOx

April 10, 2023

Significant reductions in the levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx) are a key part of the upcoming Euro 7 vehicle emissions regulations.

The Euro 7 vehicle emissions regulations will impact several areas of new vehicle design. Learn the implications for fuels and lubricants.

How Euro 7 Will Impact Fuels and Lubricants

March 24, 2023

The Euro 7 vehicle emissions regulations will impact several areas of new vehicle design. The initiative will enact stricter standards for all gasoline and diesel vehicles across the light- and heavy-duty spectrum. 

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The Right Engine Oil for GPF-equipped Vehicles

September 14, 2020

Gasoline particulate filters (GPF) have become increasingly common since 2014. We discuss the three major drivers of their adoption worldwide as well as our research into the long-term ash buildup in GPF-equipped vehicles.

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Preparing for China 6—the World’s Strictest Emissions Standard

August 03, 2020

The global automotive market is about to face one of the toughest challenges in its history: the arrival and implementation of China 6, a new national standard aimed at dramatically cutting emissions from the country’s passenger cars and commercial vehicles.

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Testing GPF-compatible Engine Lubricants

July 15, 2020

In order to assess the effects of engine oils on gasoline particulate filters (GPFs) in modern turbocharged gasoline direct injection (TGDI) powered cars, we partnered with Corning Environmental Technologies, a leading GPF producer, to conduct a major field trial in Shanghai. 

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Impact of Engine Lubricant on Gasoline Particulate Filters

June 26, 2020

The right choice of engine oil has always been important to ensure the engine is protected and continues to operate efficiently over its lifetime. For vehicles equipped gasoline particulate filters, a further dimension of engine oil performance is added.