China 6 Timeline
Implemented in two phases, China 6a and China VIa went into effect on January 1, 2021 and July 1, 2021, respectively, and China 6b go and VIb go into effect in July 2023.
Meeting Emissions Targets Isn't Getting Easier
January 01, 2022
The trucking industry is entering Phase 2 of the U.S. EPA's new greenhouse gas emissions and fuel efficiency standards, pushing OEM's to meet increasingly stringent targets.
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.
Enabling GPFs
September 01, 2020
The drive for lower emissions means that gasoline particulate filters will see increased use globally, and that has significant implications for engine lubricants.
Analysis of Field-Tested Gasoline Particulate Filters
August 06, 2020
Following a comprehensive field trial in Shanghai, we conducted detailed analysis on the GPFs upon trial completion, furthering our understanding of GPF ash collection with respect to engine oil ash content and engine oil ash composition.
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.
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.