Electrification

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Beyond the Battery: A Holistic View of Thermal Management Fluids in BEVs

November 09, 2023

Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) require thermal management fluid solutions that go beyond cooling the battery. 

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Fluid Immersion: The Solution for Thermal Runaway in BEVs

September 08, 2023

Direct immersion cooling in electric vehicle battery cooling systems is the most effective way to minimize damage and suppress battery thermal runaway.

Front view of a car with an electric charger plugged into the front left charger port. Grassy plants in foreground, another car in the background

Implications and Considerations for Passenger Car Engine Oils, Fuels and Automotive Greases as Hybrid and Electric Vehicle (EV) Adoption Grows

July 25, 2023

Requirements of fuels, engine oils and lubricating greases for hybrid and electric (EV) vehicles are becoming clearer as the market grows and evolves. 

Engine oil emulsification, known as white sludge, appears in this vehicle component as a thick, off-white substance

Emulsion Stability in Hybrid Applications

July 24, 2023

Emulsification performance is essential for engine oils in hybrid vehicles, but the right balance must be struck to avoid detrimental protection problems.

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Rising to the Performance Gap Challenge: Hybrid Vehicles in Latin America

June 27, 2023

Drivers in Latin America are moving toward hybrid-engine options in passenger cars in greater numbers, but the demand for higher-quality lubricants to keep those engines running optimally hasn’t kept pace.

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Navigating the New Landscape: Setting a Vision for the Future of Specialty Chemicals and Lubricants

May 19, 2023

Continued partnership and adaptability throughout the lubricant value chain are crucial to navigating an increasingly ambiguous and complex global environment.