Transportation

Saudi Arabia: The Need for Lower SAPS Heavy-Duty Engine Lubricants

Saudi Arabia: The Need for Lower SAPS Heavy-Duty Engine Lubricants

August 15, 2023

Research shows that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has a significant, and growing, parc of commercial vehicles fitted with diesel particulate filters. Such an after-treatment device typically requires lower SAPS levels in the engine lubricant to deliver the necessary performance and protection for the vehicle.

Daimler Truck Specification  Update: The Year of Change

Daimler Truck Specification Update: The Year of Change

June 13, 2023

Throughout the coming year, oil marketers will be preparing for a significant change to heavy-duty truck fluid specification naming conventions.

ICIS recap  Navigating the New Landscape

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.  

Controlling Nanoparticle Emissions

Controlling Nanoparticle Emissions

May 16, 2023

For many years, the health impacts of particulate matter have been known. Tighter particulate number limits included in Euro 7 will be one of the most significant changes in terms of the impact on hardware, fuels and lubricants. 

Heavy duty truck traveling on a highway away from the camera and toward a setting sun

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.

Deadline Approaching: ACEA 2021 Performance Claims Required by May 1 2023

Deadline Approaching: ACEA 2021 Performance Claims Required by May 1, 2023

April 06, 2023

The grace period for making light-duty engine oil claims against ACEA 2016 is ending. As of May 1 2023, all engine oil formulations making a performance claim must do so against the requirements of ACEA 2021.