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FUCHS SE, headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, and recognized as the world's largest independent lubricant supplier, has partnered with Mercedes-Benz Global Customer Service & Parts, renowned for its extensive global service network. Together, they announced a strategic collaboration aimed at transforming automotive after-sales services. The agreement, finalized on March 28, marks a significant step forward in advancing technology, quality, and environmental responsibility within the automotive sector.

In view of further development of High-Performance engine Lubricants, Ducati which is an Italian high performance motorcycle manufacturer renewed its global technical partnership with Shell for another three years. This collaboration has brought into highlight Ducati Corse Performance Oil which can be used in engines like the Desmosedici Stradale and Desmosedici Stradale R, offering gains of up to 3.5 horsepower. This partnership began in 1999 with Shell supporting Ducati Corse in the Superbike World Championship and later in the MotoGP World Championship with their special formulations for Ducati’s racing teams.

Castrol, a global leader in lubricants, is introducing 'Castrol MoreCircular' to lessen the carbon footprint of business lubricants in the United States. This initiative encompasses the entire process of collecting used oil from business customers, re-refining it, and incorporating the re-refined base oil into premium lubricants for supply to businesses.

In a strategic move to advance the low-carbon development of lubricants and drive the industry towards sustainability, Evonik has partnered with Tongyi Petrochemical, China’s foremost lubricant producer. Together, they aim to create a range of sustainable lubricant solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of the industry.

BASF, the German chemical company, has unveiled AdBlue® ZeroPCF, marking the debut of the first AdBlue® product boasting a significantly diminished carbon footprint in the market. This pioneering product boasts a certified product carbon footprint (PCF) of under 0.05 kg per kilogram of AdBlue®, a remarkable deviation from the European market's fossil product standard, which stands at a minimum of 0.4 kg.

Zetwerk, a prominent manufacturing company, announced on Thursday that it has secured the most extensive contract from Indian Oil Corporation to install over 1,400 fast chargers for electric vehicles nationwide. Indian Oil initiated a tender for 6,000 chargers, attracting participation from 40 EV suppliers across India. Zetwerk emphasized that it has clinched the largest order from the state-owned oil marketing company.

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation have forged an agreement to bolster the availability of public EV charging stations across India, leveraging Tata's expertise in EVs and HPCL's widespread fuel station network.

Tata Cummins Private Limited (TCPL) has commenced the construction of a new facility in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, dedicated to hydrogen-based engines, aimed at manufacturing internal combustion engines for medium and heavy commercial vehicles. Spanning approximately seven acres, the factory was opened within a year of the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Jharkhand government. Alongside engines, the facility will produce a range of low- to zero-emission technology products.

Infinium has announced the successful operation of Project Pathfinder, the world's first commercial-scale facility for producing electrofuels (eFuels) in Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.A. This plant continuously produces synthetic, ultra-low carbon eFuels that can be integrated into existing heavy transportation and chemical processing applications.

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued an order on Saturday permitting Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) to export the crude oil stored in underground strategic reserves in Mangalore. This decision aims to provide operational flexibility to the foreign firm. Currently, the export of crude oil, essential for fuel production such as petrol and diesel, is restricted to the state-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC).

The global lubricants market, estimated at between 35 and 40 million tons annually, is witnessing a significant transformation towards high-quality lubricants, driving up the demand for API Group III base oils.

Honda achieves a significant milestone in sustainable transportation with the introduction of the 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV, marking the inaugural production of a plug-in hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in the Americas.

In Mumbai, Total Energies Marketing India Private Limited (TEMIPL) has entered into partnership agreements with two Online-to-Offline (020) automobile service aggregators in India, aiming to expand customer engagement through various channels. These partnerships involve VehicleCare and Automovill, headquartered in Gurugram and Bengaluru respectively.

In a groundbreaking move within the European lubricants industry, TotalEnergies Lubricants has expanded its eco-friendly initiatives by collaborating with Bericap to develop an innovative closure for 20-litre lubricant containers.

A US based lubricant marketer AMSOIL recently launched its new 0W-40 viscosity grade synthetic motor oil. The 100% Synthetic motor oils now comprise of 0W-16, 0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 and 0W-40 viscosities.

Blue Tide Environmental, a used motor oil recycling company supported by Tailwater Capital, has announced the completion of the initial construction phase for its used oil re-refinery in Baytown, Texas, U.S.A. The first phase, processing 5,000 barrels of used lubricating...

U.S. automotive giant Ford is gearing up for a re-entry into the Indian market, with a strong commitment to electric vehicles, according to recent reports. Having exited the Indian market in 2021, Ford is now contemplating the utilization...

French specialty chemicals company Seqens has unveiled a new distribution collaboration in India with KK India Petroleum Specialties PVT Ltd for the distribution of Seqens lubricant additives.....

BASF has announced the introduction of its ChemCycling project, marking the debut of recycled plastic feedstocks in the United States. This initiative, launched at its Texas processing plant, emphasizes the promotion of a circular economy by leveraging global expertise at the local level........

In a significant move, the government has unveiled scheme guidelines to bolster pilot projects focused on the utilization of green hydrogen as a fuel in buses, trucks, and four-wheelers. With a substantial budget of Rs 496 crore allocated until the financial .......