The number of electric and plug-in hybrid cars on the world’s roads exceeded 3 million in 2017, a 54% increase from 2016. China remained the largest electric car market in the world, with 580,000 electric cars sold in 2017, a 72% increase from 2016. The United States had the second-highest, with about 280,000 cars sold in 2017, up from 160,000 in 2016.

FUCHS is building a new warehouse at its UK headquarters, as part of an ongoing GBP 10 (USD 13.3) million investment, which will include a new raw materials facility built at the Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, site, and the installation of new manufacturing plant machinery. This comes 12 months after its new head office was opened at the site.

ExxonMobil Lubricants Pvt Ltd has partnered with Cross Roads India to provide doorstep service for vehicle maintenance. ‘Mobil Service on Wheels by Crossroads’ will cater to passenger car owners across various segments in the Delhi National Capital Region to provide maintenance service to vehicle owners in the convenience of their home or office.

Petro-Canada Lubricants announced they have received OEM approval from Husky Injection Molding Systems for PURITY FG Synthetic Fluid 46, making PCLI the first supplier globally to provide both a H1 food grade (PURITY FG Synthetic Fluid 46) and non-food grade (HYDREX™ AW 46) OEM approved hydraulic fluid for plastic injection molding applications.

SINOPEC last week said it will expand lubricant production and marketing channels for overseas sales. Overseas lubricants sales volume of SINOPEC has grown to 124,000 tons in 2017, and has achieved a growth of more than 20% for four consecutive years.The company said it aims to continue that trend by expanding the number of countries it sells into.

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• Manitowoc and Kobelco Construction Machinery End OEM Supply Agreement
• Terrafugia Partners with CEVT to Bring Flying Car to Market
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• Indonesia to Increase Biodiesel Mandate from Its Current Rate of 20% to 25% Starting 2019