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E-MOBILITY · THERMAL MANAGEMENT
Shell and FAW TRUCKS advance immersion-cooled battery technology
Shell Lubricants and FAW TRUCKS said a jointly developed battery pack using Shell's electrically insulating immersion-cooling fluid completed industry-standard testing and vehicle validation in the Shell Starship 3.0 Hybrid concept truck. Final performance data remains pending.
Why it matters
The programme moves immersion-cooling fluid technology closer to potential use in hybrid commercial vehicles while keeping the reported performance gains appropriately provisional until final validation data is released.
PETRONAS reports higher lubricant volumes and begins Pro Series rollout
PETRONAS said PETRONAS Lubricants International recorded higher lubricant sales volumes as customers stocked up ahead of anticipated supply disruption and price increases. It also began a phased India-and-Brazil rollout of PETRONAS Pro Series, consolidating industrial lubricant solutions under one flagship range.
Why it matters
The update links near-term supply-risk buying with a longer-term push to simplify and expand PETRONAS's industrial lubricant portfolio.
Shell and Hyundai renew their global lubricants partnership for five years
Shell Lubricants and Hyundai Motor Company announced a five-year renewal of their global partnership, continuing cooperation around performance, innovation and customer value.
Why it matters
The renewal keeps lubricant development and the global aftermarket closely linked to an OEM relationship that has run for two decades.
FUCHS opens a 55,000-square-foot Americas Technology Center
FUCHS opened an R&D and technical-support centre in Taunton, Massachusetts, focused on advanced lubrication and specialty solutions across the Americas.
Why it matters
The facility expands regional application development for fields ranging from industrial gearboxes and metalworking to semiconductors and space applications.
FUCHS and INDEX broaden cooperation across machine tools in China
FUCHS China signed a tripartite strategic cooperation agreement with INDEX operations in Taicang and Shanghai, extending collaboration across domestic and imported machine-tool ranges.
Why it matters
The agreement targets lubrication applications in aerospace, automotive components and precision machining, with technical collaboration and integrated service support.
TotalEnergies introduces a new UTTO for modern agricultural machinery
TotalEnergies introduced Dynatrans AGC, a universal tractor transmission oil positioned for transmissions, hydraulic systems, oil-immersed brakes and other agricultural equipment components.
Why it matters
The launch reflects continuing demand for consolidated fluids that can serve multiple systems while meeting modern agricultural-equipment performance requirements.
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