The Lubrizol Corporation
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News Release
Lubrizol: Leading Trends in TGDI Engine Oils
Shanghai, March 26, 2015 - The Lubrizol Corporation, a leading global supplier of lubricant additives, shared its latest findings on turbocharged gasoline direct injection (TGDI) engine oils at the TGDI Technology Forum 2015, organized by the Automotive Technology Conference. While identifying the strong prospects for TGDI technology in China, Lubrizol also made predictions for future trends in TGDI engine oils.
These developments are driven primarily by the global energy crisis, which has led engine designers to focus on advances in efficiency and low-carbon technology. The TGDI engine is recognized as one of the most promising systems available to address these demands due to its power and high fuel efficiency. In a keynote speech at the forum, Dr. Yuri Liu, technology manager for Engine Oils, discussed the challenges and opportunities for TGDI engine oils and presented Lubrizol's innovative solutions.
"TGDI technology will continue to drive changes across the automotive industry, from engines to lubricants, realizing both greater power generation and better fuel efficiency," says Dr. Liu. "Traditional lubricants, however, are unable to sufficiently protect TGDI engines in the increasingly harsh conditions they are used under, and this poses a new challenge for the industry." In response, Lubrizol is working with several China OEMs on extensive R&D, testing and field trials of lubricants that balance the need to protect engine durability with the demand for improved in fuel efficiency.
The Chinese government has set nationwide targets for passenger car fuel economy at 6.9L/100km in 2015 and 5.0L/100km by 2020. The performance of TGDI engine technology and its vast room for growth in China suggest a promising market for lubricants designed for these engines. Achieving greater fuel efficiency without compromising durability will be the key to future progress for the lubricant industry.
About the TGDI Technology Forum 2015
The TGDI Technology Forum 2015 was held in Shanghai, January 8-9, 2015. The Automotive Technology Conference (ATC), an industry leader, organized the annual event, which was attended by many key OEMs from across China. Guest speakers from top auto companies in China discussed the challenges and trends shaping the industry, covering topics such as TGDI technology, combustion optimization, pre-ignition knocking and NVH control.
About Lubrizol's Engine Additives Business
Lubrizol designs engine additives and viscosity modifiers to provide protection and performance in a variety of engines and operating environments. Applications include heavy-duty vehicles, passenger cars, marine vessels, stationary machines, motor vehicles, recreational vehicles and power tools. We formulate market-leading technologies to meet the needs of today's engines: increased durability, reduced emissions and improved fuel economy.
About The Lubrizol Corporation
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a technology-driven global company that combines complex, specialty chemicals to optimize the quality, performance and value of customers' products while reducing their environmental impact. It produces and supplies technologies to customers in the global transportation, industrial and consumer markets. These technologies include lubricant additives for engine oils, driveline and other transportation-related fluids, industrial lubricants, as well as additives for gasoline and diesel fuel. In addition, Lubrizol makes ingredients and additives for home care and personal care products and pharmaceuticals, and specialty materials, including plastics technology and performance coatings in the form of specialty resins and additives. Our products for the oilfield market include technologies for exploration, production and transportation.
With headquarters in Wickliffe, Ohio, Lubrizol owns and operates manufacturing facilities in 17 countries, as well as sales and technical offices around the world. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol has approximately 8,000 employees worldwide. Revenues for 2014 were $7 billion. For more information, visit Lubrizol.com.
Media Contact
Cohn & Wolfe Lubrizol - China
Vivian Xin Kate Yuan
Tel: (86) 02123085156 Tel: (86) 0213866 0593
Email: vivian.xin@cohnwolfe.com Email: kate.yuan@lubrizol.com
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