Lithium-processing plant gets Government funding
13/09/2022 by OilStoreAdministrator
In what could be a significant move for the UK automotive sector, the UK’s national innovation agency has awarded funding for Cornish Lithium to build a demonstration-scale plant for processing lithium.
New partnership attracting youngsters to automotive sector
01/09/2022 by Richard
Retailer Halfords has teamed up with the former Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer to launch a new initiative to attract young people to work in the automotive industry.
The future of passenger car lubricants
31/08/2022 by OilStoreAdministrator
Today there are over 1.2 billion passenger cars on the road. As the world focuses on climate change as a major concern, it is essential that these vehicles run as efficiently as possible.
BP opens first fast-charge station for electric trucks
02/08/2022 by Mark
In the ongoing effort to help decarbonise the haulage sector, BP has launched its first facility for 300 KW fast chargers for medium- and heavy-duty trucks off the major
How often should I change my synthetic oil?
28/04/2022 by Mark
If the vehicles in your fleet require synthetic oil, you may be keen to know how often this type of oil requires refreshing. Unlike conventional oil used in cars, synthetic oil is highly refined, enabling…
What are the key qualities commercial vehicle oils must have?
25/03/2022 by OilStoreAdministrator
Every commercial vehicle will face different operational challenges, but carrying heavy loads, covering long distances and running effectively in
Shell Starship 2.0 to cross US in May
28/04/2021 by Mark
The Anglo-Dutch oil major Shell has announced that the successor to its hyper-efficient Starship truck will cross the United States in May. The vehicle has been designed to demonstrate how the energy use of heavy…
Shell launches new e-fluids for commercial vehicles
22/10/2020 by OilStoreAdministrator
Energy and lubricant company Shell has added to its range of e-fluids for passenger vehicles with a new portfolio of products aimed at commercial vehicles that have
What is commercial vehicle oil?
03/08/2020 by Mark
From lubricant designed for classic and passenger cars to those developed with transmissions in mind, there is an extensive array of automotive oils now available. Today’s cutting-edge vehicle oils have been specifically created to cope…
Experts discuss maintenance challenges for parked trucks
08/06/2020 by OilStoreAdministrator
The Commercial Carrier Journal has published an article outlining the maintenance challenges faced by fleets when many trucks have been parked up. While many hauliers have
The lowdown on commercial vehicle oil
31/05/2020 by Mark
There is a wide range of commercial vehicle lubricants on the market. These superior oils are specifically designed for use with heavy goods transporters or other large commercial vehicles. Whether the vehicle is a
Samsung announces battery breakthrough
22/03/2020 by OilStoreAdministrator
Technology multinational Samsung has announced that it has made a breakthrough in solid-state battery technology that could result in