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VLS explores misleading marketing claims

VLS explores misleading marketing claims

Chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), Mike Bewsey, a familiar name to readers t ...

Chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), Mike Bewsey, a familiar name to readers this year, returns to offer another commentary – this time he focusses on deceptive marketing cl ...

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VLS discusses the evolution of lubricant formulations

VLS discusses the evolution of lubricant formulations

The strive for lower emissions has driven significant development in lubricant technology, according to M ...

The strive for lower emissions has driven significant development in lubricant technology, according to Mike Bewsey, chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS): The drive to reduce ...

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VLS discusses the increasing market share of EVs

VLS discusses the increasing market share of EVs

VLS Company Secretary, David Wright, tells us about the impact of the increasing market share of hybrid a ...

VLS Company Secretary, David Wright, tells us about the impact of the increasing market share of hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) on the lubricant market: EVs have been reported as the solution to n ...

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VLS discusses delay to ACEA heavy-duty sequences

VLS discusses delay to ACEA heavy-duty sequences

We’ve spoken to David Wright, company secretary of the independent industry body Verification of Lubrican ...

We’ve spoken to David Wright, company secretary of the independent industry body Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), about the continued delay to the European lubricant specifications for ...

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VLS Chairman explains his role

VLS Chairman explains his role

New Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) Chairman, Mike Bewsey, explains why he took the top jo ...

New Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) Chairman, Mike Bewsey, explains why he took the top job, his to-do list and offers motor factors advice on missold or mislabelled engine oil. Q. Mike ...

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VLS analyses the use of hydrogen to power vehicles

VLS analyses the use of hydrogen to power vehicles

New chairman of the independent trade body, the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), Mike Bews ...

New chairman of the independent trade body, the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), Mike Bewsey, analyses whether hydrogen could be a viable solution to the emissions challenge and how it ...

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VLS discusses challenges facing lubricants sector

VLS discusses challenges facing lubricants sector

As we approach the winter months of 2021, the lubricants sector is facing just as many challenges as when ...

As we approach the winter months of 2021, the lubricants sector is facing just as many challenges as when the year began. VLS sets the scene. The new ACEA 2021 sequences for light duty vehicles were f ...

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VLS highlights lubricant market changes

VLS highlights lubricant market changes

Andrew Goddard, Chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), weighs in on the changes ...

Andrew Goddard, Chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), weighs in on the changes driving the lubricants market. After work began in 2018, the new ACEA automotive engine oil seq ...

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ACEA publishes light-duty vehicle sequences

ACEA publishes light-duty vehicle sequences

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has published the 2021 ACEA light-duty oil sequ ...

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has published the 2021 ACEA light-duty oil sequences. The ACEA sequences identify relevant performance standards for lubricants specifically t ...

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Regulations on the engine oil market

Regulations on the engine oil market

When it comes to engine oil, there are strict environmental regulations that manufacturers must adhere to ...

When it comes to engine oil, there are strict environmental regulations that manufacturers must adhere to within the UK aftermarket. According to Andrew Goddard, Chairman of The Verification of Lubric ...

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