PETRONAS LAUNCHES RANGE OF E-FLUIDS
Products part of company’s pledge to address climate challenge
PETROLIAM Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has ventured into the electric vehicle (EV) market with a range of e-fluids for passenger cars.
The national oil company, through its unit Petronas Lubricants International (PLI), unveiled the Petronas iona range of e-fluids at the Geneva International Motor Show 2019.
The move was part of its pledge to address the climate challenge and lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions with its fluid technology, said Petronas yesterday.
“Petronas iona is PLI’s response to the ever-changing trends in mobility,” it added.
Petronas said an industry-wide study would be commissioned to identify the challenges and future opportunities surrounding fluid technology and innovation towards advancing EV performances.
The findings would be shared with key partners at an EV Fluid Symposium hosted by PLI later this year, it added.
“The world we live in today is placing more and more emphasis on environmental responsibility and so are we. In the automotive sector, original equipment manufacturers have to adhere to increasing regulations on carbon emissions reduction,” said managing director and group chief executive officer Giuseppe D’Arrigo.
The range of e-fluids comprises thermal battery fluid for optimised and efficient delivery of electrical energy, Petronas iona Integra for friction management of the integrated driveline system and Petronas iona Glide next-generation bearing greases for a quieter ride and longer lasting performance and durability.
Last year, PLI pledged 75 per cent of its research and technology investment towards innovations that help reduce CO2 emissions.