Heavy-duty fleet electrification won’t be won by technology alone. It has to work commercially. It has to work operationally. And it has to last. That was the clear message from the Castrol ON customer roundtable at #IAATransportation What stood out: ⏳ Longevity is now a design requirement. Yutong Bus & Coach, a major Chinese commercial vehicles manufacturer, highlighted that their electric drive systems are built for high efficiency and up to 20 years of life - a powerful reminder that ROI depends on durability, not just range. 📈 Small efficiency gains can shift the economics. One extra percentage point of e-axle efficiency could add around 7 km of range to a long-haul truck. 🌍 There is no copy-paste model. China’s more than 90% new electric trucks share is impressive, but Europe needs solutions that fit its infrastructure, energy costs and market conditions. 🔋 Battery chemistry is also a supply-chain question. Scalability, sourcing and resilience will help determine which technologies win. 🌡️ Thermal management is moving centre stage. As charging heads towards 1.5 MW, heat management becomes mission-critical - and immersion cooling moves closer to necessity. The big takeaway: electrification is a system challenge. The winners will optimise energy, fluids, heat, infrastructure, durability and the business model - together. Thank you to the #CastrolON EV Fluids team, MarketsandMarkets™ and Sarwant Singh personally for valuable contributions - and most importantly all our current and future customers who joined the discussion. If you’re working on the future of electrified fleets, let’s keep the conversation moving – head to our Castrol ON electric CV solutions page and feel free to get in touch. https://lnkd.in/gHfHX4hA
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Oil and Gas
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Conversations around EVs often focus on batteries, charging and range. But drivers often focus on something else: how an EV feels on the road. According to Castrol ON research, many respondents believe the EV driving experience is superior to that of petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles. Find out more about EVs by downloading our whitepaper: Castrol.com/Tranquillity We're moving Castrol ON EV Fluids content to a dedicated page, make sure you're following it. Click here: Castrol ON EV Fluids
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Cars have always reflected who we are. Today, EVs are increasingly reflecting what we value and where we see the future heading. For many drivers, an EV isn't just what they drive. It's an expression of their passion for new technology. Download the whitepaper to find out more: Castrol.com/Tranquillity We're moving Castrol ON EV Fluids content to a dedicated page, make sure you're following it. Click here: Castrol ON EV Fluids
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One of the biggest myths about EVs? That a quieter drive means a less exciting one. Castrol ON's latest research suggests the opposite. Car enthusiasts rate EVs as more exciting to drive than both hybrid and ICE vehicles. Find out more: Download our whitepaper: Castrol.com/Tranquillity We're moving Castrol ON EV Fluids content to a dedicated page make sure you're following it: Click here: Castrol ON EV Fluids
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From Hong Kong to London 🇭🇰➡️🇬🇧 Mitch Evans started his Jaguar TCS Racing in Hong Kong back in 2016. 10 years, 16 E-Prix wins and 38 podiums later, he has taken his final chequered flag with the team. What a ride it's been. Thank you for everything, Mitch ❤️
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World Champions! 🏆 The 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E Teams' Championship belongs to Jaguar TCS Racing! What a way to finish the season. It's been quite a ride, and now it's time to celebrate! 👏
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For some, it's the calm of a quieter drive. For others, it's a feeling of control, confidence, or connection with their vehicle. Around the world, cultural expectations are shaping what drivers value most from electric mobility. By understanding these differences, Castrol ON is helping drive a future where EV performance is engineered not only for what vehicles do, but for how they make people feel. Download our whitepaper: Castrol.com/Tranquillity Please note: We're moving Castrol ON EV content to a new page, make sure you're following it. Click here: Castrol ON EV Fluids