"Castrol’s removable oil cell heralds 90-s oil changes, reduced friction and CO2"
http://articles.sae.org/14426/
Excerpts from article:
“Nexcel is fully sealed and contains all the engine oil, and the filter. It simply clicks into place— and could mark the end of the traditional oil change,” explained Taylor.
In a series-produced car, the Nexcel oil cell would be positioned in a “docking” area close to the engine block. The cell incorporates electronics which “shake hands” with the car’s CANbus and engine management system, while monitoring both the amount of oil available and its quality (ensuring its grade and specification are correct every time the car is serviced). It also estimates the oil's remaining useful life.
“Engines are of many designs and in them we find different surface finishes, materials, and types of bearing, all of which interact with engine lubricants in various ways," Taylor explained. "To generate the lowest friction possible for a particular engine we need hyperspecific lubricants tailored to specific applications and duty cycles in order to unlock further CO2 improvements.”
http://articles.sae.org/14426/
Excerpts from article:
“Nexcel is fully sealed and contains all the engine oil, and the filter. It simply clicks into place— and could mark the end of the traditional oil change,” explained Taylor.
In a series-produced car, the Nexcel oil cell would be positioned in a “docking” area close to the engine block. The cell incorporates electronics which “shake hands” with the car’s CANbus and engine management system, while monitoring both the amount of oil available and its quality (ensuring its grade and specification are correct every time the car is serviced). It also estimates the oil's remaining useful life.
“Engines are of many designs and in them we find different surface finishes, materials, and types of bearing, all of which interact with engine lubricants in various ways," Taylor explained. "To generate the lowest friction possible for a particular engine we need hyperspecific lubricants tailored to specific applications and duty cycles in order to unlock further CO2 improvements.”
