automotive
Hitting the road with fewer emissions
The innovations fueling today’s products and tomorrow’s solutions
A catalyst for low-carbon fuels
As more people around the world gain access to personal mobility, meeting the demand for lower-emission fuels will be essential for a lower-carbon future. ExxonMobil has a rich history of driving change in the automotive sector, and today’s researchers are building on that foundation to help create new, lower-emission fuels.
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Foundational science for tomorrow’s breakthroughs
Tomorrow’s engines require high-performance fuels and durable oils that enable drivers to go farther on less while also producing fewer emissions. This all starts with a commitment to and investment in fundamental science, which guides our researchers in their search for new breakthroughs.
Today, for example, ExxonMobil is partnering with Porsche to produce eFuel — an advanced synthetic fuel with fewer emissions, compared to conventional fuels — based on our technological expertise in transforming methanol to gasoline. As with our testing of advanced biofuels, ExxonMobil brings its decades of fuel expertise to this partnership.
Driving solutions with materials
Lower-emission advances aren’t just under the hood. Replacing light-duty vehicle steel components with lighter-weight plastics — from bumper to bumper — can enable better performance and a lower-emission footprint. Find out more about our offerings and discover how our scientists are helping to create new solutions to a world with more drivers and fewer emissions.
Polypropylene
The building blocks of plastics in bumpers and dashboards help make cars lighter and more efficient, thereby cutting emissions.
Lightweight plastics
Modern plastics make up half a vehicle’s volume, but only 10 percent of its weight. Lighter cars help produce fewer emissions.
Butyl rubber
Higher fuel efficiency reduces emissions, and this rubber helps by weighing less and retaining inflation.
Our solutions for electric vehicles
By 2040, there could be as many as 420 million electric vehicles on the road, up from 3 million in 2017. And powering these lower-emission vehicles are ExxonMobil products — including lubricants, specialty greases and e-motor fluids — that help drivers to go longer between charges.
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Bringing in outside voices
Collaborations and partnerships are instrumental in finding tomorrow’s breakthrough cleaner fuels. Whether its partners like Viridos developing biofuels made from algae or Princeton University's Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment helping to extend the life cycle of electric vehicle batteries, reaching out to outside thinkers brings new lower-emission products to drivers around the world.
A deeper dive
The road to 2040: What’s fueling transportation growth
Projections that the global middle class will increase by 1.7 billion people over the next two decades means a lot more energy will be needed in the years ahead to move planes, trains and automobiles.Automotive Energy Factor
A new breed of racing, built on new technology
Fans rarely see the fluids inside a race car, but they are the hidden workhorses for race day success. Same for the engineers developing those fluids and lubes. And, activating the dynamic science behind race car performance requires the very same dedication and precision found on the racetrack itself.Automotive Energy Factor
The science behind driving longer on less
Drivers don’t often think of the science behind getting more mileage out of their fuel tanks. So they might not know that engine lubricants play an important role in helping cars run longer with less fuel.Automotive Energy Factor
Nine things you might not know about lubricants
Chances are, you’ve heard of motor oil. But do you know why it’s important? And what about grease? Or gear oil?Automotive Energy Factor
Pioneers of innovation: The battery that changed the world
If you are reading this on a phone, tablet or laptop, you should probably thank Dr. M. Stanley Whittingham. In the 1970s Dr. Whittingham was working at ExxonMobil’s Clinton, New Jersey, corporate research lab when he created the very first examples of a radical new technology: the rechargeable lithium-ion battery.Automotive Energy Factor
Fueling Asia’s growing auto market with lower emissions
Asia’s love of cars is evolving into the hottest market in the world, and as that trend matures, so too will the technology driving new efficiencies. In fact, through 2040, the region will see the largest growth in access to cars, driving a huge demand not just in the fuel pumped into their tanks, but also the materials to produce them.Automotive Energy Factor
Researching solutions for lower emissions
With more than 20,000 scientists and engineers around the world, ExxonMobil is a leader in energy innovation.Automotive Energy Factor
How cars go fast, according to kids
Ask any child what they want to do when they grow up, and chances are being a race car driver will top a few lists. It’s no surprise, given the excitement and adrenaline rush spectators feel when watching world-class drivers speed their cars toward a checkered flag – a feeling that helps make motor racing one of the most popular sports in the world.Automotive Energy Factor
FAQ: Why do some cars require premium versus regular gas?
As a driver, you arrive at the pump ready to fuel up with your usual premium or regular gas. You probably don’t realize there’s more to your fuel choice than meets the eye.Automotive Energy Factor
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8 Tips to drive smarter and save fuel
Everyone needs to get from A to B – and often you need to get there by car. To get the most out of every mile – and gallon of gas – it’s helpful to remember a few simple ways to enhance fuel economy and extend the journey.Automotive Energy Factor
For electric vehicles, tire inflation and efficiency go hand in hand
What if there were a way to increase an electric vehicle’s (EV’s) energy efficiency by 3 to 7 percent? A recent ExxonMobil study has revealed that proper tire inflation can do just that.Automotive Energy Factor
Daniel Vertucci: A laboratory outpost in Las Vegas
Most people don’t associate Las Vegas as the center of the car universe, but for me the city is a driving force behind some of the biggest innovations under the hood. I am a senior engineer at ExxonMobil, coordinating the company’s lubricant testing program in Las Vegas.Automotive Energy Factor
Opening day in Singapore
Meeting energy demand at a macro level starts with a micro – or molecular – approach. ExxonMobil’s Singapore manufacturing facility is doing just that to meet Asia’s growing appetite for consumer products.Automotive Energy Factor
Sitting in pole position
When race day results come down to the milliseconds, squeezing the most from the Formula 1 driver and car’s performance becomes crucial to finding success at the finish line.Automotive Energy Factor
FAQ: Is natural gas the fuel of the future, TODAY?
A natural gas-powered train or bus or truck? And what about a cargo ship cruising on liquefied natural gas (LNG)? They all exist.Automotive Energy Factor
The Las Vegas testing grounds for new motor oil
There’s nothing typical about Las Vegas. It’s an extravagant display of big lights and palpable energy in the middle of the Mojave Desert – a severe environment that is harsh on both people and the cars they drive.Automotive Energy Factor
5 small changes to maximize your car’s fuel
To drive is to consume fuel. But, there are some effective and sometimes surprising ways to curb your fuel consumption on the road. To learn how you can save time and money, check out these easy-to-follow tips.Automotive Energy Factor
Finding breakthrough ideas for the next generation of electric vehicles
Ray McDonald is a chemical engineer within ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company, responsible for helping develop lubes and grease for the next generation of electric vehicles. Part scientist and part futurist, McDonald works with a team to find solutions to elusive challenges that, if solved, will allow future drivers to go farther. Literally.Automotive Energy Factor
How viscosity helps the engine go ’round
No matter the weather, your car is always expected to run without a problem. On hot, humid days you want to be able to crank that engine and get the A/C running stat. The same can be said for the reverse, when you jump into a freezing car and wait for the heat to circulate.Automotive Energy Factor
FAQ: How often should you actually change your oil?
Along with ideal tire pressure, figuring out when you need to change your oil can raise many questions. It used to be that standard service providers suggested changing your oil every 3,000 miles. But today’s stronger oils require far fewer changes than previously recommended. How many fewer? Find out more ...Automotive Energy Factor
Zero to 60 on less
From advanced engines to better aerodynamics, today’s cars are more efficient than their predecessors. Thanks to these improvements, over the next 20 years, car consumption (including SUVs and light trucks) is slated to average 50 miles per gallon (mpg), up from 30 mpg currently.Automotive Energy Factor
Tested to win … your commute
The everyday commuting conditions during rush hour can be taxing when you’re late for work. But, under the hood, those brake-and-accelerator taps are nothing compared to the pedal-to-floor-stomping action on race day.Automotive Energy Factor
Testing, testing
What does it take to produce industry-leading fuels and lubricants that support your car’s engine day in and day out? Testing, testing, testing. Indeed, as these products are created, they go through a battery of vigorous testing to ensure they can effectively support modern cars.Automotive Energy Factor
Carrying the brand
What better way to chart the history of an energy company than by the vehicles that carry its cargo? The company that started out as Standard Oil experienced a decades-long period of growth, ultimately forming today’s ExxonMobil.Trucking Energy Factor