Lubrication Assessment Provides Path to Peak Performance

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…ity Part 9 : Lubrication Assessments -Training Part 10 : Lubrication Assessments -Vendor Assistance Part 11 : Lubrication Assessments -Waste Management Part 12 : Lubrication Assessments -Process Flow Part 13 : Lubrication Assessments -Culture…

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Volkswagen Announces Six New Fleet Incentives

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…entives include a $1,000 incentive on several golf models, including the Golf, Golf SportWagen, Golf Alltrack and GTI. The high-end Golf R and all-electric E-Golf will not receive any incentives. Volkswagen is also offering a $1,500 incentive on its Atlas SUV and $1,000 on the more compact Tiguan. Also announced were increases to the incentives on the Passat at $3,000 and Jetta at $1,250. According to Volkswagen’s website, eligible customers may b…

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Lube Management

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…ocumented inspections and/or audits, along with professionally presented recommendations detailing how to increase your Safety, Savings, and Sustainability, or S3. By increasing S3 in your company, you will be able to Increase equipment reliability, decrease risks, control costs, and ultimately increase your profitability. If you want your workforce to be able to stay focused on producing, learn more about how we can support them with our top notc…

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Survey Shows Concern For Potential Skills Crisis

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…e latest Global Energy Talent Index (GETI). According to reports, more than 17,000 respondents participated in this year’s GETI survey, with 40% saying they believe the industry is already facing a skills crisis. Another 28% believe a skills crisis will begin within the next five years. The survey report cited cuts to graduate programs and apprenticeships, as well as continued fallout from the latest economic unrest. While it expressed concern, th…

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Ongoing Strike Threatens Copper Supply

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…metric tons of copper from an already tight market. The strike has reached 12 days and there is little sign of agreement between the parties involved. The mine produced 321,000 tons of copper in 2018. It is operated by state run Codelco and is the company’s third largest mine. No talks are currently scheduled between Codelco and the unions representing Chuquicamata’s striking miners. Miners have said that retirement plans and equal working condit…

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EPA Official In Charge of Emissions Standards Steps Down

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…vehicle admissions standards through 2026. He was also in charge of standards regarding biofuels. Wehrum testified before congress last week that it would be several weeks before the plan was complete. Wehrum announced his resignation to his staff and associates via e-mail. Principal Deputy Administrator Anne Idsal will replace him in the interim….

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Goldman Sachs Cuts Average Oil Price Forecast

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…tion and growth in the American shale market, Goldman Sachs significantly reduced its average oil price forecast for 2019. According to reports, Goldman is now predicting and average price of $62.50 a barrel for Brent crude this year. They had initially predicted prices would average around $70. A statement from the bank called out higher inventory levels combined with reducing growth. West Texas Intermediate crude forecasts were also reduced from…

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Trade in your Clean Burn Unit and Save with The Great Exchange

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“The Great Exchange” is here. Now through June 29, save up to $2,500 on a new Clean Burn Unit when you trade in your old one. AH, BH, C and D models are all eligible. This offer won’t be available for long, so act now! For more information, call 1-800-451-5823 or e-mail service@petrochoice.com. Learn more about Clean Burn here….

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British Watchdog Censures Nissan over Charging Speed Claim

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…its capacity in 40 to 60 minutes using a rapid charger. According to the ASA, those claims were not substantiated and misleading. Nissan since changed the wording of their advertisement, but the ASA has decided to uphold its complaint, saying the changes weren’t enough. Related: Nissan Fails to Meet National Testing Standards in Japan Representatives from Nissan have said they were disappointed in the ASA ruling, but would respect the decision.  …

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Ford to make $1 Billion Improvements at Chicago Facilities

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…jobs. According to reports, the automaker will begin updates March and be completed by the end of spring. They will be building new body and paint shops at the facility and modifying the assembly area. The improvements will include 3D printed tools and new robots to inspect electrical connections during the manufacturing process. The improvements have become necessary as Ford prepares to launch three new SUVS, a redesigned Explorer, a redesigned…

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