Navigating a new era in lubricants - PETRONAS Lubricants International’s vision for the future
From F+L Webcast by F&L Asia Limited
June 30, 2025 · 35 min · Season 1 · Episode 47
About this episode
Ravi Tallamraju discusses the future of the lubricants industry and the importance of innovation and collaboration in adapting to new technologies.
In Episode 47 of the F+L Webcast, Ravi Tallamraju, Group Chief Technology Officer of PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI), shared his insights on the evolving landscape of the lubricants industry, highlighting the need for innovation, collaboration, and adaptability in a rapidly changing world. With more than 30 years of global experience in the lubricant and additive industry, Tallamraju brings a deep understanding of the technological shifts shaping the sector. Tallamraju now leads global teams in technology, procurement, and product innovation from PLI’s headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. According to Tallamraju, collaboration is no longer optional. The increasing integration of electric and hybrid powertrains in modern vehicles demands new lubricants that are developed through cross-industry expertise. Traditional lubricants must now double as cooling and insulating fluids, protecting critical components such as submerged electric motors and inverters. This highlights the importance of collaboration as cross-sharing expertise will be key to successful innovations, especially in the fields of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), electronics, and material science…
People in this episode
Guest: Ravi Tallamraju
Topics covered
- lubricants industry
- innovation
- collaboration
- electric vehicles
- technology
- racing
Keywords
- lubricants
- innovation
- collaboration
- electric vehicles
- technology
- Mercedes-AMG
- racing
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: PETRONAS Lubricants International, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One
Places: Kuala Lumpur
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