Fuel & Lubricant Committee
1.Aim of activity
We will investigate the latest technological trends related to automobile fuels and lubricants in Japan, and consider and propose developments for the next generation. We provide a forum for members selected not only from automobile manufacturers and automobile-related parts manufacturers, but also from fuel manufacturers, lubricant manufacturers, additive manufacturers, and even neutral research institutions, to exchange opinions and information on an equal footing. The purpose is to contribute to the development of this field.
2.Chairman/Secretary (2024-25)
| Chairman | Takuya Yamaguchi (Kurume Institute of Technology) |
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3.Main target areas/matters
- Fuel/alternative fuel
- Gasoline/Diesel/Kerosene/Heavy oil
- Ethanol/BDF
- LP gas/natural gas/hydrogen
- DME/FT synthetic oil
- Lubricating oil/engine oil
- Fuel improvement/fuel reforming
- Additive
- Lubrication/tribology
- Lubricating oil/transmission oil
4. Volunteer activities
Based on two topics each, regular committee meetings will be held, and the committee will plan, solicit and organize OS at the JSAE Annual Congress (Spring), and select chairpersons. In addition, once a year, a tour of companies and research institutes related to fuels and lubricants will be held.