As an industry leader, Mobil™ Lubricants has been working closely with the commercial vehicle segment to attend to their operational challenges with the most advanced lubrication solutions
India’s commercial vehicle market is anticipated to grow rapidly in the coming years in view of surging freight movement and growing production of commercial vehicles. There is also complementing demand from end-use industries, such as the construction industry, automotive industry, healthcare industry, etc., that are driving growth with impressive momentum. Duly, there is growing investment for technological advancements in commercial automobiles that are comprehensively aiding market growth.
As we overcome one of the toughest economic slumps marred with lockdowns and restrictions, the sector is showing signs of rapid recovery in India. Despite the challenges of fuel inflation, chip shortages and geopolitical concerns, the Indian commercial vehicle market is continuing to grow optimistically for the current fiscal year. The CV industry is on a recovery path with the industry selling 664,009 units in FY22, which is 26% higher than the 526,073 units sold in FY2021.
With this increasing demand, there is a simultaneous need for fleet operations and management that together ensure a healthy and efficient lifecycle of these commercial vehicles to maximise productivity. Therefore, for businesses to meet commitments, it becomes crucial to run a fleet that accomplishes fuel efficiency, prolonged engine life, optimised servicing and maintenance, etc. Simultaneously, for efficient fleet performance, superior lubrication enables heavy-duty vehicles to achieve optimal functioning, while preventing them from experiencing premature wear and tear.
As an industry leader, Mobil™ Lubricants has been working closely with the commercial vehicle segment to attend to their operational challenges with the most advanced lubrication solutions. With a robust portfolio of world-class solutions including high-performing diesel engine oils as well as world-class lubrication, Mobil has been driving research and development for seamless fleet operations and management.
Technology-Driven Solutions
Lubricants play a critical role in ensuring business continuity as the use of inappropriate grade and type of lubricants can result in breakdowns that impact productivity and consequently, profitability. Here, a warranted extended engine life can be ensured with the use of the right kind of diesel engine oil to achieve maximised productivity. For instance, the Mobil Delvac MX™ ESP 15W-40 is an extra high-performance diesel engine oil that aids extended engine life in the harshest on and off-highway situations. The Mobil Delvac MX ESP 15W-40 is applicable for a diverse range of heavy-duty applications and operating environments starting from mining, construction, transportation to quarrying and agricultural industries, etc.
This oil’s pumpability also helps maintain excellent performance across varying temperatures. Consisting of a mixed detergent system, Mobil Delvac MX ESP 15W-40 is equipped to perform well in high-output, modern and low-emission engines as well as in older conventional engines, since is it fully backwards compatible. In order to ensure engine efficiency, this diesel oil provides a superior soot-viscosity control, thereby certifying long engine life. Its excellent oil consumption control allows for lower investments in oil costs, making this a cost-effective solution that ensures profitability.
Highlighting the importance of the right kind of diesel oil for fleet management, Vishnu Somani, General Manger, ExxonMobil Lubricants Private Limited, said, “There is a lot to consider when it comes to maintaining commercial equipment. We know that taking good care of heavy-duty vehicles can boost uptime and improve reputation. Therefore, adapting the correct practices with proven solutions that enable efficiency becomes crucial. At Mobil, we have been committed towards providing advanced lubrication of synthetic diesel oils to our customers, so that they can enhance their operations while reducing maintenance time, thereby, improving the productivity of their fleet.”
Additionally, the Mobil Delvac 1TM ESP 5W-40 is pioneering successful and profitable operations of heavy-duty fleet management by enhancing equipment life and efficiency. This outstanding lubricant solution extends engine life and, simultaneously, provides long drain capacity and potential fuel economy for several applications. It allows exceptional engine performance by preventing deposits with its low ash formulation and has been developed with the latest technology. Furthermore, this product provides firm resistance to corrosive and abrasive wear, as well as high temperature deposits while also maintaining unsurpassed oxidation stability.
Mobil Delvac 1 ESP 5W-40 is recommended for operating environments and heavy-duty applications that are required in forestry, construction and on-road transport and off-road mining.
At Mobil, servicing with the right kind of diesel oil and lubricant, expenditure on fleet maintenance and operating costs is saved, which creates room for profitability, without any compromise on productivity and efficiency.
Solutions for Time Efficiency
Besides meeting the demands of efficient diesel engine oils and superior lubrication, Mobil has also been adapting to the rapidly changing digital world to enhance business performance. There is a growing need for innovative solutions that incorporate these new technological advancements and integrate them with the physical world. Use of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) has been seen as an efficient means to provide successful solutions that can ensure longevity of products and profitability.
Mobil has been at the forefront of leading innovation and industrial revolution by consistently expanding the scope of their services to practise better efficiency. The Mobil ServSM Lubricant Analysis (MSLA) program is one such example of advanced technology being used to enhance efficiency. Conventionally, the process of oil analysis has been extremely time-consuming and treacherous. The simple accumulation and labelling of samples often require an investment of minimum 24 labour hours per month. With MSLA, Mobil has successfully combated this problem by developing a time-efficient lubricant oil analysis program, that accelerates productivity while maintaining quality and ensuring minimal time wastage.
To ensure an economical and cost-effective process, this program uses QR codes and unique number identifiers as a means for sampling and labelling bottles. In addition to this, customers can also use the application-specific analysis options to access results and perform equipment specific recommendations, thereby, amplifying reduced downtime. This allows for oil sampling to be conducted up to 66% faster than peers* — translating into two thirds savings in expected time, thereby, augmenting performance.
With the commercial vehicle industry continuing to recover from the pandemic, smart solutions will play a driving role in accelerating this growth. Mobil is dedicated to researching, experimenting and developing such smart solutions to ensure that businesses are able to achieve profitability while continuously enhancing productivity. Mobil is ensuring that its customers achieve a reduction in costs and greater returns within fleet operations. Leading providers like Mobil, can enable the fleet operations and management to not only recover but also further growth to reach new milestones as an industry.
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