Motul has pioneered all three major steps forward in automotive lubricants in the last 70 years, in Multigrade, Semi Synthetic and Fully Synthetic motor oils. The company is now in the process of bringing its vision for the future of lubricants to the market.

In 2023 Motul launched its latest breakthrough range, NGEN, which it firmly believes is the formula for the lubricant for the future. Motul looked at the market wholistically and at the issues and trends in the industry. Given the large numbers of Internal Combustion Engine vehicles that will be on our roads for many years to come, Motul decided to pioneer a sustainable oil range in every key aspect, but, vitally, it has developed lubricants that do not sacrifice performance. In fact NGEN oils actually feature enhanced aspects of performance over their traditional counterparts.

NGEN’s green credentials extend to packaging, which both employs recycled plastics and is 100% recyclable. Motul NGEN offers the opportunity for the individual to make a positive difference in sustainability. 

The range launched with two motorcycle oils, NGEN 5 and 7 (which are designed to be used as an alternative to its very popular 5100 and 7100 series oils) and NGEN Hybrid, which is specifically designed for vehicles that use Hybrid technology. This year, it moves into the wider car market with the impending launch of NGEN 4 and 6.

The new oils are compatible with a huge variety of vehicles, including those that would normally use Motul’s 4100 and 6100 ranges. NGEN 6 is a dedicated fuel economy formula, designed for recent vehicles powered by petrol and hybrid engines, suitable for applications requesting the latest API SP standard, although it is also backwards compatible to cover all API specifications for the last 25+ years - and ILSAC GF-6A.

NGEN 4 is a dedicated formula, specifically designed for mid-aged vehicles powered by all fuel types. The formulation complies with ACEA A3/B4, API SP, again with retro-compatibility and multiple OEM approvals.

More NGEN variants are planned including an ultra-high performance version and Heavy Duty version for Trucks and other HGVs.

Also looking to the future, with the rise of electric vehicles and alternative fuels Motul has forged a strategic partnership with Green Corp Konnection (GCK), a pioneer in carbon-free mobility solutions. Together, they are working to reshape the future of mobility, making it more eco-friendly and efficient. The partnership has already yielded some impressive results, both in terms of enhancing EV technology and with Hydrogen power.

On the electric power front, Motul and CGK have been working on Immersion battery cooling uses a dielectric fluid. This cutting-edge technology is at the forefront for battery electric vehicles and the fluid is in direct contact with the battery cells, enabling better thermal management during charge and discharge cycles, as well as an improvement in the overall performance and safety of the battery and a much faster charging time.

Motul has several high-profile concept vehicles which showcase this, including the Caterham 7EV and the Motul’s own electric Lancia Delta Integrale.

Motul has also been working with GCK to embrace Hydrogen as a viable alternative sustainable vehicle fuel source. The first visible results come in a project to convert diesel buses to hydrogen in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The thermal engine will be replaced by a hydrogen fuel cell powering an electric motor. 16 buses will hit the roads this year, with a target of 50 by 2026.

Motul products are available from stockists nationwide.