SINGAPORE: Motul has launched its NGEN range of next-generation lubricants to support modern hybrid engines while reducing environmental impact.
At the core of the hybrid portfolio, advanced formulations such as the NGEN Hybrid 0W-16, 0W-20, NGEN MATIC ATF VI and E DOT 5.1 are delivered to target protection across key areas of vehicle maintenance.
The latest two additions to the hybrid portfolio are NGEN Hybrid 0W-8 and E-Fuel System Care.
The NGEN Hybrid 0W-8 is an ultra-low viscosity engine oil developed for modern hybrid engines.
Benefits include fuel efficiency and performance, improving oil flow at start up and stop/start, minimising greenhouse gas emissions.
It is formulated with re-refined base oil and packaged with recyclable materials.
The new NGEN Hybrid 0W-8 viscosity is currently available in Japan.
Meanwhile, the E–Fuel System Care addresses the unique challenges of engines that run intermittently and where fuel can remain in the tank for longer periods despite varying stop/start mode.
Regular use helps to optimise fuel quality, protect fuel system from oxidation and deposits, enhance engine performance, cleans injectors for better combustion, improve fuel consumption and emissions, and deliver greater durability and driving comfort.
The E–Fuel System Care helps to complement Motul's NGEN hybrid engine oils, delivering a more complete solution for hybrid vehicles' performance and protection.
The new E-Fuel System Care will be available starting June 2026.
Motul Asia Pacific chief marketing officer Carlo Savoca said, "Motul is committed to innovating essential fluids that evolve with time. With the introduction of our latest NGEN Hybrid 0W-8 and E-Fuel System, we will continue to expand our product portfolio to meet the ongoing market requirement for hybrid vehicles."
Motul Asia Pacific chief sustainability officer Keith Schulz said, "Motul's commitment today is to address key societal challenges of our time. Supporting the next generation by innovating essential fluids that speak sustainability and performance is the way forward at Motul."
An independent study conducted by the Centre for Environmental Sustainability at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore has evaluated the performance of hybrid engine oils under real-world driving conditions.
The 77-day field study found that lower-viscosity engine oils can contribute to improved fuel efficiency, with observed savings of up to 109 litres per 10,000km.
Beyond efficiency, the findings also showed that advanced hybrid-specification formulations are capable of maintaining effective engine protection and wear levels when compared to higher viscosity oils.
By reducing internal friction and supporting cleaner combustion, these oils help minimise engine wear, limit deposit formation, and contribute to lower fuel consumption and emissions over time.
Over a typical vehicle lifespan, this could translate into meaningful cost savings for drivers, alongside improved long-term engine health and environmental performance.
