Shell has officially opened its Joint Research Center for Cleaner Mobility with Tsinghua University’s Department of Automotive Engineering (DAE). Tsinghua University is one of the most prestigious universities in China.
“Shell is one of the world’s leading energy companies and we at Tsinghua University are pleased to collaborate with Shell in R&D of mobility solutions,” said You Zheng, vice president of Tsinghua University and Academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering. “The DAE has undertaken several major projects and have achieved remarkable results. We are looking forward to great results at this new research center.”
Shell has partnered with Tsinghua University since 2011 to provide students with the latest knowledge in lubricants technology. This new center will focus on developing solutions for the automotive sector, including the development of high-efficiency lubricants and additives, cleaner use of conventional fuels and the development of alternative fuels and new energies that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Shell and Tsinghua will collaborate to develop new technologies and conduct industry studies.
Zheng Xinsheng, chairman of Shell China, said, “Shell has been in China for 123 years and we are committed to powering China’s progress with more and cleaner energy solutions. We have brought many innovations to China that can help improve mobility and, at the same time, help reduce emissions. The center’s mission of exploring cleaner energy solutions is a manifestation of Shell’s purpose and strategic intent, and shows our commitment to creating a better energy future for China.”
Shell is one of the leading lubricants suppliers in China and has been one of the world’s leading suppliers for the past 10 years. Shell offers automotive customers in China the latest technical advances in lubricants with premium gas-to-liquids products, such as Shell Helix Ultra with PurePlus Technology.
Shell collaborates with renowned universities and research institutes globally. Aside from Tsinghua University, Shell partners with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S., works with Imperial College London in the U.K. and recently signed an agreement with UC Berkeley to conduct research in global energy transition and new energy technologies.
