Total becomes official sponsor and industrial partner for Energica Motor till 2022

French lubricant major Total Lubrifiants, the world’s fourth-largest international energy company on the lubricants market and Italian electric superbike maker Energica Motor Company have announced a new international partnership until the end of 2022. As per the agreement, Total Lubrifiants will become the official sponsor and industrial partner of Energica.

Total Lubrifiants says it has consolidated its position as key player in electric mobility by launching an innovative range of EV fluids for electric and hybrid vehicles. The products developed by the Group’s R&D teams, have been specially developed to meet the cooling and lubrication needs of the various components of these new types of engines and to ensure that they remain in peak condition throughout their lifetime.

The lubricant company says the Total Hi-Perf EV Fluid product range is in line with Total Climate Strategy and the Group’s ambition to get to net-zero emissions by 2050 together with society for its global business across its production and energy products used by its customers.

Jean Parizot, VP Automotive, Total Lubrifiants said:  “We are really proud of this 100% new electric partnership which is an important milestone towards new mobility. It shows how committed we are to contribute to the Group’s ambition to become the major in responsible energy.”

The Italian electric bike maker says last month it increased its operating activity by delivering 68 percent more motorcycles to its dealers and importers compared to the same period last year. Furthermore, the interest in the Energica brand is confirmed both in Europe and in overseas markets showing a clear sign of an increasing attention to electric mobility.

Livia Cevolini, CEO, Energica Motor Company said: “In this scenario of growing interest in climate change and sustainability, we are proud to partner with Total Lubrifiants, an international leading energy player. Our synergy is built on extremely solid ground with an eye towards a sustainable future.”

Giampiero Testoni, CTO, Energica Motor Company said: “We are proud to team up with Total Lubrifiants and work on new solutions and applications together."