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As a result of their
technical collaboration, Elf has developed
and marketed new product lines. In industry,
for example, it provides the automaker's
assembly lines with OEM oil and has created
such innovations as lifelong oil for gearboxes.
In another aspect of their partnership,
Renault recommends Elf products for all
its vehicles and once again renewed this
agreement at the end of 2002.
Car racing is the natural meeting place
for an automaker and an oil company, since
it provides an opportunity to develop
mechanical and product performance in
the field and under extreme conditions.
The Formula One competition, in particular,
is a formidable testing ground for monitoring
such features as resistance to wear and
tear, engine thermal protection systems
at high temperature and reduction of internal
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