NREL looks to reduce idle climate control loads with CoolCab10-May-2013 22:03 GMT
Advanced insulation packages, solar reflective film, and other thermal-management technologies enable heavy vehicles to reduce idle climate control loads, as demonstrated by NREL's CoolCab project in collaboration with industry OEMs and suppliers.
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Ergoneers keeps a close eye on ergonomics
04-Apr-2013 18:31 GMT
Engineers consider many factors when deciding on the location of driver controls in the cockpit. Ergoneers wants to be part of the equation.
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Behr puts the cooling touch on Kenworth T680 cabin
25-Jul-2012 19:47 GMT
Before designing the new Kenworth T680, engineers made sure they knew the expectations for the Class 8 truck, including the vehicle's HVAC package that features the commercial-truck industry's first automatic temperature control system.
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Noise-damping lubricants control NVH, improve perceived vehicle quality
11-Jun-2012 14:56 GMT
Less noise and more smoothness are important design attributes for operators of most every type of vehicle, including passenger vehicles, heavy commercial vehicles, and off-road equipment. Synthetic noise-damping lubricants such as the Molykote brand solutions from Dow Corning can be economical, long-lasting answers to achieve these attributes in powertrain, body, chassis, and interior applications.
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