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FEV shows compact DCT for FWD vehicles

2015-03-05

The new generation of dual-clutch transmissions, called the xDCT family, is claimed to offer reduced transmission mass, lower complexity/cost, improved fuel consuption, and better launch characteristics for front-drive vehicles.

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Innovation is at the core of engine design

2015-04-14

Cummins' Jim Trueblood says the company's Tier 4 Final program was driven by the core philosophy to utilize new or improved technologies, systems, and components that would meet the durability and reliability levels demanded for tough high horsepower applications.

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BorgWarner engineers go off-highway with the DuroSpeed fan drive

2015-04-08

While on/off fan drives are usually preferred for their durability and fuel efficiency for over-the-road applications, BorgWarner's new DuroSpeed two-speed fan drive was developed for more severe service applications

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: New CVTs

2015-03-23

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Cummins in production with 'simplified' Tier 4 Final engines

2015-03-05

The QSF and QSB engines use filter-free, flow-through exhaust aftertreatment systems and a clean-combustion formula focused on fuel efficiency, providing a lower cost of operation and higher uptime availability as rental companies in particular transition their fleets to Tier 4 Final-compliant equipment.

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With 2017 Fusion Sport, Ford pushes further toward Audi

2016-09-17

Ford hooks up its power-punching Ecoboost 2.7-L V6, all-wheel-drive and brilliantly tuned adaptive damping for the Audi-baiting 2017 Fusion Sport

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2016 Los Angeles auto show: Mazda’s all-new CX-5 to include diesel engine for North America

2016-11-17

Mazda will introduce its first-ever diesel engine for the U.S. market in conjunction with the all-new 2017 CX-5 compact crossover.

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Enhanced Cat 3500 engine boosts power 20%, trims fuel usage by 10%

2016-11-04

The 3500E, the latest iteration of Caterpillar’s venerable 3500 engine family, also provides enhanced durability and longer life before overhauls, and it maintains existing form factors, so rebuilds and replacements can be utilized with minimal infrastructure changes.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: New Mazda CX5 Diesel

2016-11-18

Volkswagen may have ruined its own diesel engine future in the U.S. by cheating on emission tests, but that isn't holding back other auto makers from introducing new diesel cars and trucks in this market.

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Volvo S90: Niche for now, but…

2016-09-18

Volvo isn't trying to be BMW or Mercedes-Benz, promoting the all-new 2017 S90 sedan as a true luxury car with an emphasis on technology and safety rather than searing performance.

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ISS launches largest satellite to date to test active debris removal

2018-07-05

Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) have launched RemoveDEBRIS, the first satellite with space debris-removal capabilities and the largest satellite ever deployed from the ISS. RemoveDEBRIS, a low Earth orbit test bed for determining the efficacy of active debris removal (ADR) systems, is a multinational effort involving space agencies, aerospace experts, and technologies from throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and the U.S.

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U.K. Space Agency partners with industry to advance spaceflight program

2018-07-16

U.K. Space Agency officials in Swindon, England, are partnering with Lockheed Martin in Bethesda, Md., to execute several strategic projects to support the U.K. Spaceflight Program, with a goal of building its first commercial spaceport in Scotland and achieving its first vertical space launch in the early 2020s.

NASA nears testing on fission reactor for missions to Moon, Mars

2018-02-07

The Kilopower project is a near-term technology effort to develop preliminary concepts and technologies for an affordable fission power system aimed at future space exploration missions. According to project officials, the experiments should conclude with a 28-hour, full-power steady-state test of the “agnostic” power system in late March.

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Designing toward future-proof technology

2015-04-13

Demands for optimized fuel usage, higher efficiency, and cost reduction set the trends for innovation in the off-highway sector, says ZF's Hermann Beck.

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DEF filters

2015-04-18

Donaldson's new filter protects selective catalytic reduction systems on vehicles and equipment by maintaining DEF quality to industry standards.

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ONERA and DLR shake up the Airbus Beluga XL cargo aircraft a shake-up

2018-06-14

On June 6, a joint team from ONERA – internationally known as “The French Aerospace Lab” – and Germany’s DLR completed an eight-day course of static ground vibration testing on the new model.

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Mercedes extensively electrifies its new ICEs

2016-11-07

48-V power is just one of many efficiency additions for the new gasoline and diesel inline sixes, along with increased use of "coasting" and cylinder deactivation.

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Eaton demonstrates waste heat recovery, variable valve actuation for HD diesels

2016-09-27

The supplier revealed a range of waste heat recovery technologies for heavy-duty diesel engines at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hanover, Germany, as well as variable valve timing systems, highlighting their potential to reduce fuel consumption and help reduce emissions.

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Engines, transmissions and alternative drives seals

2016-11-15

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has expanded its LESS (Low Emission Sealing Solution) lineup to include new products designed to address challenges associated with powertrain friction, smaller spaces, lighter weight vehicles and growth in the electric mobility vehicle arena.

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John Deere emphasizes drivetrain electrification for mining, construction

2016-11-15

The company has invested in the integration of its engines, drivetrain components and power electronics into complete electric powertrain solutions for mobile off-highway machines.