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Demand grows for electrified off-highway machines

2017-05-16

Improved productivity and maintenance requirements are attractive benefits driving the growth of hybridization and electrification in various off-highway segments and on-highway heavy-duty vehicles. Ultimately, it all comes down to payback, says Chris Mays, Commercial Vehicle – Senior Technical Specialist at BorgWarner.

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Using power dense flywheel hybrid technology to cut fuel consumption of OH equipment

2017-05-01

Flybrid is creating a family of flywheel modules designed to enhance productivity and cut operating costs of OH vehicles and construction equipment.

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Making sure next-gen diesels are right for the next generation of OEM equipment

2017-05-08

OEMs can’t wait until the end of the process to think about how the machine and engine will be supported in the field. For attentive suppliers, that means innovations in modern diesel engines cannot be restricted just to combustion and emissions technologies any longer, says Perkins' Oliver Lythgoe.

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Next-gen automated transmissions coming from new Eaton, Cummins JV

2017-04-13

Eaton and Cummins announced a new joint venture, Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies, to design, develop, manufacture and service next-generation automated manual transmissions for heavy- and medium-duty commercial vehicles. The JV also includes current Eaton AMTs.

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Musclecar Godzilla: Dodge Reveals 840-hp Challenger SRT Demon

2017-04-12

Dodge claims scores of world-firsts and world records with the outlandishly-powered 2018 Challenger SRT Demon musclecar.

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Fan drive systems

2017-05-12

Multi-Wing's is a single source provider for fan and fan clutch systems.

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2017-05-05

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Aurora Flight Sciences partners with Uber in contested airspace

2017-04-27

Uber announced a partnership with Aurora Flight Sciences to develop electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for its Uber Elevate Network. Aurora’s eVTOL concept is derived from its existing XV-24A LightningStrike VTOL X-Plane subscale vehicle demonstrator aircraft.

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WCX17: College students participate in EV car sharing study

2017-04-05

A car sharing study involving college students is providing Denso with feedback that could help the supplier develop new products.

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Corrosion resistance ranking

2017-05-11

Federal-Mogul Powertrain’s (Southfield, MI) new process for ranking the corrosion resistance of diesel cylinder liner materials will enable it to supply even more durable components for the most challenging applications.

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WCX17: Delphi aims for 42% efficiency with next-gen GDCI

2017-04-05

Delpi's new-generation gasoline direct-injection compression-ignition (GDCI) fueling system brings a new level of thermal efficiency for gasoline engines and is said to conquer earlier emissions challenges.

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EPA: Engine, transmission advances make 2025 CAFE regs attainable, affordable

2017-04-04

As automakers and the Trump Administration push back on 2025 CAFE standards, at the 2017 SAE High-Efficiency IC Engines Symposium, the EPA documents efficiency-related progress that's occurred under the regulations.

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Flywheel pump couplings

2017-05-12

To minimize harmful reaction forces while tolerating high temperatures, CENTA Corp. has developed a new series of couplings to optimize diesel-driven construction machinery.

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Zircotec manages heat transfer in hotter exhaust systems

2017-08-01

Keeping exhaust heat only where it is wanted is a fresh challenge for the commercial vehicle and off-highway equipment industries.

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China shifts focus to 'new energy' vehicles

2016-07-10

Chinese planners are focusing on NEVs to become a mainstay of its future automotive production and consumption. Although there’s overcapacity throughout China’s automotive supply chain as the economy slows down, a number of new companies are expected to enter the NEV market.

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Unique piston design aids HD diesel waste heat recovery

2016-07-15

Federal-Mogul will show its new Envirokool piston at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hanover in September. In the pre-development stage, the piston is designed to withstand higher temperatures by incorporating a sealed-for-life cooling chamber within the piston crown.

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AIA predicts flying air taxis, supersonic air travel, and space industry for 2050

2019-03-15

In the “What’s Next for Aerospace and Defense: A Vision for 2050” study, AIA, New York City-based McKinsey & Company, and other industry partners reveal a comprehensive 30-year, Industry 4.0 forecast of air travel and spaceflight based on improvements in automation and digitization, next-generation materials, alternative energy sources and storage, and increased data throughput.

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Supersonic aircraft: Setting the record straight at AeroTech Americas

2019-03-29

Supersonic aircraft technology experts – including engineers, scientists, and executives – set the record straight on supersonic commercial transport, addressing attainability, reliability, safety, unsettled topics, technology needs, and next steps in an interactive panel discussion at SAE International’s AeroTech Americas.

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Cummins transitions from diesel engine to 'power technology' company

2017-06-19

One of the leaders in the diesel engine market is broadening its portfolio to include electric, fuel cell and other alternative power sources.

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An alternative approach: FPT Industrial invests in industrial engines running on natural gas

2017-05-05

FPT Industrial offers a broad range of natural gas engines, with solutions from 136 to 400 hp (101 to 298 kW) for light, medium, and heavy vehicles. The brand is also in the advanced stages of trialing natural gas engines for agricultural equipment, says brand president Annalisa Stupenengo.