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Heavy-duty off-road bus transports to hard-to-reach places
2018-09-05
Start-up company Torsus recently launched the world’s first purpose-built, heavy-duty off-road bus, the Praetorian.
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Stronger, quieter cabs
2019-06-12
Worthington expert sees AHSS and active noise cancellation making off-highway cabs safer and less-stressful places to work.
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Viziblezone enables vehicle-to-pedestrian collision avoidance through technology already in our cell phones
2019-07-10
Viziblezone Ltd.’s vehicle-to-pedestrian (V2P) solution to autonomous vehicles or “self-driving cars” is now capable of detecting pedestrians at distances of up to 150 meters (nearly 500 feet) – even when those pedestrians are standing behind objects that block line-of-sight.
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SAE International Publishes Four New Book Titles in January 2019 – Aviation, Asset Management, Electric Aircraft, and Crash Reconstruction
2019-01-30
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Additive manufacturing is transforming mobility engineering, driving the factory of the future
2018-12-27
Two new installments in the burgeoning SAE International Podcast Series cast a spotlight on additive manufacturing, which is fueling innovation, greater efficiencies, and the future of mobility engineering. Additive manufacturing continues to advance and transform mobility engineering, as aerospace and automotive firms increasingly adopt and invest in 3D printing technologies, which are becoming more capable and cost-effective.
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Israeli startup REE reinvents the wheel with a modular approach to future EV design
2019-07-11
By integrating all of the drivetrain components normally found under the hood of a car into the wheel of an EV, the platform optimizes freedom of design, multiple body configurations on a single platform, reduced vehicle size and weight, and increased energy and operational efficiency.
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CrossControl operator interfaces
2021-09-10
CrossControl operator interfaces
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Electronic controls slash engine fuel needs
2020-01-03
Electronic controls slash engine fuel needs
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Mounting structure stiffness critical for isolation performance on off-highway machines
2015-06-30
Off-highway machine mounting systems, especially the cab mounting system, significantly affect the operator comfort in the cab by providing enough damping for a good ride and isolating the structure-borne forces from traveling into the cab.
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Nano-coating for corrosion protection
2015-04-17
Daubert Chemical’s next-generation Nox-Rust 1290HP uses nanoscale chemistry to boost rust-inhibiting properties by 50%.
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Glowing aerodynamic add-ons could boost big-rig fuel economy by 7-10%
2017-01-06
Active flow control devices based on electric plasmas can smooth the turbulent wakes that sweep off the rear edges of truck trailers travelling at highway speeds.
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Variable trailer design drastically cuts aerodynamic drag
2014-02-11
Researchers from Graz University of Technology consider the aerodynamic characteristics of general modifications to the outer contour of long-distance haulage trailers, including a new approach for the realization of a variable trailer rear end.
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Biodiesel hoses
2016-11-11
GH100 and GH101 hoses from Eaton are suited for high-percentage biodiesel blend and high-temperature oil applications.
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Evaluating real-world aerodynamics for a Class 8 tractor-trailer
2016-09-14
Exa and Navistar researchers examine CFD simulations and wind-tunnel test results to increase the understanding of simulation methods used to reveal aerodynamic losses in the real-world environment.
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Automotive influence on off-highway cabs
2016-09-29
Many among the 13 partners that jointly developed the Genius CAB concept are firmly established in the automotive industry, and quite of few of these suppliers note the influence their automotive arms played in their contributions to the project.
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Solar flex panels
2014-03-19
Solar Flex GP-FLEX series panels from Go Power use monocrystalline cells to increase energy per square foot when powering tools, lighting, lift gates, and truck-mounted equipment.
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Ripper/bucket attachment
2014-01-22
The patented V-Raptor Bucket from Leading Edge Attachments, Inc. is a ripper/bucket combination for excavators and backhoes that allows the operator to rip rock, coral, or frozen ground with the maximum breakout force; pry out and carry stumps or cradle boulders; rip a clean narrow V trench for laying utilities; plus scoop and load material.
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Scania debuts heavy-truck safety first: rollover side-curtain airbags
2016-08-26
The manufacturer's new truck generation can be equipped with side-curtain airbags integrated into the headliner molding above the doors.
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Squeeze-handle actuator
2015-03-24
Southco introduces the AC-50 squeeze-handle actuator, featuring a squeeze-to-operate actuation and a curved design.
