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The future lies in emissions, comfort, and performance

2014-04-03

There is still enormous potential in reducing losses and emissions in systems other than powertrains in off-highway machines and equipment, said Mentor Graphics' Roland Feldhinkel.

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Regulations, consumer demand drive product development

2014-04-09

State-of-the-art engineering skill and strong expertise in the basic sciences will be fundamental to developing technologies and products that address off-highway trends, says Tenneco's Tim Jackson.

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Engine start module

2014-04-17

Maxwell Technologies expands the ultracapacitor-based Engine Start Module product line from heavy-duty diesel to medium-duty trucks.

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BorgWarner to add 200 jobs in tech center expansion

2014-03-27

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Mobile generators

2014-04-17

Kohler Power Systems’ line of mobile generators offer increased power output and customization options.

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SwRI launches two powertain-related consortia

2014-04-25

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GM to centralize race-engineering activities in new Pontiac facility

2014-04-30

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SwRI’s D-EGR demo car wows SAE engines symposium with 42% BTE

2014-04-07

The dedicated-EGR engine is so named because one of its four cylinders is dedicated exclusively to producing high levels of exhaust gas recirculation and hydrogen/CO reformate. PSA Citroen will put a D-EGR engine, co-developed with SwRI, into series production in 2018.

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BorgWarner launches low-friction engine timing chain

2014-01-29

Designed to reduce friction, the timing chains deliver an improvement in fuel economy of as much as 0.3 to 0.6% based on customer testing, the company claims.

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Schaeffler tech demonstrator achieves 15% CO2 reduction

2014-01-14

An independent testing institute recently confirmed a fuel-economy improvement of more than 15% on a MY2013 Ford Escape retrofitted with Schaeffler's AWD disconnect clutch and a number of other technologies that were designed and developed in North America.

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Hot for Powertrain

2014-02-18

With over 800 technical papers focused on powertrain, and three days of high-value expert discussions, the 2014 SAE World Congress is a must for anyone working to advance vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions reduction. And there’s a two-day advanced ICE symposium to kick it off.

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Non-DPF Tier 4 engine

2014-01-17

Bobcat Co. has released its first Tier 4 loaders, including a non-diesel particulate filter (DPF) engine solution. The non-DPF solution was achieved by designing an ultra-low particulate combustion (ULPC) engine.

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The e-up! points way to VW’s electric future

2014-02-24

For those doubters able to see beyond the (at present) minuses of electric motive power, the practical little car may help to generate an automotive epiphany on the rugged road to powertrain reformation.

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Tata launches family of petrol engines

2014-01-24

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GM’s new 8-speed automatic may enable 30-mpg Corvette in 2015

2014-01-29

The all-new 8L90 was developed in house. GM claims it improves the Corvette’s powertrain efficiency by up to 5% versus the 6L80 and provides faster gear changes. It is over 8 lb (3.6 kg) lighter than the 6-speed while being equivalent in overall size.

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Proven solutions to enhance customer value

2014-04-09

Perkins' Karl Vandermyde believes that the off-highway industry faces no foreseeable regulations that will require new diesel engine technologies, with current technologies being robust and capable of addressing all foreseeable standards.

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Off-highway engines: Challenges and competitive innovations for sustainable, long-term growth

2014-04-08

After today’s emissions-driven revolution, Gian Maria Olivetti says that Federal-Mogul anticipates the off-highway engine market of the future to be more evolutionary in nature, with a focus on optimizing the cost of emissions control technologies and a greater emphasis placed on powertrain efficiency.

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VW’s new e-Golf may lead the way to lithium-air power

2014-04-15

Will fuel-cell motive power be necessary if lithium-air battery technology proves a success?

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HEV drivetrain system

2014-04-17

Oerlikon Fairfield offers a complete hybrid-electric drivetrain technology system with energy recovery from engine to wheel.

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Rammer engine

2014-04-17

The GXR120 general-purpose engine from Honda was designed as a source of power for rammers.