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What’s an IOPU and why should you care?

2015-04-15

Most engine manufacturers hand the task of packaging the engine, cooling system, exhaust, aftertreatment, and controls off to a distributor or integrator, but Perkins' Jaz Gill says the company chose to take a different approach.

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Tube fitting for CNG apps

2015-04-16

The Tube Fittings Division of Parker Hannifin Corp. has expanded its Seal-Lok O-ring face seal tube fitting line to provide alternative-fuel application compatibility.

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Confidence comes free with new-technology training programs

2015-04-15

With any new technology, there comes a learning curve, says MTU's Andy Suda, and it has become clear that the service and maintenance methods of yesteryear may not be best suited for today’s streamlined engineering advancements.

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Unearthing the solutions: The road ahead

2015-04-19

FPT Industrial's Massimo Siracusa says it is likely that emissions regulations imposed on countries where there is less economic opportunity for tomorrow’s innovations will be required to upgrade to existing technologies in response to demand.

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Gen-drive engines

2015-04-16

John Deere Power Systems has introduced five new PowerTech 2.9-L generator-drive engines with power ratings from 31 to 55 kWm (41 to 74 hp).

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Conveyor coating system

2015-04-17

mycon developed a new coating system that is suitable for coating and painting longer parts, e.g., wires, belts, tubes, rods, and profiles.

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ExxonMobil predicts heavy reliance on petroleum

2015-04-24

There’s been a push to wean vehicles from petroleum, but fossil fuels will contain to power the transportation field for the next few decades, according to the Exxon Mobil researcher who advises the company’s corporate executives. He spoke at the 2015 SAE World Congress.

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AVL transmission aims at best-in-class PHEV performance

2015-03-05

For its new 7-Mode transmission, AVL focused on key requirements for hybrid drivetrains including best-in-class fuel consumption in NEDC charge-sustaining mode and full drivetrain functionality with a depleted battery.

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Variable frequency drive

2015-03-24

The EFC 3600 variable frequency drive from Bosch Rexroth offers a solution for efficient process control application.

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Schaeffler developing novel powertrain for 2015/2016 FIA Formula E season

2015-03-31

All 40 cars in the world's first all-electric racing circuit run a standardized powertrain, but the uniformity ends in the 2015/2016 season when each carbon fiber/aluminum monocoque chassis FIA Formula E racecar can be fitted with a unique electric powertrain.

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Bentley develops W12 cylinder deactivation

2015-03-13

Shutting off six cylinders without emission spikes and exhaust boom required new engine-control and exhaust system engineering solutions.

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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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MTU develops new turbine blade material in record time

2015-04-06

Turbine blades in TiAl are about half the weight of comparable nickel-alloy components but boast the same reliability and durability. The high aluminum content also makes the material resistant to oxidation and corrosion.

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CNC marking tool

2015-04-27

The BZ-Marker from Markator is suitable for CNC machining centers to generate a durable marking on many different kinds of materials.

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Nissan debuts front-engine, front-drive GT-R LM Nismo racecar

2015-02-17

Nissan's new Le Mans contender upends the order of things by putting its whole powertrain at the front of the car.

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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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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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Additive manufacturing and materials a prime focus for GKN Aerospace

2015-04-29

GKN Aerospace recently announced two collaborative research projects related to the advancement of additive manufacturing (AM) within the aerospace industry. One is a program to develop titanium powder specifically formulated and blended for AM of aerospace components. The second is a strategic partnership with Arcam to develop and industrialize a promising new additive process, electron beam melting.

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Two approaches to AWD show improved fuel economy, reduced system weight

2015-04-30

New AWD systems from BorgWarner and Honda deliver significant improvements in efficiency, as well as vehicle dynamic performance.