Heavy-duty designs on aftertreatment
The introduction of stringent EPA 2015 regulations for
locomotive/marine engines and IMO 2016 Tier III marine engines
precipitated the need to develop large diesel engine aftertreatment
systems.
Gaining control of damping
Strong nonlinearities of hydraulic systems and the unpredictable
operating conditions of the specific application (e.g., uneven
ground, varying loads) are the main challenges to the development
of satisfactory general vibration damping methods and
controls.
Getting real about test cycles
Fuel consumption of working machines is strongly influenced by
machine specification, working environment, and operator behavior,
therefore a mix of several test cycles is necessary.
The case for Class 8 hybrids
Hybrid technology may not be the best solution for all heavy-truck
applications, but a Caron Engineering expert explains how it can
still benefit Class 8 vehicles.