Heavy-duty engine design
What are the most significant factors influencing the way engine developers approach near-term design and development cycles? Two experts provide their insights from recent programs.
Reducing winter range loss for electric trucks
Researchers at the Austrian Institute of Technology have developed an air exchange system that's capable of reducing heat load by 37% in real-world tests.
Narrower focus, bigger payoff
Design teams are targeting focused markets for their commercial electric-vehicle programs to combat challenges like range and infrastructure.
Removing complexity for autonomous trucks
Narrowing the operating domains for driverless commercial vehicles reduces the requirements of autonomous technology and speeds time to market.
Plastics innovations 2019
The 49th annual SPE Automotive Awards highlight the ongoing benefits of lightweight polymers and composites.
Editorial
Hop on the hydrogen highway
Leak testing of commercial-vehicle AC systems critical as move to HFO refrigerants looms
Akasol packs industry-leading energy density into new battery design
Mahle and partners develop super-efficient natural-gas engine for stationary power
How battery technology will drive truck electrification
Platinum nanoparticles for fuel-cell catalysts may cut cost
Caterpillar launches next-gen mini hydraulic excavator, skid steer and compact track loaders
Q&A
Dan Williams shares how ZF will help advance ADAS and autonomy in 2020 and beyond