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Diesel injector-seat cleaning kit
2016-05-13
A 17-piece kit from IPA Tools is designed to clean injector seats and bores on most light-, medium- and heavy-duty diesel engines.
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The need for reliable engine-off cabin cooling in off-highway machinery
2016-05-13
Increasingly stringent anti-idling laws continue to exert pressure on the off-highway industry to minimize the release of CO2 emissions and diesel particulate matter into the environment, notes Webasto's Don Kanneth.
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Climatic wind tunnel
2016-05-13
T/CCI Manufacturing’s Climatic Wind Tunnel in Decatur, IL allows customers to simulate any real-world condition by controlling humidity, wind, temperature, solar and road conditions up to100 mph.
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Cables for extreme environments
2016-05-13
Cables from the Lapp Group operate in extreme environments such as high and low temperatures, exposure to aggressive substances and in areas with space and weight issues.
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Metal-plate current sense resistor
2016-05-13
The TLRH3AP current sense resistor from KOA Speer features up to a 5 W power rating in a 2512 package.
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How OEMs can keep up with new product innovations
2016-05-12
OEMs can satisfy both increasing emissions requirements and keeping up with new product innovations by focusing their attention on the areas of the equipment that impact the operator experience on a larger scale, says Southco's Bob Straka.
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Federal lab cost-effectively eliminates diesel idling to condition Class 8 sleeper cabs
2016-05-12
National Renewal Energy Laboratory tests use of insulation and other techniques to reduce A/C cooling and heating loads by more than 30%. Savings for cooling alone estimated at 774 gal/yr of diesel fuel compared with overnight idling.
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Off-highway borrows from aerospace for thermal insulation
2016-05-12
Aerospace technologies provide solutions that help off-highway manufacturers to meet increasing heat-management requirements that stem from stricter emissions standards, explains Bruce Kaplan of Thermal Structures.
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Autonomous operations for heavy-duty trucks are coming down the road
2016-05-12
Although some commercial vehicle fleets and owners remain skeptical about autonomous driving and the implications for their big rigs traveling down the highway, much of the technology is already available to make it a real possibility, states WABCO's Jon Morrison.
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Dynamic testing and design technology for off-highway exhaust systems
2016-05-12
In the exhaust systems arena, design innovations occurring within the last decade along with new analytical tools will help shape the way engineers design systems in the future, according to Tru-Flex's Scott Swank.
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Shedding light on lightweight castings
2016-05-11
Driven by rising demand for lighter weight components in automotive, heavy-duty trucks and off-highway vehicles, a new wave of technology and operational initiatives is taking center stage in the iron castings industry, explains Grede's Jay Solomond.
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Can hybrid-electric drivelines be a solution for off-highway vehicles?
2016-05-11
The answer is 'yes,' hybrid technology offers a genuine alternative to conventional drivelines in construction, agricultural and mining machinery, according to Oerlikon's Gunnar Stein.
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Greener, meaner, leaner drive systems for off-highway
2016-05-10
Bernd Krüper, head of the Construction & Agriculture business, and Frank Dräse, program manager for EU Stage V at MTU, talk about the world’s strictest off-highway emissions directive and the solutions being developed by MTU for the power range from 100 to 480 kW (134 to 643 hp).
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Solving cold-weather starting problems in emissions-controlled diesel engines
2016-05-09
New autonomous dc-powered heating systems help cold-weather starting and operation of off-highway equipment by thawing or preventing freeze-ups of diesel engine components without draining battery power, engenity's Rick Garber explains.
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Raising the bar on engine performance at emissions changes
2016-05-05
While the European Union’s upcoming Stage V standards will not be applicable in North America, product improvements made to meet the regulations are expected to be made available for the North American market, explains Cummins' Vice President Engineering – Engine Business, Jim Fier.
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Connected-vehicle technologies transform drivetrains into rich sources of intelligence
2016-05-05
While connected technologies for passenger vehicles are moving toward more widespread, everyday use, the benefits of improved performance, safety, durability, and fuel economy offered by connected vehicles are rapidly gaining a foothold in the off-highway market as well, says Dana's George Constand.
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Moving hydraulics forward with smarter machinery
2016-05-05
Rather than localized smart components, truly intelligent equipment features an integrated system that can communicate from component to component, as well as externally, according to Eaton Hydraulics' Astrid Mozes.
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Volvo CE launches its largest excavator and articulated hauler
2016-05-04
At the recent Bauma 2016 in Munich, Volvo Construction Equipment President Martin Weissburg revealed the largest excavator and articulated hauler the company has ever produced, and provided his thoughts on connectivity trends and the market in China.
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Two-stroke future for heavy-duty engine braking
2016-05-03
Despite the greater efficiencies of engine brake designs, increasing gross weights, lower rolling resistance, and engine downsizing have driven the need for more auxiliary braking power on heavy trucks and buses. Jacobs Vehicle Systems' response is the High Power Density (HPD) engine brake.
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Taiwan’s planners predict bullish growth for automotive electronics
2016-04-27
Strong global automotive market growth has sparked optimism in Taiwan’s automotive electronics market. Suppliers and government planners predict considerable growth over the next few years, with many hoping to make OEM sales a solid portion of that expansion.
