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Laminated metal

2017-05-15

Laminated metal designed to reduce vibrations and noise transmission in metal constructions, internal combustion engines, vehicle bodies, washing machines and office machines, dB Engineering’s Noiseless Metal consists of two sheets of metal bonded together by a thin viscoelastic damping layer.

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Rod ends

2017-05-16

QA1 offers a variety of rod ends to fit every need, including applications for motorsports, off-road, construction, agriculture and other industrial markets.

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Corrosion resistance ranking

2017-05-11

Federal-Mogul Powertrain’s (Southfield, MI) new process for ranking the corrosion resistance of diesel cylinder liner materials will enable it to supply even more durable components for the most challenging applications.

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Link digital suspension uses sensors, ECU to keep cabs stable

2019-08-09

Link Manufacturing is beefing up its usage of digital technologies with an upgraded Cabmate, unveiling a cab suspension system that smooths the ride for both drivers and those in sleepers.

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Trucks with intuition

2019-07-09

Perceptive Automata partners with Volvo Trucks to demonstrate AI technology that can determine when pedestrians will cross the road.

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Rancho Cordova business park hosts self-driving Olli shuttle

2019-08-12

Olli – Phoenix-based Local Motors’ self-driving shuttle – is currently in use at a major business park in Rancho Cordova, California for its first business use pilot program. According to Local Motors, the 12-passenger autonomous vehicle is the world's first to be co-created at distributed microfactories using additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing) techniques.

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Gas springs

2017-05-15

Industrial damping technology specialist ACE Controls’ new GS-Line gas springs and dampers come in custom lengths and pressures for ideal performance in demanding applications.

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Aluminum electrolytic capacitor

2017-05-10

A new line of axial-lead aluminum electrolytic capacitors from Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. is available for applications that require very high-performance under all operating conditions.

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Flywheel pump couplings

2017-05-12

To minimize harmful reaction forces while tolerating high temperatures, CENTA Corp. has developed a new series of couplings to optimize diesel-driven construction machinery.

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Sleek design, powertrain advances distinguish Volvo’s new VNL trucks

2017-07-24

The new Volvo VNL series is the beneficiary of the truck maker's SuperTruck program, applying lessons learned and advanced technology to achieve an up to 7.5% improvement in fuel efficiency. Driver comfort and productivity, active and passive safety systems and enhanced vehicle uptime through over-the-air updates were other high priorities for engineers and designers of the next-generation long-haul tractor.

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Zircotec manages heat transfer in hotter exhaust systems

2017-08-01

Keeping exhaust heat only where it is wanted is a fresh challenge for the commercial vehicle and off-highway equipment industries.

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Appraising the potential for platooning in the U.S.

2017-07-13

Researchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory perform statistical analysis based on a large collection of real-world U.S. truck usage data to estimate the fraction of total miles that are technically suitable for platooning.

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SAE International Issues 13 New Technical Standards for Aerospace, Automotive and Commercial Vehicle Industries in Month of October

2018-11-08

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SwRI-led AC2AT consortium pushes diesel emission control systems development

2017-07-07

Stringent fuel-efficiency and criteria-pollutant standards call for new combustion strategies. The Advanced Combustion Catalyst and Aftertreatment Technologies consortium led by Southwest Research Institute reinvents existing technologies and experiments with new catalysts to meet standards.

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CFD helps cut tractor-trailer drag coefficient by 10%

2015-05-14

Wirth Research has formed a strategic partnership with U.K. trucking company Eddie Stobart to deliver a truck and trailer aerodynamic kit.

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Cybersecurity for commercial vehicles

2015-07-13

Mark Brooks of Southwest Research Institute’s Automation and Data Systems Division discusses the latest issues and technologies related to cybersecurity for commercial vehicles.

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Scania supplies 200 more trucks to Indian mining company

2015-07-19

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Case CE upgrades 621F and 721F wheel loaders to meet Tier 4 Final

2015-06-19

An optional five-speed transmission includes the Case Powerinch feature that lets operators approach targets quickly and precisely regardless of engine speed, ensuring there is no rollback even on steep slopes, making it easier and quicker to dump into a truck.

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Data connectivity in harsh vehicle environments

2019-08-29

Ensuring high-speed data transmission requires OEM designers to think more about components, placement and the impact of environmental conditions early in design.

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Renewable propane, ultra-low NOx engines set standards for propane autogas innovations

2019-08-16

With more than 200,000 propane autogas vehicles on the road in the U.S., fleets of all types and sizes are making the switch to this alternative fuel.