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BYD electric bus provides 30-h service on single charge

2014-01-30

BYD and the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) recently announced some findings from a two-month pilot test on a 40-ft BYD battery-electric bus conducted in Manhattan from Aug. 25 to Oct. 25 of last year. The electric bus maker also recently completed the first phase of a 10-month trial, which commenced this past summer in Gatineau, Quebec, and Ottawa, Ontario, again using a 40-ft BYD-supplied electric bus.

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Flex-fuel snowmobile challenge results in improved efficiency and lower emissions

2014-01-30

Noise and exhaust emissions of recreational snowmobiles have come under increased scrutiny by the U.S. federal government.

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BASF expands catalyst production in India to support emissions regs

2014-01-27

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Heavy-duty wheeled vehicles the focus of new SAE book

2014-01-24

A new SAE International book narrates the history of heavy-duty wheeled vehicles and presents the theory and calculations required to design them. Translated from Russian, the book summarizes the results of the authors’ academic research and experience, and presents innovative technical solutions used for electric and hydrostatic transmissions, steering systems, and active safety of these vehicles.

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Knorr-Bremse opens Indian plants and R&D center for rail and CV systems

2014-01-24

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Tier 4 Final engines

2014-01-22

Cummins’ latest generation of engines ready to meet EPA Tier 4 Final emissions regulations extend from 49 to 675 hp (37 to 504 kW). New engines on display at ConExpo 2014 will include the QSF3.8 suited for compact equipment and the heavy-duty QSG12 for high-output machines.

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Mine-duty screen

2014-01-22

Deister Machine plans to launch its new BFO-11224-EX2 mine-duty screen at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014. The 12- x 24-ft (3.7- x 7.3-m) horizontal, single-deck unit delivers reliability and high-volume capacities in a variety of hard rock mining and mineral processing applications, the company claims.

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Eaton CTO assumes SAE VP post

2014-01-22

Thomas R. Stover, Chief Technology Officer for Eaton Corp.’s vehicle operations, recently began his term as SAE International’s 2014-2016 Vice President–Commercial Vehicle.

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Ripper/bucket attachment

2014-01-22

The patented V-Raptor Bucket from Leading Edge Attachments, Inc. is a ripper/bucket combination for excavators and backhoes that allows the operator to rip rock, coral, or frozen ground with the maximum breakout force; pry out and carry stumps or cradle boulders; rip a clean narrow V trench for laying utilities; plus scoop and load material.

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Filler metals

2014-01-22

The Hobart Element family of gas-shielded, flux-cored wires feature the lowest manganese levels of any similarly classified filler metal in the marketplace, the company claims, helping companies to address compliance with environmental regulations.

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Electrical connectors

2014-01-21

LADD Distribution has expanded its product offerings to include TE Connectivity’s AMPSEAL and AMPSEAL 16 connectors that are designed for harsh environment and critical applications in the off-highway, mining, and engine industries.

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EAS-i actuators

2014-01-21

Texas Hydraulics’ hydraulic cylinders are now available as Electronic Advanced Subsystem – Integrated (EAS-i) actuators that have been designed to locally control the motion of the cylinder or a group of cylinders to perform a programmed function and respond to an input.

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Axial piston pump

2014-01-21

Bosch Rexroth is displaying its size 18 and 35 A1VO axial piston pumps at ConExpo. The pumps were developed specifically for price-sensitive applications and markets.

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Real-time jobsite management

2014-01-17

Topcon Positioning Group launched in 2013 a new web portal, Sitelink3D.net, designed specifically for general construction and engineering companies. The subscription web-based service—accessible via computer, tablet, or smartphone—is a real-time visualization and communications tool that allows users to access jobsite status, create new or update jobsite parameters, and view movement of machines on the job.

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Asset-monitoring app

2014-01-17

Komatsu America Corp. has released a mobile app that allows owners to see critical machine information from the KOMTRAX fleet monitoring system on their Apple or Android smartphones or tablet devices in daily, weekly, or monthly time increments.

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Non-DPF Tier 4 engine

2014-01-17

Bobcat Co. has released its first Tier 4 loaders, including a non-diesel particulate filter (DPF) engine solution. The non-DPF solution was achieved by designing an ultra-low particulate combustion (ULPC) engine.

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Visualizing and mapping sound in off-highway applications

2014-01-15

Acoustic performance has become a key competitive factor for off-highway equipment due to an increasing focus on operator comfort and noise pollution as well as continuing regulatory pressure.

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Ashok Leyland pursues stainless steel for bus ‘super structures’

2014-01-13

Researchers at Ashok Leyland make a case for choosing stainless steel over galvanized steel and aluminum for the complete bus structure. Although the initial material cost is higher for stainless steel, it scores better in other areas including mechanical and thermal properties and optimized structure weight. On the whole, the lower life cycle cost (LCC) offsets the initial material cost and yields rich dividends to the end customer, they claim.

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Deere's updated skid steers and compact track loader

2014-01-13

Deere’s newest additions to its E-Series line of skid steer loaders and compact track loaders feature design and performance enhancements based on customer feedback.

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Fuel savings modeled for hybrid-electric front wheel loader

2014-01-12

Researchers at the University of Illinois-Chicago developed a rule-based control strategy for ease of implementation in industry.