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Mechatronics technology offers improvements in performance and efficiency

2017-05-15

Lightweighting, direct fuel injection and turbocharging have been vital to achieving significant improvements in performance and efficiency; however, mechanical solutions alone cannot solve these challenges, says Dana CTO George Constand. Integrated electronics and software solutions are key for overall system design strategies.

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Using power dense flywheel hybrid technology to cut fuel consumption of OH equipment

2017-05-01

Flybrid is creating a family of flywheel modules designed to enhance productivity and cut operating costs of OH vehicles and construction equipment.

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Compact hydraulics configuration tool

2017-05-15

CHoose, Bosch Rexroth’s compact hydraulics configuration tool, allows users to realize virtually any hydraulic circuit solution.

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Tata Motors to supply Safari Storme 4x4 to Indian Armed Forces

2017-05-03

Tata Motors has signed a contract to supply 3192 units of the Tata Safari Storme 4x4 to the Indian Armed Forces under a new category of vehicles known as GS800 (General Service 800).

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Leveraging connectivity to drive business

2017-05-08

Connectivity in regard to hydraulic systems involves the utilization of “smart” components, which communicate with one another on a common system. The commonality of being connected—from using Wi-Fi, cellular or satellite connection wherever we go to syncing all our devices—is an expectation in the off-highway equipment industry, says Danfoss' Henrik V. Joergensen.

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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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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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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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2017-05-05

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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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Paccar introduces new vocational-truck axle in North America

2017-06-02

Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles will feature a new proprietary front axle using an innovative tapered kingpin roller bearing, beginning in the third quarter of 2017.

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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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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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Model maturity assessment and certification—a vision

2017-07-12

Performance, reliability, and safety assessments performed using predictive capability for electromechanical systems are on the rise, yet no standard exists in the truck and off-highway engineering design industry for representing the degree to which a model has been validated. Such a standard can enable engineers and managers with a tool to assess the maturity of predictive capability itself.

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Cummins transitions from diesel engine to 'power technology' company

2017-06-19

One of the leaders in the diesel engine market is broadening its portfolio to include electric, fuel cell and other alternative power sources.

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Driving business value on-highway and off with IoT

2017-05-05

Heavy-duty trucks have been using telematics for years to communicate a relatively narrow view of engine status. Manufacturers and fleet operators are now looking at the Internet of Things (IoT) to provide an expanded view of truck health, says Bsquare's Dave McCarthy.

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Army, SAE’s DATC team to fast-track new combat-vehicle development

2017-03-30

The Army hopes a new streamlined development and procurement process will facilitate aid from the automotive sector to design the next generation of combat vehicles.

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Self-propelled modular transporter

2017-05-15

Enerpac’s SPMT600 Series Self-Propelled Modular Transporter (SPMT) is a three-axle per trailer modular system featuring a minimized height, slim design and remote wireless control operation capabilities, making it highly suitable for operating in confined spaces.