Parker GVI inverters for electric and hybrid vehicles
Parker GVI inverters are intended to meet the requirements of on-road commercial and off-road electric/hybrid electric vehicles
Automotive
Latest articles
BorgWarner: P2 drive module for Hycet Transmission
BorgWarner provides a highly integrated triple-clutch P2 drive module and electro-hydraulic control unit for Hycet Transmission, a subsidiary of Great Wall Motors
Akasol battery systems to power Goldhofer electrified aircraft tow tractor
The AKASystem 15 OEM PRC 50 lithium-ion battery system from Akasol, which is now part of the BorgWarner Group, provides the necessary energy in a modular battery concept with capacities of 66, 99, 132 and up to 165 kWh.
Here’s the new logo of IVECO Group. The spin-off to be completed in early 2022
With a light and understated design, the new logo places the importance on the brands which it houses and pays homage to their rich and shared heritage, clearly delineating a forward trajectory for all of them, together.
Trucks, Iveco and Nikola inaugurate BEV and FCEV manufacturing site in Ulm
The manufacturing site was renewed and reorganized over the last two years and will soon be used to assemble the Nikola Tre BEV heavy-duty trucks, however the site is ready for the Nikola Tre FCEV trucks, which will be assembled using the same lines.
Eaton to partner with Ballard on truck fuel cell technology development
Eaton Vehicle Group and Ballard Fuel Cell Systems have announced a cooperation with the aim of developing fuel cell technology for heavy-duty trucks. To be more precise, the agreement also includes a third party that is National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The partnership is the result of a grant E...
Highlights
Performance Under Pressure, an amazing look inside your Perkins engine
Performance Under Pressure, a new animated video from Perkins, provides a unique look into what goes on inside a typical 4.4 litre engine and why it is so important to protect the critical components with genuine products designed by the engineers who know what’s needed.
[WEBINAR] November 11, 4pm. The third stage of the Sustainable Powertrain Tour on the off-highway sector
The third and last stage of the Sustainable Powertrain Tour 2021 will deal with the off-highway sector. A complex and heterogeneous one, indeed, as it includes all those machines and applications that cannot be included in the on-road segment.
Rolls-Royce Power Systems enhanced its marine portfolio
Rolls-Royce Power Systems repowered AVEMAR high-speed catamaran and launched IMO Tier III marine engines.
Automotive
GKN Automotive will soon develop next-generation 800V eDrive technologies
Such systems, utilizing and harnessing state-of-the-art 800V technologies, are already at advanced stages of development and being tested in real-world conditions. GKN Automotive’s global experts are now working with some of the major automotive manufacturers to make these advanced eDrive systems a ...
CNG fuel delivery systems, Cummins will acquire 50 percent of Momentum Fuel Technologies
The joint venture will produce Cummins-branded natural gas fuel delivery systems for the commercial vehicle market in North America, combining the strengths of Momentum Fuel Technologies’ compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel delivery systems, Cummins’ powertrain expertise, and the engineering and suppo...
Thinking electric. Smesh E-Axle and the new standard for heavy-duty e-truck powertrains
Smesh E-Axle has developed a brand-new powerful and compact powertrain, capable to maintain high efficiency no matter what energy carrier is used. The prototype has undergone several internal tests and some more external and field tests will be carried out in the next few months.
Volvo Penta E-driveline for Rosenbauer’s pioneering fire truck already in production
The driveline, which would enable quite an innovative solution with zero exhaust emissions and significantly reduced noise levels, has entered the production stage at the Volvo Penta Vara plant in Sweden.
Innovative drives for heavy-duty trucks. A joint research project by IAV and MIT
German engineering company IAV and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have announced a joint research project aimed at comparing and evaluating innovative drives based on hydrogen, electrification, hybridization and methane combustion in heavy-duty trucks.
Hyundai electric vehicles will rely on BorgWarner’s integrated drive module, starting 2023
The advanced transmission technology offers smooth and quiet operation, and the electric motor uses High Voltage Hairpin technology delivering exceptional performance. Overall drive system weight and space are reduced by integrating the gearbox, a 400V silicon inverter and the motor with a compact, ...
Marelli and PUNCH create a joint venture to develop e-axles for electric vehicles
Marelli and PUNCH Motive International join forces to develop and manufacture electric vehicle e-axles. Marelli will supply electric motors and inverters including software for the e-axles, while PUNCH will contribute gearbox components and development as well as manufacturing expertise.
DAF hybrid and electric trucks
DAF enters the hybrid and electric sector, aiming at city distribution and urban services, with the highest capacities
Newly-introduced technical updates for the Torsus Praetorian off-road bus
The heavy-duty off-road bus Praetorian is the flagship vehicle of the Czech manufacturer Torsus. is a six-cylinder MAN diesel engine with 210 kilowatts and 1,150 Nm of torque, as well as a heavy-duty 4x4 off-road transmission, sufficient for the bus to easily climb a 65 percent incline. Some technic...
ZF and commercial vehicle technology
ZF received several large-scale orders from North American vehicle manufacturers for its automatic 8-speed PowerLine transmission. The company has also signed a deal with Turkey-based Barsan Global Logistics, a global provider of integrated logistics services, to equip its commercial vehicle fleet w...
