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
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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...
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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.
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CNH Industrial and FPT say ‘no thanks’ to FAW
FAW's proposal was turned down by CNH Industrial and, as a result, by its subsidiary FPT Industrial. CNH will pursue its existing plans for a spin-off of these activities in early 2022
Cummins and Tula cooperate for diesel efficiency and footprint: NOx emissions reduced by 74%
The system showed a 74 percent reduction in NOx and a 5 percent reduction in CO2 compared with today’s clean diesel technologies. In comparison with current engine technologies and modifications to the thermal management techniques, dDSF saved 20 percent in fuel
Electric trucks: Mercedes-Benz and Renault Trucks make further steps forward
Mercedes-Benz and Renault Trucks keep on working with the aim of implementing and testing the use of electric trucks. Starting from Germany, Daimler Truck announced that, «since July 2019, the purely battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros has proven its worth in extensive field testing at the compan...
Hino, Isuzu and Toyota to enhance competitiveness in commercial vehicles
Hino Isuzu and Toyota: The common denominator can be found using only these three names. But this isn’t just a Made in Japan alliance. A commercial vehicle agreement has been signed by the three parties. Take a look at what’s going on in Japan. Hino, Isuzu and Toyota share the CASE “Isuz...
Westport Fuel Systems joins Scania on the road to hydrogen. And PowerCell announces new agreements
Let’s talk about hydrogen. Westport Fuel Systems, one of the world’s largest suppliers of advanced alternative engine systems, has announced its collaboration with Scania on a research project on hydrogen direct injection engines. The project is aimed to apply Westport HPDI 2.0 hydrogen ...
New BorgWarner electric motor for commercial vehicles
BorgWarner’s latest High Voltage Hairpin (HVH) electric motor, the HVH 320, is ready to power a variety of hybrid and electric applications (here’s our post about the purchasing of Akasol) for commercial vehicle manufacturers, including a large European OEM. Production of the HVH 320, which is...
ZF and the evolution of mobility: the pandemic doesn’t stop the Group’s strategies
ZF takes stock of its strategies for the evolution of mobility and announces the adoption of innovative processes and solutions on the market. These include the development and commercialization of new software, the creation of the Electrified Powertrain Technology Division and the integration of th...
Cellcentric. The hydrogen home of Daimler and Volvo Trucks
Onomastics are important, Daimler and Volvo are aware of this. How to put the green hydrogen perspective front and center? Simple, just call the joint venture Cellcentric. The news had been circulating overwhelmingly among insiders. Even diesel-international reported on it. Daimler Truck AG and the ...
FPT Industrial for Tata Daewoo. The CEN
Ladies&gentlemen, FPT Industrial ‘guy’ for Tata Daewoo is the 4.5 liters Diesel engine, ‘rebaptised’ Euro Dynamics. Its appearance looks quite familiar to us. FPT has good roots in Korea and is still linked with Daewoo. Zyle Daewoo Bus Corporation signed an agreement with...
Volvo in the quarry is more sober than ever!
Volvo in the quarry doesn’t mean just Volvo Trucks. Volvo Penta is on the move to the fuel saving also powering a crusher. The stage is in Sweden, both the characters speak the same language, which helps to find mutually beneficial solutions. Volvo in the quarry, under the Swedish flag The sec...
