Perkins is an agile explorer
Perkins organised an event at the Shard in London to explain his mission as an agile explorer. From the 2600 Series to hybrids, from batteries to the Coeus project, for an engine compatible with every alternative fuel
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Hybrid marine propulsion systems. From Southern Italy a push to innovation
“Sailing with zero emissions – Hybrid marine propulsion systems” was the theme of Digitalk organized by AS Labruna, with the participation of FPT Industrial, CMD Marine, Isotta Fraschini. High representatives of Confindustria were been involved (Confindustria is the main association representi...
Volvo Penta and hydrogen. Looking at the near future
We told you about the agreement between the Volvo Group and Daimler Truck for the development of fuel cell systems. In Götebörg they clearly have ambitious programs, which also involve Volvo Penta and Volvo CE. Hydrogen is thus entering the industrial applications audience (Deutz also announced the ...
BorgWarner eTurbo
Step by step electrification is involving all the powertrain. BorgWarner eTurbo The American company, that recently enlarged our focus by the acquisition of Delphi, is developing new solutions to support electrification. Let’s read the BorgWarner eTurbo official. WUHAN DOESN’T MEAN JUST ...
Volvo and Daimler trucks will speak the hydrogen language. In a joint-venture
Volvo Group and Daimler will share a Green vision Volvo and Daimler are going into a cooperation to make dreams reality. A reality called hydrogen (here find out the Nikola-Iveco relationship). Although investments in ‘full electric’ are increasingly taking shape, the word ‘hydroge...
Kawasaki Engines Europe. What’s new?
Kawasaki Engines Europe. Richard Harris In recent months Kawasaki Engines Europe has reorganized its sales framework. Towards the end of last year Richard Harris was appointed by Kawasaki to lead their Sales department following eight years as European Business Development Manager. He takes responsi...
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AS Labruna at the DPE Rimini with LF and start-up MOVe
AS Labruna was present at the DPE - International Electricity Expo in Rimini with LF, FPT Industrial dealer for North Africa, and MOVe, startup for the electrification of on-road vehicles, such as the Metrocab of Fresia
FPT Industrial: let’s go, XC13
The XC13 surely sounds agnostic in FPT Industrial’s unofficial nomenclature; it comes, indeed, with a tripartite certification: Euro 6E (winking an eye at the upcoming Euro 7), methane gas and also biofuel, with a link to hydrogen. Andrea Abbà, FPT’s product marketing manager, told us about dialogui...
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A partnership for improved hydrogen storage systems
Three relevant players in different fields have teamed up in order to improve hydrogen storage systems. MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES) is putting a lot of efforts on achieving sustainable value creation in the transition towards a carbon neutral future. Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies was established...
Akasol at the Busworld Europe
Third generations of Akasol batteries split in two Akasol will attend Busworld 2019 in Brussels showcasing the new high energy solution AKASystem AKM CYC, whose series production is expected to start in 2021. Brussels exhibition will also be the place where the fuel cell solution AKASystem OEM PRC w...
MTU hybrid marine. The final thoughts
MTU Hybrid marine. Talking with Ramoli and Kohl MTU hybrid marine. Daniel Ramoli and Tobias Kohl complete the consideration on serializing the hybrid for marine applications. At Cannes Yachting Festival they talk about integration, running after performance, CNG, LNG and hydrogen. MTU HYBRID MARINE....
CMD Blue Hybrid System
CMD Blue Hybrid System CMD Blue Hybrid System. The word ‘hybrid’ doesn’t sound so cutting-edge but it’s currently ingrained in the column ‘latest news’. But who CMD is? Based in Southern Italy, CMD (the Italian acronym of Costruzione Motori Diesel: ‘Manufact...
SDF is in motion. Or better: FARMotion
FARMotion project and Stage V around the fields FARMotion Project has its roots back in 2011 and reached full maturity with Stage V. Power ratings of the 3 and 4 cylinders by SDF reach up to 75 and 115 kW. We met Manlio Mattei, R&D Powertrain Group Manager of SDF. The heirs of the 1000 […...
ABB and ASSURED: charging infrastructures standardization
ABB is part of ASSURED consortium, that has developed a new strategy that will bring public transport market another step forward in the standardization of ebus charging infrastructure. Next steps are occurring since the last quarter of 2019. The four-year project, funded by the European Union under...
Toyota and ENI together on the way to hydrogen in Italy
Toyota Motor Italia and Eni have announced the start of a collaboration to accelerate the spread of hydrogen mobility in Italy. The first phase of the project involves the opening of a hydrogen refueling point at the new Eni service station in San Donato Milanese (Milan). The new station will be a m...
The sustainable side of Fpt engines
Fpt Industrial presented its sustainable engines and strategy at Biogas Summit 2019 In order to develop its commitment to sustainable development, about which we already discussed in previous posts here on Diesel International, Fpt Industrial decided to take part in the UK Anaerobic Digestion and Wo...
Powertrain electrification isn’t the only way
Recently, a lot of attention went to the full electrification of commercial vehicles. It’s quite a dramatic shift in a very mature, conservative global market. However, this isn’t the only way of reducing emissions. The problem of idling can be solved with electrification Idling is a source of...
Tetra Project: Case biomethane wheel loader
Case Construction Equipment chose Acea Pinerolese as the set for the “Tetra Project” Case Construction Equipment and their wheel loaders gathered in Pinerolo (Italy) to give life to the “Tetra Project”. In particular, the location designed to present the new concept was that ...
