BEVs dominate the e-vehicles market, according to Interact Analysis
Electrified component shipments are driven by sales of BEVs. Over 50% of powertrain component revenues currently come from the battery pack alone.
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Exide Technologies: new batteries for trucks, CVs and vans
On the occasion of Autopromotec 2022, Exide Technologies presented the two new high-performance batteries ED2103T and ED851T from the Endurance+ PRO GEL range, intended for commercial and industrial vehicles. The former are intended for large trucks in long-distance applications while the latter are...
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...
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.
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.
Allison’s xFE emissions-reducing transmissions now also available for medium-duty trucks
The 3000 xFE and 3200 xFE models are designed for engines producing up to 370 horsepower and 1695 Nm (dependent on the application), and gross vehicle weight up to 28.5 tons, These characteristics make the new transmissions particularly well-suited to slow-speed urban applications and stop-start dut...
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Kohler KSD: the “Diesel of the Year” and ease of maintenance in a new video
A low total cost of ownership, extended maintenance intervals and ease of maintenance: these are some of the features of the KSD series illustrated by a video released a few days ago on the Kohler platform
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BEVs dominate the e-vehicles market, according to Interact Analysis
Electrified component shipments are driven by sales of BEVs. Over 50% of powertrain component revenues currently come from the battery pack alone.
Exide Technologies: new batteries for trucks, CVs and vans
On the occasion of Autopromotec 2022, Exide Technologies presented the two new high-performance batteries ED2103T and ED851T from the Endurance+ PRO GEL range, intended for commercial and industrial vehicles. The former are intended for large trucks in long-distance applications while the latter are...
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...
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.
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.
Allison’s xFE emissions-reducing transmissions now also available for medium-duty trucks
The 3000 xFE and 3200 xFE models are designed for engines producing up to 370 horsepower and 1695 Nm (dependent on the application), and gross vehicle weight up to 28.5 tons, These characteristics make the new transmissions particularly well-suited to slow-speed urban applications and stop-start dut...
Road to a game-changing electric powertrain for heavy-duty applications: Meritor Consortium awarded in UK
Meritor, in consortium with its partners Danfoss Editron and Electra Commercial Vehicles, has announced that it is the recipient of the Advanced Propulsion Centre’s (APC) Core Competition Program in the UK to partially fund the design and development of Meritor’s 17XeTM electric powertrain system fo...
According to Interact Analysis, fuel cell system prices for bus and trucks will drop by 77 percent in 10 years
Interact Analysis has recently released a report, according to which fuel cell system prices are expected to drop by 77 percent in the next 10 years. The market research is outlined in the report called Electrified Truck and Bus Powertrain Pricing and Architecture (here the link to the full document...
Volvo and Isuzu are getting closer
Volvo and Isuzu: a strategic alliance. Formally, what the two companies have signed is called a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding. It is the first step of a promising technology partnership aimed at creating a stronger, combined heavy-duty truck business for Isuzu Motors and UD Trucks in Japan...
