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ASV Rolls out a Pair of New Loaders
ASV has introduced a pair of track loaders, the VT-75 and RT-65. Both models feature a Yanmar Tier 4 Final rated diesel engine. The VT-75 is equipped with a 74.3-horsepower (55.4 kW) engine, while the...
Technology Report Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Mazda Motorsports Keeps the MX-5 Cool with a New Differential Plate
Mazda Motorsports, the company’s North American-based racing program, serves as a support network for thousands of professional and amateur racers at road courses...
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Off-Highway Hybrids Are Entering Prime Time
Vocational off-highway vehicles are piling on the miles with power provided by an internal combustion engine (ICE) with additional hybrid technology. “We often get asked the question,...
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Thermal Management Lies at the Heart of EV Innovation
At the heart of innovations that have powered improvements in EV range and performance is the pursuit of efficiency. Today’s electric drivetrains convert over 85% of a battery’s...
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Mercedes: H2-ICE Is Ready for Primetime in Commercial Trucks
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a pair of prototypes powered by hydrogen combustion engines that were created in collaboration with Mörtlbauer Baumaschinen Vertriebs. The...
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HD Hyundai Rolls out a Slew of New Machines
HD Hyundai recently announced several new additions to its portfolio of off-highway machines. The expansion includes the HD100 dozer, the HX355A excavator, and a quartet of new models for its...
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Detailing Kenworth’s Sleek SuperTruck 2
The Kenworth booth at the 2024 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Las Vegas garnered much interest thanks to the reveal of its futuristic-looking SuperTruck 2. Developed over a six-year...
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Cummins Cylinder Deactivation Saves on Fuel and Emissions
Cylinder deactivation has become increasingly common across various types of commercial on-road ICE powertrains to meet the upcoming North American (EPA 27) and Europe (Euro 7)...
Editorial Energy
Hybrids Are Having a Moment
Manufacturers at the forefront of sustainability efforts and intent on electrifying commercial trucks and off-highway machines still see the necessity to include internal combustion engines in their future...
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Toyota, Mazda, Subaru Agree Carbon Is ‘Enemy' with Internal Combustion Engine Announcement
Toyota, Mazda and Subaru announced a new technological effort to create new internal combustion engines and ways to use them in the...
Technical Innovation Propulsion
In Pursuit of a Dedicated Hydrogen ICE for Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Heavy-duty vehicle regulations from the European Union specify a 43% carbon emissions reduction by 2030. The EU’s carbon emissions reduction mandate climbs to 64% by 2035...
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2025 Cadillac Optiq EV Arrives with Standard Dual Motors
Continuing its rollout of EVs, Cadillac revealed the 2025 Optiq SUV today, the company’s most affordable EV yet and a smaller sibling to the popular Lyriq that was introduced...
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Eaton and BAE Gear up a New Electrified Truck
One of the advantages that OEMs have long touted for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) has been the elimination of components like the transmission. The instant torque that an electric motor...
Original Equipment Manned Systems
Volvo Hits Milestones for Autonomous Trucks and Electrified Off-Highway Machine
Volvo made several key announcements at the 2024 ACT Expo in Las Vegas. The company also reaffirmed its goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions with a...
News Manned Systems
Hexagon Agility Partners with Brudeli for Hybrid CNG Truck Powertrains
Hexagon Agility announced a collaboration with Norwegian EV transmission supplier Brudeli Green Mobility at the 2024 ACT Expo in Las Vegas. The partnership’s goal...
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TI Fluid Systems Opens Facility to Create Cooling Products for EVs
TI Fluid Systems’ newest e-Mobility Innovation Center (eMIC) provides the North American market with a collaborative space to develop efficient thermal management...
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Planning with a Scenario Mindset
Across the industry, strategic planners from OEMs and suppliers alike are scratching their heads. The number of strategic directions they currently face is unprecedented. Combine global trade friction...
Executive Viewpoints Transportation
Catering to Off-Highway EVs’ Unique Thermal Need
A rarity only a few years ago, electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming part of the daily lives of constantly increasing numbers of drivers. In the first quarter of 2024 alone, passenger EV...
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New Research on Noise Reduction for Next Generation Aircraft Engines
A study published in Journal of Fluid Mechanics, reveals for the first time how noise is generated and propagated from these engines, technically known as boundary layer ingesting (BLI) ducted fans.
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Hexagon Bullish on CNG for Long-Haul Trucks
Though some OEMs have signaled that the end of the ICE age is nigh, reports of the combustion engine’s death as the backbone of the commercial-trucking industry are greatly exaggerated....
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Tested: 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 Spins up a Winner
I’m used to spinning wheels while testing cars, but the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 is making a spectacle.
Executive Viewpoints Manned Systems
Volvo Charts Its Path Towards Zero Emissions
Volvo Trucks is betting on themselves to reach the aggressive goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. The company is taking an almost fanatical approach to its emissions reduction targets...
Technical Innovation Motion Control
Electronic Torque Limiting Boosts Machine Productivity
Electrification isn’t just a matter of switching out the diesel engine for an electric motor. It requires a thorough review of connected systems – particularly the hydraulic...
Road Ready Power
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Makes E-Shift Feel Real
Albert Biermann, the über-engineer tapped to lead Hyundai Motor Group’s R&D and vehicle development, officially retired in 2021. But the fingerprints of the longtime chief engineer...
News Energy
2024 Lincoln Nautilus: The Brand’s First Global SUV
While there is a tendency for new vehicles to have a focus on ride, handling, performance and other dynamic elements, the model year 2024 Lincoln Nautilus team added another element...
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WCX 2024: Volunteers Sought for SAE’s AWIM Student Challenges
Raise your hand if you want to get kids excited about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Connecting fun and STEM skills is a key aspect of being an industry...
News Manned Systems
Kia’s PBV Concepts Expand Commercial Possibilities
Kia’s entry into the light commercial vehicle market, launched at CES in Las Vegas, provided an overview of the potential range, from last-mile delivery vehicles to medium cargo...
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Full Speed Ahead for Second-Generation Indy Autonomous Racers
After three years and more than 7,000 miles (11,265 km) of racing, the Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) enters year four with an updated platform and embedded software...
Technical Innovation Energy
Fuel Cell Production Spurs Supplier Opportunities
The head of General Motors’ global fuel-cell business is bullish about ongoing opportunities for suppliers in the emerging hydrogen-power space, as GM and partner Honda Motor Co. began...
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