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Deutz Diesels Take to Stage V

For the past 15 or so years, the changeover to a new emissions standard has posed a major challenge for both OEMs and engine manufacturers. And since the very first changeover, engine efficiency and emissions...

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Power

Re-Phasing Hydraulic Cylinders

Bailey International LLC offers a line of Chief TCR re-phasing hydraulic cylinders that are engineered to be a high-quality, value-priced solution for OEM agricultural applications such as seeding, tilling,...

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Power

Cummins Looks Ahead with New Component Technology

Cummins took advantage of the crowd at Intermat to unveil a couple of next-generation component innovations that showcase its “full spectrum of its expertise in component technologies for...

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Electronics & Computers

DEF Delivery Modeling for SCR Systems

Aggregations of electric vehicles will begin serving as “virtual power plants” to balance the electric grid by sourcing and absorbing power.

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Test & Measurement

Off-highway Calibration Challenges — Big and Complex

The U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emissions regulations are set for final phase-in during calendar year 2015. This final phase-in period focuses on large engines, producing greater than 560 kW...

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Transportation

Development Trends for Heavy Engines

Compliance to today’s emission legislations for heavy-duty (HD) diesel engines in commercial vehicles (CVs) demands a reduction of NOx and particulate matter emissions in the entire engine operating...

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Propulsion

Focus on Alternative Powertrain Technologies for ICPC 2015

Every two years AVL organizes the International Commercial Powertrain Conference, a major event for the on- and off-highway commercial vehicle industries. On May 20-21, 2015, experts...

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Original Equipment
Energy

Western Star Focuses on Efficiency for New 5700XE

Fuel efficiency is increasingly becoming a significant driver in truck OEMs’ vehicle development plans, and that certainly was the case when Western Star set out to develop the all-new...

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Technical Innovation
Power

GKN Develops Electric Flywheel Hybrid System for Buses

The core of GKN’s Gyrodrive flywheel hybrid system was developed by Williams Hybrid Power for a kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) designed for the Williams F1 team. GKN acquired...

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RF & Microwave Electronics

Cybersecurity, Safety Issues Require Government/industry Cooperation

Two days after serving as the “designated survivor” during President Obama’s 2015 State of the Union address, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx served as...

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Propulsion

Versatile Transmission

Oerlikon Drive Systems features its Graziano PST forklift transmission on the Dengelift SD5804 airport transfer vehicle. The SD5804 is capable of lifting a 1000 kg (2205 lb) payload to 5.8 m (19 ft) when stationary. The...

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Toro Introduces Its Largest Compact Utility Vehicle

The Toro Co.'s newest addition to its compact utility loader (CUL) lineup is the Toro Dingo TX 1000, which is the strongest member of the family with a rated operating capacity exceeding...

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Propulsion

Cummins in Production with 'Simplified' Tier 4 Final Engines

Cummins is in production with the Tier 4 Final versions of its four-cylinder QSF2.8, QSF3.8, and QSB4.5 engines will that offer a "simplified technology approach" focused on...

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Propulsion

Dana Rexroth Completes Validation Testing on R2 HVT

Engineers at Dana Rexroth Transmission Systems have completed final validation testing of the R2 hydromechanical variable transmission (HVT), with the start of production expected in 2015...

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Case N Series Goes Tier 4 Final

Case Construction Equipment's new 580N EP, a lower-power version of the company’s 580N backhoe, is geared toward contractors just getting started and the rental market, with lower owning and operating costs...

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Materials

Making Strides in Sustainable Transportation

A material scientist by training working on processing, manufacturing, and characterization development for advanced energy storage systems, Claus Daniel, Ph.D., organized the Lightweighting...

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Energy

Rotary SI/CI Combustion Engines: A Thing of the Future?

Today’s small piston engines can be inexpensive, and have suitable reliability to serve a variety of applications including scooters, motorcycles, ATVs, boats, lawn and garden...

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Power

Aftertreatment Comes With Challenging Diagnosis

Regulations including U.S. EPA Tier 4 have altered design concepts, ramping up the importance of monitoring fuel usage and emissions. Engines and aftertreatment systems must remain in...

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Transportation

Taking on NVH Reduction Techniques

The internal-combustion engine and other types of vehicle propulsion systems produce various forms of vibrations that may be undesirably transmitted to the vehicle frame. These vibrations may be high or...

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Energy

Pressure Switch

Gems Sensors & Controls’ Model PS61P OEM subminiature pressure switch offers reliable medium-to-high pressure monitoring within space-constrained applications. The design incorporates a hardened alloy steel piston...

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Design

Coolant Heating Solutions

Thermo Pro 90 and Thermo Pro 50 engine-off coolant heating systems from Webasto are designed for use in specialty commercial vehicles and off-highway equipment. Both offer automatic high altitude adjustment up to...

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Technical Innovation
Energy

Rexroth Releases New Flow-Sharing Valve for Mini Excavators

Bosch Rexroth took advantage of bauma China to launch a new size for its RS valve platform, the RS15, which the company says was in reaction to an “upwards spiral” in the...

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Software

Argonne, Convergent, and Cummins Team up to Simulate Fuel Injectors

Argonne National Laboratory announced that Cummins, Convergent Science Inc. (CSI), and Argonne’s Virtual Engine Research Institute and Fuels Initiative (VERIFI) entered...

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Original Equipment
Power

Caterpillar Updates Its D7E Diesel-Electric Dozer

After first appearing on jobsites in 2009, Caterpillar’s latest D7E dozers feature three new “productivity boosting” dozing features for optimized performance during grading work.

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Power

Volvo Penta Talks Tier 4 Trends

Urban Larsson, Head of Product Development at Volvo Penta, has been at the company for 30 years and worked with its complete product range, including the journey along all the global emissions Tier platforms...

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Transportation

Caterpillar Adds to Its Paver Family

Several features of Caterpillar's new F-Series pavers help improve fuel economy. Engine performance is aided by the 167 kw (225 hp) Cat C7.1 ACERT engine, which meets European Stage IV and U.S. EPA Tier...

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Propulsion

Making the Case for Mild Hybrid Systems for Heavy-Duty Vehicles

Significant improvement potentials in conventional powertrains have been achieved over the past few years. Still, hybrid systems are under development by many OEMs, as the...

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Power

Deere Tier 4 Final Construction-Class Dozers Feature New Electrohydraulic System

John Deere says its 750K and 850K crawler dozers meet Tier 4 Final emissions standards while offering higher productivity, increased uptime, and lower daily...

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Automotive

Federal-Mogul Develops New Bearing Materials for Tougher Heavy-Duty Operating Conditions

The use of lead in engine bearings for light-duty vehicles was banned in the European Union from July 1, 2011, bringing about a widespread change in...

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