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AKG R&D Center Boasts Unique Large-Radiator Thermal Shock Test Stand
AKG of America’s research and development center at its Mebane, North Carolina, facility hosted a grand opening in February that features a new water/glycol thermal...
Technical Innovation Energy
Diesel Reigns as Alternatives Expand Their Role in Commercial Trucks
Commercial truck manufacturers and users are all looking at a range of sustainable fuels, but it will be some time before they collectively displace diesel. Natural gas...
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Mercedes-Benz Bills 3rd-Gen Sprinter as First Holistic Mobility Solution
Mercedes-Benz has taken the wraps off its third-generation Sprinter light commercial vehicle, offering increased versatility, reduced operating costs and new levels of...
Articles Transportation
Electrification Not a One-Size-Fits-All Solution
Some electrification efforts in the off-highway in dustry have been quite successful, yet others still need either time to catch on or may just flat-out not be suited for electrification. It is not an across-the-board solution, nor does it necessarily need to be one. Read on to learn more.
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SuperTruck REDUX
In fall of 2016, truck makers that participated in the first five-year phase of the SuperTruck program made like the Blues Brothers and “put the band back together” for phase two of the U.S. Department of Energy-sponsored initiative. Read on to learn more.
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Danfoss Employs ADCs to Accelerate Product Development
“Customers can’t drive a PowerPoint.” That’s the short answer for why Danfoss Power Solutions has built three Application Development Centers (ADCs) worldwide—in Ames, Iowa,...
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Cable-To-Cable Connector Series
The CTC series from ITT Cannon (Irvine, CA) is a simple-to-install, low-maintenance cable-to-cable interconnect solution. It is suitable for a wide variety of harsh environment vehicle applications where...
Product Briefs Electronics & Computers
Electric Linear Actuator
The LA33 electric linear actuator from LINAK (Louisville, KY) is a mid-range device that combines compact design and high power in one solution fit for use in the most extreme environments. Offering a 12- or 24-V dc...
Technical Innovation Electronics & Computers
Komatsu Building AI into Construction Sites
Construction sites remain one of the more dangerous workplaces due to the presence of heavy machinery, uneven terrain and continuous activity. To help alleviate some of these issues, Komatsu, one...
Technical Innovation Materials
ChemSEI-Linker Extends Lithium Battery Life, Increases EV Range
New technologies continue to push the boundaries of battery technology. As electrification becomes more prevalent in the heavy-duty and off-highway industries, battery...
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Paccar Reveals New and Future Tech at CES 2018
Although 2018 marked its first-ever presence at the enormously influential Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Paccar made sure it fit right in with the show’s technology- and...
News RF & Microwave Electronics
A Secure Technology Future Underscores U.S. Army's R&D Work
As the Director of the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) in Warren, Michigan, Dr. Paul D. Rogers oversees more than 1700 engineers,...
Technical Innovation Manufacturing & Prototyping
Gaining the Manufacturing 4.0 Advantage with Data-Driven In-Process Testing
Manufacturing is changing thanks to the increasingly sophisticated and intelligent use of data to make a production line smarter and more efficient. For off-highway...
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Toyota Unveils Autonomous E-Commerce Concept Vehicle, Development Alliance
Toyota used the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), to reveal an all-new, battery-electric commercial vehicle targeted for emerging e-commerce and mobility...
Technical Innovation Propulsion
Powertrain Mix for CVs in Europe Set to Diversify, but Cost Is Critical
The European Commission looks set to continue its move away from diesel, prompting manufacturers to assess future powertrain options for commercial vehicles.
Articles Manned Systems
Nikola Tags Bosch, PowerCell for Fuel-Cell System Development
Nikola Motor Company named Bosch and PowerCell Sweden AB as primary suppliers in the development of the fuel-cell system for the Nikola Two day-cab Class 8 hydrogen-electric...
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Making the Case for Battery-Electric Fleet Power
Battery-electric power is drawing more and more applications to commercial and heavy-duty fleets as the zero emission technology edges closer to a tipping point.
Articles Transportation
Meeting Truck Autonomy Hurdles Head-on
Myriad technical challenges and a few non-technical issues face those tasked with creating the systems that let trucks operate without humans to improve efficiency and address the driver shortage. Design teams will have to add vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communications and integrate sensors and controllers while keeping an eye on regulatory and insurance hurdles.
Original Equipment Transportation
Mack Hits the Highway with Style and Technology
Mack Trucks is making a major play to increase its market share in long-haul commercial trucking with Anthem, which combines aerodynamics and modern technical features with Mack’s...
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ZED Connect Brings Mobile-Based ELD to Improve Safety and Service
One of the most-pressing topics for the trucking industry this year has been the new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) rule requiring the use of...
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Electrified Forklifts Go Big
Early in 2018, Hoist Liftruck Manufacturing will begin delivery of what it terms the “Next Generation of Hoist Electric Vehicles.” These include its TE-Series, PE-Series, Neptune Electric Series and FR-E...
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Caterpillar Launches First-Ever UTV
Built from the ground up in response to customer and dealer feedback, Caterpillar’s first-ever utility vehicle (UTV) models will be available in summer 2018 in both a gasoline (Cat CUV82) and...
Q&A Propulsion
Tenneco Takes Active (And Passive) Approach to Thermal Management
At the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) Show in Atlanta this past September, Tenneco executives detailed the company’s latest system solutions developed...
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Simulation Key to Additive Manufacturing Analysis at MTC
When 3D printing first hit the consumer market, it was considered a novelty and a gimmick. However, the professional market has leveraged the technology, incorporated other materials...
Original Equipment Propulsion
Case IH Quadtrac CVX the First Articulated Tracked Tractor to Offer a CVT
The most significant upgrade to Case IH’s Quadtrac and Steiger articulated tracked tractors for 2018 is a new CVXDrive transmission supplied by ZF, the first such...
News Electronics & Computers
Navistar, VW Pursue Common Electric Powertrain, Global Connectivity Platform
At the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) Show in late September, Navistar president and CEO Troy Clarke signaled an acceleration of new product...
Product Briefs Aerospace
Self-Lubricating Sliding Bearings
Following in-house tribological testing and customer-specific field investigations, Federal-Mogul Powertrain's (Southfield, MI) deva.tex self-lubricating composite bearings are being commercialized for use in...
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