Technology News Tracker: Eaton Technologies for SuperTruck II

April 4, 2019

Eaton is contributing several technologies for the DOE’s SuperTruck II project.

SuperTruck II aims to improve freight efficiency more than 100%, and improve brake thermal efficiency performance by 55%.

Eaton is supplying a 48V mild hybrid electrically regenerative drive for battery charging, running accessories and replacing the alternator.

Its positive-displacement TVS EGR pump is driven by a 48V electric motor, making its operation completely independent from engine speed to increase fuel economy.

The company says it’s excited to work with several OEMs involved in SuperTruck II to strive for a common goal of cleaner, more fuel-efficient commercial vehicles.

Read more about the SuperTruck II project in the article "SuperTruck Returns."

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April 2024 Equipment Market Outlook

Data suggests business confidence is improving, especially in the private nonresidential construction sector. However, borrowing conditions remain restrictive, signaling the further slowing of growth in construction ahead.

The Port of Baltimore is used by many of the largest construction machinery manufacturers.

What Effects Will the Baltimore Bridge Collapse Have on US Imports/Exports of Agricultural & Construction Machinery?

Following the collapse of the Baltimore Bridge and the suspension of traffic through the Port of Baltimore, construction and agriculture vehicle supply chains will be affected but the question is: How much?

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April 2024 Equipment Market Outlook

Data suggests business confidence is improving, especially in the private nonresidential construction sector. However, borrowing conditions remain restrictive, signaling the further slowing of growth in construction ahead.

The new facility, focused on high complexity and high variation specialty fifth wheel manufacturing, will include the current SAF-HOLLAND Wylie, Texas, operation.

SAF-HOLLAND to Build New Factory in Texas

The new Rowlett facility is the next phase of the SAF-HOLLAND manufacturing optimization and vertical integration strategy to increase capacity output that began with the opening of its Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico plant in August 2023.

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Bendix to Consolidate Sparks, Nevada, Distribution Center Operation Into Huntington, Indiana, Campus

The closure, expected to close in Q2, will move all operations and parts inventory into the Bendix Distribution Center (BDC), the company’s primary North American distribution point.

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OTR Announces Opening Date for Mexico Facility

Located in Apodaca, a city in the Monterrey metropolitan area, the site was strategically selected to supply OEM customers with products and services such as tire mounting, sequencing, just-in-time supply and warehousing on a local basis.

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4 Keys to the Most Efficient Driveline & Component Testing

Get a greater understanding of the features of hybrid and electrical vehicles and the powertrain testing technologies designed to test and improve their performance.

The new engine platform will be equipped with Cat Digital Services, an integrated suite of software and hardware solutions supplying the insight equipment owners need to make decisions and secure the health of their equipment.

Caterpillar Announces 13L C13D Diesel Engine for 2026

The new engine platform offers up to a 20% increase in power and up to 25% more low-speed torque than the previous generation of Cat engines in its power class.

Inside Off-Road Tire Science

In this episode, MAXAM Tire’s Matt Fagan offers engineering insights on tire compounds and operating conditions, along with MAXAM’s top R&D priorities for tire manufacturing today.

Offering significantly lower CO2 emissions, Scania's DC13 next-generation engine is compatible with renewable 100% HVO fuel.

Exploring the ICE Age

Scania’s Henrik Nilsson offers insight into alternative fuels, emissions reduction and what the future holds for the internal combustion engine (ICE).

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Motion Names New President

After three decades with the company, James F. Howe moves into the position of president, effective April 1, 2024.

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What Are Today's Powertrain Priorities?

As OEMs continue to experiment with powertrain diversification, the options are many. Take a look at emerging on- and off-highway power trends and uncover which solutions are shaping the market of the future.

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Southco Introduces New R4-50 Heavy-Duty Electronic Rotary Latch With Integrated Sensor

Offering high security, quick actuation speed, and exceptional cycle life, the latest addition to the company's Heavy-Duty Rotary Latch line is designed for applications where durability and reliability are critical.

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The CW Traction Inverter family just got BIGGER!

The CW Traction Inverter family just got BIGGER!

Curtiss-Wright’s new CWTI-D840 creates over 1000kWpk for hybrid & EV drive system applications including heavy-duty construction and Class 8 vehicles.

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Titan Upgrades Manufacturing Facility in Iowa

The $2 million investment is part of Titan’s multi-year strategic capital plan and includes the addition of two new 104-inch curing tire presses, which will accommodate the recently expanded AgraEDGE tire line.

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Kenworth Introduces New PACCAR TX-12 PRO Automated Transmission

The transmission will be available for Kenworth Class 6-8 medium duty models, including the T280, T380 and T480 equipped with the PACCAR PX-9 engine later this year.

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Hendrickson Introduces First Drive Axle Suspension Featuring ZMD Technology

ROADMAAX Z, the company's lightest-weight 46,000-pound capacity rear air suspension system, is designed to provide on- and off-highway performance, ride quality and cargo protection for demanding applications.

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Twin Disc, Inc. Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Katsa Oy

The purchase, expected to close in the first half of 2024, brings with it custom-designed gearboxes and power transmission components for industrial and marine end-markets for a broad range of end market applications.

Schaeffler is developing high-performance e-motors for commercial vehicles. Electrified drives will account for an increasingly large share of the powertrain mix in this segment in the future.

Schaeffler Expands With Ohio E-Vehicle Manufacturing Facility

The new facility in Dover will produce electric axles for light- and medium-duty vehicles, and the expansion project in Wooster will produce electric motors and components for electric powertrain systems.

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On-Road vs. Off-Road: Analyzing Powertrain Electrification Differences

Understand the why and how behind the vastly different duty cycles, powertrains, pricing required to meet the equipment needs of each market.

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MAXAM Introduces New VF Sizes to AGILXTRA I-3 Implement Product Series

The AGILXTRA VF technology, now available for I-3 flotation and heavy-load implement tires, delivers the capability to carry heavier loads at high speeds while ensuring both increased tire traction and minimizing soil compaction.

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Cummins Moves 5 Leaders Into VP Roles

The company has promoted Ricardo Roman, Michelle Probst, Gbile Adewunmi, Matt McQueen and Ashwath Ram to vice president positions across several key departments and business units.

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Freudenberg Sealing Technologies Opens Green Plant in Parets del Vallès, Spain

The fully carbon-neutral plant, dedicated to manufacturing automotive components, is boosting its production capacity by 15%. Freudenberg has invested nearly $12 million in the new production facility.

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Allison Transmission Launches New Venture Capital Arm

Allison Ventures to invest in early- and growth-stage companies to drive technology advancement across commercial-duty mobility and work solutions.

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Freudenberg Sealing Technologies Develops Extremely Temperature-Resistant Plastics for EVs

Quantix ULTRA, a material that resists melting, even at temperatures up to 2,192 degrees Fahrenheit, is undergoing its first series application as a flame protection barrier for cooling system parts in an electric car’s lithium-ion battery.