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Volvo Penta-Powered Electric Fire Trucks to Begin Customer Testing
Three fire trucks featuring Volvo Penta electric drivelines are on their way to fire departments in Berlin, Amsterdam and Dubai to begin real-world customer testing.
Batteries, Capacitors
Epiroc Battery-Electric Mining Equipment Completes Field Trial Near Arctic Circle
Batteries, Capacitors
New Study Finds Batteries Made From Deep-Sea Rocks can Reduce Carbon Emissions
Power Systems
Nikola Board of Directors Announces Leadership Transition
Batteries, Capacitors
New Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G Utilizes Solid-State Batteries
Power Systems
Kenworth K270E and K370E Battery-Electric Vehicles Available for Order
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Market Analysis
Heavy Equipment Markets are Down in 2020 and Hopes up for a Better 2021
Negative economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic have made 2020 a year to forget for most in the heavy equipment industries.
Sensors
Sensors Play Critical Role in New ANSI Standard
Use of various sensor technologies will be necessary to meet the safety functions described by the new ANSI 92.20 standard.
Market Analysis
The Pros and Cons of Industry Consolidation
Continued consolidation in the heavy-duty vehicle industry has helped address many complex technological challenges while also enhancing the OEM and supplier relationship.
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Power Systems
DOE Awards Cummins Funding to Develop Fuel Cell Disaster Relief Vehicle
Cummins will use the funding to develop H2Rescue, a hydrogen fuel cell truck that will travel to disaster relief sites and provide power, heat, and water.
Electrification
Mack Trucks to Begin Production of LR Electric in 2021
The LR Electric features Mack’s fully integrated electric powertrain with twin electric motors and four NMC lithium-ion batteries.
Power Systems
Scania Launches Commercial Electric Truck Range
The range includes a fully electric and plug-in hybrid truck which can be customized for various urban transport needs.
Batteries, Capacitors
Electric Volvo Bus Batteries Get Second Life
Volvo Buses is partnering with Stena Recycling subsidiary Batteryloop to reuse bus batteries as energy storage units in other applications.
Power Systems
Electromobility in the Off-Road Industry
Volvo Penta says more is needed yet for electromobility to take off, including charging infrastructure and an increase in the pace of technological change.
Hybrids
Solaris Introduces New Mild Hybrid Bus
The Urbino mild hybrid uses a hybrid system which captures and stores power as the bus brakes for use when necessary.
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Accelerating Hybrid & Electric Mobility in Commercial Transportation
Electrification of the powertrain and accessory applications for commercial transportation requires reliability in harsh environment connectivity, optimized design of scalable sub-systems and application support for integrated component solutions.
Power Systems
Freudenberg Developing Fuel Cells for Heavy-Duty Trucks
The company is collaborating with Quantron AG to develop and test the fuel cells starting in mid-2021.
Drivetrains
The Process for Achieving Electric Work Trucks: Vocational Upfit on Electric Chassis
Understanding the application and power requirements are integral steps in the developing the chassis for electric work trucks.
Batteries, Capacitors
Proterra H Series Battery Packs for Commercial Vehicles
The H Series battery packs can support different vehicle voltages up to 1,200V DC and 6 MWh in size.
Batteries, Capacitors
Proterra Unveils New Customizable Battery Pack for Heavy-Duty Commercial Vehicles
The new H Series battery packs were designed to package into standard truck frame rails and increase packaging flexibility.
Automated Systems
Graze Introduces Fully Autonomous Electric Commercial Lawn Mower
Machine learning, coupled with computer vision and a robust system of sensors allows the new Graze commercial lawn mower to map job sites, plan and execute mowing paths.
Power Systems
7 Reasons Fuel Cell Powertrains are the Future of Zero-Emissions Mobility
Bosch examines the benefits of hydrogen fuel cell powertrains which it plans to bring to market in 2022-2023.
Power Systems
Allison Transmission Providing Electric Hybrid Propulsion Systems for IndyGo Buses
IndyGo will use Allison’s H 40 EP electric hybrid propulsion solution to power 27 new buses; it will also use the new eGen Flex system in its fleet.
Drivetrains
Allison Transmission eGen Flex Electric Hybrid System
The eGen Flex electric hybrid system provides bus fleets with full electric engine-off propulsion and accessory power operation capability.
Batteries, Capacitors
Navistar Partners with In-Charge Energy for Charging Infrastructure
In-Charge Energy will provide charging infrastructure and consulting services to Navistar and its electric vehicle customers.
Batteries, Capacitors
Volvo LIGHTS Project Helps Expand Electric Truck Charging Options in North America
Project partner REMA EV Connections has secured UL certification for its Combined Charging System CCS2 connector which expands electric truck charging options for fleets.
Drivetrains
Allison Transmission Launches eGen Flex Electric Hybrid System
eGen Flex will be the initial product offering under the new Allison eGen brand of electric and electric hybrid propulsion solutions.
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Accelerating Hybrid & Electric Mobility in Commercial Transportation
Electrification of the powertrain and accessory applications for commercial transportation requires reliability in harsh environment connectivity, optimized design of scalable sub-systems and application support for integrated component solutions.
Power Systems
Hyliion and Dana Partner with Idealease to Demonstrate Hybrid System for Class 8 Vehicles
Idealease will conduct a national tour of Hyliion’s hybrid powertrain technology for U.S. commercial fleets.
Filtration
MAHLE Introduces Modular Filter Concept for Fuel Cells
The new air filters protect fuel cells from harmful gases and particles, ensuring operation of the fuel cell over the entire service life of a vehicle.
Power Systems
Navistar Announces New Facility for NEXT eMobility Solutions Business
The new facility will include design, engineering and analysis of all the company's electric vehicles and batteries.
Electrification
Design & Engineering Insights: AVL Sees Continued Growth of Electrification in Off-Highway Equipment
Interest in electrification is increasing in all applications, from small equipment to large machines and vehicles.
Power Systems
ACT Virtual Announces Volvo Trucks President Peter Voorhoeve as a Keynote Speaker
Voorhoeve will provide insight into how Volvo Trucks North America is driving global transportation electrification and increasing uptime and safety through connected technologies.
Power Systems
Nikola Receives Order for 2,500 Battery-Electric Refuse Trucks
The Nikola Tre electric drivetrain will be utilized for the vehicles and is expected to offer up to 150 miles and pickup of 1,200 cans on a single charge.
Power Systems
Cummins Receives Two DOE Awards for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powertrains
The awards are for the development of a fuel cell electric powertrain and a fuel cell stack for heavy-duty applications.
Batteries, Capacitors
Design & Engineering Insights: Delta-Q Discusses Battery Charging and Electrification Trends
Advancements in battery technology are also bringing new requirements for charging systems in heavy-duty equipment.
Electrification
States Band Together to Bring Electric Trucks to Roadways
California and 14 other states have put in place rulings that will accelerate market adoption of zero-emission trucks.
Batteries, Capacitors
Flash Battery Opens New Headquarters and Adopts New Corporate Name
The company will now be known as Flash Battery and the new manufacturing facility is five times larger to aid increased production of lithium batteries.
Power Systems
Volta Trucks Testing Full-Electric Commercial Vehicle in London
The Volta Zero electric delivery vehicle will operate in London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone starting in the first quarter of 2021.
