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MAHLE Opens New Test Bench for Electric Drives
The new test bench will aid with the testing and development of e-axles and e-drive units for electric and hybrid vehicles.
Batteries, Capacitors
Mercedes-Benz to Only Source Battery Cells with Cobalt and Lithium
Power Systems
Energy Department Releases Hydrogen Program Plan
Electric Motors
Technology News Tracker: Equipmake Launches Off-Highway Electric Motors
Electrification
Volvo Group Focuses on Electrification and Emissions Reduction Strategy
Electric Motors
Drive System Design Sees Induction Motors as Viable Alternative to Permanent Magnet Versions
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Fluid Power
Danfoss Bringing New Digital Displacement Pumps to Market in 2021
The company is expanding its portfolio of Digital Displacement pumps with new variants to meet the requirements of more machine applications.
Military
GM Defense Delivers Infantry Squad Vehicle to U.S. Army
The new Infantry Squad Vehicle was designed specifically for military applications and features 90% commercial-off-the-shelf parts to ensure reliability.
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Architecture Diversity in Commercial Transportation Applications
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Batteries, Capacitors
Webasto Expands Battery Technology Design Capabilities
Webasto has expanded the team dedicated to its battery development efforts, which adds more engineering capabilities to better serve electric vehicle manufacturers.
Power Systems
Cummins Presents Vision for Hydrogen Technology
Cummins sees opportunity in the use of hydrogen and fuel cell systems as part of the carbon neutral economy of the future.
Electrification
Freightliner Electric Trucks Surpass 500,000 Miles in Real-World Use
The Freightliner Electric Innovation Fleet includes 30 battery-electric trucks in operation by NFI and Penske Truck Leasing and its customers.
Power Systems
Cummins to Open New Fuel Cell Systems Production Facility in Germany
The new facility will enable Cummins to produce a high volume of fuel cell systems for customers and further strengthen its commitment to hydrogen technologies in Europe.
Power Systems
Cummins Collaborating with Navistar Class 8 Truck Powered by Hydrogen Fuel Cells
The powertrain will be integrated into an International RH Series truck and uses two HyPM HD90 power modules.
Batteries, Capacitors
Hexagon Purus Providing Battery Packs, Powertrain Integration for Hino Trucks
Hexagon Purus will provide the battery packs and powertrain integration as part of Hino's Project Z zero-emissions vehicle initiative.
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New Continuous Level Sensor Kits from Madison Company
Madison’s new CK Series kits combine a continuous liquid level sensor paired with a pre-programmed panel meter display. Each kit offers a convenient turn-key solution for critical tank measurement and process control.
Engines
DEUTZ AG Honors Professor Wolfgang Reitzle with the Nicolaus August Otto Award.
The Nicolaus August Otto Award recognizes outstanding lifetime achievements in the fields of alternative drive systems, transportation, energy efficiency, innovative technology, and research for the future.
Electrification
Peterbilt Model 579EV Now Available for Customer Orders
The Model 579EV uses an enhanced dash cluster to communicate clearly all the information required for the driver to operate the electric vehicle.
Power Systems
Volvo and Daimler Sign Binding Agreement for New Fuel-Cell Joint Venture
The companies' goal is to begin customer tests of trucks with fuel cells in about 3 years and be in series production during the second half of this decade.
Power Systems
Cummins Receives Federal Grants to Advance Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Technology
Cummins' novel spray technology enables it to achieve larger cells, higher power densities, increased reliability and lower costs.
Engines
New Briggs & Stratton President Reaffirms Future of the Company
Steve Andrews, President and CEO, says the company has had a good start to the fiscal year and new product development will be a key focus going forward.
Power Systems
Dana Acquires Pi Innovo
The acquisition will strengthen Dana's e-propulsion systems, controls, software, and electronics engineering capabilities.
Power Systems
Leece-Neville Starters and Alternators Help Emergency Vehicles Meet Increased Service Demands
The starters and alternators are engineered to provide vehicles with consistent power at the start and then continue to deliver it to every vital system.
Power Systems
MAHLE Pushing Ahead with Future Technology Developments
MAHLE is expanding its R&D investments in various alternative powertrain technologies including battery systems and hydrogen.
On-Highway
Kenworth Launches T680E Class 8 Battery-Electric Model
The zero-emissions truck is now available for order and enters production in 2021.
Power Systems
Bosch Developing Powertrain Products to Enable Climate-Neutral Transportation
Powertrain solutions under development include fuel cells, battery systems, as well as those for natural gas and diesel engines.
Power Systems
Dept. of Energy Launches New Consortia to Advance Fuel Cell Truck Development
The new consortia will bring together national labs, industry and academia to improve the performance of electrolyzers and heavy-duty fuel cells.
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Explore various architecture approaches, driven by specific applications, that the commercial transportation industry is taking on the road to vehicle electrification. Download the whitepaper now to learn more.
Electric Motors
Equipmake APM Electric Motors for Off-Highway Equipment
The APM electric motors feature a spoke architecture in which the magnets are arranged like the spokes of a wheel to provide a cooling advantage.
Power Systems
Hyundai Delivers First Fuel Cell Trucks to Customers in Switzerland
The XCIENT Fuel Cell heavy-duty truck is powered by a 190-kW hydrogen fuel cell system with dual 95-kW fuel cell stacks.
Electric Motors
Equipmake Launches Electric Motors for Off-Highway Equipment
The APM electric motors' spoke architecture enables high power density, light weight and extremely compact packaging.
Batteries, Capacitors
Battery Show & EV Tech Digital Days Announce Initial Speaker Lineup
Organizers have announced some of speakers for this year's virtual event which will highlight the latest in battery and electric vehicle technology.
Trends
Connectivity, Data Capture and Analytics Will Accelerate Automation
Further technology development paired with improved data collection and analysis will enable the creation of safe and productive autonomous vehicles.
Trends
Diesel Will Become Cleaner and More Efficient
Major improvements in the performance and efficiency of diesel-powered systems will continue to be developed.
Power Systems
MAHLE Collaborating with Ballard Power Systems on Fuel Cells for Commercial Vehicles
The companies will develop and industrialize fuel cell systems for the European, North American, and Asian markets.
Power Systems
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
A Boomer E2 Battery, Scooptram ST14 Battery and Minetruck MT42 Battery have completed field testing in Europe's largest gold mine located in Northern Finland.
Batteries, Capacitors
New Study Finds Batteries Made From Deep-Sea Rocks can Reduce Carbon Emissions
A peer-reviewed study commissioned by DeepGreen finds making electric vehicle batteries from deep-sea rocks can reduce climate change impacts compared to land-based ores.
Power Systems
Nikola Board of Directors Announces Leadership Transition
Trevor Milton has stepped down as Executive Chairman; Stephen Girsky has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board.
