How Fully-Variable Fan Drives Helps Reduce Fuel and Noise

January 19, 2022

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This study was developed to understand whether a fully-variable fan drive would provide fuel and noise output benefits when installed in place of the standard cooling system in a 100kW rental generator set. Read on to understand if the study proved that significant fuel savings and noise reductions were possible when the variable fan drive was used.

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iVT Expo: Education for the Off-Highway Vehicle Design and Engineering Community

Sessions include presentations on the design and development of highly automated and unmanned construction, mining, agricultural, industrial and off-highway vehicles.

An advanced telematics system provides several benefits, including the exact reason for the issue.

Advanced Telematics Decrease Costs, Increase Uptime and Identify Critical Fault Notifications

With a strong OEM-managed offering, the proof is in the profits.

Success Story: Ag Tech Partnership Helps Farmers

Success Story: Ag Tech Partnership Helps Farmers

Learn more about the groundbreaking electrification technology solution from John Deere and Joskin that sets a new agriculture industry standard.

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Modular System for BMS Testing

The modular concept makes the system scalable and flexible.

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Planning for Electrification: How to Specify Batteries

When specifying batteries, duty cycle, ability to collect health data and much more must be included in the research.

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Gauge Jackhammer Battery-Powered Tracking Devices

The JH-BP2 tracking device is the first of its kind with rugged durability signaled by its IP69K Environmental Rating and a 17-year battery life.

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Market Analysis Predicts Growing Interest in Non-Lithium Battery Sources

The battery industry is expected to grow overall, diversifying the types of technology available.

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How Lithium Batteries Can Help with Forklift Lead Times

The long life cycle of lithium batteries increases equipment utilization to extend the use of lift trucks until the new equipment finally arrives.

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Volvo Trucks to Exhibit Powertrain and Electromobility Solutions at TMC

Volvo Trucks North America will showcase the Volvo VNR Electric 4x2 tractor and Volvo VNL 760 model in its booth #1005 at the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) 2022 Spring Meeting March 7-10 in Florida.

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Smart Battery and Charger Technologies Optimize Machine Performance

Delta-Q Technologies says battery management systems with built-in communication helps optimize battery performance and overall machine intelligence.

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CASE Gives First Look at Battery Electric Mini-excavator

At the CNH Industrial Capital Markets Day, CASE provided a first look at the CX15 EV, an electric mini-excavator, with plans for the North American market in 2023.

Komatsu Europe recently delivered the 1,000th HM300 articulated dump truck to its France-based customer Imerys.

OEM Industry News Briefs: Komatsu Europe Sells 1,000th HM300 Articulated Dump Truck

Komatsu's 1,000th HM300 ADT features advanced technologies to aid its quarry customer, Briggs & Stratton forms a new partnership to aid OEM electrification developments, and more news you may have missed.

Doosan Bobcat unveiled its all-electric T7X compact track load at the Consumer Electronic Show 2022.

Compact Battery Electric Machines Gain Ground in Construction

While not yet mainstream, battery-electric compact machines prove they are here to stay in the construction industry.

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Case Study: Electrifying Machinery to Make Ports More Sustainable

Danfoss’ Editron division partnered with Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries to assist in the development of electric straddle carriers.

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American Battery Solutions Alliance I48-3.0 Lithium-Ion Battery

The Alliance I48-3.0 Lithium-Ion battery provides enhanced range and zero maintenance.

[Podcast] Planning for Electrification: How to Specify Batteries

[Podcast] Planning for Electrification: How to Specify Batteries

When specifying batteries, duty cycle, ability to collect health data and much more must be included in the research.

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Volvo Trucks Launches Next Generation VNR Electric Truck

The next-generation electric truck features an up to 85% increased range, faster charging, and more configurations for heavy-duty transport.

The new Bobcat T7X is powered by a 62 kW battery offering 4 hours of continuous operation or a full day of intermittent use.

New Technology Launches at CES 2022

This year's CES included several new products for the heavy equipment space including electric axles from FPT Industrial, an HD LiDAR sensor from Innoviz Technologies and Doosan Bobcat's all-electric compact track loader.

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Danfoss Editron Electric Motor Helps Power World's First Fully-Electric Pile Driving Rig

The new battery-powered Junttan PMx2e pile driving rig is equipped with Danfoss’ Editron PMI375-T1100 series electric motor which helps mimic the performance of a diesel rig.

The Volvo FH Electric showed its ability to provide long range and reduced energy use in recent testing.

OEM Industry News Briefs: Testing of Volvo Electric Truck Shows Range and Efficiency Gains

Testing of a Volvo FH Electric showed extended range and reduced energy use, FPT wins award for biodiesel research, and more heavy equipment industry news you may have missed.

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Cummins Sees Wide Range of Power Solutions for Off-Highway Equipment

Jeremy Harsin of Cummins explains how a variety of power system advancements are taking place to meet the varied needs of the off-highway equipment industry.

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Volvo Penta Reaches New Milestone in Electrification Journey

Volvo Penta and TICO have completed the build of the first terminal tractor prototypes powered by Volvo Penta’s electric driveline.

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Sensata Technologies i-BMS Battery Management System

The i-BMS battery management system includes advanced algorithms in its software to ensure accurate state-of-power predictions based on cell internal resistance.

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Powertrains of the Future Will Include Traditional and Alternatively Powered Solutions

Cummins discusses its battery, hydrogen and engine system developments and how they will continue to advance in the off-highway equipment industry.

CASE recently donated a TV450B compact track loader and various attachments.

OEM Industry News Briefs: CASE Donates Compact Track Loader

CASE has donated a TV450B compact track loader and attachments to Camp Southern Ground, RISE Robotics partakes in a feasibility study for the DOD, MAN Engines appoints a new business leader and more news you may have missed.

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Sandvik Partners with Boliden for First BEV Loader Trial in Europe

As a purely battery-powered loader, the Sandvik LH518B will support Boliden’s efforts to improve sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions underground.

The CC 1485 crawler crane is fitted with a 360V drive powered by a lithium-ion battery.

DEUTZ and Maeda Unveil CC 1485 All-Electric Crawler Crane

The crawler crane is fitted with a 360V drive powered by a lithium-ion battery with an output of 40 kW.