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Webasto is partnering with IAV to electrify commercial vehicles.

OEM Industry News Briefs: Webasto Partnering with IAV on Electric Commercial Vehicles

Webasto and IAV will research the electrification of heavy-duty buses, trucks and machinery, Isuzu is developing and evaluating autonomous trucks and more news you may have missed from the past week.

CLAAS Sees Positive Outlook for Agricultural Equipment Market in 2021

Favorable commodity prices and new technology introductions will be key drivers for the agricultural equipment market.

Large excavators are more likely to take a hybrid approach to electrification due to high power demands.

Considerations for Hydraulics in Electric Off-Highway Equipment

Deployment of efficient hydraulic components and architectures can provide power saving opportunities in electric powered heavy equipment.

Shown is the first unit to roll off the production floor at the Spartanburg excavator manufacturing facility in 2016.

Kobelco Suspends U.S. Excavator Production

Kobelco will halt production at its South Carolina facility while awaiting its engine supplier’s emissions certification.

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Shell Introducing Carbon Neutral Lubricants and Engine Oils

Shell is introducing carbon neutral alternatives to help customers achieve their sustainability initiatives.

A cutaway of an Achates opposed-piston engine, and not representative of the engine currently under development as part of the DOE award.

Achates Power Receives DOE Award to Develop Medium-Duty Opposed-Piston Engine

Achates and its project partners will test and validate the fuel efficiency and emissions reduction benefits of a two-cylinder prototype opposed-piston engine.

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FPT Sees Potential for DME as Low-Emissions Fuel Option in Heavy-Duty Engines

Similarities to LPG and reduced emissions output make DME a feasible candidate for use in heavy-duty engines.

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Kohler Engines Meet New China Tier 4 Emissions Regulations

The company says its engines will meet the high emissions standards being put in place for heavy-duty off-road engines with power ratings up to 560 kW.

Westport Fuel Systems believes its hydrogen engine could provide near-zero GHG emissions and much lower cost than fuel cell vehicles or battery electric vehicles, particularly for heavy-duty trucking and other high-load applications.

Westport Fuel Systems Completes Initial Startup and Testing of Hydrogen-Fueled Engine

The company believes a hydrogen fueled internal combustion engine using its HPDI fuel system could provide emissions reduction benefits in many heavy vehicle applications.

Cummins ISX12N+Endurant HD N Powertrain

The ISX12N+Endurant HD N is a fully integrated natural gas powertrain featuring a rating of 400 hp and 1,450 lb.-ft. torque.

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ROUSH CleanTech Develops Purpose-Built Fuel System for Blue Bird Propane School Buses

Creating a purpose-built system ensures performance in the various climates and environments in which school buses operate.

The off-highway engine market is forecast to grow 7% in the next 10 years.

Global Off-Highway Engine Market to Grow 7% Through 2031

A new report from Fact.MR forecasts increased demand for off-highway engines will coincide with growth in infrastructure projects.

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UK Engine and Commercial Vehicle Production Starts 2021 in Negative Territory

SMMT says weak demand, trade relations and the global pandemic continued to negatively impact UK engine and commercial vehicle production in January.

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E-Fuels Offer Possible Alternative to Reduce Carbon Emissions

IDTechEx has released a new report which examines the benefits e-fuels can provide over other alternative fuel options.

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OEM Industry News Briefs: John Deere Introduces New Forestry Technology

This week's news highlights include Scania naming a new CEO, truck OEMs marking electrification milestones, and new John Deere forestry technology.

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Daimler Truck and Cummins to Collaborate on Medium-Duty Commercial Vehicle Engines

Cummins will invest in the further development of medium-duty engine systems for Daimler Trucks and Buses.

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JCB Stage V 448 Engine

JCB's new Stage V 448 engine is available in four power nodes spanning from 81-129 kW.

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Design & Engineering Insights: Jacobs Vehicle Systems Sees Engine Brake Use Growing in Off-Highway Equipment

Equipment operators also require retarding capabilities which provide safe downhill travel, and gain value from the engine brakes’ ability to help reduce wear on brake pads.

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PERC Study Compares Carbon Intensity of Propane and Electric Powered Vehicles

A new research study shows propane-fueled medium- and heavy-duty trucks have a lower overall carbon footprint than electric powered vehicles.

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Volvo Penta D16 Volvo Penta’s D16 Stage V/Tier 4F engine

Volvo Penta’s D16 Stage V/Tier 4F engine can help reduce fuel consumption by up to 10%.

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Cummins Announces New Leadership Appointments

"The world is rapidly changing and we need strong leaders who excel at both strategy and execution to ensure our company, employees and communities can continue to thrive,” said CEO Tom Linebarger.

DLG’s PowerMix test procedure, which uses test frames and parameters designed by an independent expert commission, was utilized to evaluate Shell's premium diesel and lubricant products in heavy equipment.

Testing Shows Fuel and Lubricant Choice can Positively Impact Heavy Equipment Performance

Shell and DLG recently evaluated the possible performance benefits of using premium fuel and lubricants together in heavy-duty off-road equipment.

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Achates Power Continues Development of Opposed-Piston Engine for U.S. Army Vehicles

The opposed-piston engine provides increased power density and efficiency in a reduced package size, a major benefit for military vehicle applications.

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UK Commercial Vehicle and Engine Production Down in 2020

SMMT reports UK commercial vehicle demand fell 15.5% in 2020 while engine production declined 27%, mostly due to impacts from the coronavirus.

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Sy-Klone XLR Powered Engine Precleaner

The XLR Powered Engine Precleaner performs at 99.99% precleaning efficiency with very low restriction.

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Jacobs Vehicle Systems Sees Modular Valvetrains Helping OEMs Reduce Emissions

A modular valvetrain which can meet all of an OEM’s design requirements will help to ensure compliance with evolving emissions regulations.

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FPT Researching Use of Dimethyl Ether in Heavy-Duty Engines

FPT is researching the potential to use DME as a low-emissions alternative to diesel fuel.

Libertine's first cold start firing of its Free Piston engine at MAHLE Powertrain's UK test facility.

New Engine Control Technology Could Improve Cold Starts for Heavy-Duty Vehicles

Libertine’s innovative control platform could successfully vary a free piston engine’s compression ratio, leading to improved performance on cold start-up.

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UK Commercial Vehicle and Engine Production Decline in November 2020

SMMT reports commercial vehicle production declined 1.9% while engine production dropped 8.2%.

The Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck the fuel-cell concept truck.

Daimler Collaborating with Linde on Liquid-Hydrogen Refueling Technology for Trucks

The companies will focus on a new process for handling liquid hydrogen which allows for higher storage density, greater range and faster refueling.

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Noble Gas Systems Introduces Conformable Compressed Gas Storage System

The high-pressure, lightweight storage and delivery system can accommodate the most common compressed gases, including natural gas, air, oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen.

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Hexagon Purus Provides Storage Cylinders for Hydrogen-Powered Snow Groomer

The cylinders are storing compressed hydrogen at 700 bar for the concept snow groomer LEITWOLF h2MOTION.

Camshaft production at the DEUTZ facility in Cologne.

DEUTZ Invests €41 Million in its German Sites

The investment includes capital expenditure that will make the company's facilities more competitive and enhance their ability to innovate.