bauma News Tracker: Perkins Showcases Stage V and Hybrid Engines

April 10, 2019

At bauma 2019, Perkins exhibited its various engines designed to meet EU Stage V emissions regulations, as well as three hybrid engines - an electric, a mechanical and a hydraulic model to match customers individual application needs.

Construction activity picked up in the later half of 2020, helping to increase equipment demand for many manufacturers.

Heavy Equipment Markets See Positive End to 2020 and Brighter Outlook for 2021

Despite the challenges of 2020, many manufacturers in the heavy equipment industries saw improvement in the fourth quarter and anticipate a better 2021.

RISE Robotics Electric Actuator Reduces Energy Consumption of Electric Vehicles

The RISE Cylinder reduces power drain on vehicle batteries, enabling design and performance enhancements.

Proper cab filtration ensures dirt and debris does not enter the operator environment.

New Cab Filtration Technology Looks to Improve Health of Machine Operators

Advancements in filter designs as well as the integration of more sensors and controls are creating safer operator cab environments.

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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.

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ClearFlame Developing Technology to Improve Diesel Engine Platforms

By replacing petroleum fuels with decarbonized fuels, emissions can be reduced as well as overall engine costs.

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Volvo Penta Engines Powering XCMG XR360E Rotary Drilling Rigs

Volvo Penta engines are powering five XCMG rotary drilling rigs working 24 hours a day, seven days a week on the construction of the Dalian Bay Subsea Tunnel in China.

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Schneider Achieves Fuel Efficiency Gains with New Detroit DD15 Gen 5 Engine

Through early tests, Schneider has noted significant improvements in both the efficiency and emissions reduction of its vehicles.

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Yanmar 3TN86CHT and 4TN86CHT Industrial Diesel Engines

The 3TN86CHT and 4TN86CHT engines provide 20% and 14%, respectively, more power output than Yanmar's TNV models of the same displacement.

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Ricardo Researching New Hydrogen Storage Method for Fuel Cell Buses

Ricardo is partnering with London South Bank University to research the potential use of metal hydride for on-board hydrogen storage.

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Commercial Vehicle and Engine Production Decline in the UK

SMMT reports UK commercial vehicle production fell 25.6% in October while engine output decreased 20.1%.

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MAN Engines Equips Albach Chipper with New D4276 Engine

The D4276 provides a power output of 790 hp (581 kW) and will be used in Albach's Diamant 2000 self-propelled wood chipper.

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John Deere Power Systems and DEUTZ Announce Engine Collaboration

The companies will jointly develop a low horsepower range engine with an output of up to 130 kW.

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Garrett Motion Supplies Custom Turbochargers for New Agricultural Equipment Line

Garrett Motion recently developed a custom turbocharger solution for a global OEM which features a new bosting architecture to help improve fuel efficiency.