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.

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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.

Yanmar has helped develop two prototype agricultural robots, one for grapevines and the other spinach.

Mobile Robot Use Cases Grow as Technology Advances

Robots are becoming more commonplace in the off-road equipment market as sensor, GPS and other automation-enabling technologies continue to improve.

The Conti e.MotionPro concept was developed for an electric truck from MAN.

The Impact of Autonomous and Electric Vehicles on Tire Designs

Unique requirements of autonomous and electric vehicles will bring about the need for new tire and wheel solutions.

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Cummins Collaborates with Oak Ridge National Laboratory to Produce Face Masks

The collaboration enables production of enough filter media to supply more than a million face masks and respirators per day to U.S. healthcare facilities.

The market outlook for natural gas engines is on a lower growth trend as many companies shift toward electric powertrain systems.

ACT Research Says COVID-19 and Regulations Impacting CV Engine Demand

"With COVID-related shutdowns and supply chain disruptions still unraveling, a meaningful spike in cases could impact supply chains and by extension, new vehicle production," says ACT's Kenny Vieth.

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British Engine Manufacturing Declines 10.6% in July

Demand continued to be down from domestic and international markets, reports SMMT.

ClearFlame Receives DOE Grant to Support R&D of Clean Engine Technology

The funding will enable ClearFlame to continue research on its technology which enables low-carbon and carbon-negative fuels to be easily integrated into existing diesel engine platforms.

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2020 Engine Spec Guide

Hundreds of the most up-to-date engine specs for the on- and off-highway equipment markets.

MAHLE Air Filters for Fuel Cells

The MAHLE air filter features a highly effective filter medium consisting of several layers to prevent harmful particles from entering the fuel cell.

Watertight construction of the Fat Truck protects components while traveling through harsh terrain and water.

New All-Terrain, Amphibious Vehicle Improves Personnel Transport on Job Sites

Inclusion of a specialized drive system and Caterpillar engine enables the vehicle to easily maneuver over difficult terrain while carrying up to eight passengers or payload of 2,200 lbs.

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.

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Jacobs Engine Brakes Specified on New Hino Engines

The compression release engine brake will be supplied for new engines meeting China 6 emissions regulations.

Commercial vehicle production was also down in the first half of 2020, reducing the need for engines.

UK Engine Manufacturing Declines in First Half of 2020

Engine production decreased 38.8%, mirroring a drop in vehicle production output caused primarily by the COVID-19 lockdowns.

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Agility Fuel Solutions Helping Expand Anheuser-Busch CNG Fleet

Over 180 new trucks equipped with Agility’s ProCab 175 CNG Fuel Systems will be added to the brewer's fleet.

Volvo Penta's Stage V engines are used in a range of off-highway equipment applications.

Volvo Penta Outlines Benefits of its Stage V Engines

Improved fuel efficiency and ease of maintenance are some of the benefits provided beyond emissions reductions by Volvo Penta's Stage V off-road engines.

Cummins engines will be provided for use in International LT Series trucks.

Cummins and Navistar Announce New Long-Term Agreement

Navistar has selected Cummins as the preferred supplier of medium- and heavy-duty engines for its trucks and buses in the U.S. and Canada.

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Technology News Tracker: Digital Engine Technology Reduces Fuel Use and Emissions

Infinite control over engine valves helps to optimize efficiency and aid overall engine perfomance.

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Hexagon Receives DOE Funding for Development of Hydrogen, Natural Gas Storage Tanks

Hexagon received funding to research how carbon fiber and composite structure can be optimized to reduce hydrogen and natural gas storage tank costs.

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DEUTZ Names New CFO

Dr. Sebastian Schulte will become Chief Financial Officer as of March 1, 2021.

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Horton RCV2000 Variable-Speed Fan Drive

The RCV2000 can help reduce fuel costs by minimizing fan RPM to the absolute minimum.

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Camcon Automotive Digital Engine Technology Can Reduce Fuel Use and Emissions

A combination of software and the company’s Intelligent Valve Technology, the system has the potential to reduce fuel consumption by 5% in diesel powered trucks.

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Use of Hydrogen Dual Fuel Saves 14 Tonnes of Carbon Dioxide

ULEMCo converted several commercial vehicles to use of green hydrogen dual fuel as part of the HyTIME project which showed significant emissions reductions.

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Briggs & Stratton Enters Into Sale Agreement, Initiates Voluntary Reorganization Under Chapter 11

"Throughout this process, Briggs & Stratton products will continue to be produced, distributed, sold and fully backed by our dedicated team," says CEO Todd Teske.

Student teams shared their ideas with FPT and CNH Industrial design center management. (FPT note: picture taken prior to COVID-19 pandemic)

FPT Partners with European Institute of Design Students on Engine Designs

The teams of students created style and creativity exercises that convey the engine products’ excellence and the brand’s intrinsic uniqueness.

The new D12 engine has a power output of 360 kW and maximum torque of 2,150 Nm.

DEUTZ and SANY Unveil Jointly Developed Truck Engine

The new D12 engine featuring a power output of 360 kW was integrated into the new 'Kingway 435' truck.

The Stage V transition deadlines have been extended for some categories of engines.

EU Signs into Law 12-Month Extension of Stage V Transition Deadlines

CEMA says the amended legislation provides an important measure to mitigate some of the most significant disruptions in the sector caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oberon Fuels and Mack Trucks have been testing the use of DME in heavy-duty on-road trucks.

Dimethyl Ether Market to be Worth US $9,868.1 Million by 2025

Transparency Market Research says continued efforts to reduce carbon emissions will help drive growth of the dimethyl ether market.