Technology News Tracker: Engines Look to Further Reduce Emissions

Continued advancements in engine designs will help meet future emissions regulations in heavy-duty equipment.

July 9, 2021

Emissions regulations will remain a critical factor in engine designs. As such, engine manufacturers continue to refine their engine and aftertreatment systems. Other engine concepts are also making their way into the market.

Considering various design elements and refinements will be critical to further optimizing engines to meet future emissions regulations.

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Solving Modern Engine Filtration Challenges

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What Proposed Tariffs Could Mean for American Manufacturing: Alexis Asks

Post-election, manufacturers big and small are examining president-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs with questions surrounding the impacts and how these plans might transpire.

The new haul trucks are designed for quarry, mining and aggregate applications.

Komatsu Unveils HD465-10 and HD605-10 Haul Trucks

The new haul trucks are designed for quarry, mining and aggregate applications.

The 2606 engine is compatible with renewable liquid fuels such as 100% hydrotreated vegetable oils (HVO), B100 distilled Biodiesel and up to B100 fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) standard biodiesel.

Perkins Releases 2600 Series 13-liter Diesel Engine

The 2606 engine is compatible with renewable liquid fuels such as 100% hydrotreated vegetable oils (HVO), B100 distilled Biodiesel and up to B100 fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) standard biodiesel.

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Three Paths for Mobile Hydraulics Amidst Electrified Powertrains

Future mobile hydraulic system architectures amidst powertrain electrification will have a major impact on efficiency and sustainability efforts within the OEM off-highway industry.

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Energy Solutions Company Announces Rebranding, Name Change

Kohler Energy is officially rebranding and will lead their energy solutions and technologies enterprise portfolio brand transition to officially become Rehlko branded by the end of 2024.

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OEM Off-Highway Names New Editor

Chris Vavra has been named editor of OEM Off-Highway, effective Sept. 16, taking over for Kathy Wells, who joined sister publication Equipment Today as its editor-in-chief in August.

DEUTZ Acquires Polish Service & Sales Company BTH FAST

BTH FAST is particularly active in the markets for mining machinery, industrial applications, railway technology and agricultural machinery, and also supplies DEUTZ engines for the use in military vehicles as part of the support for the Ukraine.

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Navigating the Emissions Roadmap

Understanding today’s developing regulations and what’s on the horizon for on- and off-highway OEMs.

Natural gas is one of several alternative propulsion technologies available from FPT Industrial. This eco-friendly fuel reduces pollutants to provide a significant improvement in air quality, while mitigating global warming with its reduced CO2 emissions.

FPT Industrial Produces 100,000th Natural Gas Engine

The 100,000th NG engine, an XCURSOR 13 NG model for the truck market, was produced at the brand’s state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Bourbon-Lancy, France, home of its large engine manufacturing operations.

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What's Ahead for Hydrogen Combustion Applications?

As OEMs zero in on the future of engine technology, hydrogen solutions become contenders amid the energy transition.

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OEM Off-Highway's Top New Products of 2024

Meet this year's winners and honorable mentions across six main product categories representing today's best product offerings in on- and off-highway mobile equipment design.

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Cummins Highlights Bridge Technologies at MINExpo 2024

Cummins will discuss the role of bridge technologies, such as hybrid solutions, in reducing mining emissions and total cost of ownership (TCO) for miners. Displayed at its booth, Cummins will also showcase its latest generation QSK60 and QSK95 engines.

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Parker & Fraunhofer Re-Up Partnership for Advanced Fuel Cell Air Filter Technology

The pair aims to ensure that filters used in fuel cells can effectively remove harmful gases such as NOX, SOX, ammonia and volatile organic compounds, in turn enhancing the efficiency and lifespan of fuel cells.

The advanced testing facility’s controlled thermal environments and dynamometer road simulations can replicate a broad range of duty cycles, offering the ability to test vehicle performance under various extreme conditions.

Cummins to Test Powertrains at Allison’s Vehicle Electrification + Environmental Test Center

The facility supports a wide range of vehicle testing, including those powered by diesel, gasoline, natural gas, hydrogen and battery electric systems.

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Yanmar Acquires CLAAS India

The move, through its group company Yanmar Coromandel Agrisolutions, is expected to be completed in September 2024 and includes all shares of CLAAS India, manufacturer of agricultural machinery in India.

We have learned specific things from each industry that have helped us to improve our equipment for any environment it may be working in.

From the Mine to the Jobsite, Q&A with Stellar

Tim Worman, director of product management at Stellar shed some light on the ways the two industries overlap and the ways that mining and construction have taught Stellar to improve its equipment to be available for all kinds of environments.

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Mining Industry Gathers for MINExpo 2024

Held every four years, the event draws thousands of attendees from across the globe, including mining executives, engineers, geologists, environmental professionals and industry suppliers.

DEUTZ Completes Deal to Now Sell Select Engines From Rolls-Royce Power Systems

The takeover, including the sale and service of selected off-highway engines, follows close on the heels of DEUTZ’s alliance with Daimler Truck to develop and market medium- and heavy-duty engines in the off-highway segment.

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Twin Disc Electric Propulsion System Conversion Kit Lands CARB Approval

The system eliminates the main diesel engine and its maintenance costs, and cuts fuel costs and emissions by providing configurable power-dense energy storage systems to efficiently power the application.

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Cummins Unveils New Brand Platform

The move supports the company's Destination Zero strategy to reduce the greenhouse gas and air quality impacts of its products. The Power Onward tagline backs the sentiment that every breakthrough is another stop on a journey to be better than yesterday.

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Briggs & Stratton Names Cerniglia CEO

Kristina Cerniglia brings over 30 years of experience leading organizations in the manufacturing industry, most recently as CFO at Briggs & Stratton.

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Allison & Cummins Complete Field Testing of New Natural Gas Engine

The partners worked with Sandman, a bulk cement hauling fleet based in San Jose, California, to test and validate the new Cummins X15N 15-liter natural gas engine paired with the Allison 4000 Series fully automatic transmission.

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Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant Celebrates 50 Years

The plant has manufactured engines since 1974, recently marking the production of its 2.5 millionth engine and also planning for the launch of its heavy-duty X15N engine later this year.

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OEM Off-Highway Releases 2024 Product Showcase

This year's installment features 100 of the latest components and design tools now available to engineers and product development teams in the on- and off-highway mobile equipment industry.

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Eleo Unveils Modular Battery Pack Product Platform for Off-Highway Applications

Designed for the demands of low volume, high diversity off-highway machines, the battery packs offer fast integration to support OEMs in electrifying their product lines.