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Engines
Westport Sells Michigan Tech Center as Part of Post-Merger Consolidation Efforts
Westport Fuel Systems Inc.
Westport Fuel Systems has sold its Michigan Tech Center, but will still have access to the testing facilities and does not anticipate any adverse effects for its OEM customers.
Drivetrains
Dana Spicer Rui Ma Drivetrain Receives 2016 Shanghai Social Responsibility Award
Dana Incorporated
Dana's Spicer Rui Ma transmissions received the award in recognition of the company's corporate social responsibility and environmentally friendly business practices.
Batteries, Capacitors
Buses and Trucks Become More Different
IDTechEx
A brief look at research carried out this year for the upcoming IDTechEx Research report, “Industrial and Commercial Electric Vehicles 2016-2026.”
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Market Analysis
July Class 8 Truck Orders 19% Below Previous Month
FTR Transportation Intelligence
FTR preliminary Class 8 orders for July were 56% lower than a year ago and 19% below June 2016 due to significant order cancellations; orders are expected to rise slightly in August.
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Engines
SuperTruck Returns
The United States Department of Energy (DOE)
The DOE has announced the next iteration of its SuperTruck program with the aim of increasing Class 8 long-haul truck efficiency more than 100%.
Testing of Daimler Trucks' final SuperTruck design showed an overall freight efficiency improvement of 115%.
Electronics
RCT Installs Remote Technology on Cat Dozer for Kentucky Coal Mine
Remote Control Technologies Pty Ltd. (RCT)
To help a Kentucky coal mine meet new MSHA regulations, RCT recently retrofit a Caterpillar D8R with remote technology which required custom-designing many of the necessary components.
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Market Analysis
German Construction Machinery Manufacturers Remain Cautiously Optimistic
VDMA Agricultural Machinery Association
The German construction machinery sector is anticipated to be at a similar level as last year, with a slight upward trend for the remainder of 2016; France and southern European countries are among the key growth drivers.
Engines
Natural Gas Meets Diesel Performance
A balanced combustion process, improved fluid dynamics and increased displacement bring a natural gas engine’s performance up to that of its diesel equivalent.
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Proximity Detection & Safety Systems
Bosch Exhibiting Technologies for Connected, Automated and Electrified Vehicles at IAA 2016
Bosch
Bosch will display several technologies for vehicle connectivity, automation and electrification including sensors, a connectivity control unit and new camera systems.
The Mirror Cam System replaces the two side-view mirrors, reducing wind resistance and therefore cutting fuel consumption. The video sensors can be integrated into the driver’s cab, which is also where the monitors that display the video images are located.
Drivetrains
BKT Offers Range of Tires for Spraying Applications
BKT USA Inc.
BKT's tires for sprayer applications include radial tire options with VF technology for reduced soil compaction and narrow designs to easily maneuver through row crops.
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Engines
MAN Improves Profit in First Half of 2016
MAN Truck & Bus AG
MAN Group's operating profit increased 3.7% during the first half of 2016, aided primarily by improved sales in the MAN Truck & Bus business unit.
GPS
Trimble Acquires GNSS Service Provider AXIO-NET GmbH
Trimble Inc.
Trimble's acquisition of AXIO-NET will further reinforce the company's presence in Europe as a provider of GNSS correction services.
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