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Engines
FPT Partnering on Research Project to Improve Fuel Consumption of Heavy Trucks
As part of the IMPERIUM project, FPT will work with industry partners to achieve a 20% fuel consumption improvement compared to a model-year 2014 vehicle.
Emissions
House Passes Clean Transportation and Climate Legislation
Batteries, Capacitors
Epiroc Battery-Electric Mining Equipment Completes Field Trial Near Arctic Circle
Batteries, Capacitors
New Study Finds Batteries Made From Deep-Sea Rocks can Reduce Carbon Emissions
Engines
FPT Engines Receive Stage V Certification in South Korea
Electrification
IC Bus Receives First Electric CE School Bus Order
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Market Analysis
Heavy Equipment Markets are Down in 2020 and Hopes up for a Better 2021
Negative economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic have made 2020 a year to forget for most in the heavy equipment industries.
Sensors
Sensors Play Critical Role in New ANSI Standard
Use of various sensor technologies will be necessary to meet the safety functions described by the new ANSI 92.20 standard.
Market Analysis
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.
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Emissions
Ricardo Aims to Achieve Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2030
Ricardo has made a public commitment to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions from its operations by the end of calendar year 2030.
Power Systems
7 Reasons Fuel Cell Powertrains are the Future of Zero-Emissions Mobility
Bosch examines the benefits of hydrogen fuel cell powertrains which it plans to bring to market in 2022-2023.
Emissions
Ricardo Report Examines Lifecycle Impacts of Road Vehicles in Europe
The life-cycle assessment found new electric vehicles are expected to have significantly lower impacts on the climate compared to conventional combustion engine vehicles.
Materials
HYBRIT Fossil-Free Steel Production Plant Begins Operation
The HYBRIT initiative has the potential to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 10% in Sweden and 7% in Finland, as well as cutting steel industry emissions in Europe and globally.
Power Systems
Navistar Announces New Facility for NEXT eMobility Solutions Business
The new facility will include design, engineering and analysis of all the company's electric vehicles and batteries.
Engines
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.
Materials
HYBRIT Demonstrates Successful Trials Using Fossil-Free Fuels in Pellet Process
Three alternative fuels for industrial pellet production have been tested on a pilot scale and will continue undergoing development.
Electrification
States Band Together to Bring Electric Trucks to Roadways
California and 14 other states have put in place rulings that will accelerate market adoption of zero-emission trucks.
Operator Cab
New Volta Electric Truck Features Redesigned Driver Cab with Improved Visibility
Drivers of the Volta Zero electric truck will also benefit from inclusion of technologies such as Active Steering, Road Sign Assist, and Reversing Assistant.
Drivetrains
ZF CeTrax Central Drive Installed in New Terberg Electric Vehicles
The first units are installed in Terberg YT203-EV electric terminal tractors and Terberg BC202-EV electric body carriers.
Engines
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.
Manufacturing
Nikola Breaks Ground on New Manufacturing Facility in Arizona
The zero-emissions facility will have the capacity to produce 35,000 Class 8 commercial semi-trucks annually, running two shifts.
Fuels & Fluids
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.
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.
Fuels & Fluids
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.
Transmissions
Allison and Cummins Receive CARB Certification for Engine Paired with Hybrid Propulsion System
Certification is for the model year 2020 Allison Hybrid 40/50 Electric Propulsion system paired with the Cummins B6.7 and L9 diesel-electric hybrid engines used in transit buses and coaches.
Drivetrains
Eaton Emission-Reducing and Electric Vehicle Technologies Contribute to Clean Air Initiative
Eaton has partnered with CALSTART to provide the necessary technologies which support the National Zero-Emission Truck Coalition’s initiatives.
Emissions
Epiroc Sets Target to Halve Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Epiroc has launched new sustainability goals for 2030 which include support of the Paris Agreement by further reducing carbon dioxide emissions from operations and transport.
Power Systems
JCB Develops Hydrogen Fueled Excavator
The 20-tonne 220X excavator is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell and has been undergoing testing at JCB's quarry proving grounds.
Power Systems
Volvo Penta Collaborates with Rosenbauer on Zero-Emission Fire Truck
Volvo Penta has developed an electric driveline for Rosenbauer’s concept fire truck which will produce zero exhaust emissions and significantly reduce noise levels.
Emissions Control & Exhaust Systems
Extension Approved for Stage V Transition Deadlines
CECE reports Member State Ambassadors to the European Commission have approved an extension for the EU Stage V transition deadlines.
Manufacturing
Construction Equipment Industry Shift to Circular Economy Could Benefit Business and the Planet
Volvo CE's Nele Van Campfort describes how a circular economy approach could be applied to the construction equipment industry of the future.
Electronics
Bosch Begins Ramping up Production, Continues Focus on Technology Advancements
Bosch said during its annual press conference it will continue to focus on new technology developments and has begun gradually ramping up production at its manufacturing sites.
Mining
Epiroc Updates MT65 Mine Truck with New Engine and Ejector Dump Box
The updated MT65 underground mine truck features a new engine which reduces emissions and an Ejector dump box to aid load carrying capacity in tight spaces.
Electrification
Volvo CE Receives Funding from South Coast AQMD to Test Electric Heavy Equipment
Volvo's electric compact excavator and wheel loader will be demonstrated in real-life applications for a minimum of 6 months.
Engines
Cummins and Tula Demonstrate Benefits of Diesel Dynamic Skip Fire Technology
The diesel Dynamic Skip Fire technology shows the potential to reduce tailpipe NOx emissions while simultaneously reducing carbon dioxide.
Engines
New Emissions Regulations to Benefit Smaller Engines
ACT Research reports use of smaller engines continues to grow in the heavy-duty truck market, and will benefit from future emissions regulations.
Fuels & Fluids
Validation Project to Demonstrate Ability of Fleets to Operate on 100% Biodiesel
Five trucks will be outfitted with Optimus Technologies’ Vector fuel system which enables diesel engines to run almost entirely on sustainable biodiesel.
Emissions
New Report Shows Electrification of Transport, Building and Industrial Sectors Could Reduce Emissions by 60%
Electrification of these sectors would make a large contribution to carbon dioxide and GHG emissions reduction targets, says the new report from BloombergNEF.
Fuels & Fluids
Researchers Find Potential Bioblendstock to Improve Performance of Diesel Fuel
NREL researchers have found an oxygenate molecule capable of being produced from biomass which could improve diesel fuel performance and reduce emissions.
