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Engines
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.
Emissions
NTEA Announces Climate Change Policy
Emissions
European Truck Makers Agree All New Trucks Sold Must be Fossil Free by 2040
Engines
ClearFlame Developing Technology to Improve Diesel Engine Platforms
Smart Systems
ABB Provides Electrification and Automation Solutions for Sustainable Underground Mining Project
Emissions
Daimler Trucks North America Commits to Carbon Neutral Vehicle Production by 2025
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Electronics
Heavy Equipment Industry Increases Presence at CES 2021
Advanced technologies like automation and artificial intelligence being utilized in the heavy equipment industries are taking center stage at this year's Consumer Electronics Show.
Connectors
Adapting Between M12 and Deutsch DT Connectors in Heavy Equipment Applications
New solutions which combine the capabilities of M12 and DT connectors will be needed as OEMs continue integrating advanced technologies into their equipment.
Electrification
Commercial Availability of Electric Vehicles and Equipment Increases
Several electric truck and heavy equipment models are now available for order and set to begin production in 2021.
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Fuels & Fluids
Fuel Options Continue to Evolve
Advancements in various fuel types are providing more opportunities for emissions reductions and new application uses.
Electrification
Volvo Group Focuses on Electrification and Emissions Reduction Strategy
Volvo has laid out a strategy to drive the transformation of the transport and infrastructure industries through increased development of alternative power systems.
Trends
Trelleborg Virtual Conference to Examine Electrification, Digitization and Sustainability Trends
The event will explore how these key industry trends are impacting businesses now and will continue to do so in the future.
Power Systems
Cummins Presents Vision for Hydrogen Technology
Cummins sees opportunity in the use of hydrogen and fuel cell systems as part of the carbon neutral economy of the future.
Emissions
Bendix Aims to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2021
Bendix has created a climate action plan to cut its carbon dioxide emissions in half by 2030, and achieve carbon neutrality by 2021.
Engines
FPT Partners with IVECO and Snam to Decarbonize Transportation Using Biomobility and Hydrogen
The companies aim to develop integrated sustainable mobility to promote further use of alternative drive vehicles, including those operating on hydrogen and biofuels.
On-Highway
European Vehicle Manufacturers Say COVID Support Should be Channeled into Green Recovery
Leaders from ACEA are calling for EU policy makers to support recovery plans which bolster Europe’s economy as well as its climate ambitions.
Engines
PSI 8.8-LUltra-Low NOx Propane Engine Receives EPA Certification
The engine is certified to a NOx emission standard of 0.02 grams per brake horsepower and has a 10% better carbon dioxide emission rate.
Engines
FPT Collaborating on Sustainability Projects to Reduce Emissions in Truck and Coach Transport
FPT is working with other on-road industry partners to develop technologies which lower emissions and improve fuel efficiency.
Power Systems
Bosch Developing Powertrain Products to Enable Climate-Neutral Transportation
Powertrain solutions under development include fuel cells, battery systems, as well as those for natural gas and diesel engines.
Engines
ClearFlame Achieves Successful Test Results Using Decarbonized Fuels
The company successfully matched the torque and power of a commercial diesel engine using ethanol in place of diesel fuel.
Power Systems
Cummins Battery and Fuel Cell Technologies to Power New Bustech Transit Bus
The next generation Bustech XDi low floor transit bus will make use of Cummins zero-emission battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell technologies.
Emissions
SSAB Climate Goals Approved by Science Based Targets Initiative
The approval means SSAB's emissions reduction objective is scientifically based and in line with the Paris Agreement.
Power Systems
Hyundai Delivers First Fuel Cell Trucks to Customers in Switzerland
The XCIENT Fuel Cell heavy-duty truck is powered by a 190-kW hydrogen fuel cell system with dual 95-kW fuel cell stacks.
Testing
HORIBA Receives Patent for Real-World Emissions Test Method
The HORIBA Torque-Matching RDE+ laboratory test method supports emulation of real-world emissions tests under different test or vehicle conditions.
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
"We’re grateful to the House for stepping up and making this meaningful progress," said Matt Casale, U.S. PIRG’s Environment Campaigns Director.
Batteries, Capacitors
Epiroc Battery-Electric Mining Equipment Completes Field Trial Near Arctic Circle
A Boomer E2 Battery, Scooptram ST14 Battery and Minetruck MT42 Battery have completed field testing in Europe's largest gold mine located in Northern Finland.
Batteries, Capacitors
New Study Finds Batteries Made From Deep-Sea Rocks can Reduce Carbon Emissions
A peer-reviewed study commissioned by DeepGreen finds making electric vehicle batteries from deep-sea rocks can reduce climate change impacts compared to land-based ores.
Engines
FPT Engines Receive Stage V Certification in South Korea
Certification includes the FPT Industrial NEF6 engine for Cash Crop Medium HD Tractors, Cash Crop Medium Long Wheel Base Tractors and Wheel Loaders, with more in progress.
Electrification
IC Bus Receives First Electric CE School Bus Order
The order for 18 electric school buses will be operated by 14 school districts in British Columbia.
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.
