Movin'On 2018 Sustainable Mobility Summit

Sustainable transportation is on display at Michelin's Movin'On summit.

May 31, 2018

The Lion Electric Co. reveals its all-electric midi/minibus at Movin’On 2018 (learn more, 21007256).

The Lion Electric Co. reveals its all-electric midi/minibus at Movin’On 2018 (learn more, 21007256).

The 2018 edition of Movin'On by Michelin was once again filled with a variety of sessions and technology demonstrates related to sustainable mobility.

During the summit The Lion Electric Co. unveiled its all-electric 26 ft. midi/minibus, the e LIONM. Michelin, meanwhile, announced that by 2048 all tires will be manufactured using 80% sustainable materials and 100% of all tires will be recycled.

John Deere's X Series combines were nominated for a 2021 CES Innovation Award for the advanced technologies included on the machines.

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.

While heavy equipment manufacturers and harness assemblers prefer DT connectors, device OEMs prefer M12. Until recently, solutions to connect the two have been costly and tedious to assemble.

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.

Production for the VNR Electric is slated to begin in early 2021.

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.

ABB has provided electrification, connected control and operations management systems, high-visualization and mobile operator workplaces as part of the SUM project.

ABB Provides Electrification and Automation Solutions for Sustainable Underground Mining Project

ABB electrification and automation solutions have been employed in a mine of the future project, which aims to reduce emissions and increase productivity 50%.

DTNA's Portland Truck Manufacturing Plant will achieve carbon neutral production in 2020 with reduced energy consumption and the offset of on-site emissions.

Daimler Trucks North America Commits to Carbon Neutral Vehicle Production by 2025

The company plans to incorporate carbon dioxide-neutral production at all of its truck manufacturing plants by 2025.

PSI's 8.8-L ultra-low NOx propane engine recently received certification from the EPA and CARB (learn more, 21200370).

Fuel Options Continue to Evolve

Advancements in various fuel types are providing more opportunities for emissions reductions and new application uses.

Volvo Group

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.

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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.

The Cummins hydrogen fuel cell concept truck.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Bosch offers various powertrain solutions for a range of commercial vehicle applications.

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.

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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.

Cummins battery technology will be utilized in the new buses.

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.

Ssab

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.

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.

The Horiba test method can be utilized on a variety of vehicle types.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

Ricardo Net Zero By 2030

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.