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Daimler Truck and Volvo Group have signed a binding agreement to establish a new 50/50 joint venture to develop a software-defined vehicle platform for heavy duty vehicles and drive the industry transformation. The new company aims to set an industry standard with headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden.

LF was founded in 2020 to distribute FPT Industrial products in the North African market. We deepened our knowledge of LF’s activities with Massimo Labruna, CEO of AS Labruna and LF.

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The Battery Experts Forum 2024 kicked off at the Science and Congress Center Darmstadt, bringing together leading minds in the battery and energy storage industries.

A significantly more powerful mtu submarine charging unit and mtu NautIQ automation systems for underwater ship control are currently on display at the Euronaval naval exhibition (Paris, 4-7 November), underlining Rolls-Royce’s role as a solutions provider in this special area of shipbuilding.

BorgWarner is shifting its business to embrace zero-emission vehicles, thus adapting and improving its R&D structure, as well as production processes. At IAA 2024, we’ve had the opportunity to talk to Harry Husted, Vice President and CTO of BorgWarner, and Paul Farrell, Executive Vice President and …

During IEA-COP29, ENI unveiled the Methane Report 2024, the first dedicated publication that reaffirms the company’s commitment to transparency and highlights the critical role of methane reduction in the Oil & Gas sector as part of the global effort against climate change.

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The Battery Experts Forum 2024 kicked off at the Science and Congress Center Darmstadt, bringing together leading minds in the battery and energy storage industries.

ZAPI GROUP announces acquisition of UBIQUICOM, leader in real-time locating systems. The transaction expands the group’s leadership in material handling automation.

Saurabh Daga, Project Manager of Disruptive Tech at GlobalData, comments: “Energy storage technologies are emerging as a cornerstone for the global shift to renewables, addressing critical challenges of intermittency and grid stability.

The very first Rehlko engine was officially launched. It is a petrol engine and is a candidate for the turf in the United States and around the world. It is spelled 888 and pronounced 888 cubic centimetres.

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Diesel of the year and Alternative Engine Award ceremony in the spotlight at EIMA International

IDTechEx’s report “Electric Vehicles in Construction: Technologies, Players, Forecasts” by Pranav Jaswani, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx, provides a deep and granular analysis of the fast-growing electric construction machine industry.

Together with Strabag, Liebherr is taking important steps towards a decarbonised construction site. Strabag is testing Liebherr’s large hydrogen-powered wheel loader over a period of two years.

“In a context characterized by a generalized slowdown of the markets in terms of volumes, in the first six months of 2024 the Carraro Group managed to record a growth in margins that improved both in absolute and in percentage terms,” comments Enrico Carraro, Chairman of the Group.

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Bjarne Foldager – Country Manager, Denmark – MAN Energy Solutions, said: “Along with methane and ammonia, methanol is one of the low- and zero-carbon fuels that will underpin shipping’s quest for decarbonisation. We ultimately expect methanol to figure prominently as a future fuel across all vessel …

The world’s first electric hydrofoil ferry has begun its service. Candela P-12 “Nova” sets out to eliminate emissions from Stockholm’s public transport while halving commute times. “This is a paradigm shift for urban transport and a revival of our waterways,” says Gustav Hasselskog, founder and CEO …

“Research-oriented cooperation with numerous companies and universities has significant benefits in addition to the development of new solutions in the sharing of knowledge and the development of expertise,” says product development director Kari Aaltonen from AGCO Power.

Bergen Engines has signed an agreement with Karstensens Skibsværft AS for a propulsion engine to equip a new fishing vessel commissioned by Norway’s Sæbjørn AS. Bergen will supply its B33:45L6P engine for the project, with delivery scheduled for October 1, 2026.

Volvo Penta is committed to making boating as easy and accessible as possible, ensuring the ultimate experience and enabling adventures out on the water. Starting in 2025, the technology is being extended to boats powered by DPI sterndrives, broadening access to enhanced control, precision and confi…

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Diesel of the year and Alternative Engine Award ceremony in the spotlight at EIMA International

HIMOINSA launched in Madrid HGY Series. Powered by Yanmar the generators deliver up to 3500kVA with Yanmar engine for critical power supply

Caterpillar announced that its collaboration with Microsoft and Ballard Power Systems on a data center power solution using a large-format hydrogen fuel cell earned the top honor in the “Systems Development and Integration” category at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Hydrogen Program 2024 Annu…

Sweco will design one of continental Europe’s largest battery parks, Green Turtle, for the energy storage company GIGA Storage Belgium. This facility will have a storage capacity of 2,800 MWh of electricity.

Liebherr and Bruno Generators Group have announced a cooperation on green ammonia concerning powergen for the mining sector

“Diesel engines are still the driving force for these generator sets, so the Perkins 2606 engine takes advantage of our deep investment in the 13-litre engine platform to deliver a dynamic, versatile power plant that provides outstanding performance at low total ownership and operating costs,” said …

Sustainable Powertrain Tour

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Powertrain organized the webinar “Biomethane: the right way for decarbonization and a springboard to accelerate the transition to hydrogen?”. If you missed it, watch the replay here!

Powertrain organizes the webinar “Biomethane: the right way for decarbonization and a springboard to accelerate the transition to hydrogen?”. The web event will be broadcasted on November 23 at 3pm CET. Sign up now!

Powertrain, together with fellow website Sustainable Truck&Van, organizes the webinar "Zero emission commercial vehicles. Is e-axle the leading solution for powertrain efficiency?". The web event will be broadcasted on June 13 at 3pm CEST. Sign up now!

The web event ‘Off-road powertrain. Is it multitasking (or not anymore?)’ was held on November 11 as part of the Sustainable Powertrain Tour. We had the opportunity to talk about the new frontiers of sustainability in off-road applications along with primary consultancy firms, international trade as…

The web event 'Biomethane and smart grids. The Eco-CHP' was held on 15 July as part of the Sustainable Powertrain Tour. We had the opportunity to talk about the new frontiers of sustainability in power generation and combined heat and power with some of the major companies and institutions involved …

On July 15 at 4pm CEST, we'll be talking about power generation, focusing our attention on the ways to achieve a more sustainable energy production. The full line up of speakers from Cogen Europe, REN21, Himoinsa, 2G and Caterpillar.

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The Himoinsa Convention, which took place in Murcia, Spain from the 3rd to the 5th of October 2023, brought together a network of dealers, partners, and industry professionals for an immersive experience showcasing the company's latest industrial projects, factory expansions, and innovative products…

Volvo Penta is expanding its power generation business into battery energy storage systems (BESS) with OEMs. Volvo Penta’s modular and scalable solution is intended for integration into manufacturers’ BESS applications to accelerate market entry.

Himoinsa is celebrating the results of the installation of photovoltaic plants at its production centres. A prime example is the installation of solar panels on the roof of its Spanish headquarters with a total capacity of 550 kW, enabling it to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 250,000 kg per year. Wat…

When Mammoet was approached by freight forwarder UTC Overseas to assist with the transportation of eleven 287t engines to a remote location in San Antonio, Colombia, it quickly determined that the obvious route wasn’t necessarily the most efficient. The engines were required for the construction of …

Sustainability

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During COP29, the world’s largest climate change conference taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, during 11-22 November 2024, Alfa Laval will be engaged in several initiatives and part of the Swedish delegation. On site, Anna Celsing, Head of Group Sustainability, Madeleine Gilborne, Vice President Ener…

Diesel of the year and Alternative Engine Award ceremony in the spotlight at EIMA International

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Accelera by Cummins has set a new Guinness World Records title for the longest distance traveled by a hydrogen fuel cell electric (FCEV) heavy-duty truck without refueling.

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Parker Hannifin has announced the creation of a comprehensive network of Certified Pump & Motor Service Centers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Their goal is to guarantee the availability of new, remanufactured, or repaired hydraulic pumps and motors, thus minimizing equipment dow…

Designed for hybrid vehicles of EREVs and PHEVs, CATL's Freevoy delivers impressive charging speeds, providing over 280 kilometers of range on 10 minutes of charging, according to the Chinese company. Such an innovative battery has been repeatedly tested in the passenger car sector, so far.

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