Deutz and Daimler Truck: completion of cooperation
At the end of January, Deutz announced a comprehensive cooperation with Daimler Truck. After full approval was granted by the authorities, the underlying transactions have now been closed.
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POWERTRAIN (formerly DIESEL INTERNATIONAL) changes its name: from January it will be called POWERTRAIN INTERNATIONAL, following the change of name of our Italian magazine DIESEL, which will become POWERTRAIN. This does not mean deleting the word diesel from our agenda and from our priorities, but it…
Deutz to cooperate with Daimler Truck to develop medium- and heavy-duty engines
Daimler Truck will take a 4.19 percent stake in Deutz AG, becoming a large shareholder. The cooperation will be focused on medium- and heavy-duty engines.
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Himoinsa to show new products at IRE Maastricht
From 6 to 8 June, Himoinsa will travel to Maastricht as a member of ERA (European Rental Association), where it will present its new hybrid lighting tower as well as battery power storage systems, and the new mobile charging stations for electric construction machinery.
The role of Edison LNG&CNG Mobility Solutions
A few days ago the news came that Fercam, Iveco and Edison have joined forces in a project called “Zero Emission Groupage”, born with the aim of decarbonising transport on the section between Milan and Rome. Let’s see what Edison’s role was in this interview with Fabio Spinelli, Key Account Manager …
Deutz and Daimler Truck: completion of cooperation
At the end of January, Deutz announced a comprehensive cooperation with Daimler Truck. After full approval was granted by the authorities, the underlying transactions have now been closed.
Farasis Energy: breakthrough in battery safety technology
Farasis Energy has developed a module design concept to prevent thermal propagation using its newest generation of cells. Battery safety is thus significantly increased – an important advantage for OEMs in view of increasingly stringent safety standards
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Deutz and Daimler Truck: completion of cooperation
At the end of January, Deutz announced a comprehensive cooperation with Daimler Truck. After full approval was granted by the authorities, the underlying transactions have now been closed.
Alleima inaugurates facility in Mehsana Mill in Gujarat, India
Alleima inaugurated its new Hydraulic and Instrumentation tubing factory in Gujarat, western India. The investment that Alleima made in 2021 has now concluded and is part of a larger growth initiative that the company started in 2017.
Volvo Penta at ConExpo with solutions towards net-zero
Volvo Penta showcased its strengthened portfolio of electromobility and combustion solutions at ConExpo to meet the industry’s net-zero ambitions.
ZF: 2022 financial results
ZF achieves sales of €43.8 billion in 2022 (2021: €38.3 billion), adjusted EBIT is €2.0 (2021: €1.9) billion, adjusted EBIT margin at 4.7 (2021: 5.0) percent. Order volume for electrified drives amounts to more than €30 billion.
Test Industry: the role of tribology in sustainability
During the IFPE in Las Vegas, Test Industry America’s Ceo Chris Jorge held a press conference with Lizhi Shang, Professor at the Purdue University, regarding sustainability in hydraulics and the role of tribology in test chamber for fluid power applications.
Yanmar America receives Global Customer Service Awards
Three members of Yanmar America’s customer service team have been awarded for their outstanding results at the Yanmar Global Customer Service Awards at the Portopia Hotel in Kobe, Japan, on March 10. Emily Kinney, Brad Krueger, and David Long were recognized for their exceptional contributions to th…
Off-Highway
Cummins: fuel-agnostic engine at ConExpo
At the recent ConExpo Cummins showcased its new fuel-agnostic 15-liter engine platform with hydrogen, natural gas and advanced diesel engines offering low-to-zero carbon fuel capability.
JCB: hydrogen engine debuts at the ConExpo
JCB’S £100 million project to produce super-efficient hydrogen engines was given its international debut a few days ago at ConExpo
ConExpo: Dana enhances electrification portfolio
At ConExpo 2023, Dana Incorporated announced additions to its portfolio of innovations for electrified construction vehicles, as well as expanded production capacity in North America.
Sandvik chooses Cat engines for its drilling machines
The reliability of Cat engines in harsh environments has led Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions to choose over 10,000 Cat engines, from across the power range, for installation into their drilling machines and equipment.
Volvo Penta and Gradall collaborate on electric excavator concept
Gradall has unveiled an electrified concept model of its multipurpose, highway speed wheeled excavator, powered by Volvo Penta’s electric driveline, at ConExpo. This milestone signifies the strength and evolution of the two companies’ long-standing partnership, as well as Volvo Penta’s ability to ac…
ConExpo: Perkins launches new power solution capabilities
At ConExpo-CON/AGG in Las Vegas, Perkins is demonstrating smarter ways customers can cut development time and costs, spotlighting its next-generation integrated powertrain programme.
Marine
Rolls-Royce awarded second contract to supply U.S. Navy
The Power Systems division of Rolls-Royce has been selected to supply a further four of its mtu naval generator sets for the USS Congress (FFG-63), the second ship in the U.S. Navy’s Constellation Class Guided-Missile Frigate program
MAN Energy Solutions: Matson takes up option for retrofit
Matson Navigation Company has confirmed that it will convert the main engine aboard its container ship, “Kaimana Hila”, from an MAN B&W S90ME-C10.5 unit to a dual-fuel ME-GI unit capable of running on LNG.
MAN methanol-ready 32/44CR engine wins RINA approval
Classification society, RINA, has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) certificate to MAN Energy Solutions for its methanol-ready MAN L/V 32/44CR engine. The AiP covers an upgrade concept for the four-stroke engine for conversion to dual-fuel running on methanol to provide greater flexibility to s…
Volvo Penta, Groupe Beneteau and the future of leisure boating
The collaboration between Volvo Penta and Groupe Beneteau is a step forward in defining tomorrow’s sustainable, intuitive, near-silent, leisure boating experiences that will enable boaters to explore and experience life on the water
VM Motori: green light for series production of the new R756 Euro 6E/Stage V engine
News from VM Motori: the R756 engine is now available in the EH version. This engine meets both Euro 6 Step E European Regulations requirements for on-road heavy duty vehicles and Stage V emissions for off-road applications. Compared to its Step C predecessor, the EH engine has higher power and torq…
MAN ES: methanol expanding in bulker segment
Long-term MAN Energy Solutions licensee, Mitsui E&S Machinery, has won another contract to supply the individual MAN B&W 6G50ME-LGIM (-Liquid Gas Injection Methanol) engine for a 65,700 dwt bulk carrier slated for construction at Tsuneishi Shipbuilding
Powergen
Himoinsa to show new products at IRE Maastricht
From 6 to 8 June, Himoinsa will travel to Maastricht as a member of ERA (European Rental Association), where it will present its new hybrid lighting tower as well as battery power storage systems, and the new mobile charging stations for electric construction machinery.
Wärtsilä and Eolian complete energy storage facility in Texas
Wärtsilä has reached commercial operation date (COD) for two major interconnected energy storage systems in South Texas totaling 200 MW and owned by Eolian, a portfolio company of Global Infrastructure Partners.
Strucinspect and Voith Hydro: the dam in view
Strucinspect and Voith Hydro are using digital inspection technology on a dam in a pilot project, in the Scottish power station Clunie.
MAN PrimeServ: Caribbean engine upgrade marks first step towards decarbonisation
Caribbean Utilities Company (CUC) has commissioned MAN PrimeServ, MAN Energy Solutions’ after-sales brand, to upgrade five power-plant engines
Baudouin at Middle East Energy 2023
In Dubai Baudouin will show its latest products and developments, some of which will be revealed for the first time at Middle East Energy. These include the latest engines from the PowerKit line, which offers one of the most comprehensive ranges available on the market today.
Sustainable Powertrain Tour
[WEBINAR] Watch the replay of our webinar on biomethane and hydrogen
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!
[WEBINAR] Save the date! November 23 at 3pm CET we’ll talk about biomethane and hydrogen
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!
[WEBINAR] Save the date: June 13 at 3pm CEST. We’ll talk about e-axle and powertrain design for CVs
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!
SPT Stage 3: ‘Off-road powertrain. Is it multitasking (or not anymore?)’
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…
‘Biomethane and smart grids. The Eco-CHP’. Video and presentations of our web event
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 …
Web event: ‘Biomethane and Smart grids: the Eco-CHP’. The full line-up
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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UFI Filters presents multifunctional filtration module for FPT F28
UFI Filters confirms its long-standing partnership with FPT Industrial. The Italian group has chosen UFI diesel filter technology for its latest generation FPT F28 Stage V engine.
Carraro Tractors has officially landed on Farming Simulator
Carraro Tractors has joined the range of tractors available on Farming Simulator, the famous simulation video game. It was immediately a big hit with more than 90,000 registered downloads of the Compact VLB 75
[Tech Day] CNH Industrial unveils latest Ag Tech & Smart Farming firsts
CNH Industrial is making great strides in realizing its Ag Tech development plan. Advances in Precision Technology were demonstrated to the financial community and media at an event near Phoenix, Arizona (USA) on December 7 and 8
[WEBINAR] Watch the replay of our webinar on biomethane and hydrogen
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!
Sustainability
European Commission: green light to alternative fuels
The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council to boost the number of publicly accessible electric recharging and hydrogen refuelling stations in particular across the European Union’s main transport corridors and hubs. This is a land…
Energy Industries Council: renewables add 66 GW to global grid in 2022
This report by the Energy Industries Council (EIC) outlines findings on global energy projects commissioned in 2022. Solar energy leads the way as 335 renewable and clean energy projects commissioned, but supply chain changes and policy actions needed for ambitious targets.
Cummins and Accelera at ConExpo: the hydrogen strategy
Cummins confirmed its commitment at ConExpo to playing a major role in the hydrogen economy as part of its Destination Zero initiative and recent launch of Accelera by Cummins, a new brand unveiled last week representing a quickening pace of bringing zero-emissions solutions to market.
Topics
Automotive
[Interact Analysis] Registration of new energy buses and trucks in China suffers first decline
According to a new insight by Yvonne Zhang, Research Associate at Interact Analysis, following a record high number of new energy commercial vehicle registrations in China, the number of units slumped for the first time in January 2023. This is the first year on year decline since February 2021.
H2Accelerate acquires funding for 150 hydrogen trucks
The H2Accelerate TRUCKS project is an innovative collaboration among three of the leading global OEMs (Daimler Truck, Volvo Group, and Iveco Group), along with research centres, international and national organizations, such as the IRU.
Components
Farasis Energy: breakthrough in battery safety technology
Farasis Energy has developed a module design concept to prevent thermal propagation using its newest generation of cells. Battery safety is thus significantly increased – an important advantage for OEMs in view of increasingly stringent safety standards
FY 2022 in further growth for Carraro Group
The Board of Directors of Carraro examined the draft Financial Statements for 2022. The brilliant results have a special value because they occurred in an uncertain macroeconomic environment.
