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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…

Deutz: 2022 results

Last year, Deutz maintained its course and achieved its targets in a challenging geopolitical and macroeconomic environment. The drive manufacturer’s unit sales rose by 16.6 percent, while revenue climbed by 20.8 percent to €1.95 billion. Profitability also improved significantly, with EBIT before e…

Electric vans, Arrival to get $300 mln funding

According to Reuters, the capital raised "will not provide for investments in production of its van in its Charlotte, North Carolina facility". Fundraising efforts to support the U.S. production plan might be promoted afterwards.

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.

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

[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.

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.

[GlobalData] Oil and gas companies target to become competitive in renewable energy

According to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, oil and gas companies held little over 1% of the total installed renewable energy capacity globally in 2022, in a market that is dominated by traditional power producers