Electric drivetrain on the Agrifac sprayer
Agrifac introduces a new drive platform for the current generation of its self-propelled sprayers. This allows the same machine to be supplied in a diesel-electric, hybrid or fully electric configuration
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Saft and Axpo to deliver BESS in France
Two battery energy storage (BESS) projects awarded by Axpo to Saft, totaling 122 MWh, designed to provide energy arbitrage and ancillary services for the French grid
Perkins and Terex to Improve the Hydrogen technology
Perkins is currently testing new hydrogen-hybridised IOPU in Terex Ecotec shredder
FAAM and Vianode: The importance of Recycling
The collaboration combines Vianode’s proprietary synthetic graphite technology with FAAM’s battery manufacturing expertise to address one of the battery industry’s most significant circularity challenges: recovering and reusing graphite while maintaining the performance, purity, an...
Battery Technology and Energy Storage According to Morningstar DBRS
Morningstar DBRS introduces us to a broad and bold vision of BESS market. China remains the dominant supply chain player, while North America and Europe are growing markets because of
localization, recycling investment, and
energy-security policies
H2APEX and Lhyfe to support Germany’s growing hydrogen market
H2APEX and Lhyfe expanded agreement strengthens renewable hydrogen availability and supports growing demand from mobility and industry in Germany
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Carraro, the history and vision of the Campodarsego hub – Ep.3
We visited the Padua area to tell the story and strategic role of the Carraro plant in Campodarsego, the headquarters and beating heart of the group, which specializes in axles and transmissions for agricultural and construction machinery. Here is the video
Compact by Design: How Baudouin’s M33 and M31 Platforms Are Redefining Footprint Efficiency in Power Generation
Baudouin's M33 and M31 engine platforms are gaining ground in the power generation sector, leveraging their greatest strength: power density
AGCO Power CORE50 passes DLG’s PowerMix test with flying colors under the hood of the Fendt 620 Vario
The performance of the Fendt 600 Vario recorded by the PowerMix at the DLG test centre in Gross-Umstadt, Germany, is the result of close collaboration between Fendt and AGCO Power in Linnavuori, Finland
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FPT Industrial and Landi Renzo. MoU about natural gas and hydrogen
FPT Industrial and Landi Renzo Group have signed two Memoranda of Understanding aimed at exploring the possibility of collaborating on CNG, LNG and hydrogen
A broad range of e-machines. JCB keeps on pushing on electrification
JCB keeps on pushing on electrification for its range of construction and agricultural machines. Also, the global company has recently introduced a couple of very interesting innovations: from the power pack for off-grid applications to the universal charger.
MAN Engines to launch the marine hybrid system. A step forward in the name of sustainability
The hybrid system developed by MAN combines all the advantages of a conventional drive system with the latest possibilities afforded by electric motors and batteries. In addition to improving efficiency and extending the range, noise emissions can be completely eliminated.
Rolls-Royce and the MethanQuest project
Rolls-Royce and the MethanQuest project. New technologies for producing gas from renewable sources. Testing of hydrogen, methanol and methane for use in ships, cars and power generation. LNG supply and microgrid concept for Karlsruhe inland port
How to lower CO2 and NOx emissions? ‘Green’ methanol may be the answer, according to Aumet RCCI combustion
The matter of reducing CO2 and NOx emissions is a crucial one. The possible solutions are manifold and the one suggested by Aumet deals with the so-called RCCI combustion and the use of ‘green’ methanol as a fuel. Here we report a technical insight released by the Finnish company.
Going green: Scania issues its first Green Bond, Volvo invests in EV charging software company
At the end of 2020, Scania received approval for the company's framework for issuing green bond. Volvo has invested in Driivz, a leading global EV charging software company. The Chinese XCMG has recently launched electric forklifts and excavators.
Toyota and Parker work on hydrogen. And the big players keep on moving on green hydrogen
Toyota, which has developed a compact module of its hydrogen-powered fuel cell system. Parker Hannifin introduced its component for hydrogen-fueled systems. Germany and Saudi Arabia signed MoU for the development of green hydrogen.
Westport and AVL shared publication about lower TCO of hydrogen ICEs
The analysis presents the case for hydrogen use in an internal combustion engine with Westport Fuel Systems’ patented HPDI 2.0TM fuel system. HPDI 2.0 is already used by large fleets today, reducing CO2 by 23 percent with fossil LNG, and delivering net zero carbon emissions when used with bioLNG.
Interact Analysis ranked the top suppliers for EV powertrains
The consulting specialists from Interact Analysis have recently published a study reporting the top suppliers for EV powertrains, particularly focused on the truck & bus sector. The report highlighted some relevant trends in a crucial sector.
AEM Cummins and sustainability
AEM and Cummins believe in sustainability. AEM has announced the creation of a Sustainability Council. The thought of Brian Mormino, executive director -- technical and environmental systems for Cummins
