10000 Electric Buses Run in Latin America
São Paulo now has the second-largest electric bus fleet in Latin America and, together with more than 80 cities, is helping avoid an estimated 10 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions every year
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Scania at SMM
Scania is going to display its marine offering at SMM 2026: power solutions, electrification capabilities and services to meet the needs of marine applications
Scania Industrial Batteries and MacLean Join their Forces
Scania has been selected as MacLean Engineering’s primary battery supplier for its growing portfolio of battery-electric underground mining equipment
ENVGO: when Marine Electrification Comes in Age in North America’s Yachting Sanctuaries
The ENVGO NV1 is a 25-foot, six-seat vessel with an 8.5-foot beam, with a dual-motor 330 hp electric drivetrain and an 80 kWh battery pack, and it made its debut at the North American boat shows in Toronto and Palm Beach
DEUTZ NewTech: Urban Mobility Systems and Futavis
Urban Mobility Systems and Futavis will operate under the new DEUTZ NewTech company names. Focus on battery systems, software solutions, and electrified powertrains
Briggs&Stratton at the Rental Summit. In Europe and USA
Briggs & Stratton is announced the return of The Rental Summit, sponsored by Vanguard, with two dedicated regional events taking place in Europe and North America
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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
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
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Volkswagen and SEAT to commit 10 billion euros to electrify Spain
It will be the largest industrial investment in Spain’s history: construction of the first battery gigafactory, funded by Volkswagen and SEAT, will begin in the first quarter of 2023 and will lead to the creation of over 3,000 jobs.
AEM: embracing electric power
Five ways owning an electric machine is different from owning
a diesel one, according to AEM (American Equipment Manufacturers). Read the full article in the May issue of Powertrain.
Cummins to buy Meritor
Cummins and Meritor today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Cummins will acquire Meritor
Interact Analysis: The path to electrification according to the Netherlands
A smart range of policies from the Dutch government and a dynamic manufacturing and start-up base means that companies from The Netherlands could well come to dominate electric vehicles across the continent, both on and off-road. A new contribution by Alastair Hayfield, Senior Research Director at I...
Benevelli expands its electrification portfolio
Responding to what it calls a race to electrification spanning EVs, Benevelli has launched new SMAC Serie 270, a line of IPM electric motors systems ideal for eMobility and off-highway machines
FPT Industrial and Microvast: battery system for the Crossway
FPT Industrial, the global powertrain brand of Iveco Group, with its partner Microvast, a provider of next-generation battery technologies for commercial and specialty vehicles, will provide the complete battery system for the new Crossway Low Entry city and intercity bus produced by Iveco Bus.
Kohler acquires Curtis Instruments and Heila Technologies
Kohler announces agreements to acquire Curtis Instruments to drive electrification efforts and Heila Technologies to expand its clean energy management offering
John Deere to Acquire Majority Ownership in Kreisel Electric
John Deere has signed a definitive agreement to acquire majority ownership in Kreisel Electric, a battery technology provider based in Rainbach im Mühlkreis, Austria
Volvo Penta and Danfoss: electrification in the marine sector
Volvo Penta and Danfoss’ Editron division have signed a partnership agreement that will drive the transformation towards sustainable power solutions within the marine industry.
Akasol battery systems to power Goldhofer electrified aircraft tow tractor
The AKASystem 15 OEM PRC 50 lithium-ion battery system from Akasol, which is now part of the BorgWarner Group, provides the necessary energy in a modular battery concept with capacities of 66, 99, 132 and up to 165 kWh.
