XL acquires Quantum Fuel’s electrification division, appoints new CEO
XL acquired the electrification division of Quantum Fuel Systems on Oct. 4. Per the terms of the transaction, XL acquires the engineering staff and technology assets of Quantum Fuel’s EV division. XL will continue to operate Quantum’s Lake Forest, California office.
Diesel Technology Forum congratulates inaugural Diesel Progress Awards winners
The Diesel Technology Forum congratulates all the winners of the inaugural Diesel Progress Awards, especially forum members Caterpillar, Volvo Penta of the Americas and John Deere. The awards celebrate innovation in making internal combustion engines and machines more efficient, powerful and productive.
Dana e-propulsion system selected for hydrogen fuel development project
Dana Incorporated will provide its Spicer Electrified e-Propulsion solution with integrated TM4 Sumo HP motor-inverter system to power Class 8 tractor-trailer units that will move freight year-round between Edmonton and Calgary in Alberta, Canada.
Diesel technology delivers substantial climate benefits, Diesel Technology Forum reports
The new generation of diesel technology is helping meet climate and clean air challenges of today, according to a statement by the Diesel Technology Forum.
ZF expands E-Mobility division in Germany, Serbia, China
ZF Friedrichshafen AG is expanding its E-Mobility division with new buildings and locations in Germany, Serbia and China.
Diesel Technology Forum shares data on diesel’s strong market position, bright future
Speaking on a panel at Fuels2019, the annual meeting of the Fuels Institute, Diesel Technology Forum Executive Director Allen Schaeffer shared he believes the future for diesel technologies in freight transportation is bright.
NACFE releases report on rise of regional haul trucking
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) released its latest report, titled “More Regional Haul: An Opportunity for Trucking?” “If you ask most people to define trucking, words like ‘over the road’ and ‘long haul’ are likely to be part of the description. But the reality is that 45% of the Class 8 tractors
Manufacturers are providing new offerings and advanced technologies for medium-duty engines and transmissions
Medium-duty trucks tackle a variety of tasks, operating in an environment with narrow roads, high congestion and access or parking restrictions, but with the right engine and transmission, fleets can have the confidence that they can meet all of their operating needs.
Freedman Seating introduces new walk-in delivery truck driver seat
Freedman Seating has introduced seating system with Tempronics personalized climate seating technology for last mile delivery, commercial walk-in delivery trucks. The Tempronics climate system delivers conductive cooling/heating directly to the occupant. The system has been specifically designed for open cabs with active operators where traditional HVAC systems are ineffective, the company said. The Tempronics climate
Gates introduces four new propulsion system products
Gates, a provider of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions, has announced four new product technology solutions. The four new products are: Gates Gen2 alternator isolator decoupler: This product leverages Gates’ laser welding process to deliver a light-weight design that is scalable from small cars to heavy-duty vehicles with high-amperage alternators. Smaller displacement, higher-output
