Tue February 06, 2024
Volvo Trucks North America Improves Powertrain Offering With All-New Volvo VNL
With the announcement of the all-new Volvo VNL, Volvo Trucks North America further extended fuel efficiency by enhancing the dependable Volvo D13 engine and I-Shift transmission. Design enhancements to the D13 engine include a new wave piston with a shorter piston height, as well as a longer connecting rod; smaller injector needle control valves; a variable vane oil pump; and improvements to the turbo compounding (TC) unit and turbocharger....
Mon January 15, 2024
Palmer Johnson Enterprises Acquires South Carolina-based Continental Engines Inc.
Palmer Johnson Enterprises has acquired Greenville, S.C.-based Continental Engines LLC, a leading distributor specializing in diesel engines and generators. The Continental acquisition is a significant step in Palmer Johnson's nationwide expansion and its commitment to diversifying its offerings within the offhighway equipment industry....
Wed January 03, 2024
Perkins Extends Life, Restores Performance of 1100 Series Engines With New Line of Repair Sleeves
Perkins has introduced a new line of repair sleeves for its 1100 Series engines, enabling end users to return cylinder bores to like-new performance while avoiding the downtime, expense and waste of a full engine overhaul....
Tue November 21, 2023
Caterpillar to Develop Hydrogen-Hybrid Power Solution for Off-Highway Vehicles
Caterpillar announced the launch of a three-year program to demonstrate an advanced hydrogen-hybrid power solution built on its new Cat C13D engine platform. Starting in the first quarter of 2024, Caterpillar will develop a transient-capable system for off-highway applications....
Mon November 13, 2023
LeeBoy Collaborating With Portable Electric to Advance Electrification in Paving Industry
LeeBoy, an industry leader in commercial asphalt paving equipment, and Portable Electric (PE), a leading manufacturer of portable and mobile e-Chargers and e-Generators, are working together to advance the electrification of the asphalt paving industry....
Mon October 23, 2023
Terex Advance Signs Letter of Intent to Integrate, Offer Cummins X15H
Cummins Inc. , a global power solutions provider, and Terex Advance, a leading manufacturer of front-discharge concrete mixer trucks, announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) to integrate Cummins' X15H hydrogen internal combustion engines into the Terex Advance Commander Series....
Tue October 10, 2023
Perkins to Lead Demonstration of Leading-Edge Hydrogen Hybrid Power Solutions
While many off-highway solutions supporting the energy transition focus on large scale original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with extensive research and development capabilities, the success of decarbonization initiatives also relies on support for OEMs with more limited resources....
Wed October 04, 2023
Perkins Engines Reach Landmark
Perkins' popular range of 2.8 and 3.6 liter engines, which went into production in May 2019, have now surpassed 100,000 units installed in everything from excavators to tractors and dumpers to pumping equipment....
Tue October 03, 2023
Lincoln Electric's Ranger Air 260MPX Multi-Function Engine Drive
Lincoln Electric introduced the Ranger Air 260MPX multi-function engine drive. This machine was designed specifically for the work truck industry, where the unexpected can be expected on any given day....
Thu September 28, 2023
Doosan Portable Power G70, G100 Generators Feature Low-Load Operating Range
Doosan Portable Power has introduced two new models to its generator lineup: the G70 and G100. Both generators have some of the best motor starting capabilities in the 70kVA to 100kVA nodes and feature the industry's best low-load operating range, according to the manufacturer....