Diesel of the year and Alternative Engine Award
Diesel of the year and Alternative Engine Award ceremony in the spotlight at EIMA International
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Perkins is an agile explorer
Perkins organised an event at the Shard in London to explain his mission as an agile explorer. From the 2600 Series to hybrids, from batteries to the Coeus project, for an engine compatible with every alternative fuel
Hybrid marine propulsion systems. From Southern Italy a push to innovation
“Sailing with zero emissions – Hybrid marine propulsion systems” was the theme of Digitalk organized by AS Labruna, with the participation of FPT Industrial, CMD Marine, Isotta Fraschini. High representatives of Confindustria were been involved (Confindustria is the main association representi...
Volvo Penta and hydrogen. Looking at the near future
We told you about the agreement between the Volvo Group and Daimler Truck for the development of fuel cell systems. In Götebörg they clearly have ambitious programs, which also involve Volvo Penta and Volvo CE. Hydrogen is thus entering the industrial applications audience (Deutz also announced the ...
BorgWarner eTurbo
Step by step electrification is involving all the powertrain. BorgWarner eTurbo The American company, that recently enlarged our focus by the acquisition of Delphi, is developing new solutions to support electrification. Let’s read the BorgWarner eTurbo official. WUHAN DOESN’T MEAN JUST ...
Volvo and Daimler trucks will speak the hydrogen language. In a joint-venture
Volvo Group and Daimler will share a Green vision Volvo and Daimler are going into a cooperation to make dreams reality. A reality called hydrogen (here find out the Nikola-Iveco relationship). Although investments in ‘full electric’ are increasingly taking shape, the word ‘hydroge...
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LF started with sprinkler engines business
After establishing service and customer networks, LF is diving into the North African and Mediterranean sprinklers market
AS Labruna launches the HEVOlution range of hybrid generators
The first model in the range, HEVOlution 80-37, made its world debut at the Metstrade in Amsterdam, the most prestigious international trade fair for nautical components, representing a decisive step towards innovative and environmentally friendly energy solutions.
Diesel of the Year 2025: dawn of the Hyundai DX05 & DX08
The Korean star is also reflected in the Diesel of the Year. South Korea is in the empire of industrial powers, cinema in the author anthology, K-pop in the playlist of teenagers. The 2025 edition is about Hyundai Infracore DX, 4- and 6-cylinder modular (BxS 110x132 mm), which have what it takes to ...
Alternative Engine Award: FPT under the sign of multi-fuel
An award that seems tailor-made for the XC13 by FPT Industrial. It is the Alternative Engine Award. The 13-litre has always been the star of the Cursor family and in the new X version it has been applied since its birth to IVECO trucks and, in the hydrogen version, has been on the ski slopes for thr...
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Benevelli and its full-electric soul
At Key Energy in Rimini, at the beginning of November, we had the opportunity to get to know Benevelli Group, an innovative company from Emilia, in the heart of Italian Motor Valley. There, we had a chat with Alberto Benevelli, CEO of Benevelli Group, a company with a turnover of about 7 million eur...
A partnership for improved hydrogen storage systems
Three relevant players in different fields have teamed up in order to improve hydrogen storage systems. MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES) is putting a lot of efforts on achieving sustainable value creation in the transition towards a carbon neutral future. Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies was established...
Akasol at the Busworld Europe
Third generations of Akasol batteries split in two Akasol will attend Busworld 2019 in Brussels showcasing the new high energy solution AKASystem AKM CYC, whose series production is expected to start in 2021. Brussels exhibition will also be the place where the fuel cell solution AKASystem OEM PRC w...
MTU hybrid marine. The final thoughts
MTU Hybrid marine. Talking with Ramoli and Kohl MTU hybrid marine. Daniel Ramoli and Tobias Kohl complete the consideration on serializing the hybrid for marine applications. At Cannes Yachting Festival they talk about integration, running after performance, CNG, LNG and hydrogen. MTU HYBRID MARINE....
CMD Blue Hybrid System
CMD Blue Hybrid System CMD Blue Hybrid System. The word ‘hybrid’ doesn’t sound so cutting-edge but it’s currently ingrained in the column ‘latest news’. But who CMD is? Based in Southern Italy, CMD (the Italian acronym of Costruzione Motori Diesel: ‘Manufact...
SDF is in motion. Or better: FARMotion
FARMotion project and Stage V around the fields FARMotion Project has its roots back in 2011 and reached full maturity with Stage V. Power ratings of the 3 and 4 cylinders by SDF reach up to 75 and 115 kW. We met Manlio Mattei, R&D Powertrain Group Manager of SDF. The heirs of the 1000 […...
ABB and ASSURED: charging infrastructures standardization
ABB is part of ASSURED consortium, that has developed a new strategy that will bring public transport market another step forward in the standardization of ebus charging infrastructure. Next steps are occurring since the last quarter of 2019. The four-year project, funded by the European Union under...
Toyota and ENI together on the way to hydrogen in Italy
Toyota Motor Italia and Eni have announced the start of a collaboration to accelerate the spread of hydrogen mobility in Italy. The first phase of the project involves the opening of a hydrogen refueling point at the new Eni service station in San Donato Milanese (Milan). The new station will be a m...
The sustainable side of Fpt engines
Fpt Industrial presented its sustainable engines and strategy at Biogas Summit 2019 In order to develop its commitment to sustainable development, about which we already discussed in previous posts here on Diesel International, Fpt Industrial decided to take part in the UK Anaerobic Digestion and Wo...
Powertrain electrification isn’t the only way
Recently, a lot of attention went to the full electrification of commercial vehicles. It’s quite a dramatic shift in a very mature, conservative global market. However, this isn’t the only way of reducing emissions. The problem of idling can be solved with electrification Idling is a source of...
