MAN LAUNCHES EURO 6 CNG ENGINE
Published at 30.03.2012 in Components, Environment
Natural gas as a particularly clean source of energy for buses has been established in a large number of markets all over the world for many years now. MAN's experience with CNG buses is one that can be measured in decades and in millions of kilometres, the manufacturer wishes to point out. As a next step, it now launches the Euro 6 CNG engine.
WEBASTO TAKES OVER DIAVIA COOLING SYSTEM
Published at 17.03.2012 in Components, International developments
Webasto, the Germany based automotive supplier, announced the signature of a share purchase agreement to buy from Delphi Italia Automotive Systems S.r.l. its Diavia cooling system business for off-highway and special applications like electric buses.
BALLARD TO PROVIDE FUEL CELLS FOR CLEAN ENERGY IN BRAZIL
Published at 15.03.2012 in Alternatives, Components
Ballard Power Systems announced that it has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with WEG Industries (Brazil), a multinational corporation headquartered in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil, to collaborate on product and market development of clean energy fuel cell products.
MERCEDES-BENZ PRESENTS NEW ENGINE GENERATION
Published at 14.03.2012 in Components, Environment
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a totally new generation of Mercedes-Benz medium-duty engines with the series designation OM 93x together with the equally new heavy-duty OM 470 engine. With this launch Daimler is expanding its "BlueEfficiency Power" engine portfolio into a comprehensive range complying with the impending Euro VI emissions standard.
ALLISON TRANSMISSION IPO AT TRIPLE 2007 VALUE
Published at 13.03.2012 in Company news, Components
Carlyle Group LP and Onex Corp., owners of transmission manufacturer Allison, are seeking to take Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. public at a valuation that’s almost triple what they paid for the auto-parts maker, when they acquired it in 2007.
