E-TRACTION IN COLD WEATHER TEST
Published at 13.04.2011 in Alternatives, Technology
In-wheel direct drive motor company e-Traction Europe BV early in the spring of 2011 has undertaken a new development projection in cooperation with Hybricon SE of Umeå, Sweden to equip two Volvo 7700 city buses with a modified e-Traction system for cold-weather testing. At this time in spring in Sweden, temperatures are still well below zero, with icy road conditions throughout the day.
SCANIA UNVEILS EURO 6 HEAVY-DUTY ENGINES
Published at 05.04.2011 in Components, Technology
Scania is unveiling 440 and 480 hp (324 and 353 kW) 13-liter Euro 6-compliant engines. The engines combine a range of technical solutions to meet the more stringent emission requirements, while the consumption of fuel is as good as Scania’s Euro 5 engines.
DAIMLER LAUNCHES NEW HEAVY-DUTY, EURO VI-COMPLIANT ENGINES
Published at 20.03.2011 in Components, Technology
Daimler has launched the Mercedes-Benz OM 471, under the name “Blue Efficiency Power”. The Blue Efficiency Power generation of Mercedes-Benz engines has been specifically developed for use in Europe and is the first of its type to meet, from the outset, the Euro VI emission standard.
USC WANTS TO USE HYDROGEN-POWERED BUS
Published at 18.03.2011 in Alternatives, Technology
The University of South Carolina wants to use a hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered bus to shuttle disabled students around campus for one year, as part of the university’s commitment to convert all of the school’s fleet to alternative fueled vehicles by 2015. A partnership for the plan, which has yet to be finalized, is between Ford, the owner of the bus; USC, which would provide the driver and the insurance; Columbia City Council, which would provide the fuel; and the federal Department of Energy, which would help pay for the lease.
FALLBROOK, TRW TO ADAPT CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE ACCESSORY DRIVE FOR BUSES AND COACHES
Published at 16.03.2011 in Components, Technology
Fallbrook Technologies Inc., a technology company in the area of transmissions for vehicles and equipment, has entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with TRW Automotive U.S. LLC, a subsidiary of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. Under terms of the MOU, Fallbrook and TRW will explore the development of a number of possible applications for Fallbrook’s NuVinci continuously variable accessory drive (CVAD) technology for commercial vehicles, including buses and coaches
