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Meanwhile, Deutz has unveiled its first off-highway hybrid drive. This system combines a 55kW TCD 2.9 diesel engine with a 55kW electric motor, and is said to open up potential for efficiency gains in drivetrain technology. The E-DEUTZ strategy combines its low-emission engines with electric drives and follows the firm’s 2017 acquisition of Torqeedo, a market leader and system solution specialist for integrated electric and hybrid drives for boats. The technology is now being developed for Deutz’s off-highway engine business, which is why it has developed the modular, scalable hybrid drive. Featuring the TCD 2.9 diesel engine and an electric motor, the combined system delivers 110kW. Its lithium-ion battery has a capacity of 40kWh at 400V. And Volvo Penta has set 2021 as its deadline to introduce electric power solutions. This forms part of the firm’s long-term strategy to become a driving force in sustainable power solutions. Volvo Penta is developing sophisticated hybrid and all-electric drivelines for both its marine and industrial segments by 2021.This follows the success of hybrid and all-electric technology introduced by the Volvo Group. “Volvo Penta is embracing the electric transformation and will be at the forefront in delivering compelling business cases to customers using this new technology,” said Björn Ingemanson, president of Volvo Penta. “We will take a full systems supplier approach, helping our customers in the transition to the new technology. This will happen application-by-application, on the basis that the business case for switching to electric will differ across our many customer segments. However, he also added, “This is the start of a long-term transition. Diesel and gasoline-powered primary drive systems will remain the most appropriate power source for many applications for years to come.”The firm has already developed prototype systems in-house. “Volvo Penta is already several years into its electrification journey,” said Johan Inden, chief technology officer. “We have spent this time building competencies, experience and establishing the technologies required to deliver a sustainable power solutions road map. The advanced engineering projects we are currently running, and the performance data received gives us confidence that we are on the right technology path to offer customers a compelling business case for electrification.”As part of this increased commitment, Volvo Penta has restructured its organisation to accelerate the switch towards electrified power and has committed to an ambitious ramping-up of its electrification investment program. An electromobility development-and-test laboratory has also been established at its Swedish headquarters.While the power outputs and applications of the initial electric systems are being kept confidential for the time being, the company has announced that both hybrid and all-electric solutions will be offered at the outset. Volvo Penta is already field testing early prototypes and system validation is under way.Petrol alternative Kohler says that its compact, single cylinder Command PRO EFI ECH440 benefits from closed-loop electronic fuel injection technology (EFI). The 10.4kW petrol engine is said to offer better fuel efficiency, reliability, and easier starting in harsh conditions. It is suited to use in compact power solutions. The Command PRO EFI ECH440 controls and manages the exhaust through the closed-loop system, extending the life of the engines. The starter is one of the key features of this model: the Command PRO EFI ECH440 starts like a car, with no choking. The closed-loop electronic fuel injection system is also said to be highly fuel-efficient. In addition, the EFI diagnostic software provides quick and easy troubleshooting to minimise downtime.

Hopefully no more lives lost are added to GMs ever growing list of corporate death toll. Posted by: Dudlydooright

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Brokk, the world’s leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, has introduced the Brokk 170

Also, since GM’s proposed e-clutch system only needs a couple of wires to connect the pedal to the slave cylinder, it frees up engineers to play with the position of the clutch in relation to the driver. This could be a significant benefit on a car like, say, the midengined Corvette prototype that’s been seen testing at the Nurburgring.

(5) Kawasaki KX450. The 2019 Kawasaki delivers good but misleading vibes. It feels perky and powerful off the bottom and into the midrange, but in truth the 2019 KX450 makes less horsepower than the 2018 KX450 from idle to 9400 rpm. Then, above 9400 rpm, it takes off, which is why loyal KX450 riders like it so much. It revs. It pulls over the top, and it has quicker throttle response and lighter rev reaction than the old KX450. But, at 55.86 horsepower, it’s fifth in the horsepower rankings. 

Most cars have Bluetooth, yet how many people do you see still holding their phone like a pizza, yakking into it like a Muppet as they drive? I won’t disagree about anything passive, seatbelts are passive at this point and if you don’t wear one for whatever reason, that’s on you. I won’t disagree about blind spot monitoring, but how can you have that and not rear view cameras or the associated cross-path detection that many have with the system?

Bleeding the system took forever, as I hadn’t bench-bled the master cylinder, so there was tons of air in the system. Still, it wasn’t rocket science.

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I would be happy to see deregulating of the automotive safety space: if you want to commute in a Mahindra Roxor to work, more power to you. If you think that’s crazy and insist on buying a car with 10 airbags, hey that’s your choice as well, the market provides that. My guess is that most people car shopping would favor cars with at least a reasonable level of safety, but if someone came on the market with a $6000 reincarnation of the Nissan Tsuru (’91-’94 Sentra), maybe they would sell a few to cheapskates like me. I’m comfortable with that.

Global Diesel Engines for Non-Automotive Applications Market: Regional Segment Analysis (Regional Production Volume, Consumption Volume, Revenue and Growth Rate 2013-2023):

The main thing you’ll notice about the 2019 Silverado is that it’s whisper-quiet inside when you’re driving. It’s not just quiet for a truck; it’s the kind of quiet cabin luxury automakers strive for and generally don’t achieve. Even on rough pavement, you have to turn everything off and listen carefully to hear noise from the tires. There are a few features to thank for that. First, the frame and the suspension have been updated for a smoother ride, plus all the engine mounts are hydraulic. Chevrolet also made new cab mounts. Mission accomplished.