Diesel Progress North American Edition articles from February 2004

Diesel Progress North American Edition archives from February 2004

If it pleases the court.(Top deadcenter)
February 1, 2004... Last month's oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court, Docket No. 02-1343, Engine Manufacturers Assn. Et Al v. South Coast Air Quality Management District Et Al would have been great theatre if it didn't involve such an important decision...

Donaldson Co.(Emissions & alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies.)(New York State Energy Research and Development Authority )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Donaldson Co. announced it will provide 1100 EPA-approved emissions control devices for the New York State Clean Air School Bus Program sponsored by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Donaldson will work...

Impco Technologies has signed an agreement with Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) of Korea that establishes Impco as the supplier of certified engines with Spectrum fuel systems.(Emissions & alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Impco Technologies has signed an agreement with Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) of Korea that establishes Impco as the supplier of certified engines with Spectrum fuel systems. This enables HHI forklift trucks to meet the new off-highway...

FuelCell Energy and Caterpillar have finalized a contract from the City of Westerville Electric Division to supply a 250 kW Direct FuelCell (DFC) power plant designed to feed power at a substation into the local electric distribution system in Westerville, Ohio.(Emissions & alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... FuelCell Energy and Caterpillar have finalized a contract from the City of Westerville Electric Division to supply a 250 kW Direct FuelCell (DFC) power plant designed to feed power at a substation into the local electric distribution system in...

Toyo Radiator Co.(Emissions & alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Toyo Radiator Co. has developed a performance enhancer for home fuel cell batteries designed to increase their efficiency by 10% or more. The device extracts hydrogen by passing natural gas and air through a catalyst, as in standard models, but...

Heesung-Engelhard Corp.(Emissions & alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Heesung-Engelhard Corp. has been named the first three-time recipient of the Five Stars Award, the highest business honor bestowed by Hyundai Motor Co. Heesung-Engelhard, Engelhard's Korean joint venture based in Seoul, received the award for...

NHTSA to apply new high-speed braking rules.(street smarts)(National Highway Traffic Safety Administration )
February 1, 2004... While EPA'S 2007 diesel engine emission rules make most of the engine headlines these days, there are some other big changes ahead which will have significant impact on heavy trucks in the same time frame. The biggest, perhaps, is the...

Dateline.(Calendar)
February 1, 2004... Need more information on industry shows? Turn to Diesel Progress On-Line: www.dieselpub.com * Indicates shows in which Diesel Progress North American Edition will participate. September-March * Sept 8-Mar 8 The Diesel...

New catalyst/silencer from Universal.(emissions)
February 1, 2004... Universal Silencer Inc. (USI), a global noise control and air filtration designer and manufacturer based in Stoughton, Wis., has two new emissions solutions available for stationary diesel and gas engine applications: a combination silencer/...

The used equipment market, chapter 1.(trendlines)
February 1, 2004... One subject that we have never discussed is used equipment. it is an area of great interest for most machinery people and one that is difficult to quantify. There isn't a lot of information available and when you want to study that market, you...

LNG refuse trucks progress despite regulatory uncertainty.(emissions)
February 1, 2004... The Peterbilt model 320 is a work truck. Built at Peterbilt's Denton, Texas, operations since 1985, the low cab forward model 320 is most widely used as a refuse truck chassis. As such, it gets the grunt work of the truck business--slow,...

Electrical-based particulate reduction system from Miratech.(emissions technology)
February 1, 2004... Miratech Corp. has announced the availability of its new Rypos Trap Active Diesel Particulate Filter System, which is designed to use patented RYPOS technology to regenerate trapped particulate matter from diesel engine exhaust. The system...

A fast horse: chassis manufacturer Workhorse comes a long way in a short time.(on-highway technology)
February 1, 2004... It often takes a company decades to fully establish itself as a major player in a competitive industry. Yet sometimes, when the business plan is right, success can come a great deal more quickly. Such appears to be the case with Workhorse...

New diesel oil mist separator developed: Alfdex separator a joint effort from Haldex, Alfa-Laval targeting vehicular, stationary and marine uses.(emissions technology)
February 1, 2004... Closing diesel engine crankcases is a technology path receiving increased attention as global emissions standards become more stringent. At this point, while there is not a global regulation for closing diesel engine crankcases, there is action...

Fairfield Manufacturing Co.(newsmakers)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Dan Phebus--to vice president--quality and process improvement at Fairfield Manufacturing Co., effective immediately. He joins Fairfield after serving as vice president of sales for Carraro North America Inc.

Corrections.(newsmakers)(Correction Notice)
February 1, 2004... There were several errors in the story "Pumping Up Its Business" that appeared in the January issue of Diesel Progress. The new White Hydraulics Inc. Turf Drive System (TDS) pump-motor combinations are available in displacements of 10 cc/rev...

Ahead of the curve: technology focus, acquisitions, facility expansion has TeleflexGFI fueled for growth in alternative fuels markets.(emissions technology)
February 1, 2004... Being ahead of the curve can be precarious in any business. And in a business as volatile and occasionally speculative as the alternative fuel industry, it wouldn't appear at first glance to be the surest road to success. But being ahead...

Plasma Fuel Reformer aims to reduce regeneration issues.(emissions technology)
February 1, 2004... As emissions regulations become ever more stringent, aftertreatment systems are becoming a more significant aspect in the overall emissions reductions puzzle. Yet aftertreatment system technology also faces several daunting challenges which...

Open crankcase ventilation system from fleetguard.(filtration)
February 1, 2004... While most of the attention surrounding engine emissions has to do with exhaust gases, diesel engine crankcase emissions--oil and fine oil mist--are also coming under increasing scrutiny and will be formally addressed as part of future...

New addition to Centriguard filter line.(filtration)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Fleetguard also recently released a new model in its Centriguard centrifugal lube filtration system family. The CH41111 centrifuge, which incorporates the patented SpiraTec teclmology, is designed for 8L to 30L engines. Larger engines can be...

High temperature reservoir breathers.(products)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Filtration Products Corp. has designed an ABP series of reservoir breathers combining the economies of high temperature plastic with an effective baffle and filter design. The units are available in 40 micron filtration up to 20 CFM flow...

No silver bullet for emissions: fleet, equipment operators use variety of approaches to reduce diesel emissions.(emissions technology)(Lubrizol Engine Control Systems)
February 1, 2004... Joe Bjerke breathed a little easier when the dispatch center passed along the phone message from a local motorist. "I was following Bus 65 this morning, like I do every day," the caller reported. "But today I noticed that the bus wasn't smoking...

New gas flow sensor for EGR systems.(emissions technology)(exhaust gas recirculation)
February 1, 2004... Due to drastically tightened standards, diesel engine and vehicle manufacturers continually look at new emissions reduction technologies. In addition to measures taken inside the engine, the exhaust system, particularly exhaust gas...

EPA lab upgrades test capability: Horiba to help modernize five test sites at vehicle and emissions lab.(test equipment)(Environmental Protection Agency)
February 1, 2004... With phase-in dates for emission standards mandated by the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments looming, the U.S. EPA will soon enhance its capabilities to conduct low-level gaseous and particulate emissions testing at its National Vehicle and Fuel...

Computer simulation helps Caterpillar improve torque converter performance.(design tools)
February 1, 2004... Caterpillar is a leader in manufacturing a wide range of heavy equipment. The torque converter is an important powertrain component found on many Caterpillar vehicles such as track-type tractors, wheel loaders and off-highway trucks....

Mobile noise testing system from LMS.(Test Equipment)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... LMS has introduced its newest mobile testing technology for noise and vibration, the LMS SCADAS 305 system. The latest mobile member of the LMS SCADAS III family can be installed easily in a test laboratory or a test vehicle and supports from...

Mobile testing of school buses.(Test Equipment)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Rowan University, Glassboro, N.J., has been awarded a multi-year grant from the New Jersey Dept. of Transportation to evaluate the effectiveness of various strategies for reducing exhaust emissions from diesel-powered school buses. To perform...

Dyno for powertrain and FEAD testing.(Test Equipment)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Schenck Pegasus developed a new dynamometer system designed to provide a cleaner, faster and more flexible way to test powertrains and front end accessory devices (FEAD). The Engine Torque Pulsation Simulation (ETPS) dynamometer system is ultra...

Fuel Injection Testing System.(Test Equipment)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Michigan Custom Machines (MCM) has introduced a Programmable Fuel Injection Module (PFIM) prototype to the testing industry. The PFIM is designed to test diesel fuel injector systems for passenger and commercial vehicles. It takes the place of...

Low N[O.sub.x] resolution down to 0.1 PPM.(Test Equipment)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Ecom, a manufacturer of portable emission analyzers, has introduced the A-Plus low N[O.sub.x] model, capable of accurately measuring N[O.sub.x] levels in the single digit range with 0.1 ppm resolution. The A-Plus has been used on reciprocating...

AVL opens new Shanghai Tech Center.(Test Equipment)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... AVL has opened a new technical center in China. The Shanghai Technical Center is intended to streamline the engine development process to meet the demands of the Chinese automotive industry for a shorter product development cycle. The facility...

Strain testing for rotating components.(Test Equipment)(Test Devices)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Test Devices has introduced Strain Survey testing for high-speed rotational devices. Strain Surveys help engineers understand how their designs can be improved to increase life and performance while reducing material costs and is common for...

Integrated Dyno test cell controller.(Test Equipment)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... New from Dyne Systems is the Inter-Loc V closed-loop dynamometer and throttle controller, a modular unit that allows customization for each specific application. The Inter-Lot V Master Unit contains a main control computer, general purpose I/O...

Ricardo expands test capabilities.(Test Equipment)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Ricardo Inc. said it is investing $4.8 million as part of its Chicago Technical Center (CTC) Test Cell Expansion Project targeting heavy-duty engine emissions testing. The project will add two new heavy-duty emissions test cells specifically...

Delphi expanding emissions testing.(Test Equipment)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Delphi Corp. said it will invest $50 million over the next six years to upgrade the company's advanced engine and emission test facilities. The investment will allow Delphi to improve its Engine Dynamometer Labs (EDL) and Vehicle Emissions Labs...

Road load data gathering system.(Test Equipment)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... RS Technologies and CAESAR DataSystems have teamed up to develop the CR-1 multichannel telemetry system for gathering of road load data. For the CR-1, RS Technologies provides sensitive wheel sensors that are designed to gather information...

Noise-hardened torque transmitters.(Test Equipment)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... S. Himmelstein and Co. has introduced the new MCRT 39000X series two-wire, 4 to 20 mA torque transmitters. The robust, noncontact devices are designed to measure the torque, speed and power of rotating machines. Features of the new torque...

Deep dive into Denso: technology drives company's growth to top levels of automotive supply chain.(Auto Diesel Tech)
February 1, 2004... In 1949 Nippondenso Co. Ltd. was spun off from Toyota Motor Co. Ltd. with a modest capital base of [yen] 15 million, something less than $150,000 at today's exchange rate. In late 2003, the company now known as Denso Corp. projected record...

Mercedes-Benz debuts diesel car for U.S. market.(Auto Diesel Tech)
February 1, 2004... Mercedes-Benz is debuting a new diesel-powered car for the U.S. market. Beginning this spring, the company will market an E320 CDI, a highly fuel efficient diesel version of its successful E-Class sedan. The new E-Class diesel was displayed...

VW unveils top end of Polo line.(Auto Diesel Tech)(Volkswagen)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Volkswagen has added a new top end to its Polo compact car line in Europe with the debut of a new sport version powered by the company's 130 hp TDI diesel. The diesel is one of a choice of nine engines available for this successful compact car....

Differential pressure sensors for particulate filter monitoring.(emissions technology)
February 1, 2004... Driven by mandated EPA regulations, aftertreatment technologies will be the diesel engine industry's next playing field for emissions control. Multiple system solutions are arising to compete for this emerging market. One solution to reduce...

Open power units for Perkins 1100 series.(engine packaging)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Perkins Engines has added a range of four- and six-cylinder industrial open power units (IOPUs) to its 1100 series. Perkins is positioning the IOPUs as a time-saving, uncomplicated "drop in" diesel power solution, incorporating, the engine,...

The new heavy in tandem drive axle line.(powertrain)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... A new lineup of heavy-duty axles was rolled out by the Commercial Vehicle Systems Division of the Dana Corp. for demanding vocational applications. The new Dana Spicer D190 series is comprised of two single-reduction tandem drive axle models,...

Yanmar Diesel America Corp.(business notes)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Yanmar Diesel America Corp. has spun off its marine business unit, creating a new company, Yanmar Marine USA Corp. Headed by a new president, Thomas Calhoun, and headquartered in Adairsville, Ga., it will manage Yanmar's pleasure craft and...

Bomag Americas.(business notes)(Gilcrest's ProPaver equipment division)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Bomag Americas, formerly Compaction America, announced that it has acquired Gilcrest's ProPaver equipment division. Financial terms were not disclosed. The ProPaver line includes five self-propelled tracked asphalt pavers and four towable...

Mitsubishi Motors Corp.(business notes)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said it will sell a 22% stake in its truck and bus manufacturing unit to Daimler-Chrysler AG for about $490 million. The sale of the stake in Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. is expected to be completed by the end of...

JLG Industries Inc.(business notes)(Acces Industrie)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... JLG Industries Inc. said it has signed a letter of intent to purchase the remanufacturing inventory and equipment of Acces Industrie, Tonneins, France, for approximately $2.5 million. JLG will also sublease from Acces, a 26,909 sq.ft. facility...

Citing the difficulties in being a new entrant in a softening and competitive market, Hyundai Truck America has suspended sales operations.(business notes)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Citing the difficulties in being a new entrant in a softening and competitive market, Hyundai Truck America has suspended sales operations. However, an office has been established to facilitate the availability of parts, warranty repairs and...

New York City.(business notes)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... New York City has passed a bill requiring that any diesel-powered nonroad vehicle, with an engine 50 hp or greater, that is owned or leased by the city, must be powered by ultra low sulfur diesel fuel and must utilize the best available...

Terex Corp.(business notes)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Terex Corp. said that its joint venture, American Truck Co. (ATC) has been awarded and entered into a contract with the U.S. Army Tank-Armaments and Automotive Command (TACOM) to supply the Ministry of Defense of Israel (IMOD) with 302 medium...

Mercedes-Benz.(business notes)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Mercedes-Benz is debuting a new diesel-powered car for the U.S. market. Beginning this spring, the company will market an E320 CD1, a diesel version of its E-Class sedan. Mercedes said the turbocharged six-cylinder diesel will feature full...