Diesel Progress North American Edition articles from March 2008

Diesel Progress North American Edition archives from March 2008

The end of (my) life as we know it.(TOP DEAD CENTER)(Personal account)
March 1, 2008... I feel so ashamed. So dirty. So cheap. It's humiliating, it's embarrassing, and in the end, it's very sad. I now own a Blackberry. After years of railing in this space, verbally and via e-mails about self-important thumb crunchers...

More power or less fuel? The eternal battle continues.(STREET SMARTS)
March 1, 2008... The story with truck diesels used in line-haul truck service goes round and round. Drivers always want maximum power and speed. Fleet managers always want best fuel economy and longer engine life. The possible exceptions are those rare...

Topcon sets sites on global machinery links.(EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Two of the fastest changing industries in the world are construction and agriculture. Every day there are announcements of revolutionary developments in software, machines, engines, products and applications. At...

Horton appoints new president & ceo.(DIESEL HR)
March 1, 2008... Horton Holding Inc., the Roseville, Minn.-headquartered supplier of engine fan drives, fans and suspension products, has appointed David Adams as president and chief executive officer of Horton Holding Inc. and all subsidiary companies. Adams...

New chairman for Deutz.(DIESEL HR)
March 1, 2008... The Supervisory Board of Deutz AG, Cologne, Germany, has appointed Dr. Helmut Leube as the new chairman of the Management Board, effective Feb. 1, 2008. His contract runs for five years. He will succeed Gordon Riske, who moved to the KION...

Popoff to head Parker filtration.(DIESEL HR)
March 1, 2008... Parker Hannifin has named Peter Popoff, 55, as president of the company's Filtration Group and an officer of the company. Popoff replaces John Oelslager who will retire March 31, 2008, after more than 41 years with Parker. Popoff will lead...

Dateline.(Calendar)
March 1, 2008... SEPTEMBER * Sept 24-Mar 24 Diesel Progress Online Show VI-- At www.dieselprogress.com and Diesel Progress Magazine, Diesel Progress 20855 Watertown Road, Suite 220 Waukesha, WI 53186 Tel: (262) 754-4100 Fax:...

Backhoe loaders--the good news and the bad.(TRENDLINES)
March 1, 2008... The world will be coming to Las Vegas for ConExpo and it should be an interesting event once again as more exhibitors than ever are going to be showing off their stuff. There will be lots of new products, many upgrades to older products and...

On the subject of integration.(NOTE from the PUBLISHER)
March 1, 2008... Webster's Unabridged" lists seven definitions for the word "integration" (in-ti-grey-shuhn). The first is the most applicable here: "an act or instance of combining into an integral whole." True, in a bookwormy sort of way. With this issue...

Deere says no to SCR for Tier 4 interim: oxidation catalysts, particulate filters, crankcase ventilation systems join the mix, but not SCR--for now.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Drawing on its long experience in putting engines into off-highway equipment, as well as three tiers of producing diesels with significantly lower emissions, John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) will provide a first...

A show of style: international's new LoneStar Class 8 truck designed to combine modern aerodynamics and efficiency with "emotional appeal".(INDUSTRY NEWS)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] There is the feeling in some parts of the heavy-duty trucking industry that modern aerodynamics, while certainly critical to a vehicle's fuel economy and driveability, have come at a cost. And that cost is style. ...

Beyond the sum of its parts: eight years after the merger, Sauer-Danfoss' product range and prospects continue to expand; leveraging the tie between hydraulics and electronics.(MOBILE HYDRAULICS)(Company overview)
March 1, 2008... In retrospect, it seemed like a merger that was destined to happen. Denmark's Danfoss Fluid Power and the German/U.S. company Sauer-Sundstrand were both long-time players in the mobile hydraulic markets. Both were successful companies but...

Terex a"track"ed to new market: acquisition of ASV adds compact track loaders to company's equipment line; part of "12 x 12 in '10" strategy.(INDUSTRY NEWS & ANALYSIS)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With compact equipment reportedly making up over 65% of all construction sales in the U.S., expanding into this business segment seems like a natural. It also explains Terex Corp.'s latest acquisition of compact...

Rudolf Diesel--happy 150th birthday: despite his turbulent personal life and his mysterious end, Diesel's engine remains the workhorse of the world.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Diesel is a fuel and an engine but was first a man--Rudolf Christian Karl Diesel--whose birth 150 years ago on March 18 we remember. His legacy is the world's most efficient internal combustion engine which, a...

New additions to case portfolio: a flurry of new construction equipment introduced; Tier 3, Tier 4 Interim engines drive announcements.(CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tier 3 and Tier 4 dominated the latest equipment rollout from Case Construction Equipment, Racine, Wis. The company launched several new machines in several equipment categories at the World of Concrete show in Las...

Taking another big step: MTU Detroit Diesel unveils new power units based on Series 900 engines; rail maintenance initial target market.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When MTU Detroit Diesel first launched its diesel power unit program in North America, the company made no secret of its intentions to expand its position in the industrial drive markets. "Our plan is to have a...

New range of electronic valve driver controls.(MOBILE HYDRAULICS)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HydraForce Inc., the Lincolnshire, Ill.-headquartered hydraulic valve and controls specialist, has introduced a new range of electronic valve drivers designed to provide expanded electronic control capabilities for...

Allmand lights it up.(UTILITY EQUIPMENT)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The latest introduction from the Holdrege, Neb.-based Allmand Bros. Inc. sheds new light from its Maxi-Lite and Night-Lite PRO series light towers. Offering a 36% boost in lumination, the new Super High Output-High...

Kohler diesels debut: traditional gasoline engine supplier adds newly integrated diesels from Lombardini acquisition; joint gasoline-diesel offering spans 4 to 67 hp.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You have to say one thing about Kohler Co. It doesn't let any grass grow under it when it decides on a direction. The most recent example was the World of Concrete in mid-January, and it came in the form of some...

JCB digs in for 2008: new JCB products/investments in Europe, North America, Russia, India; company enjoys best ever sales year.(CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] JCB is boosting its range of JS tracked excavators with three new machines ranging from 29 to 52 metric tons, including the company's largest ever product. The company is also offering three new mini excavators and...

ZF expands construction, ag transmission range.(POWERTRAIN)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Continuing the evolution of its extensive range of drivetrain systems for mobile equipment applications, ZF has introduced a pair of new transmissions for construction and agricultural machines. The new Ergopower LII...

Mechanical drive market remains robust.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
March 1, 2008... To continue what we started in 2006 we are pleased to bring you the second Mechanical Drive Order Survey, an exclusive to Diesel & Gas Turbine Publications. This is a continuation of our other survey efforts, the 31st Power Generation Order...

Report card for rental: despite current "soft patch," industry likely to grow over the next five years, according to study.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Industry overview)(Report)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The American Rental Association (ARA) and Global Insight, a forecasting and consulting firm, teamed up for a project designed to detail and forecast the fiscal climate of the North American rental industry. And...

Pressure transducers and switches.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gems Sensors & Controls has released information on its Line of pressure transducers and switches for OEMs. In addition to specification sheets for each sensor, the folder also contains technical descriptions of the...

Portable grid power.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Enginuity Portability Grid has published literature on its power module products rated 800 to 2000 kW. The power units provide portable grid power in a rental grade container and are powered by Cummins QSK and QST...

Joystick controls.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sure Grip Controls Inc. has released a product brochure regarding its control handles, industrial joysticks, electronics and micro joystick/slider modules. Photos, diagrams, descriptions and order guides are included...

Hydraulic torque tools.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Literature from Hytorc details its hydraulic torque tool technology, including its parallel joint closure, relaxation-free bolt stretch and its safety standard updates with hands-free bolting. The literature...

Solenoid valves.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Information from Farmington Engineering details its 3/2 solenoid valve. This direct-acting solenoid valve is able to shut off liquid and gaseous fluids and is manifold mounted. The flier includes photos, diagrams,...

Long length fasteners.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A 16-page brochure detailing the company's small diameter, long length fastener products is available from Ohio Rod Products. A list of fasteners' size ranges and models, such as machine screws, thru bolts, ladder...

Molded wire protection products.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Heyco Products has released a 204-page catalog, including information on its range of molded wire production products, such as liquid tight flexible conduit and fittings, liquid tight cord grips, power components and...

Fastening tools.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TorcUP Inc. designs and manufactures a line of hydraulic bolting tools. Each tool is designed to provide users with a safe, accurate and compact means of tightening and loosening threaded fasteners. Detailed in this...

Ag new biz for Bobcat: Bobcat launches compact tractors through agreement with Daedong; three 20 to 30 hp models; plans for six.(AG EQUIPMENT)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As Bobcat Co. celebrated its 50th anniversary, it branched into a new market segment with a line of compact tractors. The new ag line is part of a long-term strategic agreement between Bobcat and Korean manufacturer...

Bobcat intros new roller suspension system.(AG EQUIPMENT)
March 1, 2008... The ConExpo-Con/Agg show in Las Vegas, Nev., will be the stage for the rollout of Bobcat's new roller suspension system. The undercarriage has a new design that provides operators with a smoother ride and is currently available as an option on...

nCode International.(DOTCOM)
March 1, 2008... nCode International, a global provider of durability-based software and instrumentation systems has launched a new training program via its redesigned website. The new program enables training through web-based course delivered on demand. Each...

Spectrum Sensors & Controls Inc.(DOTCOM)
March 1, 2008... Spectrum Sensors & Controls Inc. has launched a new website to highlight the company's divisions: precision position sensors and advanced thermal sensors. The precision position sensors and transducers section presents features and...

Ohio Rod Products.(DOTCOM)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Ohio Rod Products updated its website to include current and up-to-date information, request forms for information and to place orders, as well as engineering data capabilities and resource links. Ohio Rod Products manufactures cold-headed and...

Lubrizol Corp.(DOTCOM)
March 1, 2008... Lubrizol Corp. has made its Ready Reference Guide, a book of standards, specifications and technology for its lubricants, available online. Grouped by topics such as greases, lubricants and fuels, and hydraulic and industrial fluids, the online...

Cicoil Corp.(DOTCOM)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Cicoil Corp., a designer and manufacturer of high-performance cable assemblies, has launched a redesigned company website featuring product and technical content. Included on the site is technical information, standard products, a custom cable...

Specialty fasteners.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A catalog regarding its full line of specialty fasteners has been released by Jergens Inc. The catalog details Jergens' Kwik-Lok pins, Spinner Grip flange lock nuts, spring-loaded devices, threaded inserts, threaded...

Mechanical stud and bolt tensioners.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Superbolt has released a catalog for its multi-jack bolt tensioners. The 32-page catalog provides diagrams, specifications, features, benefits and photos of specific applications for several different bolt products,...

Force sensors.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A brochure from PCB Piezotronics provides information regarding its three-component dynamic force sensors. Highlighting specific sensors and instrumentation, the three-component sensors are offered in both ICP and...

Modular manufacturing.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A brochure from Heller highlights the features and benefits of its ModuleLine manufacturing system for powertrain components. The system is designed to combine high flexibility and productivity by employing adaptable...

Going where others fear to tread.(SPECIALTY VEHICLES)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Limiting ground pressure is one of the keys to designing a vehicle able to move efficiently over soft surfaces like sand, mud or snow. And tracks are one of the best technologies available for reducing ground...

Another big lift for HUSCO: new telehandler application debuting at ConExpo represents significant step in growth of INCOVA valve technology.(MOBILE HYDRAULICS)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This month's ConExpo-Con/Agg show in Las Vegas is going to provide a big lift for HUSCO's Intelligent Control Valve (INCOVA) system--literally and figuratively. At ConExpo, JLG will introduce the newest generations...

JLG connects with new asset management system: JLG targeting rental with connected asset system.(ACCESSORY PRODUCTS)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] JLG Industries, an Oshkosh Corp. company, has made a direct target of the rental market with a new connected asset management system specifically designed for use by rental companies. Debuting at the ConExpo-Con/Agg...

Heavy-duty industrial joysticks.(MOBILE HYDRAULICS)(Elobau Sensor Technology Inc.)
March 1, 2008... Elobau Sensor Technology Inc., Lake Bluff, Ill., has introduced a new line of industrial joysticks designed for heavy-duty applications on vehicles and equipment. The new J6 joystick line is suitable for a wide range of machinery, including...

Pennypacker new ceo at Gardner Denver.(DIESEL HR)
March 1, 2008... Gardner Denver Inc. has named Barry Pennypacker chief executive officer and president, succeeding Ross Centanni, who will remain executive chairman of the board. Pennypacker comes to Gardner Denver from Wabtec Corp., where he was vice...

Otten new vp of engineering at E-Z-GO.(DIESEL HR)
March 1, 2008... Ronald L. Otten has been named vice president, engineering at E-Z-GO, a manufacturer of golf cars and utility vehicles. He joins E-Z-GO from Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America, where he served as director of product development and...

NxtGen.(DIESEL HR)(Chris Brenner appointed as vice president )(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... NXTGEN: Chris Brenner has been appointed to vice president of sales and application engineering at NxtGen Emission Controls Inc., a developer and supplier of emissions control devices and systems. Brenner has had 27 years of sales, marketing...

New president for Denso in North America.(DIESEL HR)
March 1, 2008... Dense has announced that Kenji Ohya, senior managing director and a member of the board of directors, will replace Mitsuo "Matt" Matsushita as president and CEO of Denso International America. Matsushita, who is retiring at the end of the year,...

Stone.(DIESEL HR)(Bernie Glemas appointed at Stone Construction Equipment Inc.)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... STONE: Bernie Glemas was appointed as the district manger for Western Canada at Stone Construction Equipment. With over 18 years of experience, Glemas' new responsibilities will include developing the Western Canadian territory and serving...

Global in more than ambitions: integration into Oerlikon's Drive Systems Group puts Fairfield in position to execute global growth strategies.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The adage that notes how a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step is true as far as it goes. Yet if you need to cover a thousand miles, it's going to take an awfully long time to get there if all you...

Vogel to succeed Kemnitz at MTU Detroit Diesel.(DIESEL HR)
March 1, 2008... Ulrich Kemnitz, who has been chief executive at MTU Detroit Diesel Inc. since 2006, has been named the new chief executive of Tognum Group subsidiary MDE Augsburg as of May 1. He will replace the present MDE chief executives Dirk Naujokat and...

CFO to lead Volvo's Asian truck operations.(DIESEL HR)
March 1, 2008... Volvo has announced that its chief financial officer will lead the group's expanding Asian truck business as of April this year. Volvo CFO Par Ostberg will assume responsibility for the Asian operations when Deputy Chief Executive Jorma Halonen...

AEM.(DIESEL HR)(Richard Jefferson appointed as Association of Equipment Manufacturers )(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... AEM: Richard Jefferson has been named to the recently created position of senior director of public relations. Overseeing the efforts of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) to expand its activities for equipment manufacturers,...

Schiller new vp at Manitowoc.(DIESEL HR)
March 1, 2008... Manitowoc Crane Group has announced the appointment of Ingo Schiller as vice president of sales and marketing for mobile hydraulic cranes in the Americas. He will be based at Manitowoc's office in Shady Grove, Pa., and will report to Dave...

Padmanabhan to lead Cummins emissions business.(DIESEL HR)
March 1, 2008... Srikanth Padmanabhan, managing director of Cummins Generator Technologies for the past four years, has been selected head of Cummins Emission Solutions and has been named a vice president of Cummins Inc. During his 17 years with Cummins,...

Calnetix.(DIESEL HR)(Brad Garner appointed as president and chief executive officer)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... CALNETIX: Brad Garner has been promoted to the president and chief executive officer. Hired in March 2007, Garner had been the chief operating officer. In his new position, he will manage the overall performance of the company, including...

Mack Trucks.(DIESEL HR)
March 1, 2008... MACK TRUCKS: Matthew Walsh has been named vice president--export for Mack Trucks International Operations business, effective immediately. In his new position, Walsh will be responsible for Mack's international export business, sales and...

Algae-X.(DIESEL HR)(appointment of Timothy Brady )(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... ALGAE-X: Timothy Brady has been announced as vice president of sales and marketing for the fuel conditioning and fuel maintenance systems company. Brady has 30 years of executive and sales and marketing management experience in a range of...

Godwin Pumps.(DIESEL HR)
March 1, 2008... GODWIN PUMPS: Tomas Fernandez has been appointed as the Latin America regional manager for the manufacturer of portable rental pumps. Fernandez is responsible for growing Godwin's market in Latin America. He carries more than 13 T. Fernandez...

Perkins 800 Series at ConExpo, again.(DIESEL ENGINES)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ConExpo, Perkins and Perkins 800 series diesel engines have a long history together. Perkins first introduced the 800 Series at ConExpo 2002. The Peterborough, U.K., manufacturer launched the 800C family at ConExpo...

Cat's wheel loader line gets bigger.(MINING EQUIPMENT)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caterpillar's wheel loader line recently got bigger. Quite literally. The Peoria, Ill., earthmoving equipment manufacturer went into production in January with the 993K wheel loader, which at 295,000 lb. operating...

Drilling in the right direction: Vermeer HDD line expanded with D16x20 Series II, D20x22 Series II Navigators; new cab, crane options.(CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Vermeer Corp., Pella, Iowa, has expanded its directional drill offering with two new machines, the D16x20 Series II and D20x22 Series II horizontal directional drills (HDD). The two machines are aimed at utility...

Webster's updated hydraulic multi-meter.(MOBILE HYDRAULICS)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Webster Instruments has updated its DHM 3 Series digital hydraulic multimeter, a tool for commissioning or troubleshooting hydraulic systems on construction, agricultural and industrial machinery. Webster said...

A portable way to clean.(FUELS & LUBES)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Fort Myers, Fla.-based Algae-X International's TK-180 XT portable tank cleaning package is designed to recirculate, clean and transfer diesel fuel and light oils. The portable system is targeted toward trucks,...

Microturbine power for "trashy" French power plant.(POWER GENERATION)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For two decades, operators of the Mentaure landfill in La Ciotat, a picturesque town along France's Mediterranean coast, flared the methane that was formed from decomposition of trash. But when town authorities...

Wind farms produce harvest for waterjets.(MARINE PROPULSION)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The increasing number of wind farms is proving to be a valuable source of orders for water jet manufacturers. Ultra Dynamics, which makes the Ultra Jet range, claimed waterjets are currently one of the favored...

Cylinder honing for performance.(ENGINE TOOLS)
March 1, 2008... When it comes to manufacturing, rebuilding or servicing hydraulic pumps, valves and engine cylinder bores, honing the surface can make all the difference in performance and service life. One device--the ball-style hone--available from Los...

Hybrid Class 6 truck from freightliner.(EMISSION & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
March 1, 2008... Freightliner Trucks announced that its Business Class M2 106 hybrid drop frame beverage truck is now available. Designed for fuel savings and reduced emissions, the Class 6 vehicle is powered by the Eaton medium-duty hybrid electric system...

Quality of biodiesel rising.(EMISSION & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
March 1, 2008... According to a study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) the quality of biodiesel has achieved a high degree of success meeting national fuel quality standards, in part because of National Biodiesel Board's (NBB) fuel quality...

Westport Innovations Inc.(EMISSION & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Westport Innovations Inc. was awarded $2.25 million in funding to support the development, demonstration, commercialization and certification of its heavy-duty LNG fuel system for the Cummins ISX to meet 2010 EPA emissions regulations. The...

Clean Diesel Technologies Inc.(EMISSION & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
March 1, 2008... Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. and Burlington, Vt.-based Lake Champlain Transportation Co. (LCT) announced the implementation of Clean Diesel's Platinum Plus fuel-borne catalyst in LCT's ferry fleet. Testing over a period of six months...

Cummins.(EMISSION & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
March 1, 2008... Cummins said its two new ComfortGuard auxiliary power units will be certified to meet the 2008 California Air Resources Board's (CARB)idle reduction regulation that went into effect on Jan. 1. The company said its ComfortGuard APUs will be...

How you can calculate your emissions savings.(EMISSION & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
March 1, 2008... EPA announced its new Greenhouse Gas Calculator to help consumers turn greenhouse gas savings into more easily understood everyday terms. The calculator converts GHG-related savings estimates, typically presented in "million metric tons of CO2...

Paving the future route of hydrogen fuel cell buses.(TECHNOLOGY OF CLEAN AIR)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fuel cell vehicles are moving from the laboratory to the road. General Motors is leasing 100 of its fuel cell-powered Equinox SUVs to participants in Project Driveway, a two- to three-year real-world demonstration...

Scania continues to push the ethanol boundaries: newest generation ethanol engine being used in hybrid-electric bus.(TECHNOLOGY OF CLEAN AIR)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The European engine and vehicle manufacturer Scania has a long history with ethanol, developing its first ethanol engine in 1916. In the late 1970s, it developed another ethanol-burning powerplant for the Brazilian...

A retrofit hybrid system.(TECHNOLOGY OF CLEAN AIR)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hybrid-electric medium- and heavier-duty vehicles are still quite expensive, and it takes a considerable amount of time, if ever, to recoup the required investment through fuel savings. Variable Torque Motors LLC...

LNG finds success at ports.(TECHNOLOGY OF CLEAN AIR)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The San Pedro Bay Clean Air Action Plan for Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles aims to reduce the ports' N[O.sub.x] emissions by 45% and PM emissions by more than 50% by 2012. One step to meeting these goals is to...

Expanding utility for hybrids: Odyne shows potential of plug-in hybrids for utility vehicle applications.(TECHNOLOGY OF CLEAN AIR)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The use of plug-in hybrid technology has begun to spring up in new applications, as Odyne Corp. demonstrated for the utility industry. Odyne has developed an aerial truck version of its Plug-In Hybrid Electric...

Kenworth Truck Co.(POWERLINES)
March 1, 2008... Kenworth Truck Co. will expand its presence in the growing market of LNG vehicles by beginning production of Kenworth T800 LNG-powered trucks at its manufacturing facility in Renton, Wash., in 2009. Kenworth will use Westport Innovation's LNG...

PCB Piezotronics.(POWERLINES)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... PCB Piezotronics (PCB) has announced the formation of the PCB Aerospace & Defense division, a dedicated market-focused global technical sales and marketing, product and program management group based within the company's Depew, N.Y,...

Sensing greater opportunity: smart actuators program highlights CTS Automotive's growth in heavy-duty markets.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Company overview)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A common evolutionary path of heavy vehicle and machinery technology is born out of military, then commercialized for cars, and from there, to heavy-duty truck and off-highway machinery. Not coincidentally, many...

Compact electrohydraulic actuators.(MOBILE HYDRAULICS)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Parker Hannifin's Oildyne Division has developed a new compact electrohydraulic actuator (EHA) that the company said delivers a significant reduction in components needed for hydraulically controlled movement. The...