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Komatsu to exhibit 20-ton-class Proterra-Powered electric hydraulic excavator at bauma 2022

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The machine is powered by a 451 kWh lithium-ion battery system from US-based Proterra. The high energy onboard the excavator’s Proterra Powered battery system enables operation for up to 8 hours when fully charged. 20-ton class electric hydraulic excavator.

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Volvo Penta launches the D17, its most powerful genset engine

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Volvo Penta has expanded its genset range and launched its most powerful engine to date with the introduction of the D17. The new power generation 17-liter engine delivers exceptional power-to-weight ratio from the same footprint as the proven, compact D16.

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Bentley ending production of iconic W12 engine with the most powerful version ever

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Meanwhile, an engine first made available in the sector-defining Continental GT, which has been powering Bentley both metaphorically and literally for the last 20 years, will be consigned to history. Development work has concluded recently on the most powerful version of the W12 ever created. Since the first introduction of the 6.0-liter,

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Achates Power continues development of opposed-piston technology for US Army vehicles

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Achates Power was recently awarded a $5-million contract from the US Army to expand the family of opposed-piston engines for military vehicles. Major, vice president, Achates Power. Achates Power is partnered with Cummins, Inc. In December 2020, Achates Power announced that their 10.6L Earlier post.) —John S.

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Exhaust and aftertreatment on the Achates ULNOx heavy-duty opposed-piston diesel

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Earlier this month, Achates Power announced that its innovative 3-cylinder, 10.6L According to Fabien Redon, Achates Power’s CTO, the team made improvements to what Achates calls the Catalyst Light-Off operating mode, used while the SCR is not active. Source: Achates Power. Earlier post.)

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Improved liquid hydrogen-powered Corolla and GR86 (carbon-neutral fuel) to participate in Super Taikyu at Autopolis

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The hydrogen-powered Corolla, mobile liquid hydrogen stations, and carbon neutral fuel have evolved in the two months since the Round 2 NAPAC Fuji SUPER TEC 24 Hours Race from 26-28 May. This reduces engine oil dilution and improves reliability and exhaust performance by reducing the burden on the engine.

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Mercedes-AMG entry-level SL 43 features electric exhaust gas turbocharger from Formula 1 for the first time in production vehicle

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The SL 43 features an M139 in-line two-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric exhaust gas turbocharger—used for the first time in a production vehicle. The electric exhaust gas turbocharger is a fascinating example of the extensive transfer between Formula 1 technology and the development of production vehicles.

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