While many compact machines boast all-electric systems, several prototype designs feature alternative options to power larger, heavier-duty equipment. At Bauma this past October, most mobile machinery makers touted new or prototype designs that feature low-carbon, sustainable systems. Electrification was a hot topic as it has been, but all-electric designs were mostly limited to compact machinery. […]
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Electric-hydraulic hybrid systems reduce emissions in refuse collection vehicles
Hybrid systems bridge the road to electrification with small batteries and readily available components. Electrification aims to eliminate vehicle emissions that degrade air quality and negatively impact public health. From a technical standpoint, electrification makes sense for light- and medium-duty vehicles, such as cars and small construction equipment. However, electrification is more complex for larger […]
Danfoss wins UK grant to decarbonize construction machinery
Danfoss Power Solutions has secured a grant worth approximately $450,000 from the U.K. government to accelerate the electrification of construction machinery. The U.K. Department for Business Energy and Skills awarded the grant through its Red Diesel Replacement competition, which seeks to accelerate the transition to electric off-road vehicles such as excavators and wheel loaders. While […]
Helios releases valve that converts hydraulic flow into electric energy
Sun Hydraulics (Sun), a Helios Technologies (Helios) company, introduced ENERGEN, a unique cartridge valve that converts hydraulic flow into electric energy. ENERGEN is a new product in the recently announced ecoline program and a direct result of a long-standing focus on quality, performance, and innovation. “We are delivering innovation by capitalizing on our expertise in […]
Mobile machinery makers head to Munich for bauma 2022
Construction and mining machinery industry prepared for bauma 2022, set for October 24-30. bauma is preparing to open its doors in munich october 24–30 as the world’s leading trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles and construction equipment is expecting a very high level of participation. The event, which was […]
SEA Electric to integrate Terzo EV steering solutions
Terzo Power Systems will supply its cutting edge Hydrapulse steering units to commercial eMobility leader SEA Electric. Electro-hydraulic technology manufacturing company Terzo Power Systems, has partnered with SEA Electric, a global leader in the electrification of commercial vehicles, to provide the hydraulic steering solutions to accompany the SEA-Drive power-system. Terzo Power Systems specializes in compact, […]
Danfoss Power Solutions and RISE Robotics collaborate on electrification innovation
Danfoss Power Solutions and RISE Robotics announce they’ve signed a collaboration agreement to jointly validate and test a key innovation that has the potential to transform the heavy machinery market through electrification. Danfoss and RISE Robotics, a zero-emission heavy machinery company, have formalized their collaborative relationship. The two businesses have signed an agreement to work […]
Electrohydraulics makes commercial vehicles more eco-friendly
Environmental regulations for road vehicles are becoming increasingly stringent, and one way to reduce CO2 emissions may be to eliminate mechanical V-belts or power take-offs from future commercial vehicles. Energy-efficient electrohydraulic systems, such as the latest Smart PowerPacks from Bucher Hydraulics, provide a viable alternative. Last year, the EU adopted a European Climate Law with […]
Electrohydraulic pump drive for low voltage systems
Omni Powertrain Technologies has a new electrohydraulic pump combination. The unit was developed for low voltage mobile applications and is ideally suited for the needs of hybrid equipment builders facing spatial constraints. The system includes a Flo-Torq gear pump packaged with an axial flux motor and controller from Omni’s Magelec subsidiary. The overall package length […]
Terzo introduces its more powerful Hydrapulse F3 electrohydraulic pump system
Terzo Power Systems has introduced its most powerful product to date, the Hydrapulse F3. Designed to handle the largest electrification applications in the commercial trucking, mining, and off-highway markets, the Hydrapulse Frame Size 3 (F3) offers next level power density with all the proven features and options of the Hydrapulse line. Terzo’s solutions make it […]