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BRINGING IN NEW
BENT-AXIS MOTORS
Linde Hydraulics launches variable and fixed displacement units for open and closed circuits
L
inde Hydraulics has developed a new generation of
bent-axis hydraulic motors for mobile machine appli-
cations. The CMV motors are variable displacement
units, with the CMF a fixed displacement version.
The CMV and CMF motors are designed to succeed the
BMV bent-axis motors that Linde first introduced to the
market in the early 1960s. The two new bent-axis motors
complement the Linde Hydraulic swashplate motors offered
in a range of displacement from 55 to 280 cc.
“The new generation of Linde Hydraulics bent-axis mo-
tors complements our customer-oriented portfolio of mobile
hydraulic systems perfectly and fulfils the numerous cus-
tomer requests to continue the tradition of our BMV series,”
said Janfried A. Tirre, chief sales officer of Linde Hydraulics.
With high-speed capacity up to 7200 r/min, the new mo-
tors with displacement sizes between 60 and 215 cc offer
a nominal pressure of 450 bar, with a maximum pressure
of 500 bar.
The CMF bent-axis motors are suitable for agricultural
machinery such as combine harvesters and feed mixers.
For construction machinery, the motors can be used on
wheeled excavators, single-drum compactors and winch
drives for a variety of cranes.
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The CMV115, with 115 cc displace-
ment and electroproportional control,
will be the first available motor in a
new generation bent-axis hydraulic
motor line from Linde Hydraulics.
CMV bent-axis motors are also suitable for agricultural
machinery such as field sprayers and beet and sugar cane
harvesters, as well as logging and stacking machines. In
construction machines, CMV motors can be used on wheel
loaders, road rollers, pavers and drilling equipment, the
company said.
Linde said the new generation of bent-axis motors utiliz-
es standardized interfaces, which can be quickly and easily
integrated into existing systems without the need for adap-
tors. Both motor types are available as standard and plug-in
versions and can therefore be used in confined spaces, the
company said.
According to Linde, the new components enable a more
cost-effective operation of the various applications thanks
to low windage losses and lighter weight.
Linde said the first displacement sizes available will
be the 80 cc CMF80 fixed displacement motor and the
CMV115 variable speed motor with a 115 cc displacement
with electroproportional controls. dpi
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.linde-hydraulics.com
4 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2017

CAT’S POWERFUL
CONNECTION
New service aims to improve productivity and cut costs for power generation operations
BY IAN CAMERON
C
aterpillar has launched a new digital service for
its electric power customers and dealers enabling
them to remotely monitor location, health and ef-
ficiency of generator sets and to send alerts.
Caterpillar said the new Cat Connect Service combines
equipment, technology and services to improve productiv-
ity, control costs and reduce risk, as well as impact safety
and sustainability.
The digital service will provide customers and dealers
with the ability to remotely monitor, locate and manage their
generator sets. Combined with the Cat dealers’ service ca-
pabilities, Cat Connect services will enable them to help
customers control costs, reduce risk and improve business
and system performance said Caterpillar, which produces a
large range of diesel and gas generator sets.
Cat Connect can send alerts back to the dealer or cus-
tomer through user interfaces allowing them to conduct pre-
ventative maintenance, performance optimization and life
cycle planning.
Alerts can be customized, helping customers proactively
manage their generator sets. Plans are in place to expand
capabilities, such as providing visualization of information
on nongenerator set assets, developing reports, remote
start and stop and augmented reality, Caterpillar said.
“Integrating Cat Connect technology and services into
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The Cat Connect service pro-
vides Caterpillar power genera-
tion customers and dealers with
the ability to remotely monitor,
locate and manage their gen-
erator sets.
Cat generator sets provides a win-win solution for our
customers and Cat dealers,” said Dagoberto Goncalves,
commercial manager for Cat Electric Power. “Data from
technology-equipped units will provide more insight into
equipment performance and operations, allowing Cat
dealers to customize solutions for optimal efficiency,
reducing costs for customers, improving reliability and
minimizing downtime.”
According to Caterpillar, one customer with which the
company partnered was experiencing multiple instances
where the generator set was failing to start. The cause was
a dead battery but the customer didn’t know why the battery
was continually draining. With remote monitoring services,
Caterpillar said it could identify the problem and then rec-
ommend corrective action.
Caterpillar said that by the customer consistently running
its standby generator set for only five minutes a day it was
not enough time to replace the charge on the battery. The
ability to use data collected from the generator set to pre-
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5 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2017

A STAGE 5
LINKUP
Eminox Ltd. to jointly develop and manufacture diesel
exhaust aftertreatment systems with Liebherr
BY IAN CAMERON
A
contract to jointly develop and manufacture Stage 5
standard exhaust aftertreatment systems (EATS)
with engine manufacturers Liebherr Machines Bulle
SA has been secured by Gainsborough, England-
based emissions specialist Eminox Ltd.
The two companies will work together on Liebherr’s low-
power engines (LPE) and high-power engines (HPE), ex-
pected to launch in 2019.
Eminox said it has worked with Liebherr for many years,
supplying silencers, pipework and specialized spark arres-
tors and was also selected for Liebherr’s Stage 4 exhaust
aftertreament system.
Eminox added that one of the most significant challenges
of Stage 5 is the requirement for further reductions in par-
ticulate matter, including particulate number count (PN),
essentially forcing the use of diesel particulate filter (DPF)
technology, alongside continued tight control of NOx. With
Stage 5 legislation announced soon after the implementation
of Stage 4, maintaining the space envelope for EATS was
critical for Liebherr to avoid machine redesign, Eminox said.
The Stage 5 approach incorporates advanced exhaust
aftertreatment technologies including selective catalytic re-
duction (SCR) on filter technology, a DPF with an SCR coat-
ing. Liebherr branded this technology under the Liebherr
SCRFilter name already at Stage 4, to produce a range of
machines to meet strict local emissions requirements for
countries such as Switzerland.
This was one of the key building blocks that Eminox said
it used to develop a compact range of EATS variants for
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Eminox Ltd. will work with Lieb-
herr to develop Stage 5 exhaust
aftertreatment for Liebherr’s low-
and high-power engines. The new
system will be packaged within
an almost identical space enve-
lope to Stage 4, Eminox Ltd. said.
the Liebherr Stage 5 solution, packaged within an almost
identical space envelope.
Different inlet and outlet modules in various orientations
will cover eight engines and more than 140 separate ma-
chine types, with LPE engines ranging in power from 230 to
330 kW and HPE engines from 330 to 505 kW.
The Stage 4 solution has already been tested and met
Stage 5 emissions levels, meaning this concept was devel-
oped with limited changes to become the solution for LPE,
Eminox said. HPE ranges present additional challenges in
terms of packaging. A linear system as developed for LPE
would not fit the available space envelope and meet the
backpressure targets, Eminox said.
The company added that the solution involved develop-
ing a twin system, enabling it to be integrated into a wide
range of existing machines without redesign. The mixing
process in these configurations requires careful design
utilizing Eminox’s specialist mixing expertise and computa-
tional fluid dynamics (CFD) evaluation.
Eminox said it used its in-house prototyping, testing
and development tools for optimizing the Stage 5 solution
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and harshness analysis. Volume manufacture of Liebherr’s
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As the last 12 months have shown, electrification’s impact is widening,
but traditional engines aren’t going away anytime soon
BY IAN CAMERON
W
hile listening to a very senior transport industry
executive make a presentation at a trade show
press conference recently, his joy of all things
electric seemed to almost overwhelm him.
Electrification has long been a buzzword within the au-
tomobile industry, but throughout 2017 it started to hit the
headlines even more frequently in the commercial vehicle
sector and off-highway applications.
True, the executive extolling electrification worked for a
company that makes electric buses, so his comments were
greeted with a “He would say that!” reaction among mildly
skeptical journalists in attendance.
He had a point, but was likely wrong in his apparent belief
that the future is all-electric with little room for any other
form of propulsion.
So, whether you agree with our exec or not,
Electrification is the Diesel Progress International
Edition 2017 Newsmaker Of The Year.
The Newsmaker Of The Year is the company, product,
person, trend, market — or this year, technology — that
made the most news over the last 12 months. The Diesel
Progress International staff weighs what was covered in
the magazine and online, as well as what people were talking
about at trade shows, conferences and other industry events.
After the press presentation, and in conversation with a
representative from a traditional engine manufacturer, I half
expected him to be somewhat downbeat when I relayed to
him the message from the media event.
Far from it. He was overwhelmingly positive about
electrification. He was a big champion of electrification
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but remained equally positive about the future of tradi-
tional diesel, petrol and gaseous-fueled engines.
He and his company had grasped the concept that there
remains a very clear place for both combustion engines and
electrification — probably for many, many years to come.
Because it’s still a little difficult to envisage long-haul
truckers, especially independent operators who may drive
anywhere between 300 to 500 km a day, feeling comfort-
able having to haul mega batteries around with them.
It’s not that they don’t care about the environment, but
they are more than happy with their diesel-powered ve-
hicles that have served them well — and will continue to
— for a long time.
But once inside the world’s biggest cities or on routes
that are much shorter and predictable in terms of distance,
the case for electrification inevitably grows stronger and
stronger. Especially in light of growing regulatory pres-
sure, particularly in Europe and China, to curtail and ulti-
mately eliminate internal combustion engine vehicles from
city centers and urban areas.
Of course, a transport operator who knows he or she will
be doing a set number of inner-city pickups in a contained
area will be drawn toward using electric powered vans or
small trucks. They know that they can carry out their tasks
and recharge their vehicles either overnight or on a growing
network of chargers.
So often the scenario seems to descend into an
“Electrification vs. Engines” battle and which one will
emerge victorious by killing off the other.
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A Sign Of The Times: The seemingly sudden boom surrounding electrification is exemplified by the unveiling of Cummins’
AEOS all-electric urban hauler concept and the beginning of production of Mitsubishi Fuso’s eCanter.

But it’s not like that and most of the big diesel engine European and U.S. markets will be produced in line with the
manufacturers are aware of the benefits and of course, the conventional Fuso Canter truck.
threat, of an electric future. “From now on we can address the growing demand for
Take, for example, Cummins Inc., another leading locally emissions-free delivery trucks in mega-cities,” said
Newsmaker contender. In late summer at its technical cen- Marc Llistosella, president and CEO of MFTBC and head of
ter in Columbus, Indiana, USA, Cummins unveiled, for the Daimler Trucks Asia.
first time, a fully electric Class 7 demonstration urban haul- And Daimler has continued to push the “e” envelope, as
er. During the unveiling Cummins said it was introducing an it showed a new heavy-duty electric truck concept at the
advanced battery pack that is “redefining energy-efficiency Tokyo Motor Show.
and density capabilities for the EV (electric vehicle) market.” So electrification is this year’s Diesel Progress International
The lighter-density battery design allows it to hold a lon- Newsmaker Of The Year. That should no doubt please our
ger charge for improved range and faster charging, reducing transport industry executive mentioned earlier. But he would
downtime, said Cummins, adding that the concept truck de- be very, very wrong to assume it’s game over for the traditional
sign includes an engine-generator option for extended range engine makers. Far from it. dpi
capabilities incorporating Cummins B4.5 or B6.7 engines to
provide “a major advantage over today’s hybrid systems.” Diesel Progress International
Cummins added that these engine options “offer 50%
Newsmakers Of The Year
fuel savings compared to today’s diesel hybrids with zero
emissions.”
The company followed that up more recently with the 2016 — Liebherr Components
purchase of Brammo Inc., which designs and develops bat-
tery packs for mobile and stationary applications. “Adding 2015 — The VW Scandal
Brammo’s battery pack expertise and resources is an impor-
tant milestone in Cummins’ efforts to become a global elec- 2014 — The Year of Acquisitions
trified power leader,” the company said in a statement. The
words “global electrified power leader” have real resonance. 2013 — The Volvo Group
The savvier engine builders, along with Cummins, are
fully aware that is not a case of “Electrification vs. Diesel”
2012 — The Cooling Of China
but more an “Electrification and Diesel” scenario.
2011 — The Unexplainable Economy
Cummins isn’t the only major industry player to see the
electrification light. Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp., 2010 — Caterpillar Inc.
a part of Daimler Trucks, became the first global manufac-
turer to go into regular production with an all-electric light- 2009 — The Global Economic Meltdown
duty truck, the Fuso eCanter. Production began at a plant in
Tramagal, Portugal, last summer, where all eCanters for the 2008 — The Emergence Of The BRICs

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DPinterview
WITH MATTEO STORCHI, COMER INDUSTRIES

KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY

Matteo Storchi becomes second generation of Comer founders
to lead Italian powertrain specialist

Editor’s Note: In April 2017, Comer Industries elected its

new board of directors, and Matteo Storchi was appointed
chief executive officer. He represents the second genera-
tion of the Storchi family, which founded the company. Die-
sel Progress International recently spoke with Storchi after
his first few months at the helm.

DPI: As the new CEO of Comer Industries, what does

it mean to take the reins of your family’s company and
follow in the steps of the generation that founded the
enterprise?
Storchi: It is for sure a big responsibility, both from the
professional point of view and in relation to all the people
that compose and surround our company; not just our em-
ployees, but also our partners, customers and suppliers.
On the other hand, I am very proud to have had this
chance and I believe with our team effort we can reach the
targets we have set and be a reference point for the mar-
kets we are active in.

DPI: One of your first official statements mentioned

“an increase in dimensions and financial returns in the
next five years.” Can you explain how this will unfold?
Storchi: The dimension of the off-highway market we are
able to serve with our products is huge and gives us lots of
opportunity to grow.
Our plan is composed of two major parts. One is based
on organic growth, sustained by extending our market
share in the existing customer portfolio and leveraging our
technological know-how to penetrate particular niches.
This expected profitable growth will ultimately give us the
strength to follow our global customers in their international
projects, which is a key point for our future developments.
In the short- to midterm, after the creation of our subsidiar-
ies in China and India, we’ll certainly look for opportunities
in the South American continent.
At the same time, though, we are also looking at improv-
ing and diversifying our product portfolio.
The second part of the plan involves the possibility of ac-
quisitions or industrial partnerships, including projects with
our customers. It is premature to provide details, but we are
certainly open to hear from interested parties.
Matteo Storchi is the new CEO of Comer Industries. The Storchi
family founded the company in Italy and still owns it.
DPI: The year 2016 closed with a slight decrease in
sales and margins compared to 2015. What are your
expectations for 2017 and 2018?
Storchi: Well, 2017 seems to be registering a significant
recovery, both in the construction and the agricultural mar-
kets. We expect to close the financial year with a double-
digit growth percentage.
Unfortunately, we are not foreseeing to increase at the
same pace in 2018. We are consciously forecasting just
a single-digit increase. Year 2017 showed a growing de-
mand for components characterized by the recomposing
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An example of Comer Industries’ capability as a complete drive-
train supplier: For self-propelled vertical feed mixers, the com-
pany can supply a number of components, including the new
steering axle S-328 and planetary drives.
of machine stocks that were previously depleted. This ef-
fect will fade away in the next year.
DPI: Comer Industries’ main market remains agricultural
machines. What are your expectations for this segment,
in particular in the various regions around the world?
Storchi: The most promising markets are again, Asia —
mainly with China, followed by India — and South America.
We expect South America to emerge, sooner or later,
from the difficulties it has encountered in the past few
years. And with the sheer vastness of its territory, it is a
market with an enormous potential.
DPI: The theme of your 2016 Annual Report was “Easy
To Partner With,” and Comer Industries also was an-
nounced to be the first supplier of CNH Industrial to
have surpassed 40 points (achieving 49) in CNH’s
World Class Manufacturing standard. What’s the com-
pany’s approach with customers?
Storchi: We try to be as open as possible to our custom-
ers. We believe that today competitiveness is measured on
price, timely deliveries and quality. These are three basic
criteria which need to be fulfilled, no question.
But we think we can offer something beyond these key
metrics and it is something closely linked to our Italian
background — that is the capability to understand custom-
ers’ needs beyond technical specs and adapt to them.
It is a flexible and adaptive mindset which we try to ap-
ply to all our external relations, not only with customers but
suppliers as well. And it is an approach we definitely use
also in our international subsidiaries.
DPI: Among your latest product launches are the S-328
axle for off-highway applications and the Powershift
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A-614 agricultural transmission for feed mixers. What
are your expectations for these products?
Storchi: We have evidence of a good response from
the market. Our new products demonstrated that they
are perfectly responding to and anticipating the market’s
needs. Surely we are now in a consolidation phase, but it
is well promising.
This market reaction is giving us the boost to carry on the
development of new products that complement our portfo-
lio, such as gearboxes and transmissions, with the aim to
become a complete drivetrain supplier.
DPI: Another topic that is dear to Comer’s develop-
ment strategies is mechatronics. What will be the im-
pact of these technologies for your company in the
coming years?
Storchi: This year we introduced a new area within R&D
(research and development) called Innovation. It is a dedicat-
ed group of four, five people working on new manufacturing
technologies, evolution in materials and lubrication, and sen-
sors. We also work a lot with partners and with universities.
DPI: Regarding digitalization and new technologies,
what are your newest developments?
Storchi: We have organized ourselves a conference on
digitalization. This is a vast and complicated topic, hard to
explain and analyze, but we believe that any process in
digitalization needs to ultimately aim at improving perfor-
mances and returns.
DPI: For a family company like yours, how important is
the “human factor” and the collective knowledge that
is transmitted down the line?
Storchi: The human factor is actually a distinctive ele-
ment of our company. And not only in departments such as
R&D, but also and foremost on the shop floor. This is what
sets us apart from the automotive world. In our company
the personal involvement in a project and the personal con-
tribution towards the success of that project is fundamental.
We like for all our people to be involved.
DPI: Apart from the financial side, where do you imag-
ine your company to be 10 years from now?
Storchi: For sure we aim at the chance to make a differ-
ence, to become a main player in our business. Of course,
the possibility to put these plans into practice will greatly
depend on many boundary conditions.
We will be a dynamic and growing company, easy to
work with. We will also be very open to opportunities to in-
crease the size of our enterprise. dpi
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CHINA, INDIA
CONTINUE TO IMPROVE
China will moderate after an explosive 2017, India on five-year growth spurt

Sales Of Construction Equipment In China

Type 2015 2016 2017* 2018* 2019*
Asphalt Finishers 1754 1877 2250 2100 2000
Compaction Equipment 8644 10 035 14 000 12 000 11 500
Crawler Dozers 2580 3254 4100 4000 4100
Hydraulic Excavators 38 840 44 160 81 000 79 100 77 100
Mini Excavators 16 630 19 470 33 000 31 000 32 000
Mobile Cranes 8103 8269 14 000 16 000 18 000
Motor Graders 1006 1278 1600 1400 1300
Wheeled Loaders 56 600 47 600 61 000 59 000 56 000
Others 1552 1586 1755 1930 2175
Total 135 709 137 529 212 705 206 530 204 175
% Change -42 +1 +55 -3 -1
*- Forecast Source: Off-Highway Research

BY DAVID PHILLIPS

F
ollowing the market recovery in the second half of
2016, demand for construction equipment in China
recorded an explosive year-on-year growth of 70% in
the first six months of 2017. While the market is ex-
pected to cool somewhat by the end of the year, the overall
trend is similar to 2010, when annual sales increased by 56%
as a result of the government’s economic stimulus policy.
The sudden recovery in market demand was attributed to
the large number of new projects that have been given ap-
proval to proceed since 2015 but had not received adequate
funding until 2016. As a result, market demand suddenly ex-
panded since the third quarter of 2016, very much as it did
in 2009 and 2010 when sales were greatly boosted by the
David Phillips is managing director
of Off-Highway Research, a London-
based management consultancy that
specializes in the research and analysis
of international construction equipment
markets. Tel: 020 7404 1128; Email:
mail@offhighway.co.uk
large number of projects that were launched simultaneously.
Monetary policy was also relaxed in 2016, and the real es-
tate market witnessed an increase in sales at higher prices.
The investment in housing projects was therefore acceler-
ated during the year and the trend continued this year, which
played an important role in driving equipment demand.
In addition, to improve the general standards of living, many
cities have begun demolishing illegal structures which have
blighted urban development. The enormous task of demol-
ishing these buildings has generated substantial demand for
earthmoving equipment equipped with special attachments.
To restore the environment will create large volumes of work.
While demand has recovered quickly, the equipment
market has seen a welcome reduction in the large popula-
tion of machines. With very weak sales during 2015 and
2016, the total machine population is estimated to have
been reduced by 10 to 15% from its peak of 3 million units
in 2014. The sudden increase in construction activity soon
absorbed much of the available used equipment and there
was a sudden need for additional new machines.
Many customers also bought new machines that offer the
latest technology and were compliant with new legislation
on emissions and safety and so achieve better productiv-
ity. Improving levels of mechanization have also increased
equipment sales, particularly in compact equipment such
as mini excavators.

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Sales Of Construction Equipment In India

Type 2016 2017* 2018* 2019*
Articulated Dump Trucks - 10 10 10
Asphalt Finishers 776 850 950 900
Backhoe Loaders 29 847 30 500 32 500 32 000
Compaction Equipment 3865 4500 4700 4500
Crawler Dozers 435 600 650 600
Crawler Excavators 16 491 20 000 24 000 26 000
Crawler Loaders 2 5 5 5
Mini Excavators 857 1000 1200 1250
Mobile Compressors 4678 4500 4800 4800
Mobile Cranes 5492 6500 6800 6500
Motor Graders 888 1000 1100 1000
Rigid Dump Trucks 343 450 550 550
Rough Terrain Lift Trucks 146 200 250 250
Skid-Steer Loaders 586 625 650 600
Wheeled Excavators 1 5 5 5
Wheeled Loaders 2206 2500 2800 3000
Total 66 613 73 245 80 970 81 970
Annual % Change +36 +10 +11 +1
*- Forecast Source: Off-Highway Research

The mining sector has remained a weak market for machin-
ery as a result of ongoing regulation. Although many major
mining companies have improved their finances because of in-
creased production and improved raw material prices, little has
been done in the way of replacing their old equipment fleets.
The construction equipment industry has seen strong re-
cent growth in sales, yet there has been little improvement
in pricing, despite emissions regulations and the improved
revenues and profitability of many manufacturers and suppli-
ers is the result of increased sales volumes. All suppliers have
adopted much tighter financing controls on their customers so
that their exposure to bad debts has been greatly reduced.
Industry consolidation has continued, while the market as
a whole has become much more optimistic. Despite that, a
number of companies that were badly hit by earlier market
downturn have been unable to attract the necessary fund-
ing to restore production levels. Added to this have been
the problems faced by their dealers that have been hit by
payment defaults and many of them are struggling to re-
cover as the market returns once more.
The very strong recent recovery in demand makes it ex-
tremely difficult to accurately forecast future trends in China.
As has been previously discussed, the sudden return of the
market is attributed to the large number of new projects that
have been initiated recently. With weak sales in previous
years, there is now a need to renew the machine population
to meet current demand.
However, with lower expectations for economic growth
and the reforms of the structure of the economy in the fu-
ture, it is evident the investment boom might not be sustain-
able. Although infrastructure projects are expected to give
important support to the overall situation, one cannot be
overly optimistic about the overall trend of investment activ-
ities in the light of uncertainty in real estate investment and
in particular the slow progress in the recovery of investment
from the private sector.
On the other hand, the replacement of old fleets with new
products that are equipped with the latest technology and are
of better quality may continue to contribute to the development
of the market. A return in demand from the mining industry
would be particularly welcomed, while the increasing need for
greater mechanization to improve the general standard of liv-
ing will sustain equipment demand for the long term.
Therefore, although full-year sales for 2017 are likely to
increase by 55%, it is not possible to imagine that this rate
of growth can continue. Although the short-term forecast
has been increased significantly, the outlook for 2018-2021
is for growth of 4%.
Although the number of manufacturers will probably de-
cline and some companies have reduced their presence in
the market, the intensity of competition is not helpful to the
financial health of the industry. With a reduced number of
suppliers to a market of more than 200 000 units a year,
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coupled with the additional opportunities from overseas
markets, the industry is expected to enjoy much improved
conditions to develop in the future.
In India, meanwhile, construction equipment demand
peaked at 72 492 units in 2011, but sales could not be sus-
tained at this level due to the “policy paralysis” phase of the
previous government. Sales declined by 9% in 2012, 16%
in 2013 and a further 14% in 2014 to settle at 47 991 units.
Nevertheless, after falling three consecutive years, the
trend reversed and the market grew 2% to 48 913 units in
2015. The policy and administrative decisions of the new
government to speed the pace of infrastructure develop-
ment showed positive results in 2016 and sales of construc-
tion equipment increased by 36% to 66 613 units. The es-
timated sales of construction equipment in the first half of
2017 increased by 18% to 38 174 units in 2017. This growth
was achieved as a result of the pre-Goods and Services
Tax sales push by most manufacturers and was expected
to moderate in the second half. Accordingly, demand for the
full year is expected to grow by 10% to 73 245 units in 2017.
The structure of the construction equipment market in
India has remained largely unchanged with backhoe load-
ers, crawler excavators and mobile cranes continuing as
the three leading volume products. Together they account-
ed for 78% of the market in 2017, up from 77% in 2016.
The resurgence of demand for construction equipment
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following the initiatives taken by the present government is
expected to continue. In the 2017 budget, the government
has increased the total allocation in the infrastructure sec-
tor by over 10% to Rs3961.35 billion. The total expenditure
on transportation, including rail, road and shipping, was in-
creased by 11% to Rs2413.87 billion in 2017.
Infrastructure projects have long gestation periods and legal
and procedural problems may arise during the construction
phase which create uncertainty in project execution. However,
the simple truth is that there is still a massive amount of con-
struction work yet to be done in the country and this will call for
large volumes of equipment to complete it.
Considering the set of conditions prevailing in the country
and other foreseeable factors at this moment, Off-Highway
Research forecasts that the market for construction equip-
ment will follow an upward trend the next five years. Off-
Highway Research forecasts the market to grow by 10% to
73 245 units in 2017 and by a further 11% to 80 470 units in
2018. Growth is likely to be modest in 2019 due to national
elections, and thereafter moderate to 5% in 2020 and 2021.
Almost all types of equipment will witness growth, though
the market will continue to be dominated by the six most
popular products: backhoe loaders, crawler excavators,
mobile cranes, mobile compressors, compaction equip-
ment and wheeled loaders. Together these will account for
93% of the market by 2021. dpi
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SIGNS
OF RECOVERY
After several years of recession, Brazil agricultural sector
seems on a pathway toward better times
BY JOSÉ CARLOS HAUSKNECHT
F
inally, the Brazilian economy is showing signs of re-
covery. After the worst recession that the country has
suffered, GDP growth in the second quarter of this
year was positive. Compared to the second quarter
of 2016, the rise was 0.3%, and 0.2% compared to the first
quarter of the year.
A pleasant surprise was the fact that this growth occurred
amidst an unprecedented political crisis, a corruption scan-
dal involving the new government. But the negative effects
on the economy that were expected did not happen and the
economy performed as forecast.
A strong growth in agribusiness production, due to the re-
cord harvest, helped to maintain good growth in the period.
A negative was investment, which plummeted in relation to
earlier recoveries, which may be attributable to the political
crisis. We expect that investment will accelerate, although
the recovery will be slow.
In any case, the figures allow for a positive outlook for the
year overall and we expect a positive GDP growth of 0.7%
in 2017. The good news is that this time the economy is re-
covering based on solid fundamentals. Brazil is coming back
without the use of monetary and fiscal policies, mechanisms
used intensively during the Dilma Rousseff years, which led
José Carlos Hausknecht is the direc-
tor of MBAgro Consultoria. MBAgro
is an independent consultancy based
in São Paulo, Brazil, that specializes in
agribusiness analysis in South Ameri-
ca. Phone: +55 11 3372-1085. Email:
contato@mbagro.com.br; Web: www.
mbagro.com.br
DIESEL PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL
FORECAST
2018
After several years of severe recession and
turmoil, the agricultural equipment market in
Brazil appears to be undergoing a recovery
that is expected to last into 2018.
to problems in the economy. This time, we have a controlled
inflation, based on a very tight monetary policy implemented
by the Central Bank. This has allowed the government to
lower the interest rates quickly, which will help the recovery.
Given factors, 0.7% growth is reasonable and expected.
It could be better if the consumer recovery, which accounts
for about 65% of the economy, was greater. But the labor mar-
ket is still struggling and the major obstacle is that high-wage
earners are still being laid off while low-wage earners are
being hired. As a result, even with the evident positive balance
of employment volume, the income growth has been negative.
We believe that in 2018 this situation will improve and con-
sumption may effectively benefit from the job market recovery.
If a reformist candidate wins the elections, next year’s ex-
pectations would continue positive and we glimpse a stronger
recovery of GDP growth to 3%. The chance of maintaining
the reform agenda will allow the economy to continue growing
without hiccups. This does not mean no problems could arise,
the biggest being the social security reform, which should be
approved in 2019. It should be approved, since the alternative
18 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2017
 FORECAST 2018

scenario means dismantling everything achieved so far with a and pesticide prices also fell, aided by the exchange rate.
return to the recession in 2019. Therefore, despite the lower yields, the planted area should
The agricultural sector is in a much-improved situation. remain relatively constant, with producers focusing on the
The excellent climate allowed Brazilian farmers to have a re- efficient use of technology in order to obtain lower costs.
cord harvest in 2017. Unlike the previous year where many With the recovery of the economy, the stability of the ag-
regions were hit by drought and low yields, the productive ricultural sector and the lower interest rates, we expect that
conditions of this season were favorable in practically all ag- the machinery sales pace will increase in 2018 and finally
ricultural regions of the country. Despite this, the fall in inter- the agricultural machinery sector will begin to recover from
national prices and the high supply in the domestic market the crisis of recent years. dpi
caused the prices of most products to
fall. In addition, the Brazilian currency
appreciated again, contributing to the
reduction of producers’ margins.
The sugar and ethanol sector, which
took advantage of the good market
momentum last year, also suffered
from the drop in sugar prices due to
the increase in production in the main
producing countries. Thus, of the main
crops produced in the country, only
cotton and oranges have maintained
high prices and good profitability.
Since 2014, the agricultural machin-
ery sector has suffered a significant
drop in sales. The financial situation
of the agricultural companies, high
interest rates and the credit restric-
tion brought on by the economic cri-
sis caused farmers to reduce their
investment in machinery.
At the end of 2016, with the high
prices of the main agricultural com-
modities, the machinery sector began
to recover. Good sales at the end of
2016 led the industry to end the year
with a number close to the previous
year. This situation lasted until May,
when sales were above year-ago
levels. In June, there was a drop in
monthly sales that has continued.
Despite that, 2017 sales should be
similar to last year.
The reduction in the number of ma-
chines sold was caused by the situ-
ation in the commodities market. On
the financial side, interest rate de-
clines have been significant, falling
from 14.25% in 2016 to roughly 7%
this year. As interest rates on credit for
machine purchases are still at higher
levels, producers may be waiting to
reduce interest to buy machinery.
Good yields helped to keep mar-
gins at reasonable levels and fertilizer

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 FORECAST
2018
POSITIVE SIGNS
FOR GROWTH
India, South America and North America all expected to see growth next year

Regional Equipment Production Forecast

40%

30%

20%

10%

0%
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

-10%

-20%

-30%

Africa APAC Central/South America China Europe and Eurasia Indian Subcontinent Middle East North America

While some regions are likely to remain sluggish, overall global equipment production is expected to be up slightly in 2018.

BY EMILIANO MARZOLI

D
ifferent indicators show that 2017 has been a bet-
ter year globally compared to 2016. Emerging and
mature markets reported improved performance
and gross domestic product (GDP), with particular-
ly strong economic data from Europe, China, the USA and
Japan. Several emerging economies also reported positive
figures, with Brazil and Russia getting out of high inflation
and starting a soft road to recovery. That is despite several
geopolitical tensions across the world and a general uncer-
tainty in monetary policies that might have an impact in the
medium term.
Emiliano Marzoli is the business devel-
opment manager – Europe, for Power
Systems Research based in Brussels,
Belgium. Phone: +32 643 28 23. Email:
emarzoli@powersys.com. Web: www.
powersys.com.
Despite all that, data from Power Systems Research (PSR)
indicates that 2018 should offer a positive environment for
growth — even as the environment remains fragile and uncer-
tain, with events potentially changing outcomes significantly.
Brexit consequences are not evident yet, although do-
mestic demand in the U.K. has decreased. Another event
that could undermine European growth is the development
of the Catalonian independence movement. How that will
affect Spain and Europe is still to be seen in these early
days, but it is obviously another issue for the stability of the
Euro area.
Since the beginning of 2017, the relationship between
the U.S. and North Korea has deteriorated and the recov-
ery of the Iranian economy and the opening of international
trade with this large Middle-Eastern market is threatened by
new U.S. foreign policy. It almost seems like instability and
uncertainty are becoming something you can rely on.
Despite all this we expect to see equipment production
grow in many regions.
India and South America will be at the head of the pack in
2018. South America is experiencing a recovery after seri-
ously negative performances from 2014 to 2016. The out-
look for the Brazilian economy remains positive, although
after the better-than-expected performance in the first half

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 FORECAST 2018

outside South America are also grow-

India Equipment Production
ing. Thanks to the economic recov-
30%
ery, we expect the power generation
20%
segment to return to the positive side
10%
of the balance in the next few years,
0%
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 anticipating a compound annual
-10%
growth rate of 5% from 2018 to 2020
-20%
Growth in India will also slow but
-30% remain significant, reinforced by
-40% governmental spending and grow-
-50% ing trade flow in Southeast Asia. On
-60% top of it, we are expecting medium
Light Vehicles Marine Medium and Heavy Vehicles Off-Road Power Generation and heavy commercial vehicles to
recover after the sluggish 2017 vol-
Growth in India is likely to slow in 2018, but is expected to remain significant. umes. The agricultural segment will
benefit from government support
and subsidies and irrigation infra-
South America Equipment Production
structure development, leading to a
80%
tractor demand peak. Another seg-
60% ment that looks particularly positive
is construction, which is buoyed by
40%
heavy investments in infrastructure
20% and developing Indian smart cities.
As a result, the off-road segments
0%
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 are projected to grow 8% in 2018.
-20% Another region that is set on a
growth path is Europe. After 2009,
-40%
this region has been up and down
-60% without showing the consistent re-
Light Vehicles Marine Medium and Heavy Vehicles Off-Road Power Generation covery trend we have seen in North
America, India and China. The
After several years of turmoil, South America is experiencing a recovery that is
European economy has shown more
expected to continue into 2018.
continuous recovery and will con-
tinue in the next years. Both agricul-
Europe Equipment Production
ture and construction are forecast to
14%
grow in 2018, with internal demand
12%
as a driving force. Southern and
10% Eastern Europe had positive eco-
8% nomic trends in 2017 and we expect
this to continue in 2018.
6%
Demand in Europe for medium
4%
and heavy vehicles will increase at
2%
a slower rate next year after a 5%
0% increase this year. After that produc-
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
-2% tion is expected to remain positive
Light Vehicles Marine Medium and Heavy Vehicles Off-Road Power Generation
and peak in 2021 thanks to a pre-buy
driven by new safety regulations for
Europe has been up and down since 2009, but now appears to be showing a buses and trucks that will increase
more consistent recovery that could last several years. purchase prices.
As anticipated in the introduction
of 2017, growth in 2018 should slow down more than expected earlier, according to to this forecast, Russia is also turning
the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and reflected in PSR’s forecast. In addition, the page after a difficult 2016. GDP is
lower inflation and currency depreciation are increasing manufacturing competitive- expected to grow at 1.3 to 1.4% over
ness in the region. As a result, internal regional trade is increasing and exports continued on page 22

DIESEL PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL 21 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2017

 FORECAST 2018

equipment manufacturers (OEMs),

Russia Equipment Production
therefore it is possible to import foreign
30%
machinery only if it is not available from
20% local manufacturers. When paired with
the ruble devaluation, there’s more de-
10%
mand for domestic products.
0%
While all the segments will offer
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
positive performances in Russia in
-10% 2018, off-road applications will lead
the way. Agriculture, construction
-20%
and mining equipment will have the
-30% highest growth rates. The agricultural
Light Vehicles Medium and Heavy Vehicles Off-Road Power Generation sector is receiving support from the
government with new leasing plans
After some difficult years, Russia is expected to stabilize and see modest and incentives for new machinery.
growth overall in 2018. Most of the demand is satisfied by do-
mestic production with imports declin-
North America Equipment Production
ing. This is a significant factor when
15%
explaining the growth of the industry.
10% Moreover, less food is being imported
5%
in Russia (only a third of that in 2015)
and this also contributes towards
0%
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
more local machinery production.
-5% On the construction side, while
private investments have declined,
-10%
state-funded infrastructure spending
-15% is rising and Moscow plans to ex-
-20%
pand and refurbish several hundred
Light Vehicles Marine Medium and Heavy Vehicles Off-Road Power Generation
kilometers of roads in the next three
years. Other giant projects include
the Gazprom Pipeline to Asia and the
The U.S. economy is in its ninth year of recovery and growth is expected to
railway between China and Europe,
continue in 2018.
both of which will require significant
resources in the coming years.
China Equipment Production
The U.S. economy is in its ninth
40%
year of growth overall and the posi-
30% tive trend should continue in 2018.
20%
There will be differences between
segments, of course. For example,
10%
after a few years of decline, agri-
0% cultural machine production will in-
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
crease next year. However, a grad-
-10%
ual recovery is expected. There are
-20% signals that demand for agricultural
-30% machines are moving up, just not the
Light Vehicles Marine Medium and Heavy Vehicles Off-Road Power Generation
level of activity that would normally
follow the significant decline that hit
While the overall Chinese economy is growing, heavy vehicle and equipment the North American agricultural seg-
production is likely to decline in 2018. ment in the past three years.
Despite the strong economic
the next few years. New funds are coming in from Asian countries and European momentum, consumer spending is
investments are also returning to the market. Meanwhile, exchange rates have sta- coming to its peak and next year
bilized and infrastructure spending is trending up. will start to slow down. The job
The Russian government has introduced a new law to support local original market remains strong and interest

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rates are still low, but the rates should rise at the end of
2017 and going into 2018. Some segments such as pas-
senger cars, light-duty pickups and motorcycles will be
negatively impacted, although not dramatically, but more
a cyclical softening in the demand on new equipment.
Good news is expected for medium- and heavy-duty
trucks. After a horrible 2016 market, demand for Class 8
trucks is back up and will continue through 2020. With the
introduction of the new greenhouse emissions standards,
the demand for new trucks should take a hit.
China is a region where more information is necessary.
While the IMF is expecting the Chinese economy to remain
stable and grow at a healthy 6.4% (up 0.2% compared to an
April estimation), heavy vehicle and equipment production
will be declining. Part of this is due to the move up in power
and capacity with fewer larger machines needed to do the
same amount of work.
Agricultural equipment will not be able to recover from
the bad performance of 2017. The decline should con-
tinue in 2018, although at a lower rate compared to this
year. There are three major factors affecting the Chinese
ag industry: a severe drought in the north of China is limit-
ing demand for new tractors; the government has cut the
number of subsidies for 2018; and with the new emissions
standards enforced, machine costs have increased signifi-
cantly. Couple this with less-than-great commodity prices
and a reform to limit farmlands and you have explained the
reason for the decline.
At the same time, construction equipment is trending up-
ward and this will continue beyond 2018. Several factors
are contributing to this growth, from the real estate demand
for new housing to major infrastructure projects, particularly
linked with the railway industry, both in China and neighbor-
ing countries.
The marine side shows few significant signs of come-
back. The overcapacity that is affecting the demand is still
high and it will take a few more years before a significant
increase in order intake.
In summary, 2018 should be a positive year for the glob-
al engines and power equipment industry. Assuming no
major dramatic geopolitical events, overall production of
powered equipment will grow 3% compared to 2017. India
and South America will offer the best performances and
segment-wise, light vehicles, construction and agricultural
equipment will perform well. Stabilization or slight uptake
in commodity prices, such as oil, metals and grains will
help revitalize these segments, while strong demand for
passenger cars and SUVs in Asia and Europe will lead to
more hybrid and electric vehicles. Stronger international
trade activities and robust internal demand in Europe and
Japan are signs that this fragile growth will continue, at
least in the short term. dpi

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he recent Busworld trade show in Belgium again
proved to be a magnet for operators within the industry,
attracting a variety of new vehicles and technologies.
Polish bus builder Solaris used Busworld to take
the wraps off three new vehicles: the Urbino 18 electric, the
Urbino 12 with a serial hybrid drive and the Urbino 10.5.
Solaris debuted the fourth-generation Urbino 18 electric.
Until now the new generation articulated bus variant has
only been available with a diesel engine.
The new 18 m zero-emissions, 140-passenger bus incorpo-
rates Solaris High Energy 240 kWh batteries, a TSA 240 kW
(four pole) traction motor and ZF axles. The first sales of the
new bus have already been made with Kraków, Poland-based
operator MPK buying 20 vehicles during the summer.
The Cummins-powered Urbino 12 hybrid, a 12 m long
bus with passenger capacity for 89 people, utilizes ZF axles
and BAE Systems’ HybriDrive hybrid electric propulsion
system. The Urbino 10.5 incorporates ZF axles and trans-
mission and a Cummins diesel, with a Paccar MX-11 diesel
available as an option. Both engines meet Euro 6 regula-
tions, Solaris said.
Scania unveiled the latest addition to its range of buses
and coaches, the Scania Interlink Low Decker. With the
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new bus the Swedish company said it “now meets the entire
scope of alternatives for suburban and intercity operations.”
The Scania Interlink LD range comes with a choice of two
or three axles and lengths of 12 to 15 m with seats for 71
passengers. The powertrain includes the Scania 9 L diesel
engine rated 238 kW, which Scania said is compatible with
up to 100% biodiesel and HVO biodiesel.
The Scania Interlink LD is available for diesel, biodiesel,
HVO, compressed natural gas/compressed biogas (CNG/
CBG) and ethanol. It complements the Scania Citywide
Low Entry Suburban, which is also available for the full
range of alternative fuels, the company added.
Scania also said it is extending the operational range of
its gaseous-fueled buses. Scania’s buses and bus chassis
are now offered with a CNG tank volume up to 1875 L, 10%
more than the previous maximum capacity. The 1875 L tank,
mainly benefitting articulated buses, can deliver a 600 to
700 km range, the company said.
China’s BYD displayed its new low-floor, European speci-
fication, pure electric Midibus that can carry 58 passengers.
Offering 200 km range on a single charge, the vehicle has
two 90 kW electric motors and the battery pack can be fully
charged in two hours, the Shenzen-based company said.
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MAN’s new Lion’s Coach, which was officially launched in Kortrijk,Belgium, will initially be available in three
lengths and two- or three-axle configurations.
Elsewhere during Busworld, which was held in Kortrijk,
Belgium, for the final time before switching to Brussels for
the next show, there were a series of other launches.
Iveco Bus unveiled its new Crossway Low Entry Natural
power vehicle powered by a 268 kW Iveco Cursor 9 NP en-
gine capable of running on either CNG or biomethane. The
Class 1 city bus comes standard at 12 m long.
Iveco also launched its 14.5 m, three-axle Crossway Low
Entry, the latest addition to the Crossway line that the com-
pany said has already sold more than 30 000 vehicles.
Available as a Class 1 vehicle for urban uses and Class 2
for intercity operations, the Crossway Low Entry is powered
by an Iveco Cursor 9 diesel rated 268 kW with a maximum
torque of 1650 Nm at 1200 to 1500 r/min.
Mercedes-Benz debuted its Citaro hybrid, which the
company said marked the first time that hybrid technology
has been offered as optional equipment for an extremely
wide range of city buses with both diesel and gas engines
rather than as standalone models.
The hybrid powertrain is an option for a number of vari-
ants of the urban bus, including the petrol engine Citaro
NGT. Together with new electrohydraulic steering, the
Citaro hybrid further reduces the fuel consumption of the
Citaro by up to 8.5%, according to the company.
The hybrid drive is available as optional equipment for all
Citaro models in conjunction with the Mercedes-Benz OM
936 G inline six-cylinder diesel engine in both vertical and
horizontal versions. The Citaro hybrid model lineup compris-
es the compact Citaro K, the Citaro rigid bus, the Citaro G
articulated bus, and the low-entry Citaro LE in all variants.
The hybrid drive is also available for the Citaro NGT with
the M 936 G gas engine. According to Mercedes-Benz, the
combination of gas engine and hybrid drive is rarely found
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anywhere in the world, yet the low environmental impact
of the gas engine can offer an attractive option. The hybrid
drive can be ordered for both the Citaro NGT rigid bus and
the Citaro G NGT articulated bus.
The hybrid drive for the Citaro is compatible with auto-
matic transmissions from ZF and Voith. The only models
for which hybrid drive is not available are Citaro buses fit-
ted with the Mercedes-Benz OM 470 diesel engine due to
a lack of installation space, as well as the high-capacity
buses in the CapaCity series for the same reason.
Volvo Buses launched a new version of its all-electric bus,
the Volvo 7900 Electric with extended battery capacity avail-
able and a choice of 150, 200 and 250 kWh. The twin-axle,
12 m bus also features a Volvo RFS-L front axle and a ZF
AV133 rear axle and has a Volvo two-speed transmission.
Cummins showcased an electrified powertrain con-
figurable for either a full battery electric vehicle (BEV) or
a range extended electric vehicle (REEV) combining bat-
tery power with a compact engine-generator. The electrified
system is suited for integration into city, intercity and airport
buses with a high-efficiency traction motor providing direct
drive with continuous acceleration and quiet operation, the
company said.
The standard Cummins battery enclosure provides a 70
kWh storage capability with up to eight enclosure units (560
kWh) integrated within the BEV bus. This enables a zero-
emissions range of up to 360 km on a single charge, with an
energy consumption of 9 L/100 km diesel equivalent bring-
ing a major reduction in operating costs, Cummins said.
The highlight for MAN Truck & Bus was the new MAN
Lion’s Coach, which was officially launched in Kortrijk. From
market introduction, the touring coach will be available in
continued on page 26
25 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2017

The new Solaris Urbino 18 is one of several new electric buses unveiled by the Polish vehicle manufacturer.
three lengths (12.1,13.4 and 13.9 m) on two or three axles.
At the end of 2017, a fourth, 13 m dual-axle configuration
will be available.
The MAN Lion’s Coaches have space for a maximum
of 53, 57, 59 or 63 passengers and have a MAN TipMatic
gearbox installed as standard in models of 337 kW and
higher. The vehicles employ a new moving-off and gear-
shift strategy which the company said is optimally matched
to the MAN D26 diesel engines.
Also shown for the first time was the company’s MAN
Lion’s Coach as a 13 m bus with two axles. The touring
coach is equipped with a six-cylinder, 338 kW, D2676 LOH
diesel engine and a 12-gear MAN TipMatic automatic gear-
box with Easy-Start starting assistance.
French companies Alstom and NTL displayed their new
Aptis vehicle, which Alstom said is “inspired by the tram.”
Alstom, NTL’s major shareholder, said Aptis is designed to
offer cities “a clean and efficient transport system solution.”
Based on Alstom and NTL’s expertise in vehicles on
tires, axles, motors and traction systems, Alstom said the
emissions-free, 100% electric Aptis, “incorporates the ad-
vantages of a tram to enhance both passenger experience
and operation.” This is the first time for both companies to
diversify into a nonrail product.
ABB presented new offerings for charging electric buses
and trucks. One is the ABB HVC-Opportunity Charging
product that offers high power charging via an automated
rooftop connection. ABB said it offers typical charge times
of three to six minutes and the system can be easily inte-
grated in existing operations by installing chargers at end
points, terminals and intermediate stops.
Alexander Dennis Ltd. (ADL) announced that it is enter-
ing the mainland European market as part of its sustainable
medium and long-term growth strategy.
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Identifying a gap in the market for double-deck buses
that are designed for city or regional operation rather than
derived from coaches, ADL said it is bringing to Europe
its experience in tailoring vehicles to local requirements.
Swiss national operator PostAuto ordered 19 Enviro500
three-axle, double-deck buses, the first of which were de-
livered this year.
“We see potential for growth of the double-deck bus
market in continental Europe,” ADL Chief Executive Colin
Robertson said. “From our global experience we know how
double-deck buses can get people to switch their commute
from cars as they offer an unsurpassed passenger experi-
ence with comfortable, forward facing seats, USB charging,
Wi-Fi and a whole host of other amenities.”
ADL presented two buses at Busworld: the Cummins-
powered Enviro200 and Enviro500 models.
Allison Transmission focused attention on some of its
latest developments at Busworld. One was the availability
of its latest fuel economy technology for its 1000 Series
and 2000 Series. Referred to as xFE, designating extra fuel
economy, the fully automatic bus and truck transmissions
have demonstrated improvements up to 7% when com-
pared to baseline models, the company said.
Allison also highlighted its first nine-speed transmission,
which was announced last year. The fully automatic trans-
mission for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles will be avail-
able globally and is targeted for release in 2020.
Spanish builder Irizar premiered its articulated 18 metre
Irizar ie Tram electric vehicle which has a 155-passenger
capacity. The vehicle features an Alconza permanent mag-
net synchronous motor with 230 kW capacity.
For more information on the electrified products introduced
at the Busworld show, visit www.newpowerprogress.com. dpi
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HEADING TOWARD
HYBRIDIZATION
MTU to employ G+L innotec’s electrically assisted turbocharging
technology for marine, stationary and off-highway vehicle engines
R
olls-Royce has announced it has acquired the ex-
clusive rights of use for a new technology from G+L
innotec for electrically assisted turbocharging of off-
highway engines above 450 kW.
The Cross-Charger system from G+L innotec, a develop-
ment and engineering services provider based in Laupheim,
Germany, is protected by patents and has not been avail-
able on the market to date, Rolls-Royce said. But it will be
offered on MTU engines starting in 2021.
“Electrically assisted (turbo)charging is a milestone on
the way to the hybridizing of the engine,” said Dr. Johannes
Kech, director of development Turbocharging & Fluid Systems
at MTU. “Using this technology, it will be possible for us to
develop agile, low-consumption engines.”
Kech added that MTU and G+L innotec would complete the
next stages of development as the basis of a close partnership.
The electrically assisted turbocharging system comprises
an electric drive combined with a traditional turbocharger de-
veloped and manufactured by MTU. The turbocharger can
be accelerated electrically and the charge-air pressure built
up more quickly. In operating conditions where the energy
required for a faster charge pressure of the turbine would
normally not be sufficient, the electric drive helps provide a
faster response in diesel and gaseous-fueled engines.
Using the technology developed by G+L innotec will en-
able MTU to increase the acceleration capability of marine
engines or the load response capabilities of generator drives
significantly. In addition, MTU said it would be possible to
reduce the engine’s fuel consumption and emissions in a
variety of different applications. Due to the increased load
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Rolls-Royce said it plans to offer elec-
trically assisted turbocharging by 2021
for off-highway MTU engines.
response capability, emergency standby generator sets will
be able to deliver their full output faster than previously.
To provide the turbocharger with electrical boost, a per-
manent magnet is installed upstream of the compressor
wheel and the electrical winding is integrated into the cas-
ing of the compressor.
With this arrangement, the air drawn in by the compres-
sor is not obstructed while at the same time the electrical
components are cooled by the airflow. A special aspect of
this arrangement is a large gap between the magnet and
winding. This so-called media gap motor requires specially
designed power electronics, MTU said. This ensures that
there is no aerodynamic impact on the turbocharger and
that existing turbochargers can be adapted to enable them
to use the technology as well.
MTU said the first applications of the new turbo technol-
ogy are expected in marine vessels, emergency gen-sets
and land vehicles.
Through a development collaboration agreement with
G+L innotec, MTU has equipped turbochargers with this
electric drive and has carried out component tests to de-
termine its possible potential. In the next stage, the two
partner companies will prepare the new products for series
production so that as of 2021, MTU will be able to launch
engines equipped with the technology to the market. dpi
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John Deere Power Systems has added
three new models to its marine diesel en-
gine portfolio: a pair of gen-set and auxiliary
drive diesels, as well as a new propulsion
model. The 6090HFM85 (pictured) and the
model 6135HFM85 marine diesels are de-
signed for radiator-cooled marine gen-set
and auxiliary applications.
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4.5L propulsion model for light-duty commercial,
high-speed governmental uses and high-speed pleasure craft
J
ohn Deere Power Systems (JDPS) has added to its
marine diesel engine portfolio with the introduction
of a pair generator set and auxiliary drive diesels, as
well as a new propulsion model.
The new gen-set and auxiliary drive models are the
6090HFM85 and 6135HFM85 marine diesel engines spe-
cifically designed for radiator-cooled marine gen-set and
auxiliary applications.
The new JDPS marine propulsion diesel is model
4045SFM85, a 4.5L model designed to offer high power to
weight ratio for repowering and new boat construction, and
is applicable for planing and semi-displacement hulls.
The new PowerTech 6090HFM85 is rated for variable
speed 242 kW at 2000 r/min and for generator drive and
constant speed auxiliary at 262 kW at 1800 r/min. The
PowerTech 6135HFM85 is rated for variable speed at 373 kW
at 2000 r/min and for a generator drive and constant speed
auxiliary at 458 kW at 1800 r/min.
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The new PowerTech 4045SFM85 has two ratings for
light-duty commercial vessels, high-speed governmental
applications and high-speed pleasure craft, which includes
an M4 rating with 205 kW at 2600 r/min and M5 rating with
235 kW at 2800 r/min.
Heather Balk, marine market planner for JDPS, said the
new marine engines are applicable for gen-set, constant
speed and variable speed auxiliary applications, particu-
larly when wet manifolds and marine society classification
certificates are desired or required. The ratings of both en-
gines meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Marine Tier 3 emissions regulations and are compliant with
International Maritime Organization Tier 2 standards for
commercial applications, Balk said. The engines are type
approved by the American Bureau of Shipping.
Features of both the new 6090HFM85 and the 6135HFM85
engines include:
• American Bureau of Shipping Type Approval.
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• Water-cooled turbo and wet-exhaust manifold.

• Options with and without a marine air cleaner/CCV.
• Isolated ground electronics, including the starter and
alternator.
• Available with fan-drive options.
The PowerTech 6090HFM85 and 6135HFM85 engines
will be available for order by early 2018. All John Deere ma-
rine power solutions are available through authorized John
Deere marine engine distributors and marine dealers.
“We’re excited to offer these additional air-cooled ratings,
which are designed specifically for the marine gen-set and
marine auxiliary engine markets, to the current 9.0L and
13.5L radiator-cooled, dry exhaust manifold engines,” she
said. “The range of engine options allow our customers to
select the best product for a variety of generator and aux-
iliary application needs including pumps, winches, cranes
and hydraulics.” The new propulsion engine in the JDPS portfolio is the
The new PowerTech 4.5L propulsion engine ratings meet PowerTech 4045SFM85 with two ratings for light-duty
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Marine Tier 3 and commercial vessels, high-speed governmental applica-
Recreational Craft Directive 2 emissions regulations, as tions and high-speed pleasure craft. The ratings include
well as International Maritime Organization Tier 2 stan- an M4 rating of 205 kW at 2600 r/min and M5 rating at
dards for commercial and recreational applications, JDPS 235 kW at 2800 r/min.
said. The engine is pending approval by American Bureau
of Shipping, DNV GL, Lloyd’s Register and Bureau Veritas. • The low-profile heat exchanger reduces overall height
The engine uses a wastegated turbocharger designed to by 43.1 mm from the 4045AFM85.
provide more torque capability at the low and middle rpm • A water-cooled exhaust manifold creates a cooler and
range, which is most notable during vessel acceleration, quieter environment for both passengers and crew.
and features replaceable cylinder liners, making it possible “We’re excited to offer type approvals for this power range in
to rebuild the engine for extended service life, Balk said. the near future,” Balk said. “Type approvals offer piece of mind
Additional features of the 4045SFM85 engine include: to boat owners that this new engine from John Deere will pass
• Standard front fuel service, optional left-hand or right- marine authority safety tests and design reviews.” dpi
hand oil filter options for twin engine applications.
• Upgraded valve train. It delivers a 40% increase in power FOR MORE INFORMATION
and a 9% reduction in total engine weight for a 53% in- www.johndeere.com/jdpower
crease in power density compared to the 4045AFM85.

www.zenithengines.com

AN ELECTRIFYING
MOVE BY DEUTZ
German diesel manufacturer begins “E-Deutz strategy” with purchase of electric
and hybrid drives manufacturer Torqueedo
G
erman diesel engine manufacturer Deutz AG, Co-
logne, announced a move in the electrification world
with the acquisition of Torqueedo GmbH, Starnberg,
Germany. Torqueedo develops and manufactures
electric and hybrid drives up to 100 kW as well as compo-
nents, software and system integration for electric drives.
Torqueedo specializes in integrated electric and hybrid
drives for boats, though Deutz appears to have larger aspi-
rations for the technology.
“Acquiring Torqueedo will enable us to gain electrical
expertise far more quickly than with a standalone solu-
tion and to electrify our product range where it makes
sense from a technical and financial perspective,” said
Dr. Frank Hiller, chairman of the board of management of
Deutz AG. “This will give us a significant advantage in a
very fast-moving, competitive environment. It also marks
the start of our E-Deutz strategy, for which Torqueedo will
be the catalyst.”
Deutz said alternative drives will play an important role in
its core segments, and the company said it is seizing the op-
portunities arising from the changing conditions by introducing
the E-Deutz strategy to complement its drive systems, which
focuses on the development and manufacturing of hybrid and
electrified drive systems for off-highway applications.
Deutz said Torqueedo’s technological expertise will be-
come the nucleus of the E-Deutz strategy, supplementing
the company’s system of modular technologies for reduc-
ing emissions and CO2. Some of the areas with potential
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INDUSTRY NEWS
German company Torqueedo GmbH was
purchased by diesel engine manufacturer
Deutz AG. Torqueedo develops and manu-
factures electric and hybrid drives up to 100
kW as well as components, software and
system integration for electric drives.
are the downsizing of internal combustion engines and the
related lowering of fuel consumption and operating costs.
Deutz said it plans to bring the first products to market
under the E-Deutz strategy in around two years’ time — ear-
lier than if it had not purchased Torqueedo. Deutz will initially
invest around US$117 million to speed up the new strategy.
The investment includes the acquisition of Torqueedo.
The blending of the companies resulted in senior man-
agement changes. Along with being managing directors of
Torqueedo, founder and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Christop
Ballin and Chief Operations Officer Dr. Ralf Plieninger will
take on senior management positions at Deutz. Ballin has
been appointed head of strategy and Plieninger head of
electrification. Heiko Brambach, formerly head of control-
ling products at Deutz, has been named Torqueedo’s chief
financial officer and joins its management board.
“The acquisition of Torqueedo enables us to launch techni-
cally sophisticated, financially viable electrification solutions
on the market more quickly,” Hiller said. “We are establishing
our competitive position early on and believe that there will
be very good market opportunities for us.”
Deutz said it consolidated Torqueedo on Oct. 1 and
financed the acquisition with available cash. dpi
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.deutz.com
www.torqueedo.com
30 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2017

FPT LAUNCHES
NEW MARINE DIESEL
NEF engine family grows with addition of N67 570 EVO engine
BY ROBERTA PRANDI
F
PT Industrial has developed its newest six-cylinder
inline unit in the NEF engine family for marine ap-
plications. The N67 570 EVO marine engine, rated
419 kW at 3000 r/min, has a displacement of 6.7 L
on bore and stroke dimensions of 104 x 132 mm.
The engine incorporates four valves per cylinder, a
second-generation common rail fuel injection system and
wastegated, water-cooled turbocharging.
FPT Industrial said the second-generation common rail
system adopted in the N67 570 EVO has the same operat-
ing pressure as the system used in the current N67 570 en-
gine (1600 bar), but has a new Bosch EDC 17 control unit.
The cylinder head is a new design and FPT Industrial said it
could withstand peak combustion pressures of 180 bar, com-
pared to 160 bar in previous models. The head also incorpo-
rates new valve and valve seat materials, the company said.
The N67 570 EVO also utilizes a ladder-frame cylinder
block with an additional strengthening and stiffening ele-
ment to reinforce the engine block with a limited impact in
overall weight and volume. A rear gear train arrangement is
intended to deliver better performance in terms of reduced
noise and vibrations, the company said.
Dimensions of the new engine are 1090 mm long, 858 mm
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MARINE PROPULSION
FPT Industrial’s new N67
570 EVO marine engine in-
corporates a new head de-
signed to withstand peak
combustion pressures of
180 bar, using new materi-
als adopted in valves and
valve seats.
wide and 803 mm high, with a dry weight of 650 kg. According
to FPT Industrial, the N67 570 EVO offers the best power-
to-weight ratio in its class, with one of the best torque den-
sities at 1551 Nm at 2000 r/min maximum torque. These
characteristics allow for an excellent boat performance in
fast planing and top speed, the manufacturer said.
The unit is compliant with the emissions standards
EU RCD 2 (European Recreational Directive) and U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency Tier 3, as the whole FPT
Industrial’s lineup of marine engines.
The N67 570 EVO is part of FPT Industrial’s renewed
marine engine lineup, which also includes the C90 650 and
the C13 825 engines for recreational boats.
The C90 650, part of the Cursor engine series, has a dis-
placement of 8.7 L and is a six-cylinder inline configuration.
The engine uses an electronically controlled common rail
fuel injection system, with the rail integrated into the head
cover. It has a maximum rated power of 478 kW at 2530 r/min
with maximum torque of 2150 Nm at 1700 r/min.
The C13 825 engine, another member of the Cursor fam-
ily, is a six-cylinder inline unit with 12.9 L displacement. The
high-performance version can reach 607 kW at 2400 r/min
output power. dpi
31 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2017
 CONNECTIVITY

“APPY DAYS”
FOR PERKINS IN CHINA
Engine manufacturer launches new application for engine data access

BY IAN CAMERON

A
new mobile application, designed to give Chinese
customers quick access to the latest information
about their Perkins engines and connect them for
service and support to their local Perkins distribu-
tor, has been announced by the company.
Perkins’ My Engine app, published in Mandarin, will be
available to download in China before the end of the year,
the company said.
The free smartphone app will allow Chinese end users
to register their Perkins engines and access their operating
maintenance manual (OMM) and parts book.
Perkins said the app also enables the user to keep a
service record and contact their local Perkins distributor
through the Distributor Locator feature.
According to the U.K.-headquartered company, the app
is suitable for all owners and operators of Perkins-powered
machines, as it provides easy access to engine specific in-
formation including build list, series, type, model, Perkins
Platinum Protection indicator, parts book, OMM, a consum-
able list, forthcoming services and a completed service log.
“This new initiative, which is free to all owners of Perkins-
powered equipment, will enhance the service and support
our customers already receive from our network of trained
Perkins distributors,” said Michael Wright, Perkins general
manager – Aftermarket.
“We have a large population of Perkins engines hard at
work in a variety of applications across China. We want to
help our customers keep their engines running at their op-
timum performance, so this app will enable the owners of
these machines to quickly access important information on
their engine, via their smartphone.
“End users will also receive service reminders and other
handy alerts, all of which are designed to help our custom-
ers easily maintain the performance and productivity of
their Perkins engine.”
The English version was launched in Europe and North
America earlier this year. dpi

FOR MORE INFORMATION Perkins’ My Engine app, published in Mandarin,

www.perkins.com will be available to download in China before the
end of the year.

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AxleTech International has announced a partnership with TM4 to develop integrated electric
axles for heavy-duty vehicles. Target applications include city and transit buses, medium-duty
and on-highway trucks, and off-highway vehicles.
INTEGRATED ELECTRIC AXLE
Partnership Announced
A
xleTech International, Troy, Mich., has
announced a partnership with TM4,
Boucherville, Québec, Canada, to devel-
op integrated electric axles for heavy-duty
vehicles. Target applications include city and
transit buses, medium-duty and on-highway
trucks, and off-highway vehicles.
AxleTech will have sales responsibility and
TM4 will assist with bringing in new leads from
its various customer bases. The first products
are scheduled for the third quarter of 2018.
As part of AxleTech’s Electric Drivetrain
Systems product line, the company is develop-
ing e-axles with patent-pending multiple-speed
gearboxes that are designed to be integrated
with electric motors. Specifically, the 24,250 lb.
e4000 series and e5000 series axles.
TM4 brings expertise as a manufacturer of
POWERTRAINS
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
electric motors, controllers, and inverters. The company’s adapt-
ed electric powertrain is designed to integrate into AxleTech’s
heavy-duty planetary axles.
 “TM4 is proud to cooperate with AxleTech on this new, exciting pro-
gram,” said Patrice Dupont, business development manager at TM4.
“We believe that by aligning each company’s strengths, AxleTech will
bring to the market a competitive and innovative solution.”
“Our customers are seeking new electric drivetrain solutions,
so having industry leading partners such as TM4 enables us to
jointly develop complete drivetrain systems that meet their
requirements,” said Jason Gies, business development manager
at AxleTech. NPP
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www.axletech.com
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www.tm4.com/
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CHARGING ELECTRIC BUSES
On The Move
San Francisco Municipal Transit orders systems for 185 New Flyer Buses
BY ROBERTA PRANDI
K
iepe Electric, a subsidiary of Knorr-Bremse, Düsseldorf,
Germany, is a supplier of electrical systems to rail vehicle
and bus manufacturers.
The company has announced the delivery of its In Motion
Charging (IMC) technology to equip 185 New Flyer XT40 buses
for the San Francisco (Calif.) Municipal Transit Agency (SFMTA)
that is expanding its fleet of zero-emissions transit buses. The
order follows a similar one for 93 articulated Xcelsior XT60 electric
buses by US-based New Flyer.
The IMC technology of Kiepe Electric allows trolley buses to
cover sections of the route without overhead lines in battery-
powered mode; batteries are being recharged when the vehicle
is back under overhead lines.
“We desperately need the new XT40 electric trolley buses to
improve the ride for passengers and the impacts on our envi-
ronment,” SFMTA Board President London Breed said. “These
new buses will serve passengers on the city’s hilliest and busi-
36 NewPowerProgress November-December 2017
BUSES
Kiepe Electric, a subsidiary of Knorr-Bremse,
Düsseldorf, Germany, has announced the delivery of
its In Motion Charging (IMC) technology to equip 185
New Flyer XT40 buses for the San Francisco Municipal
Transit Agency (SFMTA) that is expanding its fleet of
zero-emissions transit buses.
est routes. We can’t have them on our roads
soon enough.” 
SFMTA’s trolley routes carry 200 000 riders
a day through some of the city’s most dense
neighborhoods and the IMC buses are some-
times operated on gradients of over 22%.
Recently, San Francisco placed its first option of
33 additional articulated Xcelsior XT60 IMC buses
that are currently in production. To date, 452
Kiepe Electric IMC bus systems have been ordered
by San Francisco and Seattle, Wash., in the USA.
Worldwide the battery-trolley combination has
been ordered for 844 IMC buses already and 580
of those have been delivered.
  “With IMC, electric buses can cover up to
25 km in battery mode,” said Rainer Besold,
managing director of Kiepe Electric GmbH. “The
 BUSES

batteries are recharged on the

20% or so of the route that runs
under overhead lines — the
sections we call charging roads
— and for the rest of the time
an IMC bus operates just like a
battery-powered bus.” 
The cities of Esslingen, Solingen
and Arnheim in Germany have
also reported on their experi-
ence with operation of IMC
buses at a recent DNHK Smart
Mobility campaign launched by
the German-Dutch Chamber of
Commerce.
In Esslingen, electric buses
with IMC have been in successful
operation since 2015. According
to Head of Operations Harald
Boog, “The IMC buses are as reli-
able as diesel-engine buses. Each
bus covers around 65 000 km a
year, with 43 000 km of that dis-
tance in battery mode.” cars in Arnheim, supplied with power from the overhead lines.”
IMC technology means that bus routes can be In the future, the overhead lines in Solingen and Arnheim will
extended without constructing new overhead provide power for a wide variety of electric vehicles. Regenerative
lines, or that part of the existing diesel- and gas- energy resources such as solar power and wind energy will be
powered fleet can be immediately replaced with fed into the overhead lines. Stationary batteries connected to the
IMC battery buses. “One of our diesel-powered overhead lines will provide interim storage capacity.
bus routes in Solingen is going to be taken over Another option is a link to existing light rail infrastructure.
by IMC buses mid-2018,” said Holger Ben Sid, from “Cities with tram lines can use their existing substations to set up
Solingen Utility Co. “Just 20% of this route runs IMC charging roads,” said Kiepe Electric Project Manager Marcel
under overhead lines.” Manheller. NPP
“We’re going to be using our existing
infrastructure as a charging road and as the
backbone of a smart dc network,” reported FOR MORE INFORMATION
Alexander Uli from the local authority in http://www.kiepe.knorr-bremse.com/
electric-buses
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AVL LOOKS AT POWERTRAIN
Solutions For Electrified
Trucks & Buses
As OEMs develop electric vehicles for zero-emissions urban transport, specific powertrain
components and systems are also needed
BY HEIMO SCHREIER
Editor’s Note: AVL List GmbH (AVL) developed
two specific solutions for electric trucks and buses:
a modular battery concept and an integrated
electric axle.
The concept designs for both systems were
described by Heimo Schreier, head of Product Line
– Truck & Bus Electrification at AVL List GmbH, in
a paper presented at the 2017 AVL International
Commercial Powertrain Conference in Graz,
Austria, with the title “Powertrain solutions for
electrified trucks and buses.”
Co-authors are: Burak Aliefendioglu, senior sys-
tem engineer – Battery; Roger Perthen, manager
– Electric Drive Systems; and Jürgen Tochtermann,
lead engineer design – Commercial Vehicle
Transmission at AVL List GmbH.
A condensed version of the paper is presented
here.
38 NewPowerProgress November-December 2017
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
The modular battery system for commercial vehicles
developed by AVL is based on a scalable rack sys-
tem and is packaged inside the vehicle mainframe,
between the front and the rear axle.
I
n the past, electrified trucks and buses were mainly built
by the integration of existing components and subsystems
with the target of minimized modifications compared to the
conventional vehicle. To reach the necessary energy content,
several existing battery systems were integrated in parallel and
mounted on the outer side of the vehicle frame. On the inner
side of the vehicle frame, existing electric motors, inverters,
transmissions and propeller shafts replaced the conventional
powertrain.
While such a concept is appropriate for low production vol-
umes, the drawback is less than optimum efficiency, durability
and weight as well as relatively high product cost. Furthermore,
mounting battery packs on the outer side of the vehicle main-
frame structure compromises crash safety.
The actual target of today’s specific developments is the reduc-
tion of the product cost as well as the improvement of system
efficiency, weight and durability.
Depending on the specific application though, vehicle weight,
driving cycle power and energy demands for trucks and buses

vary strongly. Therefore, it is necessary to
develop modular concepts which share com-
ponents and conceptual features and can be
scaled as well. Actually it is necessary to build
a commercial vehicle family of varying sizes
depending on the application and the gross
vehicle weight (GVW).
A central part of the newly developed
approach by AVL is a modular battery system,
which is packaged inside the vehicle main-
frame, between the front and the rear axle. Such
an arrangement improves not only the crash
safety of the vehicle, but also enables more
freedom for vehicle packaging at the outer side
of the vehicle frame.
The possibility of easily adjusting the bat-
tery capacity and power output depending
on the application and customer require-
ments is essential to avoid recurring develop-
ment costs.
The new battery concept for commercial
vehicles by AVL introduces a scalable rack sys-
tem so that the battery can be easily adapted
to any vehicle variant from light duty to heavy
duty. The racks integrate a flexible number of
existing battery modules mechanically, ther-
mally and electrically. They can be arranged in
various different alignments.
The most suitable rack concept will depend
on the actual topology of the selected mod-
ules as well as the actually available space in
the vehicles to reach highest energy packag-
ing density.
With such a modular arrangement, differ-
ent rack sizes can be assembled; as an exam-
ple, a rack could consist of two identical half
racks which are connected via a two-sided
liquid cooling plate. The large rack consists
of 12 battery modules (six in each half rack)
in three layers. The small rack consists of
four battery modules (two in each half rack)
in one layer.
With the two rack sizes (large and small)
different battery pack configurations can be
realized — depending on the actual vehicle
packaging requirement.
The battery concept is also flexible to pro-
vide different voltage and energy levels within
the battery family. Even a level of 800 V is
possible, which provides also benefits during
high-power charging for commercial vehicles.
One crucial requirement for commercial
vehicles applications is fast charging to ensure
high vehicle availability and productivity. To
investigate the charging performance, AVL
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
All electric drive components — inverter, electric machine, transmis-
sion and cooling system — are integrated within the electric axle
system by AVL.
performed a simulation for a pack with 223 kWh energy con-
tent. The simulation considers pack, module and cell level
voltage as well as current limitations. Results have shown that
65% charge is reached in less than 30 minutes, while 80% is
reached after 40 minutes.
One of the main advantages of this battery pack design by
AVL is the thermal management. Based on detailed thermal
analysis, an advanced cooling concept has been developed
which enables not only the highest battery performance dur-
ing charging and discharging, but also ensures durability in all
ambient conditions.
In addition to the battery hardware, AVL provides advanced
battery management system functionalities.
Finally, the modular battery concept enables the integra-
tion of various existing and future battery modules from dif-
ferent suppliers and can be adjusted to individual customer
requirements.
In order to provide maximum space for the battery packaging —
and hence maximum battery energy for maximum electric range
of the vehicle — a compact integrated electric axle is mandatory
for the electric drive.
Electric Axles
The electric axle for heavy-duty urban trucks developed by AVL
can be packaged in conventional vehicles without major vehicle
modifications. Its 800 V design ensures that the power require-
ments are achieved with cost effective components.
By integrating all electric drive components in the axle, the
protected space within the vehicle frame can be used for the
battery packaging. Additionally the high degree of integration
provides potential for the optimization of system weight and
efficiency compared with an electric drive system with sepa-
rate components.
The electric axle system integrates all electric drive components
continued on page 40
November-December 2017 NewPowerProgress 39
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in the axle: inverter (including control of all trans-
mission functions); electric machine; transmission
(including shift actuation and lubrication system);
and cooling system (including oil pump).
This configuration limits overall system com-
plexity and supports system reliability as well
as the vehicle assembly process, as the number
of interfaces to the vehicle is limited. Just high-
voltage power connections, controller connec-
tions as well as cooling-oil connections need to
be linked into the vehicle.
The integration of AVL’s unique permanent
synchronous electric motor design, with direct
cooling of the stator, ensures highest continu-
ous power density, smallest packing, as well as
a wide range of electric motor efficiencies —
above 95%. With that, lowest energy consump-
tion and longest electric range of the vehicle
can be achieved. An electric motor speed level
of up to 16 000 r/min ensures minimized prod-
uct cost and size.
The highly integrated design of the AVL
power electronics based on standard insulated-
gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) technology —
which also includes the transmission control —
eliminates the need of AC cabling and therefore
helps avoiding electromagnetic compatibility
disturbances in the entire vehicle. Additionally,
it leads to minimum system cost.
In order to ensure highest system efficiency
and best vehicle performance, a two-speed
transmission and a differential are integrated
in the e-axle system. A layshaft-type arrange-
ment allows smallest packaging as well as
modularity for different applications. The
design is optimized to handle the high input
speeds of the e-motor.
The cooling system design ensures that each
component of the electric axle is supplied with
a coolant temperature meeting its individual
requirements. This makes highest system effi-
ciency and durability possible.
Both the battery concept and the integrated
electric axle developed by AVL are prepared to
be packaged in todays’ vehicle architectures.
Hence, both concepts can be carried over into a
mass production development program within
short term.
The first start of production of such specific
truck and bus solutions is expected to happen
in 2019 to 2020. NPP
FOR MORE INFORMATION
avl.com
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LG Chem’s Big Bet On Batteries
LG Chem, Seoul, South Korea, has invested over $400 million into
the construction of an electric vehicle battery plant in Wroclaw,
Poland. LG Chem is building the plant inside the LG cluster locat-
ed in the Kobierzyce Commune near Wroclaw in southwestern
Poland. The plant will cover 41,300 m3 (445,000 sq.ft.). Construction
of the plant is expected to be completed by the end of 2018.
When the investment is complete, LG Chem said it will have
the production capacity for more than 100,000 batteries per
year that can run up to 320 km/199 mi. on one charge. The pro-
duction facility will also manufacture battery components from
electrodes to cells, modules and packs.
LG Chem said upon completion of the Wroclaw plant it would
be capable of manufacturing more than 280,000 batteries for
electric vehicles at its four plants, a list that includes Ochang in
South Korea, Holland, Mich., and Nanjing in China.
The company’s plants in the U.S., China and Poland will supply
products to the local markets, and the South Korean plant will sup-
ply products to Korean automobile manufacturers and overall sup-
ply need by global customers. NPP
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.lgchem.com/global/main
Cat’s First Electric Drive Wheel Loader
Caterpillar has introduced the 988K XE, its first electric drive
wheel loader. The 988K XE drive system features a switched reluc-
tance (SR) technology drive motor, generator and inverter. Power
starts with a C18 ACERT diesel engine rated 588 hp/439 kW, driv-
ing a mechanical drop box, driveline and axles.
Caterpillar’s first electric
drive wheel loader is the
988K XE. The drive system
features a switched reluc-
tance (SR) technology
drive motor, generator and
inverter.
The SR drive motor, generator and inverter are built to last
through the second engine life with minimum maintenance, Cat
said. Additionally, the electric drive design increases engine life by
up to 3500 hours, extending time between powertrain rebuilds.
To assist with electric drive rebuilds, remanufactured drive motors,
generators and inverters will also be available to reduce rebuild cost.
The 988K XE loader offers a range of bucket capacities from 6.2
to 17 cu.yd. (4.7 to 13 m3). Rated standard and high lift payload
for the loader reaches 12.5 tons (11.3 tonnes) when working with
face material and 16 tons (14.5 tonnes) with loose material. NPP
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BUSES VEHICLES

Volvo Buses has received an order for three electric hybrid buses from the
German city of Göttingen in Lower Saxony. The new buses — Volvo electric
hybrids — are expected to be operational in spring 2018. The buses are
equipped with an electric motor developing 150 kW, a lithium-ion-iron-
phosphate battery and a Euro 6 Volvo D5K240 177 kW/240 hp diesel engine.

VOLVO ELECTRIC HYBRIDS

For German Transit
First order as Göttingen looks to all-electric buses

V
olvo Buses said it has received an order
for three electric hybrid buses from
the German city of Göttingen in Lower
Saxony. The new buses — Volvo electric hybrids
— are expected to be operational in spring
2018. The purchaser is the public transport
Göttinger Verkehrsbetriebe GmbH (GÖVB).
The Volvo 7900 electric hybrid buses will be
propelled by electricity for about 70% of the
route. The buses are equipped with an electric
motor developing 150 kW, a lithium-ion-iron-
phosphate battery and a Euro 6 Volvo D5K240
177 kW/240 hp diesel engine.
Göttingen’s drive for electrified bus opera-
tions is part of the city’s goal to implement
green public transport over the next few years.
As such, GÖVB has decided to convert almost
the entire public bus fleet, in steps, to electric
buses. At present there are 19 bus routes in the
city, several of which pass through the medieval
city center. It is planned to use the 12 m/40 ft.
Volvo electric hybrids on two of those routes.
The Volvo electric hybrid permits around
7 km of operation between charges, corre-
sponding to about 70% of the distance of an
average European route. About 90% of all
city bus routes in Europe have a maximum length of about 10
km/6.2 miles, Volvo Buses said.
Recharging of the bus batteries takes three to four minutes at an
end station the two routes share in the Gustav-Bielefeld-Strasse. In
addition, the batteries are trickle-charged every night in the GÖVB
bus depot. The diesel engine is included in the hybrid powertrain,
which offers extended range in line operation and greater flexibility.
In addition to the three Volvo electric hybrid buses, the order
includes Volvo’s system for battery monitoring. The charging station
will be supplied by ABB. The charging equipment is based on the
OppCharge open interface. The intermediate recharging is done
with 150 kW, but the charging station will be designed to provide
300 kW in order to be prepared for the charging of all-electric buses.
The ABB OppCharge station has a common interface between
charging station and vehicles, based on the CCS standard. The
station has charging powers of 150, 300 and 450 kW. A pan-
tograph attached to the pylon makes it possible to use a cost-
effective solution that adds little weight to the bus roof. There is
conductive charging using current collectors, with communica-
tion between the bus and charging station via Wi-Fi. NPP
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON VOLVO ELECTRIC BUSES:
www.volvobuses.com/en-en/home.html
FOR MORE ON THE OPPCHARGE SYSTEM:
www.oppcharge.org/

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Lightning Systems, in partnership with New Eagle, has introduced a full electric drive system for
Ford Transit passenger wagon, van, cutaway and chassis cab models.

ELECTRIC SYSTEM
For Ford Transit Models
Package is part of Ford’s eQVM program, available on heavy-duty Transits in early 2018

L
ightning Systems, Loveland, Colo. a
developer of efficiency and emissions
improvement solutions for fleets, has
announced it will introduce, in partnership
with New Eagle, a full electric drive system for
Ford Transit passenger wagon, van, cutaway
and chassis cab models.
New Eagle, Ann Arbor, Mich., is a mechatronic
control system provider, and offers application
of model-based design into real-time embed-
ded systems in the fields of autonomy, electrifi-
cation, hydraulics, and engine systems.
The LightningElectric package is available for
Ford Transit as part of Ford’s eQVM (Advanced
Fuel Qualified Vehicle Modifiers) program. The
product will be available first on heavy-duty Transits with a
10,360 lb. GVWR and will go on sale in early 2018. Conversions
and service are performed by Ford QVM-certified upfitters and
dealers, Lightning Systems said.
“Our new LightningElectric model provides fleets with a
terrific option to save money and achieve sustainability goals
on a popular and serviceable Ford platform that is powerful,
smooth, and quiet,” said Tim Reeser, chief executive officer of
Lightning Systems.
Lightning Systems worked with New Eagle on the design of the
LightningElectric system for the Ford Transit. “We saw a real need
for a zero-emissions product in this segment of the fleet market,”
said Rich Swortzel, president, New Eagle.
Depending on battery option and drive cycle, LightningElectric
will have an electric range of up to 125 miles and a payload

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capacity of up to 3500 pounds. Ford

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Motor Co.’s vehicle warranty covers
vehicles with the LightningElectric
upfit, and Ford Motor Credit financ-
ing is available.
Installation can be completed in
hours by certified installers, Lightning
Systems said. Featuring a volume-
production ready high-voltage lith-
ium battery pack, LightningElectric
will accommodate full charging
overnight with Level 1 and less than
three hours for Level 2 charging.
Earlier this year, Lightning Systems
achieved Ford’s eQVM status for its
LightningHybrid system, a hydraulic
hybrid energy recovery system that
offers 50% NOx reductions and up
to 25% fuel savings for urban drive Volare, a business unit of Marcopolo S.A., is developing the electric Volare.e bus in partner-
cycles. Applications include deliv- ship with the Chinese electric powertrain manufacturer BYD.
ery trucks, shuttle and paratransit
buses, refuse trucks, and rear-engine
transit buses. The system is available
now on more than 25 platforms.
Both the LightningElectric and VOLARE
DEVELOPING
LightningHybrid systems will be cer-
tified by Ford’s eQVM program. The
program helps fleet and commercial

Electric Bus In Brazil

customers meet specific needs for
advanced technology work trucks
that retain the original powertrain
warranty and utilize Ford’s dealer
service network. BY MAURO BELO SCHNEIDER

LightningAnalytics, a new cloud-
based analytics system that provides
drive, route and predictive vehicle
health scoring for maximum range
and efficiency, is included on every
LightningElectric vehicle. The analyt-
ics system provides managers with
real-time information to operate
their fleet. LightningAnalytics also is
available with the LightningHybrid
system, and is available as a stand-
alone product with a variety of mod-
ules to provide efficiency solutions to
fleets. NPP
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.lightningsystems.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.neweagle.net
V
olare, Caxius do Sol, Brazil, a business unit of Marcopolo S.A., is
developing the Volare.e bus, in partnership with the Chinese electric
vehicle powertrain manufacturer BYD. Volare said the new bus model
will have 100% electric motorization and also have a low floor, pneumatic
suspension and zero emissions.
“Volare has always focused on the differentiation of products and, as a
vehicle assembler, needs to be attentive to the main technological innova-
tions. Vehicles with renewable and sustainable energy sources and alterna-
tive fuels are the future of the urban transport,” said João Paulo Ledur, Volare
business manager at Marcopolo S.A.
Volare also said the technology is ideal for urban uses and was designed to
offer more internal space. The BYD powertrain was adjusted to the body, with
batteries on the top and in the back. Total recharge is expected in three hours.
The new vehicle is 9.150 m long, 3.380 m tall and its width reaches 2.360 m.
The capacity is for 45 passengers — 20 seated and 25 standing. BYD motor-
ization counts on two engines of 90 kW and maximum torque of 450 Nm.
The Volare.e has started tests in Santos, Brazil, and is available for inter-
ested operators. NPP
FOR MORE INFORMATION www.volare.com.br

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Electrified Propulsion Group
Growth of hybrids and electrification triggers formation of new organization
BY IAN CAMERON
A
s the development of new products based on hybrid and
electrified propulsion systems gathers pace, the U.K. com-
pany Ricardo has announced a new group to serve several
sectors including commercial and off-highway vehicles.
The Shoreham-by-Sea, England-headquartered engineer-
ing and environmental consultancy has created the new
Ricardo Global Automotive Group.
“With the rapid increase in electrified powertrains and
autonomous vehicle operation, these strong synergies are
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The Ocelot/Foxhound protected patrol vehicle
was developed in collaboration with Ricardo and
manufactured at the Shoreham-by-Sea site.
a particular and unique strength for Ricardo
— and one that will enable us to provide a
competitive edge to our automotive clients
in an increasingly technology-driven mar-
ket,” said Ricardo Chief Executive Officer
Dave Shemmans.
The group will serve customers in four key
market sectors: passenger cars and high-
performance vehicles; commercial and off-

highway vehicles; motorcycles, and industrial
and defense vehicles.
Ricardo, which has 48 offices and techni-
cal centers worldwide and 2900 employees,
said that the overall vehicular industry “is
arguably facing a situation of more profound
technological change than at almost any
point in its history.”
The regulatory imperatives to reduce car-
bon dioxide emissions, increase fuel econo-
my, reduce noxious exhaust emissions and
improve air quality — especially in the world’s
urban centers — are providing a significant
impetus for product innovation. In parallel
with this, the rapid emergence of autonomous
vehicle technology and of new models of
shared transportation are spurring completely
new entrants to the market, the company said.
Ricardo said it is well placed “to assist the
existing automotive manufacturers and their
supply chains, and equally well positioned
to work with new electrified vehicle produc-
ers and technology companies attempting to
gain traction within the automotive sector.”
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Microturbine Tested In Kenworth Class 7 Hybrid
Capstone Turbine Corp., Chatsworth, Calif., has
announced that it has successfully completed track
testing of a Kenworth Class 7 hybrid electric work truck
Capstone Turbine Corp., Chatsworth, Calif., said that it has
successfully completed track testing of a Kenworth Class 7
hybrid electric work truck using its 87 hp/65 kW microturbine
as an onboard range extender.
ELECTRIFICATION
The new organization will include the operations of the
company’s automotive teams based at its technical centers
in Europe, China and North America. In the United States
there are centers in Chicago, Ill., Detroit, Mich., and Santa
Clara, Calif. Throughout Europe there are several centers
including bases in Prague, Czech Republic, and Turin,
Italy, and also in the U.K. such as Shoreham-by-Sea and
Derby, England. In China, technical centers include one
located in Shanghai.
Ricardo said the global integration and coordination in
the new group, which will be headquartered at Shoreham-
by-Sea, will enable the company to “seamlessly deliver”
large, technically challenging programmes using an inter-
national team.
“In configuring this new automotive-focused organization,
we are able to align our technologies, development resourc-
es and team in a manner that is best suited to the needs of
our customers, from the established players to new market
entrants,” said Mark Garrett, Ricardo chief operating officer
and head of the new division.
“By this means, we are ready both to help our customers
with the most exacting challenges they face today, as well
as helping them prepare for the cleaner, more electrified,
technology-rich future of transportation.” NPP
NEWS BRIEFS
using its 87 hp/65 kW microturbine as an onboard
range extender. The successful track testing con-
firmed both high-speed performance as well as
operation on 20% grades, Capstone said.
The Kenworth Class 7 work truck features
a Capstone C65 microturbine that is installed
onboard and operates on compressed natural gas.
The microturbine acts as a range extender to charge
an onboard 47 kWh Li-Ion battery pack, which in
turn provides power to the electric traction motors
that propel the truck. The truck is fitted with a
refrigerated box body that uses electric power to
provide payload cooling while on the road, thereby
eliminating the need to operate a generator set. The
drivetrain is sized for urban delivery cycles, but is
capable of achieving significant highway speeds as
well, Capstone said. NPP
To track current and future progress
on this capstone hybrid electric
vehicle project, visit:
https://www.capstoneturbine.com/news/in-the-news/
detail/6610/a-capstone-c65-microturbine-provides-
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In an effort to highlight its electrification capabilities, Cummins developed a Class 7 tractor demonstrator with
an all-electric powertrain. The Aeos tractor uses lithium-ion batteries to drive an electric traction motor that
offers a peak output of 350 kW/469 hp — 225 kW/301 hp continuous — making it able to match the hauling
characteristics of a vehicle with an 11 or 12 L diesel, the company said.

A NEW, YET FAMILIAR

Road For Cummins
Development of electric vehicle powertrains symbolize company’s
longtime embrace of disruptive technologies

BY MIKE BREZONICK

W
hen the Aeos all-electric truck was
unveiled at the Columbus Technical
Center recently, it was likely seen
by many as a radical departure for Cummins,
a 98-year-old supplier of diesel and natural
gas engines and engine-related components
for a broad range of on- and off-highway
applications.
But for some at Cummins, the sight of the
sleek vehicle — named for one of the winged horses that pulled
the chariot of the sun god across the sky in Greek mythology —
engendered a sense of déjà vu.
“Actually, it reminds me of 15 years ago, around 2000,” said
Rich Freeland, Cummins president and chief operating officer.
“As a company we had some major changes coming at us and
there were some pretty strong risks to the company.
“Financially we weren’t in the strongest position, we had
emissions standards coming at us hot and heavy that we were

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going to have spent a lot of money on and
we were wondering how we were going to do
that. Then there were the risks of globalization
and people were talking about how Japanese
trucks, Chinese trucks and trucks from India
were going to take over and we weren’t going
to be in business.
“As a company we said those things in fact
are real. But we decided to actually embrace
those challenges and build capability to turn
those risks into opportunities. And for the most
part looking back, while it’s not been a straight
line and there were some good and bad days
along the way, I think we did a pretty good job
of embracing that.
“The whole idea of taking risks, building capa-
bilities and turning them into opportunities — I
think we’re in a similar phase right now. There’s a
different set of risks and a different set of challeng-
es coming at us. Emissions and greenhouse gas
were some of things that we’re still talking about,
but then there’s also electrification, autonomous
vehicles and telematics and how are we going
to respond to those? We’re accepting those chal-
lenges, seeing what it takes to win, investing in
those and doing it better than anyone else.”
Part of the company’s investment in the
future was demonstrated in the early summer,
when Cummins announced the establishment
of a business dedicated to electrification tech-
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“If you think about how you use a truck, there are certain
applications where it will be viable to use an electric
powertrain pretty soon. Things like urban trucks, regional
trucks will be viable economically and technically soon.”
– Julie Furber,
Cummins executive director,
Electrification Business Development
nology and applications (see July 2017 Diesel Progress and July-
August Diesel Progress International).
The more tangible and physically imposing sign of that all-in
attitude was the Aeos truck, a 4x2 day cab tractor with full bat-
tery electric power that Cummins called a commercial vehicle
demonstrator. With a gross vehicle weight rating of 75,000 lb.
and a maximum payload of 44,000 lb., Cummins said the vehicle
is suitable for a range of vocational applications such as urban
delivery operations, port drayage and terminal container han-
dling applications.
“If you think about how you use a truck, there are certain
applications where it will be viable to use an electric powertrain
pretty soon,” said Julie Furber, executive director, Electrification
Business Development, at Cummins. “Things like urban trucks,
regional trucks will be viable economically and technically soon.”
The Aeos vehicle was assembled by Roush Engineering,
Livonia, Mich., with specific technical assistance from Wabco and
Hendrickson. While specific details were few at the unveiling, the
vehicle incorporates a high-energy lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack
rated 140 kWh. The battery pack drives a traction motor with a
peak output of 350 kW/469 hp and 225 kW/301 hp continuous, rat-
ings that are similar to internal combustion trucks. Similarly, torque
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output is also diesel-like at 1365 lb.ft. continuous
with a maximum torque output of 2507 lb.ft.
As with most electric or diesel electric hybrids,
the Cummins e-powertrain uses regenerative
braking to recover energy into the system.
And when the vehicle stops — a very common
occurrence in urban or pickup and delivery duty
cycles — it consumes no energy at all, adding to
overall efficiency.
At 18,000 lb. — which Cummins said is weight
neutral when compared to conventional Class 7
diesel-powered tractors — the Aeos powertrain
delivers a diesel equivalent fuel economy in
excess of 30 mpg, which is leaps and bounds
ahead of the best combustion engine vehicles
operating today. In addition, Cummins said
acceleration is 25 to 35% faster than an equiva-
lent vehicle with an 11 or 12 L diesel, depending
on the rear axle ratios.
The 140 kWh battery pack provides 100
miles of service before recharging is required,
Cummins said. That range is extendable to 300
miles by incorporating an additional battery
enclosure in free space under the hood or at
the back of the cab. The powertrain also has a
range-extender option which utilizes 4.5 or 6.7
L Cummins B series diesel engines to drive an
onboard generator to expand the vehicle’s range
to as much as 600 miles, the company said.
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The Aeos tractor has an operating range of 100 miles with the
standard 140 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The range can be
extended to as much as 300 miles with additional energy storage,
which Cummins said could be packaged in the free space under
the hood or at the back of the cab. A range extended option
utilizing a Cummins diesel engine and generator could extend
the operating range to as much as 600 miles.
The Li-on batteries can be partly recharged in 20 minutes using
a 140 kWh charging station, Furber said, while a full charge takes
an hour. The company aims to bring full-charge time down to 20
minutes by 2020, Furber said.
The Aeos vehicle also incorporates a range of additional
aspects designed to enhance energy efficiency. These include
low rolling resistance tires and a significantly streamlined, low
profile aerodynamic design that includes elimination of the
front radiator opening and replacing side mirrors with cam-
eras (a feature that is currently awaiting regulatory approval).
The steeply sloping hood also provides increased visibility
to the driver, Cummins said. The tractor is also equipped to
import energy from solar panels mounted on the trailer roof,
Cummins said.
The powertrain is controlled through a drive-by-wire system
with no gear shifting required, Cummins said. The dashboard
includes two additional gauges for electric power level and bat-
tery pack state of charge, with readings from zero to 100%. The
vehicle also incorporates real time connectivity with Cummins
over-the-air diagnostics, freight logistical information and pla-
tooning capability.
Furber said that Cummins “will have our first fully electric
powertrain launched at the end of 2019 and that will be for the
transit bus market initially. That will be closely followed by the
range extended powertrain system early in 2020. That again will
be for the transit bus market, but we will be quickly bringing out
applications for other markets.”
Among those other markets are off-highway and material han-
dling, as well as regional haul trucks. “This is just the beginning,”
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“We are a technology company and we are

more uniquely positioned than anybody else in
the marketplace to win in the new and emerg-
ing technologies,” said Srikanth Padmanabhan,
president of Cummins’ Engine Business. “We
will be the powertrain choice for our customers
regardless of what the powertrain choice is in
the on- and off-highway world.
“Electrification is something that we’ve all
been hearing about for a while. We’ve been
working on this for over two decades and we
know with real data and real life experience as to
where it works, and where it makes sense.
“We’ve had customers tell us, ‘Hey, I just had
The lithium-ion batteries used in Cummins’ e-powetrain can one of the startup companies come and say that
be partly recharged in 20 minutes using a 140 kWh charging they can supply me with a battery electric pow-
station, while a full charge takes an hour — a time Cummins ertrain and I’m glad that you guys are in this busi-
hopes to reduce to 20 minutes by 2020. ness.’ When we ask them why, they invariably talk
about support, because of the relationships we’ve
developed in industries we actually understand.
Furber said. “We’re going to take electrification to all our markets “This is why we feel confident that no matter
and all the applications that we serve when the time is right.” what the technology is, we’ll be there to take
Cummins also believes it has a distinct advantage in doing that, care of our customers’ needs and will be the
thanks to its size and history in market segments that are just now powertrain supplier of choice for our customers
starting to seriously consider electrification. — no matter what their needs are.” NPP

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Yanmar recently introduced the first three models in its new 4LV
Series of common rail diesel engines for marine applications.
YANMAR LAUNCHES
NEW MARINE ENGINES
Five new 4LV series diesels target small commercial vessels, sailboats and recreational craft
BY IAN CAMERON
Y
anmar has launched a new range of engines aimed
at small commercial craft, sailing yachts and rec-
reational boating applications. The 4LV Series of
common rail diesel engines was unveiled by the
company at the recent Cannes Yachting Festival in France.
The new 2.755 L (on bore and stroke dimensions of 92
x 103.6 mm), four-cylinder, inline series is a range of five
engines with outputs from 110 to 183 kW. Three of the five
engines in the range — the 110, 125 and 143 kW ratings —
were introduced at Cannes.
Yanmar said the engines, all of which incorporate Denso
common rail fuel injection systems, exceed EPA Tier 3 and
EU RCD Tier 2 emissions regulations. The engines fea-
ture virtually smoke- and odor-free operation, according
to the company.
Yanmar said the engines are particularly suited to sail-
ing yachts over 15 m long, recreational boats such as
superyacht tenders and small commercial craft. The en-
gines, with dimensions of 1040 cm long x 740 cm wide
x 770 cm high, also are suitable for both new builds and
repowering and easily fit into previous engine footprints,
the company said.
DIESEL PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL
MARINE PROPULSION
Yanmar said the 4LV range offers the option of having
a choice of Yanmar’s controls offering including the VC10
electronic control panel real-time diagnostics and the JC20
joystick system which the company said provides “innova-
tive maneuvering solutions.”
To ensure the support of advancing marine technologies,
direct connectivity to NMEA and J1939 CANbus networks
has been purpose-engineered into the 4LV range allowing
future-proofed integration to any multi-function bridge dis-
play, said Yanmar.
The engine has a low idle speed of 700 r/min and the op-
tion of fresh or sea water cooling.
The full model range is the 4LV150 (110 kW at 3500 r/min);
4LV170 (125 kW at 3500 r/min); 4LV195 (143 kW at 3500 r/
min); 4LV230 (169 kW at 3800 r/min) and 4LV250 (183 kW
at 3800 r/min). The first three engines will be available as
inboard models this year, with the larger inboard and stern-
drive models to be launched in 2018. dpi
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.yanmar.com
51 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2017

A BIGGER
PRESENCE IN POLAND
China’s LiuGong expands construction equipment manufacturing operation in Stalowa,
opens regional headquarters in Warsaw
BY IAN CAMERON
I
n a move the company said demonstrates its long-term
commitment to Europe and its global business, Chinese
construction equipment maker LiuGong has expanded
its manufacturing capabilities in Stalowa, Poland. In ad-
dition, LiuGong has also announced the opening of the
company’s first regional headquarters in Warsaw, Poland.
LiuGong’s European regional headquarters will support
the growth of its European business, the company said.
The new office serves to strengthen LiuGong’s presence
in the region by locating key staff in a central location to
increase collaboration and communication while achieving
greater operational support to customers and dealers with
improved operational efficiencies, the company added.
“There is significant opportunity for growth in Europe,”
said Howard Dale, chairman of LiuGong Europe and
LiuGong Dressta Machinery. “LiuGong is committed to con-
tinuously improving its products and services and growing
our business in this region, so we have established the new
headquarters to support these aspirations.”
The new office will concentrate on sales, customer sup-
port and marketing for the entire European region and will
be a hub for LiuGong’s global customer support. The new
factory will augment LiuGong’s Dressta dozer and pipe-
layer operations and manufacture LiuGong wheel loaders
and excavators for supply throughout Europe.
The facility expands LiuGong’s production capacity to
meet growing demand for Tier 4 final-compliant wheel load-
ers and excavators and provides a platform to support the
DIESEL PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
To mark both the opening of the
regional headquarters and the
new production operations, Liu-
Gong Dressta Machinery held a
two-day event where customers,
dealers, senior management and
local dignitaries learned more
about the new facilities.
tailoring of products to meet varied customer requirements
in key European markets, LiuGong said.
With a total facility area of 43 724 m2, the new production
area covers 1904 m2 and has a capacity of 1000 units an-
nually. Production will now include major fabrications, paint,
final assembly and testing. Machines produced in LiuGong’s
new facility are the E Series excavators — the 922E, 924E,
925E, 928E, 936E and 939E, from 22 to 39 tonnes operat-
ing weight; and the H Series wheel loader models 848H,
856H and 877H with bucket capacities of 2.5 to 7 m3.
To celebrate both the opening of the regional head-
quarters and the new production operations, LiuGong
Dressta Machinery held a two-day event where custom-
ers, dealers, senior management and local dignitaries
learned more about the new facilities and capabilities
and also celebrated the opening of the new production
operations at LiuGong Dressta’s manufacturing facil-
ity in Stalowa Wola. The ceremonial opening was per-
formed by Huang Haibo, president of Guangxi LiuGong
Machinery and government authorities.
“This serves as a very clear signal that LiuGong is commit-
ted to this market and in a strong position to offer our custom-
ers shorter lead-times and improved support with products
that are designed for, and made in Europe,” Dale said. dpi
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.liugong-europe.com
52 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2017
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A
s part of its ambition to enter the top five ranking positions in the global Mobile Computer
construction equipment market by 2023, Hyundai Construction Equip-
ment Europe (HCEE) has officially opened a major new European facility.
The company opened the doors at a new 81 000 m2 site at Tessenderlo,
Belgium, where visitors included senior management from the Korean headquar-
ters, national and regional government.
The new headquarters include a three-story, 5400 m2 office building, a 13 000 Octagon Systems has expanded its mo-
m parts warehouse, a Hyundai Academy, an event hall and showroom. The con-
2
bile computer line with the new TRAX-4M.
struction works represent an investment of US$35.4 million. The capacity of ma- It has rugged military connectors for en-
chine parts supply will be doubled at the new facility, HCEE said. hanced cable reliability while offering the
“The new facility is an excellent step forward for our European divi- same performance and compact size as
sion,” said Alain Worp, managing director, Hyundai Construction Equipment the TRAX-4 mobile computer. The com-
Europe. “After becoming an independent business unit earlier this year, the pany said the wide range of functions sup-
rebranding of the company, the definition of our global vision 2023, this new ported by the new computer make it suit-
European headquarters is a clear indication that things are moving fast within able for use in applications such as critical
Hyundai Construction Equipment. It is a clear signal to the market that we are safety, equipment diagnostics, driver fa-
here and that we are here to stay in a remarkable way.” tigue, communication, fleet management
HCEE produces more than 100 models of heavy equipment, including hydrau- and other mobile computer solutions.
lic excavators, wheel loaders, industrial forklifts and skid-steer loaders. HCEE Markets include mining, construction and
markets its products through a network of over 140 dealers in more than 30 public transportation. Made in the United
countries. dpi States, the computer is Windows and
Linux ready. Octagon is based in West-
FOR MORE INFORMATION minster, Colorado, USA, and has designed
www.hyundai.eu/en and manufactured computers since 1981.
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“SOFT PRODUCTS” COULD YIELD BIG
CHANGES FOR TRUCK INDUSTRY
BY OLIVER DIXON
C
hrister Gardell’s relationship
with AB Volvo is a complex
one. On the one hand he holds
— through his fund Cevian
Capital — 8.3% of the company’s stock
and 14.8% of the voting rights. That
implies a situation in which, when he
hoves to in the parking lot at Volvo’s Go-
thenburg HQ, he can be pretty certain
of a parking space near the front door.
On the other, given Gardell’s his-
tory of shareholder activism at the
Swedish truck manufacturer, one can
surmise that his walk from car to front
door is not one that is complicated by
strewn crushed rose petals cushion-
ing his steps.
Gardell’s thesis is a simple one. Truck
manufacturers should make trucks.
Previously, this stance saw Volvo get
rid of its aero business. Now Gardell
is going for gold and is agitating for a
complete breakup of the group and
for separate listings of the Truck, Con-
struction Equipment and Volvo Penta
divisions. His argument is one that sees
such a move as unlocking shareholder
value and it is an argument that Volvo
has appeared to attempt to counter by
increasing its guidance to one that sees
the combined business aiming for a
through-cycle EBIT margin of 10%.
This is no doubt an unwelcome dis-
traction for Martin Lundstedt and his
Oliver Dixon is an industry analyst —
based both in the U.S. and the EU —
for Global Highways, which covers the
commercial vehicle industry worldwide.
Email: ohcdixon@me.com
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management team. While there can
be no doubt that shareholder activism
serves a valuable function by keeping
management on its toes, there is a
downside in as much as management
can find itself spending as much time
engaged in the business of investor
relations as it does in the business of
managing the organization.
But for all Gardell’s latest salvo may
be very unwelcome in Gothenburg, it
comes at a timely moment — not just
for Volvo, for the truck industry but for
many other companies in the equip-
ment-manufacturing arena.
The past two or three decades have
seen the development of a broad
strategy within industrial manufactur-
ing that has had the notion of scale at
its heart. This scale has been driven
by commonality across a number of
factors, but perhaps most notably the
commonality of components.
Hence Volvo’s current conglomerate
structure is based on a diesel driveline:
a set of components that can power
trucks, construction equipment and
marine applications. In an era in which
the hardware predominated, that is
a strategy which seems reasonable.
While the financial returns — mea-
sured by EBIT margin at least — may
not have advanced in step with the size
of these scaled organizations, there’s a
certain amount of logic to arguing that
making 100 diesel engines will be, on
a per unit basis, a cheaper operation
than manufacturing 10.
54
However, while hardware still re-
mains at the core of an industrial man-
ufacturer’s operation, the growth of
software — the rather nebulous ideas
of connectivity, of data — all of those
things that now populate the news flow
that surrounds industrial manufacturing.
The soft product has moved from mar-
ginal add-on to core competency and
increasingly, it looks as if differentiation
and competitive advantage will be in no
small measure predicated upon how
successfully manufacturers address
this in the future.
If this assertion is a reasonable one,
then on the basis of the scale strategy,
those same organizations now need
to look for and exploit scale opportuni-
ties within soft product. Do these op-
portunities exist? To a certain extent
most certainly. But that certain extent
may not be sufficient to counter the ar-
gument of the deconglomeration that
Gardell is now arguing for.
We can argue long and hard about
the value (in financial terms) of the
vertically integrated, scaled model but
ultimately it is how much of this indus-
try has evolved over the past two or
three decades.
But we now seem to be at a fork in
the road of that same evolution. The
hard product remains at the center but
the soft product is moving in from the
edge. That is a significant shift and one
that may best be served by organiza-
tions that focus upon a single vertical.
Gardell has every right to question
Volvo’s strategy. But away from Volvo,
it may yet serve other similar organiza-
tions to take a long and cool-headed
look at their own strategy with a view to
preparing for a future that looks certain
to be rather different from the past. dpi
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Terex Trucks has appointed CJD Equipment as its official dealer range of 20 to 500 kVA, the company said.
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The new Trakstar 550 tractor uses a Mahindra 2979 cc diesel engine
rated 36 kW.
NEW TRACTOR BRAND
FROM MAHINDRA
BY T.C. MALHOTRA
M
ahindra & Mahindra Ltd. has renamed its subsid-
iary Mahindra Gujarat Tractors Ltd. to Gromax
Agri Equipment Ltd. and launched a third tractor
brand.
Mahindra Gujarat is the joint venture between Mahindra
& Mahindra and the government of Gujarat — India’s west-
ernmost state — in the ratio of 60:40. The move is to target
22 to 37 kW tractor market more effectively. Gromax is ex-
pected to provide affordable mechanization solutions to the
farming community.
The company said Gromax will also launch an all-new
tractor brand, Trakstar. This brand will focus on value seek-
ing farmers and enable them to enhance their prosperity, the
company said. The Trakstar range will be present across five
horsepower points in the 22 to 37 kW category. Gromax said
its vision is to raise farm mechanization levels across the
country and provide a distinct value proposition with multiple
opportunities for customers wanting to move ahead in life.
T.C. Malhotra is a technical journalist based in Delhi, India. His email is
tc_malhotra@rediffmail.com
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“Gromax will be an important element of our journey of
transformation towards a higher penetration of farm mech-
anization, enabling farmers to double their income,” said
Rajesh Jejurikar, president, Farm Equipment Sector, Ma-
hindra & Mahindra Ltd. “The Trakstar range of tractors will
compete in 80% of the industry. We are thankful to our part-
ner in Gromax, the government of Gujarat for all their sup-
port in our endeavor to herald a new age of transformation.”
Sanjay Prasad, principal secretary, Agriculture, gov-
ernment of Gujarat said, “We are glad to see the en-
hanced focus of the company and its new products which
will help the farming community. Our government has
charted out a clear roadmap for farm mechanization and
agricultural development for the welfare of the farmers to
accelerate agricultural modernization. We are sure that
Gromax will play a significant role in helping us achieve
this vision.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.mahindra.com
58 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2017

Mahindra Strengthens Position In Turkey
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. has made its second foray into
Turkey through the acquisition of Erkunt Traktor Sanayii
A.S., the fourth largest tractor brand in Turkey.
The company said the association with Erkunt, following
the Hisarlar acquisition earlier this year, will help in grow-
ing Mahindra’s farm equipment business in the strategic
market of Turkey.
The association is also expected to build an export busi-
ness especially in the neighboring markets of the Middle
East, Commonwealth of Independent States and Europe.
Mahindra & Mahindra has acquired Erkunt
Traktor Sanayii A.S., the fourth largest tractor
brand in Turkey.
“At Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector, our strategy is to
globalize aggressively and expand our portfolio to include vari-
ous new categories of tractors and farm machinery,” said Dr.
Pawan Goenka, managing director, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
“Turkey is a very important market in our globalization jour-
ney and we wish to participate in its entire agri mechanization
landscape. The acquisition of Erkunt will enable Mahindra to
expand its footprint in the world’s fourth largest tractor market.”
Rajesh Jejurikar, president, Farm Equipment Sector, Ma-
hindra & Mahindra Ltd. said, “Erkunt is a strong local Turk-
ish brand that has grown very rapidly over the last decade,
by expanding its product range. We look forward to collabo-
rate with the Erkunt leadership team to bring synergy and
expand our footprint in Turkey.”
Mahindra will also acquire a foundry unit, Erkunt Sanayi
A.S., which is a full-service provider, from castings to machin-
ing. The foundry unit focuses on engine blocks, cylinder heads
and transmission cases. Terms of the sale were not disclosed.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.mahindra.com
Tata Trucks For Philippines, South Africa
India’s Tata Motors announced the launch of a range of
commercial vehicles in the Philippines to further penetrate the
market through a distribution agreement with Philippines’ local
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partners Pilipinas Taj Autogroup Inc., a business conglomer-
ate engaged in the local distribution of motor vehicles.
Besides the Philippines, Tata Motors commercial vehi-
cles are present across several Southeast Asian markets
including Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand with
manufacturing facilities in Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia.
The company has also unveiled its new generation com-
mercial vehicle — Tata Ultra, the business utility vehicle at
Futuroad Expo 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
“The Tata Ultra range is a result of extensive feedback
from customers in the South African market and we are
proud to introduce this pioneering range of trucks in South
Africa,” said Rudrarup Maitra, vice president, Commercial
Vehicles, International Business, Tata Motors.
Tata introduced its line of Ultra trucks at
Futuroad Expo 2017 in Johannesburg,
South Africa.
“The Tata Ultra 814 is the first variant to be launched in
South Africa and we are looking forward to launching the
Ultra 1014 and the AMT versions of both models in the New
Year. The Ultra range will be assembled locally at the Tata
Motors South Africa plant situated at Rosslyn, Pretoria.”
The Ultra line uses a Tata diesel engine rated 103 kW.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.tatamotors.com
New BharatBenz Heavy-Duty Trucks
For Western India
BharatBenz, part of Daimler India Commercial Vehicles,
has launched its heavy-duty truck range for the western
region of India. The company said its new models are
equipped with proven technology to meet the new BS 4
emissions standards and are introduced at the price level
of the brand’s earlier BS 3 trucks.
“The Western region remains as one of our key strate-
gic markets,” said Rajaram Krishnamurthy, vice president,
continued on page 60
59 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2017
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Marketing and Sales, BharatBenz.
“With our all-new BharatBenz heavy-
duty trucks, we aim to convince many
additional customers in the region
— thanks to our best-in-class ‘profit
technology’ package of productivity,
efficiency and safety with BS 4 emis-
sions norms.”
BharatBenz BS 4 vehicles meet the
new norms using a system based on
selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
technology proven in hundreds of thou-
sands of Daimler commercial vehicles
in many markets for over a decade.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.bharatbenz.com
Ashok Leyland Gets Large Order
From Logistics Company
Ashok Leyland, Hinduja Group’s
commercial vehicle maker, has re-
ceived an order for more than US
$18.8 million from Indian logistics
firm Rivigo Services Pvt. Ltd. for the
supply of 500 fuel-efficient iEGR (In-
telligent Exhaust Gas Recirculation)
technology-enabled trucks.
Developed to achieve the BS 4
emissions norms, iEGR technology
was launched in April 2017 for en-
gines up to 298 kW.
“Ashok Leyland has been an integral
part of Rivigo’s story since the begin-
ning of their journey,” said Anuj Kathu-
ria, president – Global Trucks, Ashok
Leyland. “They trust us as their partners
and we are glad that we have been able
to deliver. This fresh order is a testimo-
nial to the Indian, intelligent and innova-
tive offerings of iEGR BS 4 technology,
which translates to, ‘No AdBlue,’ ‘No
Electronics’ and ‘Better Mileage’.
“Today, our BS 4 iEGR vehicles are
giving up to 10% better fuel economy
when compared to our BS 3 range.
This is helping all our customers to
improve their total cost of operations
by up to 15%, translating to improved
profits.” dpi
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.ashokleyland.com
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DIESELhr
VDMA Names Paus New Chairman
The Board of the VDMA Construction Equipment and Building Ma-
terial Machinery Association announced it has unanimously elected
Franz-Josef Paus, executive director of Hermann Paus Maschinen-
fabrik GmbH in Emsbüren, Germany, as chairman for the next three
years during general assembly in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Paus, who has been a member of the VDMA board since 2002,
will succeed Johan Sailer, executive director of GEDA-Dechentreiter
GmbH and Co. KG.
The following were confirmed as deputy chairs for the board: F-J. Paus
Joachim Strobel, sales director, Liebherr EMtec GmbH in Kirchdorf for the Construction
Equipment Group; and Hermann Weckenmann, executive director of Weckenmann Anla-
gentechnik GmbH & Co KG for the Building Material Plants Group.
Paus will represent 330 companies in the construction, building material, glass and
ceramics machinery industry, most of them medium sized.
Skyjack Hires Global Marketing Manager
Linamar Corp.’s Skyjack division has hired Chantal Theoret as
the company’s new global marketing communications manager. She
has more than a decade of experience in the marketing and com-
munication industry.
Prior to joining Skyjack, she worked at Just Energy, a Canada-
based natural gas and electricity retailer where she served as
brand manager for the solar and sustainability division. She also
worked with public relations agencies based in Toronto, Ontario,
Canada, including a stint as the director of the consumer group C. Theoret
at GCI Canada.
MAN Engines Makes Management Changes
The appointment of Jürgen Haberland as head of Business Development Off-Road and
Power in MAN’s American subsidiary, MAN Engines & Components Inc., and his conse-
quent relocation to Pompano Beach, Florida, USA, prompted multiple management chang-
es at MAN Engines’ headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany.
Hubert Gossner be-
came head of the Off-
Road market segment
with responsibility for
sales, application tech-
nology and service sup-
port for engines for use in
construction, agricultural
and rail-based vehicles.
Gossner previously man- H. Gossner G. Zibes L. Panknin
aged the Power market segment at MAN Engines. He takes over for Haberland.
In MAN’s Power market segment, Gossner is replaced by Günther Zibes, who took
over management duties with responsibility for Sales, Application Technology and Service
Support of diesel and gas engines for generation of power and heat. Gossner previously
ran sales of rail engines at MAN Engines. He started his career at MAN Truck & Bus in
Nuremberg about 10 years ago in gas and rail engine sales.
Both new managers report to Reiner Rößner, head of Sales, MAN Engines.
Lorenz Panknin, former Off-Road key account manager focusing on agriculture at MAN
Engines, replaced Zibes as head of Sales for Rail Engines within the Off-Road market seg-
ment. He will be responsible for the sale of engines for rail-based vehicles, such as diesel
railcars, locomotives and track-laying vehicles and reports to Gossner, head of Off-Road
MAN Engines.
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SKYJACK OPTIMISTIC
ABOUT SOUTH
AMERICAN MARKET
BY MAURO BELO SCHNEIDER

S
kyjack, the Canada-based manufacturer of aerial
lift equipment and telehandlers, has launched
new products in Brazil. The company has said
it is optimistic about its performance in South
America in 2018.
“As a major influence in the South American region, this
recovery will have a positive impact on all neighboring mar-
kets, especially Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Colombia and
Peru,” said Rafael Bazzarella, Latin America sales man-
ager, Skyjack.
“2017 started slow as there was still quite a bit of concern
regarding the political instability in Brazil caused by major
corruption scandals. As the year progressed we saw a slight
increase in the construction and industrial markets, caus-
ing AWP (aerial work platform) utilization for the smaller dc
units to increase, followed by again a marginal increase in
rental rates. This increase has created a backlog in some
regions and, with it, optimism for improvement. While too
early to determine if it’s momentary or a trend, these are the
first signs we look at to determine if the market is improv-
ing. If this trend continues we can expect a recovery sooner
rather than later.”
Skyjack introduced the SJIII4740 electric scissor lift, a
unit that has been in demand because warehouses are get-
ting taller thanks to its 13.8 m work height and smaller foot-
print than conventional articulated machines.
“Customers are beginning to look at Skyjack as a full-line Skyjack, the Canada-based manufacturer of aerial lift
supplier as dc articulated booms play a big part in the Bra- equipment and telehandlers, is optimistic about its
zilian rental fleet mix,” Bazzarella said. performance in South America in 2018.
The company recently helped a Brazilian forklift rental
company establish a competitive edge by supplying mobile ABC Forklifts said its most popular Skyjack model is the
elevating work platforms (MEWPs) for warehouses. Head- SJIII4632 dc electric scissor lift, which has a maximum
quartered in Campinas in southeast Brazil, ABC Forklifts working height of 11.58 m, ideal for maintenance work in
has added over a dozen MEWPs to its fleet since 2012. warehouses.
“ABC has been a great long-term partner of Skyjack
since 2013,” Bazzarella said. “Locally based and with the FOR MORE INFORMATION
same focus on clients that we have, that synergy is shown www.skyjack.com
in the fact that even despite a slow market they continue to
add to their aerial fleet.” continued on page 62

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MWM Expands Jan Partnership
Diesel engine manufacturer MWM Motores has started
the sale of its engines to Brazilian agricultural application
equipment manufacturer Jan. The products meet MAR-I
emissions regulations.

Scania said its truck market share in Chile increased

5% from January to August.

ization process to offer safety solutions, allowing them to

Jan will use an MWM Acteon 4.12TCE diesel en-
gine rated 141 kW in its Spartan 3000L high clear-
ance sprayer.
Jan will use the Acteon 4.12TCE diesel engines rated
119 kW in its Power Jet 2650L and Power Lancer 4000L
high-clearance sprayers, while the 141 kW MWM diesel will
equip the Jan Spartan 2650L and 3000L.
The company has also developed a new machine with
MWM, the Hidro Spartlancer 6200 self-propelled sprayer
equipped with an MWM Acteon 6.12TCE diesel rated 193 kW.
“Jan is an important partner in the agricultural market
and the supply of MAR-I engines for the new applica-
tions show the strengthening and expansion of our re-
lationship,” said Thomas Püschel, sales and marketing
director, MWM. “We are ready to attend the most varied
necessities of our clients.”
Jan and MWM have been partners for 10 years. Jan’s
application equipment powered by MWM engines is sold in
Brazil as well as throughout South America.
customize products according to the local demands. “The
country currently has three industries of high demand in
specific operations: forestry, mining and international road
transport,” Modro said. “That’s the reason Scania is com-
mitted to bringing the best solutions.”
The company has 14 dealers in the region.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.scania.com/br
Valtra Introduces CVT Tractors In Brazil
Valtra introduced its premium T CVT tractor series in
Brazil. The company said it is the only tractor equipped
with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) produced
in the country.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

www.mwm.com.br

Scania Increases Market Share In Chile

Scania said its truck market share in Chile increased 5%
from January to August.
“We are investing and working to strengthen our pres-
ence in Chile,” said Julian Modro, business manager, Sca-
nia Latin America. “With our current business strategy, we The new Valtra T230 CVT uses a six-cylinder AGCO
have great expectations to close the year positioning the Power diesel engine rated 171 kW.
local market as one of the most important for the company
in Latin America.” “Valtra introduced a totally new portfolio in 2017, with the
Business units in Chile have been through a modern- launch of four tractor series and new AGCO Power elec-

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tronic engines for combines and sprayers,” said Luiz Cam-
buhy, sales manager, Valtra.
The new tractor line has four models, each powered
by an AGCO Power diesel engine: T195 CVT (145 kW),
T210 CVT (156 kW), T230 CVT (171 kW) and T250 CVT
(186 kW).
The T CVT 250 model was named Agrishow Tractor of
the Year at Agrishow 2017 in São Paulo, Brazil, and was
considered the best machine above 200 hp (149 kW).
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.agcocorp.com
LiuGong Expands Distribution
LiuGong has expanded its distribution in Brazil and
Latin America.
Priori has been named a distribution partner in the
states of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina. Trac-
torbel Equipamentos will take over the operations in the
states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo while Sisler
S.A. will handle Uruguay.
Santiago Ramirez, one of Sisler’s owners, said he admires
LiuGong because of its quality and reliability. “Now, with our
contract, we can move forward with our businesses in the
market having the partnership of this big company,” he said.
LiuGong has expanded its distribution in Brazil and
Latin America. Tractorbel Equipamentos will cover
Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo states in Brazil.
Sisler has 50 employees and expects to hire more people
for sales and services.
“We have adopted the strategy of increasing the distribu-
tion chain in Brazil and Latin America to better meet the
demands of our customers and offer machines and ser-
vices that are adequate to each market’s expectation,” said
Bruno Barsanti, LiuGong Latin America’s vice-president.
“Tractorbel and Sisler’s arrival to our chain is an impor-
tant fact because of the excellent qualification of the com-
panies and for the moment at LiuGong, which has invested
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in Latin America for years and believes in the economic
growth in the region.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.liugong.com
New Case Wheel Loaders For Brazil
Case Construction Equipment unveiled two new wheel
loaders in Brazil: the W20F, with a mechanical diesel engine
rated 113 kW; and the 621E, with an electronic diesel engine
rated 102 kW. The machines can be used for agricultural
tasks as well, such as truck loading of other materials.
Case Construction Equipment unveiled two new
wheel loaders in Brazil, the W20F (foreground),
with a mechanical diesel engine rated 113 kW and
the 621E, with an electronic diesel engine rated
102 kW.
“Agribusiness is today one of the main markets for con-
struction machinery, what helps to increase productivity
at the field,” said Roque Reis, Case’s vice president in
Latin America.
The W20F is based on simplicity. “There is still a strong
demand for simple products in Brazil, without many elec-
tronic devices and of low operational and maintenance
cost,” said Maurício Moraes, marketing manager for Lat-
in America.
W20F has a FPT NEF 6 diesel engine, which meets
MAR-I/Tier 3 legislation. The machine has a productivity gain
of 13% compared to previous models, the company said.
“The new torque curve allows it to reach maximum torque
faster and keep it longer compared to W20E,” said Pablo
Sales, product specialist.
The 621E has an electronic FPT NEF 6 diesel engine that
meets MAR-I/Tier 3.
Both machines are manufactured at the company’s plant
in Contagem city, Minas Gerais state, Brazil. dpi
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.casece.com/latam/pt-br
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Liebherr, Deutz Team Up … Scania Fined
US$1 Billion In Truck Cartel Case … Skyjack Finds
Telematics Partner … Bosch, Mahle Sell JV …
Liebherr and Deutz announced they have signed an
agreement on engine distribution and servicing. This latest
deal between the two companies expands the existing co-
operation with an agreement on the worldwide distribution
and servicing of diesel engines.
Deutz AG will distribute four Liebherr engines in the
power range of 200 to 620 kW through Deutz distribution
network and under its own brand. The engines will expand
the Liebherr engine portfolio to 15 models across six series,
covering a power range of 200 to 4500 kW.
The European Commission has fined Swedish truck
and bus manufacturer Scania more than US$1 billion for
its participation in a truck cartel. The decision marks the
end of the commission’s investigation into a cartel that it
said lasted 14 years and involved six major truck produc-
ers: Daimler, DAF, Iveco, MAN, Volvo/Renault and Scania.
Authorities found that the manufacturers colluded on prices
and in the implementation of emissions technology.
According to the commission, the companies produce
more than nine of every 10 medium and heavy trucks sold
in Europe. The commission added that a year ago, the
other five companies acknowledged liability and reached a
settlement. Scania did not settle, and said it plans to appeal
the decision, saying it has fully cooperated with the com-
mission by providing requested information and explana-
tions through the investigation period.
Fines for all six companies involved reached a total of
US$4.5 billion — a record fine for a cartel in the EU’s 60-
year history.
Linamar Corp.’s Skyjack division has announced a part-
nership with Trackunit Inc., through which Trackunit will
provide telematics technology to Skyjack to support the con-
nected fleet goals of rental companies and their customers.
Trackunit provides telematics solutions for the off-highway
and construction sector and has customers in more than
65 countries. A key benefit to partnering with a third-party
telematics provider is to avoid the problems of proprietary
hardware and software that can bog down some original
equipment manufacturer provided solutions, Skyjack said.
The service is scheduled to launch in the first quarter
of 2018.
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The Bosch Group and Mahle Group have announced
their intention to sell the joint venture Bosch Mahle Turbo
Systems to FountainVest Partners, a Chinese private eq-
uity investor backed by global institutional investors.
The parties have signed a contract but have agreed to
not disclose the purchase price or any other details of the
sales contract. Completion of the sale is subject to approval
by the responsible antitrust authorities.
The buyer intends to take over the entire business, in-
cluding its approximately 1300 employees across all the
locations. FountainVest said it plans to further expand the
turbocharger business.
LiuGong recently announced the opening of a new Eu-
ropean parts distribution center in Stalowa Wola, Poland.
The warehouse is 3500 m2 and is located at the LiuGong
Dressta manufacturing complex. The distribution facility will
supply parts for support customers such as filters and oils
to ground engaging components and parts for drivelines
and hydraulic systems.
LiuGong said it invested US$9.4 million in the warehouse
project. The distribution center joins nine similar LiuGong
facilities around the world, and offers additional floor space
to manage and decant inbound parts as well as for the pick-
ing, packing and checking of orders.
Loxam Group, one of Europe’s biggest rental compa-
nies, said it has signed an agreement to acquire the ac-
tivities of the Italian-powered access equipment rental
company Nacanco SpA. The completion of the transaction,
which is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, is
expected to take place before the end of the year.
Founded in 2001, Nacanco operates a network of 14
branches in northern and central Italy. The company gener-
ated revenue of US$31.8 million in 2016. Loxam said the
transaction enables it to enter the Italian market, consoli-
dating its presence in Western Europe as well as on the
powered access market.
Proventia Emission Control Oy has changed its name
to Proventia Oy, reflecting the company’s business growth
and expansion into other areas in addition to the emissions
control business, such as the test solutions and thermal
components businesses. dpi
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