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New innovations are being developed in diesel engines and drive technologiesInnovative new engine emissions control technology is coming to market - Mike Woof reports. The diesel engine sector has been one of the most active and innovative areas for technological development...
New driveline developments boost machine efficiencyAdvances in transmission technology will help to optimise machine performance writes Mike Woof. As construction machines have become more sophisticated, so have the transmission systems used in...
New advances in engines and drivelines dueAn array of innovative new engine and driveline developments are due Mike Woof writes. With key construction machine events due in the New Year, various firms are already revealing plans for the...
European regulations for engine emissions are getting tougherEmissions remain the focus for engine development but equipment manufacturers want clarity from regulators. Emissions remain a major challenge for the off-highway construction equipment market. The...
Emissions regulation leads to efficiency gainsInnovative technology is use is providing efficient, clean burning engines - Mike Woof reports The development of new diesel engine technology has, for the off-highway equipment sector, been the...
JCB delivers emissions innovationBest known as an equipment maker, JCB has been steadily building its profile in the engine market Mike Woof reports JCB has now produced over 200,000 engines, despite having entered this market as...
JCB's latest models powered by new engineTo meet tough emissions legislation for Europe and North America, JCB is offering a brace of new machines powered by its latest diesel, the new Ecomax engine. JCB's backhoe loaders, telehandlers and...
Emissions legislation driving machinery designLegislative and economic factors are impacting upon the earthmoving equipment market - Mike Woof reports No-one who has any connection with the construction equipment sector can have failed to...
Cleaner power with updated engine designsA combination of engine and driveline technologies will reduce fuel consumption and increase performance in new generation, low emission machines A wide array of new engine and driveline...
Innovations in earthmoving machinesThe earthmoving machine market is seeing major innovations for 2012 - Mike Woof reports. The early part of 2012 is seeing a whole array of new earthmoving machines come to market from a vast range of...
Emissions challenge for engine manufacturersThe German construction equipment manufacturer's association, the VDMA, has said that the new EU-exhaust emission directive presents a major challenge for its members. According to the VDMA, the...
New legislation for fuel specifications, emissionsNew legislation has changed fuel specifications as well as engine emission requirements, writes Claire Symes. The latest Stage IIIB engines mean that on-site maintenance routines for newer equipment...