Drivetrain

the next stage of the development of AMT for Eaton

The Next Stage of the Development of AMT for Eaton

The introduction of the Endurant XD transmission marks the beginning of the next stage of the development of AMT for Eaton. This is looking like the biggest model change from the company in over twenty years. Even developments like the Ultrashift were still based on the Roadranger gearbox, with automation added.
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massive order for SEA of over 1,000 trucks

Massive Order for SEA of Over 1,000 Trucks

Australian electric truck maker, SEA Electric, has taken a significant step forward in the USA, with a massive order for SEA of over 1,000 trucks. The order is for SEA Hino M5 EVs and is the single largest order in the company’s history.
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Isuzu offer new genuine filter and clutch kits

Isuzu Offer New Genuine Filter and Clutch Kits 

The choice is always there, whether to use genuine or not, when deciding on which parts to use when maintaining any truck, one truck maker is helping truck operators to keep things genuine, as Isuzu offer new genuine filter and clutch kits. Read More
hydrogen is on its way

Hydrogen Is On Its Way

The search for alternative power for trucks in Australia is definitely on its way and the Australian Hydrogen Council points out that hydrogen is on its way, and in other parts of the world it is already a reality.
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Endurant is a completely clean sheet AMT design

Endurant is a Completely Clean Sheet AMT Design

Both in terms of hardware and software perspective, Endurant is a completely clean sheet AMT design. Eaton here in Australia have been working with the 12 speed transmission here in Australia, where it is already being sold in the Kenworth range as the Paccar AMT. The XD is the next evolution from the current offering to a heavier transmission with more speeds to take its capabilities up into the heaviest tasks in Australia.
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down-speeding and the powertrain

Down-Speeding and the Powertrain

Engine development has been evolving in recent years and Tech Know looks at the effect of down-speeding and the powertrain, and how it significantly alters the engine torque curve. The rate at which a low emission engine reaches full-rated torque is much quicker, which places a much greater load on the drivetrain system. 
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a steep learning curve for Graeme Weston

A Steep Learning Curve for Graeme Weston

It’s been a steep learning curve for Graeme Weston since he took the helm at transmission experts Eaton. Last year, Graeme Weston took up the role as the Eaton Vehicle Group Australia Leader and PowerTorque sat down with him to see how he is enjoying the role.
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the transition across to battery electric

The Transition Across to Battery Electric

SEA Electric, who have been at the leading edge of the transition across to battery electric, and have created a great deal of interest across the Pacific in the USA, where the whole subject of electric powertrains is much more advanced than here in Australia.
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a heavy duty hydrogen fuel cell electric truck

A Heavy Duty Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Truck

Less than a year ago, Hino Trucks in the US announced that it was building a heavy duty hydrogen fuel cell electric truck. This video shows the XL8 prototype powered by a hydrogen fuel cell electric drivetrain, now on show at the 2021 ACT Expo in Long Beach, California, USA.
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