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•• June saw another strong advance •

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•• Except for a pause in February, this

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in the leading indicator.

Senior Economist at C3 Statistical Solutions, at scrane@c3stats.com.

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measure has posted an extended string of solid gains.

•• All this suggests a strengthening

economy during the second half • of 2015.

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121.5%

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U.S. Total Industrial Production:

Private Nonresidential New Construction:

Housing Starts:

•• Total production rose 0.3% in June;

•• Total housing starts posted a solid gain

•• Nonresidential construction

•• The issue in manufacturing was

•• Single-family starts slipped 0.9 %.

•• The south was the only region that saw

•• From a broader perspective the

manufacturing was stable for the second straight month.

in June but it was all in multi-family.

mostly a temporary decline in the motor vehicle sector.

recorded a 1.3% decline during June.

June report was quite positive.

an increase in single-family activity during June.

•• A 1.0% rebound in the beleaguered

•• The modest dip followed a string of gains, including April/May figures that received healthy upward revisions.

mining sector was a welcome development.

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•• More notable was the downward

•• While this gain is a good thing, it is

•• This reinforced the slowing in

•• It amounts to a drop in the bucket

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relative to the losses over the last 10 months.

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built on strong upward revisions to the advances of April and May.

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quarter with an 8.6% upward bounce during June.

orders that began during the fourth quarter of last year.

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revision to May’s estimate.

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Farm Machinery & Equipment Shipments:

meaningless upward move in new construction orders.

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Heavy-Duty Truck Shipments:

Defense Industry, New Orders:

Mining, Oil & Gas Field Machinery New Orders:

•• June shipments were off 0.5%

•• June orders were down 0.8% and

•• Real orders rose 5.3% in June, the

•• This pause followed an 8.0% run-

•• Orders have been volatile but

from a May figure that was softer than originally reported.

May’s gain was nearly cut in half by revision.

up during the first four months of the year.

Annual % change, in 12-Month moving total (2003 Dollars)

20 Annual % change, in 12-Month moving total (1982 Dollars)

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17.4%

16.6%

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•• Orders were down 35% from year-

end 2014 and 51% from June 2014.

pattern is likely to continue over the near-term.

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20.5%

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dismal market conditions.

•• Given budget uncertainties, this

from June 2014, 32.8% from June 2013.

23.5%

•• This did little to address the current

essentially flat since early 2013.

•• It still left shipments up 13.8% 25

first positive move since January.

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•• The index recorded a minimal

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consecutive positive reading.

•• Both the level and movement of

Monthly index

2.0

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Sep

Dec

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Jun

statistical aberration.

•• A 2.0% gain in June factory orders suggests a production rebound is on the way.

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•• At least a portion of this was likely

sector is still mired in an extended stretch of sluggishness.

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during June; it fell 1.4%.

•• That said, the British industrial

this indicator suggest improving conditions in the Euro area.

Dec ’14

Annual % change, in 12-Month moving total (2003 Dollars)

-36.9%

•• Production took a surprising dip

from the extractive industries; manufacturing recorded an advance.

•• Then again, June was the ninth

-33.9% -36.1%

Industrial Production, Germany:

•• Overall production fell 0.4% in June.

•• Much of the weakness came

positive move for the second consecutive month.

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by Sara Jensen

Better understanding and use of machine data will lead the way to more predictive diagnostic capabilities for reduced downtime.

With the vast amounts of data being collected off of today’s machinery, OEMs say it’s important to work closely with customers in order to distill down the information that is most vital to them.

With the introduction of

tects an issue. Jena Holtberg-Benge,

established rules, WorkSight sends an

and machinery, a vast amount of

explains the prognostics portion of

take the next course of action, wheth-

telematics into heavy-duty vehicles information has become available to OEMs, dealers and end users. Data

collected via telematics systems provides vital information about how a machine is operating and alerts to potential maintenance issues

that could cause downtime. All of

the information collected by these

systems is also helping lead the way towards better prediction of when

a system or component will fail, also known as prognostics.

Though not a new concept by

any means, the use of prognostics is still evolving. Many manufacturers

have elements of predictive analysis as part of their telematics systems

already by providing alerts to dealers and operators when the system de-

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Director of John Deere WorkSight, WorkSight, called Machine Health Prognostics, provides alerts by

pulling together information from the telematics system into a rules

engine—a way of filtering trouble codes and machine data against

established rules of how a compo-

alert to the customer’s dealer who will er that be generating a remote diag-

nostics session or getting a new part

for the machine. Doing so enables the dealer to be proactive about fixing

an issue with the machine to mitigate any unscheduled downtime.

In addition, these systems will

nent or system should work—which

often provide dealers or operators

system. “Behind the scenes we’ve

taken in order to fix the problem

is built into the background of the created the rules and it’s filtering

that data and understanding where the trends exist and how to resolve

those issues,” she says. “It also incor-

porates fluid sample results and conditional machine inspection data.”

If based on the data collected from

the machine a system or component

is not performing according to those

with the course of action to be

for which they’ve received an alert.

Mack Trucks’ GuardDog Connect

telematics system, for instance, will

alert a fleet operator to the severity of a detected issue and provide

recommended repair options so that person can proactively decide how best to address the problem. “The

system identifies the root cause of

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the fault code and provides a clear

challenges lie more so with know-

knowledge, as well as our ability to

Mack Trucks Vice President of After-

rather than the technical side of

allowing us to create the prognostics

path of repair,” says David Pardue,

market Business Development. “This preplanning has been shown to

increase the efficiency and accuracy of the repair, reducing diagnostic

and repair times by up to 70% and 21% respectively.”

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He adds that these capabilities are

ing how best to utilize the data

things. “Telematics was [a big] game changer because just being able to

now we need to get smarter about

ply sending large amounts of data,

much [information],” she says. “But what we’re seeing.”

One of the ways OEMs are doing

Mack is working to achieve this by

berg-Benge says John Deere lever-

technology to the maintenance

process. GPS and telematics have, and will continue to play a key role in the

progression towards these predictive

capabilities. According to Pardue, GPS provides environmental data such as location, altitude and speed which combines with other vehicle data

Pardue says it’s important to deliv-

er simple, actionable information to

this is by working with customers

adding more connected vehicle

that are important to the customer.”

connect to the machine gives you so

a foundation for a more predictive

approach to maintenance and that

understand the machine is really

to understand their needs. Holt-

ages its customer advocacy groups

customers, as well. “Rather than simwe’re providing the information our

customers need to make good decisions which not only increases their efficiency, but adds value to their business operations.”

Through its work with focus

to get direct feedback about the

groups and user acceptance testing,

“We’re the experts at the machine

technologies customers are looking

type of information customers want. part, but we need to understand

from our customers what it is they

need and how best to serve them,” she says. “That internal [customer]

Cerilli says Navistar has found the

for include those which aid driver behavior and overall fleet efficiency in

addition to prognostics capabilities.

“Fuel is a major cost in operations

to provide context about record-

ed issues and makes it possible to

correlate similar events. “It also helps us understand the conditions under which the issue occurred,” he says.

Giving customers what they want

Deriving actionable outcomes from vehicle data is one of the biggest

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versus just pure data associated with the machine.”

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so will then enable manufacturers

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of data, she says the connected

to create the right algorithms for where OEMs will win is how fast

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Holtberg-Benge says that with the

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As the cost and performance of autonomous system components continues to improve, so will manufacturers’ ability to employ unmanned vehicle technology.

Autonomous vehicle oper-

and other companies like it have

automated vehicles. “As sensor prices

have been investing research and de-

in advancing their autonomous

have improved to leverage lower cost

ation is a technology manufacturers velopment efforts into for decades.

Ron Crawford, Director, Product Mar-

keting & Planning, Mining at Komatsu America Corp., says the company

been able to make great strides

vehicle systems and increase the amount of applications in which they’re used.

Improvements in sensor technolo-

have dropped and as the algorithms sensors, more automation applica-

tions are showing a strong return on investment,” he says.

Pratt also points to the introduc-

began early development of its Au-

gy within the past several years have

tion of lower cost LiDAR and stereo

sidebar, pg. 23) in 1990. He notes that

many vehicle systems. Jared Pratt,

increasing the use of three-dimen-

tonomous Haulage System (AHS, see this was three years prior to military

GPS technology and six years prior to civilian application of GPS.

As technologies such as GPS have

become more readily available and

improved in performance, Komatsu

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Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Autonomous

Solutions Inc. (ASI), notes that sensors are crucial for performing complex

tasks in a safe manner, and are gen-

erally the largest cost associated with

vision cameras which are rapidly

sional localization, as well as object

detection and avoidance capabilities.

Both of these functionalities are im-

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cost hardware, such as sensors,

developing its Mobius Command

vantage of the benefits of automaHe adds that the need for lower

For over a decade, ASI has been

which enables autonomous op(learn more, 11234552). Pratt says

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Crawford says Komatsu has

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the technology to react in the most appropriate manner,” he says.

He adds that the system has

advanced over the years in terms of the volume of machines in which the system is used; also in terms

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gence of the system to overcome

challenges found in various mining

environments. “Technology contin-

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says Crawford. “Komatsu is always

striving to create technology which

will have long-term, positive impacts for our customers in terms of quality,

reliability, productivity and total cost of operation.”

Reducing complexity is one of the

key areas in which companies are working to advance autonomous systems. Pratt notes that autono-

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group and its mine sites, Pratt says

seeing many more applications on

in the vehicle to worker ratio,” says

requirements necessary to develop

advantages as well.”

cycle. “This allows for a large increase Pratt. “By having Mobius keep the vehicles tasked in the cycle, the

operator only needs to handle the exceptions in the system.

“The Haulage A.I. leverages all the

vehicle control, proximity, choreog-

raphy and safety systems that we’ve developed as part of the Mobius

platform and has advanced haulage tasking capabilities geared specifi-

cally to our mining customers,” Pratt adds.

He notes that Anglo American

has been a strategic partner for ASI

in developing both the Haulage A.I. module and the Mobius system. By

working closely together with Anglo

American’s technology development

ASI has been able to gather the

autonomous technology for mining

applications, as well as test and validate its developed solutions.

The future of autonomy

According to Pratt, labor costs and

safety will continue to be key drivers

for the adoption of automation capabilities across multiple industries. “As costs of these technologies continue to drop and as the ongoing testing of these solutions are showing big gains in availability, productivity

and efficiency we are seeing some unique opportunities for automa-

tion,” he says. “The mining industry has been and will continue to drive automation adoption, but we are

smaller vehicles that have substantial Farming is one of the areas Pratt

says automation will continue to ex-

pand as farmers’ concerns regarding labor shortages and potential costs

of worker safety legislation increase.

Meanwhile, adoption of the technology in applications where there is

interaction between the public and autonomous vehicles will struggle,

he says, though there has been some progress in this area. Earlier this

year, Daimler Trucks North America unveiled its Freightliner Inspiration Truck which is the first licensed

autonomous commercial truck to

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“I think there are certainly other

platforms that may one day utilize

autonomous or at least semi-auton-

tonomous systems across all of our focused industries,” he says.

“As adoption increases, I think we’ll

omous systems,” adds Crawford.

see the development of industry

technology must be evaluated on its

hicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure

“Each potential application of any

own merits and value to the end use customer.”

Pratt says ongoing standards

providers to work collaboratively.

standards to govern vehicle-to-vecommunication. This will allow for multiple vehicles from different

When this happens, I think we’ll see an accelerated reduction in price of these solutions and an increase in

the development of advanced capabilities as developers will have these protocols and standards to develop on,” concludes Pratt. |

development, as well as safety and liability concerns will continue to

be key challenges for the industry.

“We’ve invested heavily in engi-

neering safety into our systems and we continue to actively participate in the development of the safety

standards and guidelines with au-

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SAFETY

Active safety systems combining radar and camera technology are helping create safer worksites and roadways by providing operators with both audible and visual warnings.

A simulation demonstrating Bendix Wingman Fusion’s stationary vehicle alert which notifies operators when the system detects a stationary vehicle in the truck’s path.

Safety continues to be an

around a vehicle along with a cam-

Electronics Inc., says radar provides

design, particularly for larger ma-

“It’s a system that can actively give

off-road applications, as well as in

important element in equipment

chines in which operator visibility is

hindered due to the size of the vehi-

cle. While mirrors and cameras aid in

improving visibility, they can only do so much. Peter Evans, Vice President

of Sales and Marketing at Preco Elec-

tronics Inc., notes these components

are passive because they only work if

era (product information, 12048329). what we call a ‘gentle tap on the

shoulder,’” says Evans. “We proac-

tively engage the driver with audible and visual alerts. The audible is

coming from the radar detection and the visual is coming from the camera monitor.”

Radar is typically the technology

operators are looking at their mirrors

of choice for these systems when

you need the active technology of

because of its ability to withstand

or the camera monitor. “That’s why radar,” he says.

Preco’s PreView Plus, for exam-

ple, utilizes patented pulsed radar for proximity detection of objects

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used in heavier duty applications

the rugged environmental condi-

tions in which these types of vehicles work. Dale Hessing, Vice President

and Chief Technical Officer of Preco

better performance for both on- and darker environments and inclement weather. While ultrasonic or laser

detection technologies have their

place, he says they are better suited

for short range or clean environment applications.

In July, Hyundai Construction

Equipment Americas introduced

an active safety system, called All Around View Monitoring (AAVM), for its new HX Series hydraulic

excavators (learn more, 12089398).

Four cameras placed on each side of the vehicle—a traditional back-up camera, two side cameras and a

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Radar is typically the technology of choice for safety systems used in heavy-duty applications, such as Preco’s PreView Plus, due to its ability to withstand rugged environmental conditions. front-mounted camera—are used to provide a 360 degree view around the vehicle. The operator sees a virtual, com-

posite view that shows the machine in the center and actual images from the four cameras.

In addition, the system includes Hyundai’s Intelligent

Moving Object Detection (IMOD) capable of detecting

objects which enter into a 16.5-ft. radius of the machine. “If

an object were to come in anywhere within that 360 degree radius, the operator hears an alarm and sees an indication

on the monitor that there’s an object in that range,” explains Corey Rogers, Marketing Manager at Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas.

Developed by parent company Hyundai Heavy Indus-

tries (HHI), AAVM is an improvement upon the company’s

previous system which used two side cameras and a back-up camera. “There’s definitely a trend toward improved safety

on construction equipment,” says Rogers. “The ultimate goal is to provide the safest working environment for the operator and crew around the machine.”

A more informative system

Pairing radar technology with that of a camera into a singular system enables it to better understand a machine’s surroundings. Fred Andersky, Director of Customer Solu-

tions– Controls at Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, explains that using the two technologies in tandem allows the system to gain more insight by combining visual infor-

mation from the camera with object detection provided by the radar. “Now we can do more things more robustly than we were able to do with just the radar alone,” he says.

Stationary vehicle braking is one such capability that

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is now available through the combination of camera and

radar technology in Bendix’s Wingman Fusion safety system

(product information, 12058015). If the system detects a sta-

tionary vehicle in a truck’s path, it will first alert the operator; if no action is taken, the system will automatically engage

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“Now it’s all integrated together so if

are gaining ground in the states.

into their heavy piece of equipment

could be both a collision warning

technology has been aiding market

so really the market is demanding

the driver’s in a situation where there and a lane departure warning at the

same time, the system prioritizes the most important alert and provides that to the driver.”

When developing these types

of systems, Hessing says Preco not

Education on the benefits of the

and it has nothing,” says Evans. “And

acceptance, as well as the marketing

the product, it’s just the acceptance

efforts of the auto industry. “Think

of the OEMs and some of the after-

of someone who gets in their car to

market people to put that budget

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together and make that commit-

a[n active] system in it, then they get

ment to safety.”

only spends a lot of time ensuring their ruggedness but also under-

standing the types of applications

in which they’ll be used. It’s vital the company takes the time to under-

stand the types of objects that are important to detect and zones of

view for the vehicle type in order to

write the appropriate algorithms for

the system. “[We work] with some of the OEMs to pick out certain objects or ignore other smaller objects that

may not be of interest to the operator,” he says.

Ensuring the reliability of the sys-

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to development, says Andersky. In

Bendix’s case, because the Wingman Fusion system has the capability to automatically engage the brakes

when necessary, it’s crucial that the system judge the threat of collision

as accurately as possible. Otherwise, engaging the brake for no reason

would not only be irritating for the driver but also a potential safety hazard. “We have to make sure

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Evans says there is a definitive trend within the heavy equipment industry towards active safety systems; though more widely accepted

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www.oemoffhighway.com/12100557 Hessing adds that OEMs and

quickly move over to the active radar

to be convinced of the return on

step that should be bypassed, but it’s

fleets alike want to be safe, but need investment, such as the potential

technology,” he says. “It’s really a

a learning curve.” Eventually, he says,

for reduced insurance risks and

they come to the realization that

thus costs. “We spend a lot of time

object detection is also a necessary

helping them understand the safety

aspect of the safety system.

equation.”

The lower cost of camera and ra-

According to Evans, the transi-

dar technology has benefited market

tion to active systems is generally

acceptance, as well. Andersky says

a three-phase approach beginning

tive. However, now the technology

Within the cab, Hyundai’s AAVM system provides operators with a virtual, composite view of the machine in the center and actual images from the four cameras.

provides improved processing

us in a more compact package than

ant as these systems need to make

only have the ECU on the vehicle, but

15 years ago systems using these

with discussions and investigations

two technologies weren’t feasible

into potential safety systems to use.

because they were cost prohibi-

The intermediary phase is adding a camera and monitor for that extra

has become more affordable and

visibility around the vehicle. “What they quickly find with a camera/

power which is particularly import-

monitor by itself is it becomes

irrelevant very quickly because of

the dirt, dust, sunlight; it’s not robust and as a passive technology they

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micro milliseconds. “There’s a lot

more processing power available to

there was before,” he says. “We not

can also have small ECUs in the radar and camera that can also process information.”

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Smarter systems yet to come

“Right now we warn the driver when

getting to autonomous vehicles in

nologies grows, so will their capabil-

Andersky. “If we add some steering

nology are important components,”

As market acceptance of these techities. Hessing says a combination of

technologies will most likely be the

winner in the long run. In addition to radar and cameras, incorporation of WiFi location, dispatch and logistics will help create a safer worksite.

he’s going out of the lane,” says

the future, camera and radar tech-

control in the future we’d be able to

Andersky says. “An autonomous

maintain the lane for the driver until

vehicle has to be able to see what’s

he’s ready to make whatever maneu-

going on around it and the radar and

ver he wants.

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“When we look at the pathway to

Technologies, including radar, will also need to continue becoming

more intelligent about what they’re detecting. “There are algorithms we’re working on now to help

ignore things [operators are] not

worried about, as well as for what

they’re viewing,” says Hessing. “The base technology is evolving; we are

getting better at recognizing objects in terms of more granularity, more refinement so that you can better manage your zone of interest.

“Where it’s going to go is you’ll

have more capability in the base

sensor technology so you can define those areas better and have better

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Andersky believes more sensors,

such as ultrasonic or shorter range radar, will be implemented as

camera and radar systems progress.

Moving towards one safety system

that includes various safety features as opposed to multiple systems will also be the way of the future. These

will all aid the further move towards

intelligent transportation systems, or vehicle-to-vehicle communications,

and eventually play a role in autonomous vehicle operation. “Additional

information coming into the system is going to be important,” he says.

This could allow system design-

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HYDRAULICS in the limelight

by Michelle EauClaire-Kopier

After years of the engine being the star system for vehicle performance, hydraulics is finally getting its time to shine.

Hydraulic technology has

been available for decades, but in

recent months its prominence as a

Case D Series Excavators

fuel saving solution has come to the forefront. In years past, the primary driver of fuel savings has been the engine. Part of this shift in focus

toward hydraulics has to do with the

increased technical savvy of consumers and equipment purchasers as

the prevalence of computers, smart phones and touchscreen interfaces, for example, are helping more

people understand technology and its benefits.

“Some owners may care about

the hydraulics, and some may not,

but they do understand productivity advantages, and any system that

can help improve fuel efficiency and productivity is going to be investigated,” says Craig Klocke, Director,

Development & Support - Integrated Solutions, Danfoss Power Solutions.

“Regardless, if improvements in

fuel efficiency and productivity are

due to a hydraulic hybrid system or

smart components, end users want to better understand how the OEM was able to achieve more machine performance.”

Case Construction Equipment launched five new excavator models in its D Series that note operational gains that include 12% faster cycle times, improved responsiveness and multifunctional control, and up to 14% greater fuel efficiency (read more, 12067081). Its faster cycle times are attributed to a new, electronically controlled pump, a larger control valve and multiple sensors. Combined with the Case Intelligent Hydraulic System and its four integrated control sys-

tems, the machine can make the best use of its onboard hydraulic power and momentum, resulting in added strength and fuel efficiency.

Using improvements to the Spool Stroke Control system, Case’s D Series excavators reuse hydraulic fluid whenever possible to automatically increase cycle time and overall machine efficiency to offer operators a more productive machine without the loss of the precision of the machine’s controls.

Interestingly, Klocke notes that

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Komatsu America Corp. was one of several OEMs to announce a new equipment launch this year with performance achievements dedicated to an enhanced hydraulic system. The Komatsu GD655-6 motor grader is powered by a Komatsu Tier 4 Final engine featuring 218 net hp (163 kW). Its closed-center load sensing (CLSS)

hydraulic system is outfitted with a variable displacement pump that supplies flow and pressure only when required during machine use, resulting in less heat and fuel usage. Direct acting control valves were designed and built by Komatsu to provide the operator with predictable system response (read more, 12058228).

that doesn’t take time off

OEMs often have lofty performance

components and systems, like a

us they need double digit improve-

meet performance, driveability and

improvement goals. Many OEMs tell ments in things like cost and fuel savings through productivity improve-

ments in order to sway a purchaser,” he says. “There is a threshold where fuel efficiency and productivity

improvements, even if an engineer

diesel particulate filter (DPF), to

fuel economy requirements. “Space claims are becoming more of a

challenge and sometimes can drive

design decisions ahead of things like cost and efficiency, surprisingly.

Experience responsive performance

“Hydraulics is power dense and

can measure and repeatedly show

thus takes up less space to transfer the

cant enough for the end user to see

technologies, adding to its viability as

those savings, have to be signifi-

without sophisticated laboratory equipment.”

same amount of power as some other a solution,” Klocke says.

nificance is also due, in no small part,

and efficiency, it also reduces space

“With Tier 4 already in place and Tier

claims. The existing Tier 4—and

likely Tier 5—emissions regulations are adding the need for additional

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to the stricter emissions regulations.

5 coming, many designers of ma-

chinery are looking at how they can

solve their problems; and hydraulics

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This shift in hydraulic system sig-

And, while hydraulics helps to

improve machine performance

PERFORMANCE

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engines are driving a real focus on the entire powertrain—from the

engine through the transmission

to the tires—and providing more productivity, which is sometimes

more important than efficiency. Our products and the smart systems we offer, such as ECO Mode, fan drives, and electrohydraulic steering, help automate and simplify the work of the operator and also improve the machine’s productivity.”

Optimizing engine power Caterpillar Inc.’s 313F L GC hydraulic excavator uses a 70 hp (52 kW) Tier 4 Final engine to provide power to the machine’s hydraulic system (read more, 12058192).

The hydraulic system’s load-

sense pump and main control valve calculate the machine’s exact work demands to deliver the right amount of power for digging, lifting and attachment use on the job.

The engine emissions regulations are driving the sweet spot for the

operating speed range of engines

to be much narrower than it was in the past. Where an operator may

have previously been able to change

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Depending on the machine size and what the OEM designer needs, hydraulics offers a lot of different options at a variety of price points and technical attributes.

even more important. Hydraulics

is a solution that can provide that,

whether as a pure hydraulic solution or a hybrid,” says Klocke.

“With the change in the operating

points of the diesel engine, available horsepower and torque—with at-

tempts at saving fuel by operating at lower engine speeds or with downsized engines—machine builders

have had to be creative about running more variable hydraulics systems so as to keep engine speeds in more

optimum ranges to help address the

the engine speed to slow down the

exhaust requirements,” says Terry

vehicle or change its responsiveness,

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emissions regulations are now driv-

Management - Mobile Hydraulics,

ing new powertrain strategies.

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“The new emission requirements

“There are several ways that

narrow the optimum engine speed

hydraulics system manufacturers

infinitely variable transmission is

performance,” continues Hershberg-

provide ways to optimize an engine’s

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technologies keep a constant load

The balance of cost and intelligence

pump to store the excess energy

improve, so does cost. Depending

er. “Variable fan drive systems versus

idle while loading. And, power assist

machine reach optimum cooling

on the engine by using a hydraulic

a mechanical connection help the

without being directly connected to the engine speed. Start-stop tech-

in an accumulator during normally

nology stores energy in accumula-

lean cycles on the engine, and then

tors that can be used to help start an

uses that stored energy when under

engine so the machine is not sitting

heavy peak loads.”

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As the technology and possibilities on the machine size and an OEM

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“The trend is definitely to more

electronics,” says Klocke. “The

more expensive machines can

justify the increased cost associated with electronics and smart

systems. But, price point is a big

factor, and end users don’t want to pay more tomorrow than they did yesterday.

“Meeting emissions regulations

makes a higher price tag necessary though, so the difficulty is getting

to that break-even point. You have to be competitive and provide a

solution that makes money for our OEM customer and the end user.

The challenge is to develop a technology that is cost effective and

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John Deere’s K-Series Tier 4 Final utility wheel loaders implement excavator-style hydraulics that sense the machine’s load and deliver the flow needed for smooth combined functions and fast work cycles (read more, 12087443).

A PowerShift torque-converter transmission employs Smart-Shift

technology to continuously evaluate speed and load conditions.

The 544K’s standard five-speed transmission with lockup torque converter in gears 2 to 5 offers increased acceleration, speeds cycles, and optimizes power and fuel efficiency during transport, roading, and ramp climbing.

engines, investing in variable rate

many OEMs. “The great thing about

engine performance is now an

evolution of technology,” Klocke

hydraulic technologies to optimize attractive and viable option for

hydraulics is there is a stepped

explains. “You can start with gear

pump and motors that are simple and cost effective but typically

are fixed displacement. When you

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas, Inc. announced its HX Series of hydraulic excavators toting up to 13% faster cycle speeds than its previous 9A Series (read more, 12089398).

Other features include an innovative Boom Float mode for improved grading control, Fine Swing mode for improved load control when swinging, IPC (Intelligent Power Control) for computer-aided power optimization based on load demand, and Eco Breaker mode for selectable pump flow and improved fuel consumption when working with Hyundai hydraulic breakers and other attachments.

move to axial piston products you

confirmed year after year

can have a variable swashplate

with ‘direct displacement control’ via mechanical linkage. Then you

move up to a servo-control pump,

to a variable motor with a gearbox, all the way to hydro-mechanical or hybrid transmissions.

“In general, there will always be

a trade-off of cost versus performance, and simple versus com-

plicated. The dynamic nature of

the industry impacts the decision

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SMARTER

mining of

DATA MOUNTAIN

by Michelle EauClaire-Kopier

Finding the real value in data comes from looking at the information with a knowledgeable eye that is familiar with both the industry and the customer.

The emergence of the term Big Data came as a result of

the exponential boom—and complete inundation—of data being collected from personal mobile devices, the internet, credit cards and social media, to name a few. From there, it

was soon realized that the world was in the midst of a glob-

al data revolution, and only companies that understood and leveraged the value of Big Data were going to be the ones

to succeed. Big Data put a label on a rapidly expanding in-

dustry, and helped to highlight the urgent need for comprehensive data analysis products to draw valuable information and insight from terabytes worth of data pouring in.

Determining when a company entered into the data

analytics arena is hard for many OEMs to put a marker on,

mainly because since there have been sensors on machines, there has been data collected. And with the onslaught of

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various data-driven technologies, be it GPS and telematics

INSET: Industry knowledge of equipment performance and customer expectation can turn Big Data into Smart Data.

BELOW: Proper analysis of machine performance data with other inputs such as active fleet equipment locations can optimize overall site productivity.

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systems or equipment management software, many companies have been involved with data analysis for years, using

the information to improve equipment design and customer

One size does not fit all!

services for part replacement and maintenance intervals.

“It’s hard to pinpoint the exact moment we became involved

in the Big Data dialogue internally,” says Ken Gray, Director of

Innovation in the Analytics & Innovation Division of Caterpillar Inc. “We’ve had numerous developments specifically related

to data within the last 10 years or so, starting with telematics

technology that has since evolved into predictive technologies

focused on improving customer operations even further. In the

years since, we’ve buckled down on ways we can take that data and turn it into actionable insights for our customers.”

From Big Data to Smart Data

According to a study by the International Data Corp., the digital data mountain is expected to grow to 40 zettabytes (1 zetta-

byte has 21 zeros) by 2020. Industry predictions have suggested that the number of sensors in the world will increase from the

current estimation of 50 billion to close to a trillion in 10 years.

“This exponential growth in sensors is driving expansion

in data analytics,” says Gray. “We’re working toward a quick,

revolutionary change in the way we receive data from every sensor on every machine and engine, from every dealer

work order to every single aspect of data and knowledge about our products,” says Gray. “We must create smart,

connected machines and products that bind us tightly to

our customers. We recognize that we need to do better, and do it quickly. We are addressing how we use the mountain of data coming in more effectively for our customers.”

So, how can practical use be made of the predicted data

volumes of the future? Companies like Siemens say the industry needs to shift from Big Data—referring to the

technologies used for recording, storing and analyzing large amounts of data—to Smart Data, which adds relevance and value to the information extracted from the data.

“We have to understand the mass of data in order to correct-

ly evaluate it,” says Dr. Wolfgang Heuring, CEO of the Motion

Control Business Unit at Siemens AG. Heuring postulates that it will be the people or companies who not only collect the data,

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Smart Data investments, starting in February 2015 with Cat-

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computing and big data analysis. This

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provide the opportunity for faster,

valuable information for the growth

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of our business and our customers’

to deliver results to its customers.

businesses.”

At the grand opening, Gwenne

In March, Caterpillar announced it

Henricks, Vice President and Chief

had entered into a technology and

“This lab will foster real-world inno-

Uptake, a Chicago-based provider

Technology Officer at Caterpillar said,

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A common confusion with Big Data is whether it should be used for a microscopic look at specific instances of machine performance or at a macroscopic view of broader equipment performance trends. Since Big Data is a supersized collection of data sets from several sources beyond the engineering data already extracted from a machine’s systems — which could lead some to assume it takes a microscopic view of specific instances because of how deep the information can allow you to delve — its purpose, thus far, has been primarily on a macro level providing big picture analysis of equipment quality issues during operation and regional customer relationship management.

Big Data is oftentimes unable to effectively isolate and diagnose an individual machine fault, for example, like typical engineering data coming off the machine can. At a macro level, Big Data can extrapolate patterns and similarities. But, up close, Big Data has a difficult time seeing a single incident’s context amidst a sea of information, and context is vital for proper and accurate data correlation.

However, that can also be seen as an opportunity for refinement to the concept of Big Data and its role in deciphering specific instances of use. For example, John Deere pro-

posed Big Data’s role in agriculture could aid in the compilation of specific condition reports to optimize machine performance decisions in unique environments depending on a multitude of inputs such as weather, soil condition, plant health and crop type.

In 2014, Caterpillar was already using Big Data to enhance equipment performance and differentiate its global customer profiles. “There are a lot of pre- and post-shift inspections and weather information, all of which can be combined with general machine data to give us a better idea of how the equipment is performing,” says John Thomas, Marketing & Strategy Manager for the Construction Technology & Solutions Group at Caterpillar. Condition monitoring tied together with customer information provides even more unique insight.

“It helps us get a better understanding of the differences between different regions of the world, beyond demand planning. Are the machines being used differently?

Are the customers different? Is the approach to how they do their work different? It helps us understand the world better.”

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of dynamic analytics and insight

were, and still are looking for any way

invest in technology partnerships

they planned to work to jointly

while increasing productivity and

not be the only ones to the table.

platforms. The two companies stated develop an end-to-end platform for predictive diagnostics. Ultimately, the agreement led to Caterpillar’s Analytics & Innovation

Division in April. Caterpillar co-located employees with the Uptake team to accelerate the creation

of a platform that takes

massive amounts of data, combines it with data

science to understand

to reduce operating and running costs overall machine performance.

Under the partnership, Komatsu

sends operational data collected

with data experts, they will assuredly Data analytics is now a part of the off-highway equipment manufacturing industry and the customer

“We must create smart, connected machines and products that bind us tightly to our customers. We recognize that we need to do better, and do it quickly.”

patterns and quickly de-

~ Ken Gray, Director of Innovation in the Analytics & Innovation Division of Caterpillar Inc.

ploys information to save customers

from on-board sensors to a GE data

prevent unplanned downtime.

big data analysis capabilities. The

money, optimize performance and Days later, Komatsu Ltd. an-

nounced its partnership with

General Electric (GE) to provide big

data analysis services for its mining customers. This followed an earlier

agreement in February of 2014 when Komatsu and GE Transportation announced a joint venture­—Komatsu

GE Mining Systems LLC—to develop a new generation of underground mining equipment.

The data analysis services came

at the right time; mining companies

center to be processed using GE’s

culture as a service—and soon as an expectation.

It is not difficult to picture a future

information gathered will help with

where the quality of information

optimal driving route recommenda-

a deciding factor in the equipment

simple cost saving measures, such as tions and equipment positioning for increased fuel savings and produc-

tivity, along with speed and braking requirements for the vehicles based

on terrain and site conditions to minimize unnecessary wear and eventual maintenance and downtime.

While currently the predominant

champions of data analytics are

the large OEMs with the capital to

gleaned from Smart Data becomes selection process. Data cannot just be collected and stored, it must be applied with a strong knowledge of the industry and equipment

performance in order to bring pieces of information into a comprehensive map to progress.

Industry and technology are no

longer overlapping, they are becoming one in the same. |

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by Michelle EauClaire-Kopier

Horizontal directional drills demonstrate a balance in power distribution for optimized thrust and rotational torque functionality.

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effectiveness is a quiet and efficient, minimally disruptive machine for

laying telecommunications,

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The JT30 horizontal directional drill from Ditch Witch is equipped with 24,800 lbs. (110 kN) of thrust and 30,000 lbs.

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When it comes to horizontal

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there are two primary functions

rotational torque. Equipment classes are defined by thrust and can go up to over a million pounds, though

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50,000 pounds or less, depending on

the ground material. A true measurement of the machine’s performance is how quickly it can get the job

done. A drill’s carriage mechanism is where the thrust is applied and

moves a rack up and down; its speed affects how many linear feet per day a contractor can install.

“You’re sharing the hydraulic sys-

tem between your thrust and your

rotational torque. The engineering

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One of the largest

draulic system as efficient as possible

challenges as of late

maximizing the overall performance

engine system

so you’re not losing horsepower and of the machine,” says Josh Beddow, Marketing Manager, Sitework Sys-

tems Dealer Business at The Toro Co.

“Higher thrust means a larger engine with additional horsepower, which

means a bigger frame, so you really

try to optimize how much push and pull a machine will have with the smallest engine.”

“Our goal was to design a product

to optimize thrust as well as rotational torque in the smallest footprint

possible,” says Beddow. In the utility industry, equipment must often

work in areas with limited space, so

total vehicle profile must be kept to a minimum.

TORO

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has been the larger from Tier 4 Final

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“Managing the integration of

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The Toro DD2024 horizontal directional drill combines 20,000 lbs. of pullback force and 2,400 ft.-lbs. of rotary torque in a compact footprint of 52 in. wide, 207 in. long and 74 in. tall.

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of thrust and pullback and 3,000 ft.-

possible,” says Seth Matthesen, Prod-

into a shorter and narrower vehicle

changing the vehicle’s size whenever uct Manager for Ditch Witch Drills.

Vermeer’s D23x30 S3 Navigator

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Since utility work sites are often

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“Part of noise reduction is running

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The 268-hp (200-kW) JT100 features 100,000 lbs. (445 kN) of pullback and 12,000 ft.-lbs. (16,270 Nm) of torque, the JT100 is the ideal HDD unit for very long bores, such as river crossings, and installations of large-diameter pipe.

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Not only does the low ambient

has provided us with the opportu-

public around the job site, but it also

machine and provide that informa-

into the ground. “You can imagine if

noise fare well with the general

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is safer for the operator and allows

you have a long string of steel pipe

is going to feel some vibration. So we

have to pay close attention to the op-

erator environment while designing a machine, but also because vibration can increase noise levels, as well,” says Matthesen.

Vermeer Corp. recently launched

two models, the D24x40 S3 at 28,000 pounds (124.6 kN) of thrust/pull-

back and 4,200 ft.-lbs. (5,694.4 Nm) of rotational torque, as well as the

D40x55 S3 with 40,000 pounds (177.9 kN) of thrust/pullback and 5,500 ft.lbs. (7,458 Nm) of rotational torque.

Both models features a 104 dBA

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shape design considerations for new

environment.

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As with any piece of diesel-pow-

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lower horsepower unit to reduce the fuel demand, but also to reduce the overall engine package.

On the bright side, Beddow says,

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The Double-Boom Excavator

by Thomas Berry, Archivist, Historical Construction Equipment Assn.

IMAGE FROM DRAKE-WILLIAMS-MOUNT CATALOG, C. 1932, HCEA ARCHIVES

The history of construction equipment design contains quite a few experiments and eccentricities that seemed like good ideas but just never took hold.

The Double Boom Excavator is seen here equipped with two 2.5 cu. yd buckets at work near Mounds, LA.

Many ideas for more efficient,

motive cranes and material handling

boom counterbalanced the other.

root and flourish. Others, not so much.

designed specifically for such work.

have been to increase productivity. A

1930s product of the Browning Engi-

sets of hoist and draw works, one

dump and return in each cycle. With

est of the odd. There are two booms

powered independently or from one

higher-production earthmoving take The Double-Boom Excavator, a

neering Company, is one of the oddand one machine. Documentation

of the thought processes behind the design of this truly unique machine

have been lost to time, but an over-

view of its operation may shed some light on how it came to be.

Large-scale earthmoving for levee

construction hit its stride in the early twentieth century, and machinery

suitable for the excessive work was

needed. On many jobs, the spoil could be excavated from the floodway and

deposited to an adjacent levee. Browning, a manufacturer of shovels, loco-

equipment, came up with a machine The machinery deck included two

for each boom. Whether they were

engine is not known. It was operated by two men, one for each boom. It

could be used as a dragline (as shown in the image) or with skips that were loaded manually. When one bucket

or skip was loaded, it would be raised; the works would swing 180 degrees to dump that attachment, and the

other operator would lower his skip or bucket into the pit for loading.

The swing motion was controlled by a lever operated by both men, likely to eliminate one starting a motion

before the other was ready; and one

The logic of this design seems to

normal dragline would load, swing,

the double boom design, one bucket was loading while the other was

dumping, more or less doubling the number of loads per hour assuming the cycle time was the same. But it

worked this way only when one bucket dumped directly opposite where the

other bucket was digging; otherwise, one bucket hung in the air until the

other was loaded or empty. Also, it was limited to digging and dumping only at the working radius of the boom.

Browning operated under at least

five different names in Cleveland,

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Pairing engines and transmissions into a single system offers manufacturers opportunity for further efficiency gains.

Volvo’s XE powertrain packages consist of a Volvo engine, I-Shift automated manual transmission, as well as proprietary engine and transmission software.

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

Improving efficiency contin-

combines a Cummins ISX15 engine

6% fuel economy improvement, as

OEMs, especially for those within the

tomated transmission—or a Navistar SCR-based 13 liter engine paired

nance costs and total lifecycle cost

ues to be a key design criterion for

heavy-duty commercial truck market where constantly fluctuating fuel

prices are a concern for customers.

As such, manufacturers are looking

to go beyond just updating engines to achieve their efficiency goals.

Instead, many have developed in-

tegrated powertrain systems which bring the engine and transmission together into a singular system to

with the Eaton Fuller Advantage au-

with the Eaton Fuller Advantage automated transmission. According to

Navistar, the downspeeding enabled by the powertrain package allows

ES-equipped trucks to run at 150 to 300 fewer rpms at cruising speed

which leads to an 11% fuel economy improvement compared to 2010 models.

well as lower preventative mainte-

improvements. Hardware and software improvements to the engine

and transmission enable integrated power, fuel and shifting strategies

to achieve the fuel economy gains.

Additionally, the two companies

optimized communication between the engine and transmission, and

integrated new control logic for further downspeeding capabilities.

While not new to the industry,

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introduced the ProStar ES (efficien-

Engines and transmissions working together for efficiency

International ProStar trucks (read

which pair engines and transmis-

release of new efficiency packages

provide efficiency advancements.

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cy specification) package for its

more, 12024853). The key element

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SmartAdvantage powertrain—which

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sions together to improve efficiency are nothing new. The Eaton Cum-

mins SmartAdvantage Powertrain was first introduced in 2013 (read

more, 10893364) with the goal of

providing heavy-duty trucks a 3% to

have become more prevalent in re-

cent years. Detroit Diesel and Peter-

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SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE IS A GIVEN. HYPERFORMANCE IS EARNED.

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The the new integrated Detroit Powertrain includes a Detroit DD15 engine with downspeed capability which shifts the usable torque range to lower engine speeds for reduced friction losses, enhancing fuel consumption and improving reliability.

adjusts to conditions to ensure every shift is necessary, saving fuel and

a higher rear axle ratio

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driver aggravation.�

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main packages available—the XE11,

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Regulations should look at more than just engines

Due to the efficiency benefits manufacturers have achieved through the

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The industry voices support for Phase II Upon the EPA and NHTSA releasing their proposal for the Phase II regulations, several manufacturers and industry associations announced their support of the new legislation.

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ed for when developing new fuel

release, Volvo Group said it believes

particularly the proposed Phase II

would not account for integrated

efficiency and emissions regulations,

a separate engine standard—which

legislation.

powertrain technologies—should

During a panel at the Green Truck

not be included within the reg-

Summit 2015 (event information,

ulation. Doing so would not be

10457084), executives from Cum-

beneficial to the company’s goal

mins Inc. and Daimler Trucks North

of achieving real-world emissions

America emphasized the benefits

reductions, and would limit manu-

of considering an overall vehicle

facturers’ flexibility in meeting the

approach which take into account

regulated targets in a way that also

integrated powertrain technolo-

suits each individual customer’s

gies when finalizing the regulation.

specific application needs. Volvo,

Doing so would ensure the most

like several other manufacturers,

cost-effective methods for achieving

expressed its interest in continuing

real-world emissions reductions,

to work with the EPA and NHTSA

executives said. Brian Mormino,

to ensure the final regulation suits

Executive Director of Worldwide

both the needs of the environment and the industry. |

Environmental Strategy & Compli-

ance at Cummins Inc., stated during

the panel discussion that the engine

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and powertrain are still the largest

areas for improvement, and should

therefore be equally considered for the regulation.

On June 22, the Environmen-

tal Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration (NHTSA) released its proposal for the Phase II fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas

emissions regulation (read more,

12085950). Manufacturers including Cummins and Volvo Group stated their support of the regulation; in

CUMMINS INC.

its statement after the proposal’s

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