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Nanolia's nano coating enables any machine to operate more efficiently, while reducing fuel costs and emissions

Nanolia has introduced a product that enables virtually any machine to operate more efficiently, while reducing fuel costs by around 11% and emissions by around 60%. Based on the latest German nanotechnology the product which is simply added to engine or gearbox oil is a low cost way to reduce the cost of operating machinery – from the smallest motors and generators to the largest marine diesel engines and including pumps, gearboxes and winches.... [more]

EnPak Mechanic Series reduces fuel usage and engine wear

Life in the landfill is hard on equipment. The constant pushing of garbage and dirt puts a heavy strain on the hydraulics and drive train of large bulldozers. Compactors take a constant beating to prepare the trash to be covered. It’s a dirty, harsh work environment that’s tough on equipment. And it’s a job that cannot afford any downtime: if the trash isn’t covered by the end of the work day - a legal requirement - no one goes home until it is. ... [more]

Masternaut Asset Track satellite surveillance system prevents theft of plant and construction equipment

Masternaut Three X has launched a tracking service for valuable plant and construction equipment using satellite surveillance. Called Masternaut Asset Track, a covert tracking device installed in the equipment transmits the precise location of the asset and communicates this via the Internet. This eye in the sky system prevents theft and, therefore, minimises disruption to businesses that rely on constant availability of their assets to perform t... [more]

Construction businesses need to ramp up security on plant machinery

As the recession continues to bite, thieves are targeting low value construction items. By the close of 2008, Tracker assisted the police in recovering assets to the value of over £400million, resulting in over 1,800 arrests. 54 percent of plant recoveries were valued at £10,000 or less. With this in mind Tracker urges businesses to ramp up security on plant machinery. Tracker’s highest value recoveries include a Caterpillar 320 Excavator wort... [more]

Bonal Technologies achieves excellent customer satisfaction rating

Bonal International, Inc. has announced the results of a recent blind Customer Satisfaction survey performed by an independent consulting firm on its three product lines – Meta-Lax, Pulse Puddle Arc Welding and Black Magic from customers acquiring equipment over a 16-month period. The overall satisfaction rating in the three areas surveyed reached excellent satisfaction rating percentages. The overall rating for the equipment was 98% and sal... [more]

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Customized drive concepts for differing mobility requirements
DUSSELDORF, GERMANY--(Marketwire - 08/30/10) - EUROFORUM Deutschland SE / Customized drive concepts for differing mobility requirements processed and transmitted by Hugin AS. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. 9th International CTI Symposium and Exhibition "Innovative Automotive Transmissions, Hybrid and Electric Drivetrains" (November 30 to December 2, 2010 ...

Beijing's High-Tech Ambitions - The Dangers Of Germany's Dependence On China
Germany largely has China to thank for its current economic upswing, given the Asian powerhouse's demand for German machine tools and other such products.

Basic Utility Vehicles helping Third-World people to help themselves
The Indianapolis-based Institute for Affordable Transportation (IAT) is counting on its Basic Utility Vehicle (BUV) to be standard operating procedure (SOP) for steering a multitude of relief efforts undertaken by charitable non-governmental organizations (NGOs) the world over.

USCAR Task Force Supports the Growth of National Science Foundation Cyber-Physical Systems R&D
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Few within the automotive industry would deny that the technological complexity of cars and trucks is growing at an exponential rate.

2011 Ford F-150 Powertrain Lineup
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 11, 2010 – For the 2011 model year, the Ford F-150 is getting the most extensive powertrain overhaul in the truck’s history. The 2011 F-150 has four new truck engines, all coupled to a revised six-speed automatic transmission.

All-New Ford F-150 Powertrain Lineup Delivers Best-In-Class Fuel Economy, Power and Capability
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New CAFE rules open opportunities for auto suppliers
CEOs talked about how their businesses are changing as a result of stricter U.S. corporate average fuel economy regulations that will kick in beginning in the 2016 model year.

Ford Upgrades Power on New Diesels
Ford Motor Company will be upgrading its 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 turbocharged diesel powering the 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty to 800 pounds-feet of torque and 400 horsepower, said Barb Samardzich, vice president of powertrain engineering.