Engines

Aalberts N.V.: Aalberts strengthens surface technologies in North America

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Friday, July 16, 2021
Engines, Aerospace engineering, Nadcap, Companies, Aalberts, Aerospace, Caterpillar Inc.

PT provides surface technologies and related services to achieve metallurgical specifications for its various industrial customers.

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  • PT provides surface technologies and related services to achieve metallurgical specifications for its various industrial customers.
  • As leading aluminium treatment provider in North America, PT is serving the light and heavy truck, electrical vehicles, agriculture, defense and aerospace end markets.
  • The combination of Aalberts surface technologies business with PTs technologies and footprint creates a stronger business with significantly increased scale, a wider surface technologies offering to our customers, expanded geographical footprint and enhanced growth prospects throughout the North American market.
  • Critical NADCAP and OEM certifications allow Aalberts surface technologies to further penetrate the defense and aerospace markets in North America.

AgJunction to Provide Automation Kits to Leading Equipment Manufacturer Komatsu Ltd.

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Friday, July 16, 2021
Engines, Companies, Manufacturing, Komatsu Limited, Engineering vehicles, Caterpillar Inc., Heavy equipment, Dump truck, Haul trucks

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgJunction Inc. (TSX: AJX), ("AgJunction"), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Novariant, Inc. (Novariant), has been chosen by Komatsu Ltd. (Komatsu), an industry-leading manufacturer and supplier of equipment for the construction, mining equipment, utilities, forestry and industrial markets to provide sophisticated automation kits for construction workplaces.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgJunction Inc. (TSX: AJX), ("AgJunction"), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Novariant, Inc. (Novariant), has been chosen by Komatsu Ltd. (Komatsu), an industry-leading manufacturer and supplier of equipment for the construction, mining equipment, utilities, forestry and industrial markets to provide sophisticated automation kits for construction workplaces.
  • The contract has been awarded following Novariants successful integration of customized autosteering systems for Komatsu's equipment for agricultural use.
  • Novariant currently provides automation modules that support mapping, path planning, and autosteering for Komatsus construction equipment platforms used in agricultural applications.
  • Automated operation of multiple dump trucks is required to achieve safe, highly-productive, smart and clean workplaces of the future.

Woven Planet Holdings, a Subsidiary of Toyota, to Acquire CARMERA

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Companies, Engines, Economy of Japan, Toyota, Toyota Group, Automation, Robotics, Lyft, Woven fabric, Self-driving car, James J. Kuffner Jr.

TOKYO, July 15, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Woven Planet Holdings, Inc. ("Woven Planet"), a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, announced the acquisition of CARMERA, Inc. ("CARMERA"), a U.S.-based spatial AI company, which specializes in bringing next-generation road intelligence to automated mobility at scale.

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  • TOKYO, July 15, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Woven Planet Holdings, Inc. ("Woven Planet"), a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, announced the acquisition of CARMERA, Inc. ("CARMERA"), a U.S.-based spatial AI company, which specializes in bringing next-generation road intelligence to automated mobility at scale.
  • This is the second major deal for Woven Planet in North America, following the April 2021 announcement to acquire Level 5, the self-driving division of Lyft.
  • Once the deal is closed, the CARMERA team will report into the Automated Mapping Platform ("AMP") organization of Woven Alpha, Inc. ("Woven Alpha").
  • Founded in 2018 as Toyota Research Institute - Advanced Development (TRI-AD), Woven Planet Group is composed of four complementary companies: Woven Planet Holdings, Woven Core, Woven Alpha, and Woven Capital.

EQS-News: Start-up 'Parcandi' founded

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Friday, July 16, 2021
Engines, Bâloise, Companies, Caterpillar Inc., Sulser, Parcandi AG, the TCS, PARCANDI AG, THE TCS

Baloise has announced the founding of Parcandi, a corporate start-up initially developed as part of an internal innovation campaign.

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  • Baloise has announced the founding of Parcandi, a corporate start-up initially developed as part of an internal innovation campaign.
  • Corsin Sulser, previously new business manager at Baloise in Switzerland, is the firm's founder and CEO.
  • The future of parking should be simple and convenient - which fits in very well with our Simply Safe strategy.
  • The company was founded in July 2021, and its service is already available at several locations in the German-speaking parts of Switzerland.

Mission Critical Electronics Acquires ZeroRPM

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Automotive Manufacturing, Data management, Energy, Manufacturing, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Technology, Other Transport, Trucking, Maritime, Transport, Other Manufacturing, Aftermarket, Automotive, Software, Other Energy, Public transport, Transport, Engines, Green vehicles, Electric vehicles, Vehicles, Hybrid vehicle, Idle reduction, Lithium-ion battery, Hybrid, Start-stop system, Hybrid vehicle drivetrain, Mission Critical Electronics, ZeroRPM, MISSION CRITICAL ELECTRONICS, ZERORPM

Mission Critical Electronics (MCE), a California-based designer and manufacturer of premium electrical power solutions for specialty vehicle, marine, network and industrial markets, is announcing its acquisition of ZeroRPM.

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  • Mission Critical Electronics (MCE), a California-based designer and manufacturer of premium electrical power solutions for specialty vehicle, marine, network and industrial markets, is announcing its acquisition of ZeroRPM.
  • ZeroRPM is a pioneer in anti-idling technology and offers advanced energy storage and hybrid solutions that convert conventional vehicles into cost-efficient hybrid units.
  • It creates a hybrid vehicle with lithium-ion battery technology that integrates seamlessly with a vehicles engine and existing electrical system, and automatically restarts the engine to recharge the batteries when necessary, said Kevin Moschetti, CEO of Mission Critical Electronics.
  • The ZeroRPM System offers hands-free control: once a vehicle is in park, the system automatically shuts down the engine and provides all required power for electronics and HVAC.

MaXpeedingRods Makes Big Moves in 2021

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Performance & Special Interest, Sports, Motor Sports, Motorcycles, Specialty, General Automotive, Aftermarket, Automotive, Retail, Engineering, Automotive Manufacturing, Other Automotive, Manufacturing, Engines, Piston engines, Supercharging, BMW, Internal combustion engine, Turbocharger, Crankshaft

Auto parts manufacturer and supplier MaXpeedingRods had some monumental moments in 2021.

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  • Auto parts manufacturer and supplier MaXpeedingRods had some monumental moments in 2021.
  • David Barrera Garcia, the Champion of CCD , uses MaXpeedingRods rods and turbochargers in his BMW E30 engine.
  • Furthermore, Duane Mckeever and Oliver Evans of the BDC also run MaXpeedingRods crankshafts , turbochargers , and connecting rods in competition.
  • Speaking of product development, MaXpeedingRods announced a significant step forward in their coilovers and turbochargers for 2021.

BAE Systems to Provide Next-Generation Electric-Hybrid Power and Propulsion System for Southern Wind Superyacht

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Other Defense, Contracts, Technology, Defense, Other Manufacturing, Other Transport, Engineering, Maritime, Transport, Aerospace, Other Technology, Manufacturing, Marine propulsion, A, Electrically powered spacecraft propulsion, Propulsion, Ships, Vehicles, Engines, Electric boat

BAE Systems, a leader in electric propulsion , has been selected by luxury sailing yacht builder Southern Wind to provide the electric-hybrid power and propulsion system for a new high-performance superyacht.

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  • BAE Systems, a leader in electric propulsion , has been selected by luxury sailing yacht builder Southern Wind to provide the electric-hybrid power and propulsion system for a new high-performance superyacht.
  • BAE Systems will supply and integrate its next-generation system on the SW96 Nyumba, the first marine vessel to benefit from the companys newest propulsion technology.
  • BAE Systems next-generation technology represents a significant investment in our electric power and propulsion applications for the marine market, said Steve Trichka, vice president and general manager of Power & Propulsion Solutions at BAE Systems.
  • The HybriGen Power and Propulsion system will include an electric motor, two variable-speed generators, a lithium-ion energy storage system, and vessel auxiliary power with shore power charging.

Woven Planet Holdings, a Subsidiary of Toyota, to Acquire CARMERA

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Software, Research, Internet, Data management, General Automotive, Technology, Automotive, Science, Engineering, Automotive Manufacturing, Other Technology, Manufacturing, Companies, Engines, Economy of Japan, Toyota, Toyota Group, Woven fabric, Lyft, James J. Kuffner Jr., Woven Planet Group, CARMERA, WOVEN PLANET GROUP, CARMERA

Woven Planet Holdings, Inc. (Woven Planet), a subsidiary of the Toyota Motor Corporation, announced the acquisition of CARMERA, Inc. (CARMERA), a U.S.-based spatial AI company, which specializes in bringing next-generation road intelligence to automated mobility at scale.

Key Points: 
  • Woven Planet Holdings, Inc. (Woven Planet), a subsidiary of the Toyota Motor Corporation, announced the acquisition of CARMERA, Inc. (CARMERA), a U.S.-based spatial AI company, which specializes in bringing next-generation road intelligence to automated mobility at scale.
  • This is the second major deal for Woven Planet in North America, following the April 2021 announcement to acquire Level 5, the self-driving division of Lyft.
  • Woven Alpha focuses on exploring new strategic areas for business expansion and incubates several innovative projects such as Woven City and Arene, which is Woven Planets open software platform.
  • Founded in 2018 as Toyota Research Institute - Advanced Development (TRI-AD), Woven Planet Group is composed of four complementary companies: Woven Planet Holdings, Woven Core, Woven Alpha, and Woven Capital.

Pratt & Whitney Canada Advances Sustainable Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Technology, Contributing to Canada's Green Recovery Plan

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Raytheon Technologies, Aviation, Aircraft, Engines, East Hartford, Connecticut, Pratt & Whitney, de Havilland Canada, De Havilland, Viking Air

"Pratt & Whitney Canada is proud to be a leader toward ever more sustainable aircraft propulsion technologies and be an integral part of Canada's green recovery plan," said Maria Della Posta, president, Pratt & Whitney Canada.

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  • "Pratt & Whitney Canada is proud to be a leader toward ever more sustainable aircraft propulsion technologies and be an integral part of Canada's green recovery plan," said Maria Della Posta, president, Pratt & Whitney Canada.
  • P&WC is working with De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) to integrate this hybrid-electric technology into a De Havilland Canada Dash 8-100 flight demonstrator.
  • Developing hybrid-electric propulsion technology is a core element of Pratt & Whitney's strategy to make aviation more sustainable.
  • We look forward to collaborating with Pratt & Whitney Canada and governments in Canada to further the development of alternative, climate-friendly technology that holds much potential to contribute to more sustainable aviation."

Nikola Adds 51 Dealership Locations In Nine States

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Engines, Caterpillar Inc., Dealer, Companies

The five independent dealership additions to the Nikola dealer network average more than 80 years of providing strong sales and service support to customers.

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  • The five independent dealership additions to the Nikola dealer network average more than 80 years of providing strong sales and service support to customers.
  • The Nikola dealer network expansion includes HOLT Truck Centers (7 locations in Texas), Empire Truck & Trailer (7 locations in Arizona and California), Wagner Equipment Co. (11 locations in Colorado, New Mexico), Ring Power (14 locations in Florida), and Carter Machinery (12 locations in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia).
  • Today's announcement is anticipated to bring the number of Nikola sales and service locations up to 116 across the United States as it rapidly continues to fulfill its commitment to the expansion of the distribution network.
  • "These five new partners are expected to add a culture of customer focus and service leadership that we are building at Nikola.