Get the basics on the SENT bus, which transmits sensor data to ECUs and other vehicle processors, one nibble at a time. How do you test the automotive SENT protocol? Test & Measurement Tips describes how to test the data bus. The Single Edge … [Read more...]
What is meant by a “Software Defined Vehicle?”
Software defined vehicle (SDV) is a term used by some manufacturers, including Bosch, Google, and Renault, for a vehicle with a centralized digital architecture that allows software updates to upgrade the vehicle throughout its lifetime. This … [Read more...]
Schaeffler’s rear-wheel steering system heads into series production
The new mechatronic rear-wheel steering system by Schaeffler has celebrated its series-production premiere, bringing enhanced agility on bends and superior inner-city maneuverability to the new electric SUV of a renowned vehicle manufacturer. By … [Read more...]
IFPE 2023 wrap-up: Danfoss launches Dextreme systems pathway
Danfoss Power Solutions has launched its Dextreme systems pathway for excavators. Dextreme systems improve excavator energy efficiency by 15% to 50%, regardless of the power source, while maximizing productivity. The Dextreme pathway consists of … [Read more...]
Danfoss partners with Volvo for field trials of its Dextreme system
Danfoss Power Solutions has partnered with Ashcourt Group to test the Danfoss Dextreme system in three Volvo excavators. Ashcourt, a building materials supplier based in East Yorkshire, England, expects the system to increase the productivity of its … [Read more...]
Liebherr advances hydraulic efficiency and zero emissions
The global mining industry has demonstrated its commitment to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in support of the Paris Agreement, with many major mining companies announcing decarbonization targets over the past 18 months. This increased focus on … [Read more...]
Steer-by-wire valve for mobile machinery applications
Parker Hannifin has launched a mobile directional control valve that can be used in a steer-by-wire system for earth-moving equipment and other types of mobile machinery. This high-performance single fault tolerant valve is designed to support the … [Read more...]