SAE Off-Highway Engineering 2003-10-01
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- Off-highway CVTs
A continuously variable transmission can improve the fuel efficiency of heavy-duty diesels by matching the engine's torque/speed to the applied load through the smooth torque multiplication of the transmission. - Hydraulics for economics
The design of a digitally controlled hydraulic fan drive from Denison Hydraulics is said to help diesel engines run leaner and cleaner. - Telematics boosts productivity
Advances in electronic technology enables equipment owners and operators to monitor not only usage, but location of equipment. - A dumper on tracks
Industrial vehicles featuring composite rubber-tracked drive systems have become increasingly popular over the past 10 years, carving out a respectable niche in many specialized industries.
- Off-highway CVTs