And that would be my luck…

What is DME (Di-Methyl-Ether) DME is a gas but it is transformed into liquid form at a pressure of just 5 bar. It is straightforward to handle in a process similar to that required for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The most common application today is as a propellant in spray cans. DME can be produced [...]

In what may well be a world first, Kirklees Council (small town in UK) was showing off its shiny new ‘leccy Ford Transit rubbish collection vehicle – possibly the world’s first van powered by the garbage it picks up. The van – actually a Smith Edison-modified 3.5-tonne (Ford) Transit with a 40kWh lithium-ion battery pack, [...]

God – I hope I don’t do that !

We all know the upcoming EPA mandate on diesel pollution standards is a hard issue for existing diesel manufacturers who have been experimenting with injecting urea (needs a tank for urea fuel) into catalytic converter and using ultra high pressure fuel injection to reuse exhaust; A few of the manufacturers are even quitting the market [...]

A bit slate but still interesting..

January 7 is a historic day for all truck enthusiasts. Today is the day Volvo Trucks is launching the world’s most powerful series-manufactured truck. The Volvo FH16 with 700 hp and 3150 Nm of torque. Volvo Trucks is the first manufacturer in the world to be able to put a 700 hp badge on its [...]