ZF presents new TherMaS thermal management systems On June 3, ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) introduced TherMaS, a next-generation thermal management system for electric vehicles. TherMaS uses propane as a refrigerant, delivering significantly better cooling performance and a more efficient, space-saving design. In tests, optimized thermal management and improved use of drivetrain waste heat increased EV range by up to 10% in demanding winter conditi...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/03

ACT Expo 2025: Blue Bird showcases zero-, low-emission commercial vehicles On April 29, Blue Bird Corporation announced it is showcasing both its groundbreaking electric step van and propane-powered stripped chassis at the 2025 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo. The electric-powered step van is based on its Class 5-6 stripped chassis that features a 178-inch wheelbase for last-mile-delivery vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

Blue Bird debuts latest zero- and low-emission commercial vehicles at Work Truck Week On February 27, Blue Bird Corp. announced it will be showing its latest zero- and ultra-low emission commercial vehicles at the upcoming Work Truck Week 2025 (WTW25). The company will debut its groundbreaking propane-powered Class 5-6 stripped chassis and electric step van at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis from March 4 through 7. Blue Bird’s pro...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/28

Wolfsburg. It will premier an electric refrigerant compressor specially developed by thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components for R744 (CO2) which is characterized by its high cooling capacity of more than 12 kW and compact design. It ensures high efficiency under all climatic conditions. Compared to R290 (propane), R744 offers efficiency advantages in heat pump operation for vehicles and is non-flammable. It has a broad operating range for continuous op...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/23

urg, Illinois.  The H2-ICE vehicle demonstrates emissions control capable of outperforming EPA/CARB 2027 and Euro 7 criteria pollutant emissions standards. Allison's fully automatic transmissions are fuel agnostic, offering optimal integration with any fuel source, including gasoline, natural gas, propane and hydrogen. To compensate for the lower power and slower engine response associated with alternative fuels, Allison's power shift technology...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/14

s the vehicle ranges. The system optimizes the cooling of the drivetrain, battery, and interior through a joint water-glycol circuit. This means that the refrigerant system is primarily used to cool and heat the water-glycol circuit. It uses natural and environmentally friendly refrigerants such as propane or CO2 to completely avoid PFAS chemicals. This system also uses intelligent and needs-based distribution and a flexible heat pump to ensure e...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/12

2023 as a mobile EV charging truck, delivering level 2 and level 3 DC fast charging in scenarios and locations where such power is not available, and where immediate power is required for recharging EVs or as a means for emergency power backup. The original PowerUp was a dual fuel (gasoline and/or propane-powered) class 5 chassis cab. The new, zero emission EV mobile charging truck reflects Mullen’s commitment to zero-emissions and sustainable...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/31

Bollinger receives order for 50 electric B4 Chassis Cabs from EnviroCharge On May 22, Bollinger Motors announced it has reached an agreement to sell 50 vehicles to EnviroCharge, a provider of convenient and flexible charging solutions for EV owners. EnviroCharge will install its mobile clean-propane-powered charging system on the Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab, an all-new, all-electric Class 4 commercial truck.  By combining the charging unit with the...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/24

FORVIA HELLA presents Coolant Control Hub max for automotive thermal management FORVIA HELLA presented the next-generation thermal management system Coolant Control Hub max (CCH max). The solution is paving the way for environmentally friendly refrigerants like CO2 (R744) and propane (R290) by maximizing the benefits of the coolant system. The smart design simplifies the refrigerant system to its core essentials, reducing components, complexity, ...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/06

t functions and features into one indirect system, benefits such as flexible adaptation/packaging, reduced component complexity, reduced manufacturing complexity, cost reduction for OEMs, increased cold weather driving range and improved thermal comfort inside the passenger cabin can be achieved.  Propane will be used as the refrigerant, while a water/glycol solution will be used as the heat distribution medium. The former is provided by Sanden,...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/26

ration (Sanden) has unveiled its ITMS2.0 and ITMS3.0 Integrated Thermal Management Systems (ITMS), which are currently under development, at the Japan Mobility Show 2023. Besides power-saving features with a view for use in electrified vehicles, the company is currently developing products that use propane gas as a refrigerant instead of per/polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Sanden has started the production of a product similar to the ITMS2.0 f...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/27

Rheinmetall supplies prototypes for environmentally friendly thermal modules Rheinmetall AG (Rheinmetall) received an order from a large European automotive supplier to deliver a functional prototype of a propane-powered thermal module. The order also includes support for further functional development. It is developed in the Sensors and Actuators division. It enables various operating modes in conjunction with the natural refrigerant propane (R2...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/13

ZF’s TherMaS uses a central unit and intelligent software to control all thermal processes for the driveline and passenger compartment. The new design reduces space requirements and weight compared to previous approaches for cooling and heating EVs. ZF uses the fluorine-free, natural refrigerant propane. With this overall thermal management, the range of the EVbeat increases by up to a third in demanding winter operation. ZF has also developed...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/30

on engine built on Cummins’ new fuel-agnostic platform, with production of the 15-liter version expected in 2027, and plans for a 6.7-liter hydrogen engine. X15N – a natural gas engine that offers reduced package size and weight compared to diesel, beginning production in the U.S. in 2024. B6.7 Propane –the industry’s first purpose-built, medium-duty, turbocharged spark-ignited platform for propane fuels, built upon the Cummins B-series p...

News  Updated at: 2022/05/14

ications with a higher Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) that allows customers to drive the Mack MD Series model and pull utility trailers with small excavators.The Allison 3000 also allows for a live power Power Takeoff (PTO) for MD Series tanker trucks delivering heating oil, water, fuel and propane, and dump trucks. (Mack Trucks press release on March 9, 2022)...

News  Updated at: 2022/03/12

aboration commencing in 2020, the deployment leveraged C-V2X solutions provided by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., and Commsignia, to test roadside units (RSUs) from Applied Information, which were mounted in flashing speed limit signs near school zones. A 2021 Audi e-tron Sportback electric SUV and a propane-powered Blue Bird school bus were also equipped with Qualcomm Technologies’ and Commsignia’s C-V2X solutions. Using algorithms developed b...

News  Updated at: 2021/05/25

the K8 is also one of the lightest sedans in the segment. The four powertrains available from launch are a state-of-the-art 3.5-liter Smartstream powertrain offered in two power and fuel guises: a GDI (gasoline direct injection) derivative with 300PS and 36.6kgf.m (359Nm) torque, and a LPI (liquid propane injection) stablemate with 240PS with 32.0kgf.m (314Nm) torque, and a 2.5-liter GDI engine, delivering 198PS and 25.3kgf.m (248Nm) torque. A s...

News  Updated at: 2021/04/09

Kia launches pre-contract for all-new K8 On March 23, Kia announced that pre-contract for all-new K8 begins with a total of three models including a state-of-the-art 3.5-liter Smartstream powertrain offered in two power and fuel guises: a GDI (gasoline direct injection) derivative with 300 ps and 36.6 kgf.m (359 Nm) torque, and a LPI (liquid propane injection) stablemate with 240 ps with 32.0 kgf.m (314 Nm) torque. A 2.5-liter GDI engine is also ...

News  Updated at: 2021/03/25

Blue Bird readies production of new propane, gasoline buses with Ford 7.3L V8 engine On January 19, Blue Bird announced it will begin production this spring of its propane and gasoline 2022 Vision school buses, integrating Ford’s all-new 7.3-liter V8 engine and a purpose-built Gen 5 fuel system designed specifically for school-bus application. The compact and lighter-weight 7.3L engine was designed to achieve improved fuel economy over the 6.8L...

News  Updated at: 2021/01/26

IC Bus announces ultra-low NOx propane engine offering in CE Series school bus On October 21, IC Bus announced availability of a new 8.8-liter ultra-low nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions propane engine for its CE Series school bus, equipped with an Allison transmission.The new engine’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emission rate is 10% better than that of current competitive propane engines and offers 270 hp with 565 lb-ft of torque. The engine, which IC p...

News  Updated at: 2020/10/28