ill also be made available in selected global markets later this year. The four powertrains available 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...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/17

dy styles; and in XL and XLT trim levels. Customers have three engine options: a standard 3.7-liter V6, the same 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine and an all-new 3.2-liter five-cylinder common rail Power Stroke turbo diesel option. Ford will offer Transit's 3.7-liter V6 with a compressed natural gas/liquid propane gas (CNG/LPG) prep kit. The 3.7-liter V6 is also engineered for optimal performance with E85 flex- fuel capability. Ford unveils the all-new T...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/28

025. The company will display the AC138 EVO and the AC135 product family, air-conditioning systems designed for alternative drive technologies. The AC138 EVO, in series production since mid-2025, uses the CO2 (R744) and incorporates patented heat pump technology. From 2026, it will also support the propane (R290) for consistent performance in high temperatures. Meanwhile, the AC135 family offers solutions for buses of all sizes and drive types, w...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/10/02

. The company set up the goal in December 2010 and reopened as a Zero-Waste-to-Landfill company in January 2011. Thomas Built Buses currently manufactures both Type C hybrid-electric and Type D compressed natural gas (CNG) buses. Thomas Built also is working to introduce Saf-T-Liner C2 and Minotour propane-fueled school buses in 2012. An independent, third-party organization conducted testing of a Thomas Built Buses "Saf-T-Liner C2" against an IC...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/26

nsion is expected to create 193 new jobs and be completed by early 2022. FCCC currently employs more than 1,000 associates. FCCC is a leading manufacturer of premium chassis for the luxury RV, school bus, commercial bus and walk-in van markets on the leading edge of alternative propulsion utilizing propane, natural gas and all-electric chassis. On April 25, Daimler Trucks announced that it is launching the Freightliner Econic SD, a special truck ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/18

roject aims for significant reduction of CO2 emissions from manufacturing processes within Skövde plant. The funding is granted by the Innovation Fund and European Commission. Volvo plans to replace traditional systems with electric furnaces powered by green electricity and use hydrogen instead of propane as a cleaner fuel. The factory will also install advanced systems to recover and reuse heat, along with AI-powered tools to manage and optimiz...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/17

ms, and electronic roll stabilization with its cubiX software to enhance driving behavior and enable ADAS and automated driving functions. ZF is also showcasing the AI-based TempAI solution for more precise temperature management in electric motors; the TherMaS thermal management system, which uses propane refrigerant to boost efficiency and extend EV range by up to 30% under extreme conditions; the SELECT e-drive platform, which combines key com...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

ireless distributed battery management system provides 80% reduction in wiring harness weight and cost while also offering flexibility in battery pack design and assembly First-generation system shown; second-generation system expected to initially launch in mid-2025 using coolant and in 2026 using propane; System combines all thermal circuits into a single component increasing efficiency and range while reducing complexity and costs; System modu...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/08/21

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...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/07/29

g a network of overseas parts manufacturers to jointly invest in Thailand. (From the Royal Thai Government release and an article of The Nation on March 5, 2025) 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 m...

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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...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/07/28

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...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/07/28

025. The company will display the AC138 EVO and the AC135 product family, air-conditioning systems designed for alternative drive technologies. The AC138 EVO, in series production since mid-2025, uses the CO2 (R744) and incorporates patented heat pump technology. From 2026, it will also support the propane (R290) for consistent performance in high temperatures. Meanwhile, the AC135 family offers solutions for buses of all sizes and drive types, w...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/24

o space, capable of towing up to 2,000 pounds. Ford released the all-new 2014 Transit Connect Van to go on sale in North America in late 2013. Transmit Connect Van for North American market has a 2.5-liter engine as standard, and the engine can also be specified with a compressed natural gas/liquid propane gas (CNG/LPG) preparation package. An optional 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine is estimated to deliver 30+ mpg on the highway. All engines are mated...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/18

n Fund to support the CarbonSmart Factory project, known as SPACE. The project aims for significant reduction of CO2 emissions from manufacturing processes within Skovde plant. Volvo plans to replace traditional systems with electric furnaces powered by green electricity and use hydrogen instead of propane as a cleaner fuel. The factory will also install advanced systems to recover and reuse heat, along with AI-powered tools to manage and optimiz...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24

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

int venture between Rheinmetall and HUAYU Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO), a subsidiary of China’s SAIC Motor group. (From a press release dated September 26, 2023) 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 divis...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/06/03

ACT Expo 2025: Hydrogen and alternative fuels Bosch, Hyundai, Toyota advance hydrogen ecosystem; Daimler, Blue Bird show CNG and propane systems Summary Bosch exhibits fuel cell module and new CryoPump refueling technology cellcentric and EKPO detail next-generation fuel cell modules Forvia, Symbio display StackPack module and hydrogen storage solutions Hyundai and Plus outline autonomous fuel cell freight network strategy Toyota showcases Gen 3 ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/29

location is equipped with a four-wheel-drive chassis dynamometer, seven vehicle lifts, five powertrain test cells and a wiring-and-instrumentation laboratory. Further expansion plans include two additional powertrain test cells; upgrades to engine and vehicle test beds for gasoline, diesel, hybrid, propane and natural gas powertrains; and additional equipment to support hybrid-electric vehicle testing. Mahle generated sales of approximately EUR 1...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/15

increases the vehicle ranges. It 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...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/15