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The Power Behind Every Working System
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The Power Behind Every Working System

On a construction site, the alternator keeps essential electrical systems powered and the battery charged, so the machine is ready for the next demanding job.

THE ICE RETURNS
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THE ICE RETURNS

In a new hydrogen avatar, the internal combustion engine is being reimagined for heavy freight

The Controlled Link Between Engine and Transmission
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The Controlled Link Between Engine and Transmission

Every start, gear change and controlled stop in a commercial vehicle depends on the clutch, the component that connects the engine to the transmission and, j...

The Link Between Combustion Force and Mechanical Power
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The Link Between Combustion Force and Mechanical Power

Connecting Rod carries some of the heaviest loads in the engine, yet its job is simple: connect the piston to the crankshaft and pass the power on. In heavy-...

ONE VEHICLE. MANY WORLDS
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ONE VEHICLE. MANY WORLDS

Inside the Unimog U 423 platform that moves from road to rail, from shunting to infrastructure maintenance

The Heat Exchanger Behind Cabin Comfort
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The Heat Exchanger Behind Cabin Comfort

The condenser releases the heat that keeps a truck's cabin cool, and when it struggles, the effect can be felt throughout the A/C system.