Detroit DT12 Automatic Manual Transmission (AMT) Now Standard
The Detroit DT12 AMT is now the standard transmission choice across all Daimler heavy-duty models worldwide and will also be the primary transmission option for the Western Star X Series. However, it’s worth noting that this brand will still offer a manual transmission option. In the Australian market, the Eaton RoadRanger remains available, but the […]
1972 Marine Corps 1150 Track Loader by Case with Detroit 2-Cycle Diesel Engine
Preserving a slice of military history, Jim Carter proudly displays his 1972 Case Marine Corps 1150 track loader, delighting in sharing it with the public. “Many are familiar with civilian models, but few have witnessed a setup like the military configuration,” explains Jim Carter, a retired nuclear-medicine technologist from Zionsville, Indiana. Jim, who collects vintage […]
Bringing Back to Life a 1980s Terex D700A Dozer
Reviving the Legends: The Restoration Journey of Special Equipment with Detroit Diesel Engines The initial striking feature of Tim Davis’ Terex D700A dozer from the early 1980s is its vibrant lime green color, which catches the eye immediately. Another unexpected element is the distinctive sound emanating from its engine. According to Davis, one aspect that […]
Training Battery Assemblers at Detroit Diesel
As you arrive at Detroit Diesel Corp. (DDC), now known as “Detroit”, the plant’s website descriptor “It demands to be seen” becomes evident. Located in Redford, Michigan, the iconic Detroit Manufacturing Plant spans over 3 million square feet, which is larger than 52 football fields! This massive facility is responsible for producing an astonishing 500 […]
Detroit Reman Mexico grows due to high delivery times; will receive investment in 2023
Disruptions in supply chains have caused waiting times for the delivery of goods to increase substantially, which is why some customers have chosen to buy used or remanufactured products. Within the framework of the anniversary of Detroit Reman, Daimler Truck’s remanufacturing plant in Toluca, State of Mexico, Perla Verdi, manager of the plant, pointed out […]
Detroit Diesel produces one millionth HDEP engine
Anniversary motor assembled at the DD plant in Redford, Michigan The HDEP Detroit Diesel product family combines the DD13, DD15 and DD16 engines, which are designed for heavy duty applications. Introduced in 2007, HDEP engines were jointly developed in Germany, Japan and the USA. Detroit Diesel HDEP engines are also built in Mannheim, Germany. In […]
A table more expensive than the Honda Civic Type R? It consists of a V12 engine from Ferrari
A rather unusual table will be up for sale at the upcoming RM Sotheby’s auction. It is based on a V12 engine from Ferrari. Various automotive gadgets often reach cosmically high prices. It doesn’t matter if it’s about memorabilia related to legendary drivers, watches or interior design elements. This last category includes a special table, […]
Mars is getting closer: Elon Musk boasted of the successful test of the largest SpaceX rocket
Elon Musk boasted of successful tests to launch the engines of the largest SpaceX rocket. So, experts tested the Raptor 2 engines of the first stage of the Booster 7 rocket. We are talking about the Super Heavy Booster 7 rocket – the engines worked for 12 seconds, which is a record for SpaceX today. […]
The date of the premiere of the crossover Mazda with a rotary engine MX-30, equipped with a Wankel engine, will be shown early next year
Mazda will bring to the Brussels Motor Show a hybrid version of the MX-30 crossover with a rotary engine. The single-section unit will work as an onboard generator and recharge the traction battery, while the electric motor will continue to spin the wheels. This solution will significantly increase the range – this figure for the […]
A prototype of a new space plasma engine has been created
Scientific Reports: RF motor efficiency improved by up to 30 percent Scientists at Tohoku University (Japan) have improved the performance of an RF space engine that, unlike traditional electrical propulsion, does not have electrodes, potentially extending its lifespan. A prototype of the new setup is presented in an article published in Scientific Reports. Spacecraft are […]