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News from Vehicle Technology
2025-10-14
Source: Press release
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We have collected innovations and news about mobile machines. Included: a marine engine, a generator for freight wagons, revised linear actuators, and fastenings with ultra-hard tips. Additionally, we take a behind-the-scenes look at the motorsport event World RX 2025.
The drivers of the CE Dealer Team: Klara Andersson & Niclas Grönholm.
(Image: Wondermedia AB)
AMXE Marine Engine: More Power With Less Weight 
The AMXE marine engine from ABB is suitable for small to medium-sized ships.
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ABB has announced the launch of the AMXE marine engine, a next-generation electric propulsion solution for challenging conditions at sea. The engine is specifically designed for small to medium-sized electric and hybrid ships, as well as for open deck applications. It combines durability, high performance, and flexible installation in a compact package.
With the highest power density in ABB’s motor portfolio, the AMXE marine motor delivers more power with less weight and space requirements—a significant advantage for ships where every kilogram and cubic meter counts. It has been designed for demanding maritime applications to withstand harsh marine environments, resist corrosion, shocks, and vibrations, and provide high reliability due to its insulation.
Power for Freight Wagons 
The wheelset generator supplies freight wagons with electrical power.
(Image: Schaeffler)
Freight wagons typically do not have an electrical power supply. As an alternative to power supply via the locomotive or batteries, Schaeffler offers an autonomous energy supply with the axle generator. Schaeffler’s axle generators are designed for standardized European bogie configurations and axles in freight transport. Two performance ranges are available: a low-power version up to 50 W and a high-power version starting at 100 W. Automated processes are also becoming increasingly important in freight transport.
Corrosion Resistance Improved for Underwater Operation 
The new version of Thomson’s electrohydraulic H-Track actuator is now even more resistant in harsh and moisture-intensive environments.
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Thomson, a brand of Regal Rexnord Corporation and a leading manufacturer of mechanical motion solutions, introduces a new version of its electrohydraulic H-Track actuator. It has been further enhanced to make it even more resilient in harsh and moisture-intensive environments. The actuator features components made of 316 stainless steel for improved corrosion resistance and a hermetically sealed motor housing that allows for underwater operation, expanding the H-Track’s application range to equipment in the marine, agricultural, industrial, and mobile machinery sectors. A redesigned structure and an optimized online selection tool improve both the product’s availability and its integration possibilities.
The robust, self-contained hydraulic system of the Thomson H-Track has always delivered the power of hydraulics without relying on hoses, external pumps, or regular maintenance. With the latest improvements, the actuator becomes even more reliable in applications where conventional models might lose performance over time. Thomson has optimized the configuration of stroke length and load capacity, making the H-Track even easier to specify and faster to deliver.
Direct Fastening With Ultra-Hard Tip 
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Ejot expands the application range of self-tapping screws. This range has been limited by the maximum strength of the screw tip, which must not plastically deform during thread forming. With the newly developed Maxxtip concept, what previously seemed impossible can now be achieved—a process-reliable direct screw connection even in ultra-high-strength materials. This is made possible by combining a case-bainitized load-bearing thread with an ultra-hard screw tip. The main application areas are ultra-high-strength steel sheets.
Drive Technology in the Preparation of World RX 2025 
The drivers of the CE Dealer Team, Klara Andersson and Niclas Grönholm (pictured), achieved 4th and 2nd place in the race. First place was claimed by Johan Kristoffersson from the Kristoffersson Motorsport team.
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Parker Hannifin is once again collaborating with the CE Dealer Team of Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) to push the boundaries of sustainable performance in one of the toughest motorsport arenas. In the “Battle of the Technologies” format, fully electric rallycross cars compete against vehicles powered by sustainable combustion engines. For each race, a track is created, and this is where the two companies come into play: Volvo CE machines shape the terrain, and Parker’s drive and control solutions are integrated into these machines. From constructing dirt jumps to fine-tuning sharp turns, every venue must be race-ready and performance-oriented. Among the latest Volvo machines equipped with Parker technology is the L90H wheel loader.
