Driving Innovations in Transportation
Certain trends will impact the transportation industry’s major segments, including truck/bus, automotive, marine and rail. Emissions standards, electrification, smart/connected vehicles, and autonomous vehicles are some key developments that will alter the way the industry advances and influence how engineers approach their work.
Automotive: Electric Going the Extra Mile
Advances in electric vehicle battery technology are boosting how far cars can travel on a full charge. Other trends include 5G connectivity and ridesharing. Fully autonomous vehicles, though, are still years away from widescale adoption.
Marine: The Tides are Changing
The International Maritime Organization has mandated reductions in greenhouse gas by 2030. Ships that burn fossil fuels will have to buy more-expensive low-carbon fuels or install exhaust cleaning systems. Other ships already are retrofitting to run on liquified natural gas.
Rail: On Track for a Busy Future
Europe and Asia have the most advanced rail systems, including high speed and autonomous trains, as well as modern electric trains. The U.S. lags, largely because most passenger travel is by air or car. A key U.S. trend is positive train control (PTC), an automated safety system.
Heavy-Duty Trucks & Buses: A Cleaner Future
Emissions regulation is trending. There are rounds scheduled in the U.S. in 2021 and 2024 to further reduce CO2 emissions and fuel consumption in trucks/buses. In addition to converting from diesel to electric, OEMs look for ways to reduce weight and improve aerodynamics.
Partners in Progress
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We work with OEMs to solve challenges, providing expertise in motion and control and application know-how. Parker also offers components and sub-systems in various platforms across the globe.
Our partnership doesn’t end when the product ships. We continue to jointly optimize equipment performance, reduce downtime and make our partnership even stronger.
Transportation Trend Highlights
Blog Posts
Overcoming Challenges of Fully Autonomous Vehicles
Improving Efficiency of Diesel Truck & Bus Fleets
Improving Efficiency of Desalination Systems
Efficiently Powering High-Speed Electric Railways
Changing the Impact of Electric Car Batteries
Addressing Truck, Bus Electrification Challenges
Hybridization & Electrification in Marine Industry