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No one knows electrification better than Parker – and nobody’s a better partner for automotive manufacturers navigating a quickly changing environment. We listen to our partners’ needs, apply systems thinking about what works, and help drive measurable results. Electrification, mainly, is a key development that will alter the way trucks, busses, construction equipment, and agricultural equipment advance through the next few decades.

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Growth of electric vehicles is being driven by the transition to non-polluting transportation. Advances in battery technology will increase the distance that cars and trucks can travel on a full charge. Two such technologies are solid-state and lithium-silicon batteries. Other trends include the rollout of 5G for connectivity, and ride sharing. Fully autonomous vehicles, however, are likely years away from widespread adoption as they still face multiple barriers.

Solid-State, Lithium-Silicon Batteries

Advances in electric vehicle battery technology are expected to increase the range a car can travel when fully charged, which is the biggest barrier to widescale adoption of electric cars. The lithium-ion batteries used today have short life cycles and a history of overheating, but they are being improved.

Enabling Remote Diagnostics On Trucks

One significant trend affecting trucks is the ability to enable remote diagnostics. Advances in remote diagnostics already have reduced truck downtime by sending critical fault codes and nearby dealer repair locations to fleets.

Digitalization of Logistics

Another major advantage of connected-truck technology is the digitalization of logistics. This growing trend electronically integrates individual trucks with freight shipping management functions, maximizing the productivity of every connected truck in a system and tracking every shipment in real time.

Electro-Hydraulic Actuators

Applications such as front-end loaders, excavators, and aerial lift trucks require hydraulics for the operation of implements. Anti-idling laws and the desire to reduce fuel consumption and emissions have driven many vehicle manufacturers to consider hydraulic pumps driven electrically, as opposed to being coupled to an internal combustion engine. Combining Parker’s expertise in hydraulics, motors, and electronics results in an efficient and flexible solution, available from 250 W to 100 kW.