Electrifying vehicles yields advantages such as reduced emissions, better performance and
more flexibility. While electric machines can directly drive the wheels or tracks of heavy-duty …

Abstract Productivity, reliability, controllability, flexibility, and affordable costs represent key
aspects in mobile machines. Additionally, due to the high fuel price and the introduction of …

This paper proposes a cost-effective, robustly practical solution for a high-efficient electro-
hydraulic actuator (EHA) for linear drives. The solution addresses the challenges of high …

This paper presents a novel electrified solution for linear actuation systems, which has
undergone a successful in-vehicle demonstration, marking a significant advancement in this …

This article presents a comprehensive, multidisciplinary overview of the development of
powertrain technologies for energy-efficient heavy-duty earthmoving machines. The heavy …

Different strategies for improving the energy efficiency of a power hydraulic system have
been reviewed in this article. The energy-saving scheme is classified into three categories: S …

This research paper presents the first part of a comparative analysis of a novel self-
contained electro-hydraulic cylinder with passive load-holding capability against a state of …

Hydraulic drives are popular in multiple industries due to their high-power density, robust
operation, and low cost. However, they often suffer from low energy efficiencies, particularly …

With the rising demand for energy efficiency, displacement-controlled or so-called pump-
controlled systems have become an attractive research topic for applications in construction …

Multi-joint heavy-duty manipulators, such as working devices of hydraulic excavators, are
mostly driven by hydraulic cylinders. Poor energy efficiency of the hydraulic system results in …