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CONTENTS
FEATURES

REGULARS

7 Material selection for battery
enclosures MATERIALS

2 Editorial

Mass reduction is the main reason BEV makers choose aluminum
for battery enclosures, but cost and thermal requirements favor
steel and polymer composites.

12 Startup targets medium-duty EVs
ELECTRIFICATION

Atlis Motors purpose-engineers nearly all the vital components
for an electric pickup and platform capable of spanning several
market segments.

18 High-voltage hybrids POWERTRAIN

FEV engineers evaluate 48V and high-voltage parallel hybrid
architectures for Class 6-7 commercial vehicles. Certain setups
show more promise than others.

24 Hemphill's mission: Support the
innovation ecosystem 2021 SAE PRESIDENT

Schaeffler America CTO Jeff Hemphill brings impressive technical
chops and well-honed communication skills to his new role as 2021
SAE International president.

Highly motivated to lose weight

3 Technical Innovations
3 Bosch quantifies cost savings for ADASequipped trucks | ADAS | AUTONOMOUS
4 Achates advances its OP engine on three
fronts | PROPULSION
6 Perkins expands power range with new
electronic large engines | POWER GENERATION

25 Original Equipment
25 New Holland extends ag lineup with CH7.70
combine, 'multitasker' tractor
27 Oshkosh Defense to deliver ICE- and
EV-compatible next-gen mail trucks

30 Product Briefs
SPOTLIGHT: Adhesives & Fasteners
& Electronic Components

32 Q&A
Nick Block outlines alternative-fuel strategy
for John Deere Power Systems

ON THE COVER
The new CH7.70 Crossover Harvesting combine creates a new
segment in New Holland's portfolio and delivers up to 25% higher
throughput than a conventional combine in its class.
(Image: New Holland Agriculture)

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