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The Work Truck Show 2021 Daily Update

The fifth day of The Work Truck Show 2021 emphasized electrification efforts in the industry will truck OEMs providing updates on their current development efforts.

Peterbilt's 579EV recently made the ascent up Pikes Peak

Looking Back at 10 Years of Innovation: SuperTruck Continues to Bring Technology Advancements

The SuperTruck program has brought about new technology developments and demonstrated the high level of engineering capabilities of the heavy-duty vehicle and equipment industries.

Daimler's SuperTruck design.

Volvo CE Introduces Two New Short-Swing Compact Excavators in North America

Volvo Construction Equipment

The zero-tail-swing radius of the ECR50 and short-swing radius of the ECR58 enable the excavators to work in confined spaces while reducing the risk of damage.

Ecr58 F Stage V T4f

Keestrack Enters Agriculture Equipment Market by Acquiring Goldoni

The acquisition will enable Keestrack to enter a new market segment and further grow in the construction market.

A Goldoni tractor feeding the Keestrack K3 scalper.

European Construction Equipment Sales Declined 6.4% in 2020

CECE - Committee for European Construction Equipment

CECE reports strong sales of compact equipment and increased demand in the fourth quarter helped prevent a further decline in 2020.

European construction equipment sales are expected to be up 5% in 2021.

BKT EARTHMAX SR 412 Tires

The SR 412 tires feature an E-4 tread depth which provides traction and high heat resistance.

ERTHMAX SR 412 Tire

Engineering & Manufacturing

JCB Modifies Excavators to Support Landmine Clearance

JCB has modified four machines and developed a new armored tracked excavator to help clear minefields in Afghanistan.

A JCB 457ZX wheeled loading shovel has been modified to aid with the clearing of minefields.

Link Mfg. Acquires Valve and Suspension Control Products from Hadley

Link Manufacturing Ltd.

Link will obtain the rights to Hadley’s dynamic air suspension control technology that improves aerodynamics, reduces rolling resistance and increases tractive performance as part of the acquisition.

Link Electronic Smart Valve

TE Connectivity HC-STAK 25 High Voltage Interconnection System

TE Connectivity - Industrial & Commercial Transportation business unit

The HC-STAK 25 HV interconnection system is designed to efficiently carry power from the battery pack to the drive motors in hybrid and electric vehicles.

Hero Product Master

DOE Announces Intent to Issue Three New Sustainable Transportation Funding Opportunities

The United States Department of Energy (DOE)

The funding opportunities include a third phase of the SuperTruck program as well as development of low GHG technologies for on- and off-road vehicles.

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OEM Industry News Briefs: Volvo CE Electric Wheel Loader Aids Snow and Ice Removal

A Volvo CE customer in Germany proved its electric wheel loader can perform in tough winter conditions, DEUTZ opens a new Power Center and more news highlights from the past week.

The zero emissions L25 Electric plays a key role in Cologne's winter service provision.

Westport Fuel Systems Completes Initial Startup and Testing of Hydrogen-Fueled Engine

Westport Fuel Systems Inc.

The company believes a hydrogen fueled internal combustion engine using its HPDI fuel system could provide emissions reduction benefits in many heavy vehicle applications.

Westport Fuel Systems believes its hydrogen engine could provide near-zero GHG emissions and much lower cost than fuel cell vehicles or battery electric vehicles, particularly for heavy-duty trucking and other high-load applications.

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