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Batteries, Capacitors
Battery Show & EV Tech Digital Days Announce Initial Speaker Lineup
Organizers have announced some of speakers for this year's virtual event which will highlight the latest in battery and electric vehicle technology.
Trends
The Fluid Power Industry is at a Crossroads
Trends
The Role of Data Must be Purposeful
Trends
Industry Partnerships Will be Key to Implementing Autonomous Solutions
Trends
Connectivity, Data Capture and Analytics Will Accelerate Automation
Trends
Data Will Help Drive Further Technology Adoption
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Market Analysis
Heavy Equipment Markets are Down in 2020 and Hopes up for a Better 2021
Negative economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic have made 2020 a year to forget for most in the heavy equipment industries.
Sensors
Sensors Play Critical Role in New ANSI Standard
Use of various sensor technologies will be necessary to meet the safety functions described by the new ANSI 92.20 standard.
Market Analysis
The Pros and Cons of Industry Consolidation
Continued consolidation in the heavy-duty vehicle industry has helped address many complex technological challenges while also enhancing the OEM and supplier relationship.
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Trends
Agriculture and Construction are Becoming More Digitized
Digitization is helping bring about more efficiencies for both machines and their operators.
Trends
Diesel Will Become Cleaner and More Efficient
Major improvements in the performance and efficiency of diesel-powered systems will continue to be developed.
Power Systems
MAHLE Collaborating with Ballard Power Systems on Fuel Cells for Commercial Vehicles
The companies will develop and industrialize fuel cell systems for the European, North American, and Asian markets.
Smart Systems
Continental Study Finds Cybersecurity in Transportation Industry Still in its Infancy
As digitization and connectivity of heavy-duty vehicles continues, the need to protect against cyberattacks is increasing.
Electronics
MTA Collaborates with Ashok Leyland on Electronics Components for Trucks and Buses in India
The collaboration lead to the development of electrical products to be mounted near the battery in different combinations for the OEM's ICV Trucks, Electric Buses and City Buses.
Power Systems
Volvo Penta-Powered Electric Fire Trucks to Begin Customer Testing
Three fire trucks featuring Volvo Penta electric drivelines are on their way to fire departments in Berlin, Amsterdam and Dubai to begin real-world customer testing.
Automated Systems
Design & Engineering Insights: B&R Says Changing Workforce is Helping Drive Automation
The desire for more productive heavy equipment and a younger generation entering the industry is increasing expectations for advanced technology such as automation.
Batteries, Capacitors
Epiroc Battery-Electric Mining Equipment Completes Field Trial Near Arctic Circle
A Boomer E2 Battery, Scooptram ST14 Battery and Minetruck MT42 Battery have completed field testing in Europe's largest gold mine located in Northern Finland.
Batteries, Capacitors
New Study Finds Batteries Made From Deep-Sea Rocks can Reduce Carbon Emissions
A peer-reviewed study commissioned by DeepGreen finds making electric vehicle batteries from deep-sea rocks can reduce climate change impacts compared to land-based ores.
Lighting
Superior Signals SYLED3030HS-FL and SYLED4545HS-FL Cold Weather LED Worklights
The SYLED3030HS-FL and SYLED4545HS-FL LED worklights use temperature control improve light output in cold weather conditions.
Smart Systems
New Ricardo Report Supports Vehicle to Infrastructure Connectivity Deployment
The report examines the costs, challenges and opportunities of different communication technology approaches to Vehicle to Infrastructure use cases.
Power Systems
Nikola Board of Directors Announces Leadership Transition
Trevor Milton has stepped down as Executive Chairman; Stephen Girsky has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board.
Sensors
PRECO Electronics Acquired by Sensata Technologies
The acquisition expands the capabilities and markets for both companies.
Batteries, Capacitors
New Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G Utilizes Solid-State Batteries
The new electric bus is equipped with solid-state batteries which offer high energy density for increased power and longer life.
Power Systems
Kenworth K270E and K370E Battery-Electric Vehicles Available for Order
The zero-emission trucks utilize a DC fast-charging system capable of fast re-charge in 1 hour.
Power Systems
DOE Awards Cummins Funding to Develop Fuel Cell Disaster Relief Vehicle
Cummins will use the funding to develop H2Rescue, a hydrogen fuel cell truck that will travel to disaster relief sites and provide power, heat, and water.
Electrification
Mack Trucks to Begin Production of LR Electric in 2021
The LR Electric features Mack’s fully integrated electric powertrain with twin electric motors and four NMC lithium-ion batteries.
Sensors
Design & Engineering Insights: Parker LORD Sensing Technologies Aid Autonomous Vehicle Development
As technology advances, sensors are becoming more precise to enable improved safety and operation of autonomous vehicles.
Power Systems
Scania Launches Commercial Electric Truck Range
The range includes a fully electric and plug-in hybrid truck which can be customized for various urban transport needs.
Batteries, Capacitors
Electric Volvo Bus Batteries Get Second Life
Volvo Buses is partnering with Stena Recycling subsidiary Batteryloop to reuse bus batteries as energy storage units in other applications.
Sensors
Balluff Says Smarter Sensors Will Provide Better Machine Insights
Advanced sensor technology will create smart systems with more processing power and improved data collection capabilities.
Sensors
Sensors Play Critical Role in New ANSI Standard
Use of various sensor technologies will be necessary to meet the safety functions described by the new ANSI 92.20 standard.
Cabin Filtration
Sy-Klone Awarded Contract to Develop Smart Cab Air Quality System
NIOSH and the CDC have awarded a contract to conduct research on the application of smart technology in a machine operator enclosure to manage air quality.
Safety
Bendix to Live Stream Safety Technology Demonstrations
The event will provide a firsthand, live view of advanced safety systems in action for tractor-trailers and school buses.
Power Systems
Electromobility in the Off-Road Industry
Volvo Penta says more is needed yet for electromobility to take off, including charging infrastructure and an increase in the pace of technological change.
Agriculture
Case IH Introducing New Features for Quadtrack and Steiger AFS Connect Tractors
The new 2021 season tractors will be introduced with specific features for the European market, and incorporate new technology designed to ease data recording and transfer.
Hybrids
Solaris Introduces New Mild Hybrid Bus
The Urbino mild hybrid uses a hybrid system which captures and stores power as the bus brakes for use when necessary.
Power Systems
Dana Building New Facility for Production of e-Drive Technologies in India
The new manufacturing facility will produce Dana TM4 low- to high-voltage electric motors, inverters, and vehicle control units.
Data, IoT & Connectivity
Volvo and Mack Form Partnership with Samsara for Connectivity Solutions
The truck manufacturers will work with Samsara to implement various IoT related solutions to help improve fleet efficiency and safety.
Smart Systems
Komatsu Mining Breaks Ground for New Manufacturing Facility and Headquarters
Contractors building the new facility are using Komatsu’s new Smart Construction technologies to remotely optimize their processes.
