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MAHLE Opens New Testing Facility to Streamline Electric Vehicle Battery Development
The new testing facility features a climate-controlled cell to create a simulated, repeatable real-world test environment.
Battery and Charging Trends for the Construction Industry
Vanguard Lithium Ion Battery Can Power Up to 40 Kilowatt Hours
Industry's First Fully Electric Backhoe Loader
Briggs & Stratton Exhibiting New Battery Pack and Single-Cylinder Engines at CONEXPO 2020
Technology News Tracker: Battery Options are Increasing
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Tires & Wheels
New Airless Tire Aims to Improve Productivity and Comfort
Taking inspiration from the shape of a cup, a new tire design with an airless structure helps improve the operator experience while reducing compaction.
Engines
Engine Efficiency and Performance Remain Key Design Factors for Manufacturers
Enhancements to internal components as well as the development of new technologies are enabling manufacturers to enhance their engine designs.
Engineering & Manufacturing
Equipment Manufacturers Honored for Innovative Machine Designs
The recipients of the iF DESIGN AWARD 2020 have been honored for advancements in electrification, automation and overall improved heavy equipment designs.
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Freudenberg Battery Technology to Power Long-Distance, All-Electric Passenger Coach
XALT ultra-high energy lithium-ion battery packs will be used to power Motor Coach Industries' zero-emission, MCI D45 CRTe LE CHARGE long-distance motor coach.
Webasto CV Standard Battery System
Webasto's CV Standard Battery System enables up to 10 packs to be used for a combined power output of 350 kWh.
Nikola Introducing New, More Powerful Battery Technology
Nikola's new 1,100 watt-hours per kg battery features cell technology expected to cost 50% less to produce than lithium-ion.
XALT XLP Low Profile Lithium-Ion Battery Pack for Commercial Vehicles
The XLP pack offers scalable high-density battery electric storage in a low profile package.
Briggs & Stratton Introducing Battery Pack and New Engines
The new Vanguard Lithium Ion Battery, Battery Management System and battery charger provide a complete electric power system for turf equipment.
Daimler Trucks & Buses Enters Battery Supply Agreement with CATL
CATL will supply lithium-ion battery cell modules for Daimler’s global electric trucks set for series production from 2021 onwards.
Briggs & Stratton Introducing Battery Pack and New Engines
The new Vanguard Lithium Ion Battery, Battery Management System and battery charger provide a complete electric power system for turf equipment.
Daimler Trucks & Buses Enters Battery Supply Agreement with CATL
CATL will supply lithium-ion battery cell modules for Daimler’s global electric trucks set for series production from 2021 onwards.
Flash Battery Exhibiting Lithium Batteries for Lifting and Other Equipment
CEO, Marco Righi, will also speak about the changeover from lead-acid batteries to lithium technology during GIS - The Lifting and Heavy Transport Show.
Kaitek Flash Battery Begins Construction of New Headquarters
The new facility will be five times larger than the current one to aid further company growth.
AKASOL Highlights New Battery Technologies at The Battery Show 2019
The company showed its new high-energy lithium-ion battery AKASystemAKM CYC capable of providing energy density of 221 Wh/kg with liquid-cooled battery modules.
Technology News Tracker: Developing a Second Life for Batteries
Additional applications are under development for electric vehicle batteries once past their useful life.
Eaton XLR-51 Supercapacitor Modules
Eaton's XLR-51 supercapacitor modules deliver up to 51.3V and 188 farads.
Cummins Analyzing Second-Life Battery Development
The University of California San Diego which will develop an outdoor second-life demonstration system comprised of Cummins battery modules.
New Report Examines Potential Second Life of EV Batteries
Dr. Na Jiao, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx, says retired electric vehicle batteries could still retain 70-80% of their initial capacity and be used in other applications.
Volvo Group and Samsung SDI Enter Strategic Alliance
The companies will jointly develop battery packs specifically for Volvo Group’s electric trucks.
BMZ and KION Launching Lithium-Ion Battery Joint Venture
The joint venture will broaden the lithium-ion product offering and increase production capacity to best serve the rapidly growing demand for lithium-ion battery systems in the intralogistics market.
AKASOL Entering North American Market with New Production Facility
Production at the new facility in Michigan is expected to begin in 2020 to meet growing demand from major international customers.
eBook: Equipment Market Outlook On-the-Go - June 2019
AKASOL
BMZ USA Opens New Headquarters
The new building offers approximately 26,000 sq. ft. for use by production, warehousing and office space to meet the needs of the growing business.
American Battery Solutions to Provide Batteries for Underserved Markets
The company will bring deep know-how, expertise and quality to new types of electrification customers.
American Battery Solutions to Acquire High-Voltage Battery Assets from Robert Bosch
It will acquire manufacturing and testing assets for high-voltage battery systems from Robert Bosch Battery Systems.
Volvo CE Presents Five Key Facts About Batteries
Magnus Larsson, Development Engineer Batteries, Electromobility Systems, overviews five key facts about the lithium-ion batteries currently used in electric construction equipment.
Agility Unveils High-Performance Battery Packs and Electric Drivetrains for Trucks
The lightweight, liquid-cooled lithium ion battery packs are configurable in 110 kWh increments, currently up to 440 kWh for Class 8 trucks.
Daimler Acquires Minority Stake in Sila Nanotechnologies
This will help accelerate the development and commercialization of Lithium-Ion battery technologies for electric vehicles.
Mack Trucks Makes Battery Refresher Standard Across Lineup for Extended Life
The battery refresher helps reduce and reverse the effects of sulfation, giving lead-acid batteries longer life and improved performance.
Kaitek Flash Battery
AxleTech Collaborates with Agility Fuel Solutions for Battery Technology
The companies will combine their respective processes and technologies to deliver highly refined vehicle controls systems for an electric vehicle powertrain for commercial vehicles.
Electric and Autonomous Vehicles in Mining
The opportunities for electric vehicles are strong in heavy-duty industries like mining, construction and agriculture, even while the majority of applications demonstrated are in the on-highway industry.
