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Peloton DOE Project to Reduce Vehicle Energy Through Smart Powertrains, Platooning
Peloton is working in partnership with Purdue, Cummins, Peterbilt and ZF TRW to demonstrate the use of smart powertrains and truck platooning for reduced energy use as part of the DOE's NEXTCAR program.
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New DOE NEXTCAR Projects Aim to Reduce On-Road Vehicle Energy by 20%
The United States Department of Energy (DOE)
The DOE's ARPA-E is providing $32 million in funding for 10 projects which use complex and connected systems to reduce vehicle energy use by 20%.
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RCT ControlMaster Independent Guidance Solution Wins Innovation Award
Remote Control Technologies Pty Ltd. (RCT)
The RCT ControlMaster Independent Guidance solution, which enables underground mining vehicles to operate autonomously, has won the Innovative Mining Solution of the Year award.
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Trimble Grade Control Factory-Fit Option for Hitachi Customers in Japan
Trimble Inc.
Trimble's GCS900 Grade Control system in 2D or 3D configuration is now available as a factory-fit option on the Hitachi ZX200X-5B semi-automatic excavator for customers in Japan.
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MAN Truck & Bus Participating in Cooperative Driving Research Project
MAN Truck & Bus AG
As part of the IMAGinE cooperative driving research project, MAN will focus on connected and autonomous vehicle technologies which could aid more synchronized driving maneuvers on roadways.
In future, vehicles communicating with each other in real-time will form the basis for a cooperative interplay in road traffic.
Military
U.S. Army Testing Use of Long-Distance Control for Robotic Vehicles
The U.S. Army is testing the reliability of autonomous vehicles controlled from across the globe to demonstrate the safety of these systems for military personnel.
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Cat Grade Control 3D Now Available for D3K2, D4K2 and D5K2 Dozers
Caterpillar Inc.
Caterpillar's Grade Control 3D automates machine functions for production-dozing and fine-grading applications to help improve operator efficiency and accuracy.
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Atlas Copco Displays Fuel Efficient SmartROC D65 Drill Rig at MINExpo 2016
Epiroc
The SmartROC D65 drill rig from Atlas Copco includes a fuel savings kit which cuts fuel consumption by 15%, as well as automated drilling technologies.
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Caterpillar Introduces Control System for 7495 Series Rope Shovels
Caterpillar Inc.
Caterpillar's new Operator Assist-Enhanced Motion Control system simplifies machine operation for improved operator efficiency.
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Joy Global Debuts Versatile P&H 77XD Blasthole Drill
Komatsu Mining Corp. (formerly Joy Global Inc.)
At MINExpo 2016, Joy Global debuted its P&H 77XD blasthole drill featuring intelligent compressor control to manage power consumption and automatic bit and pipe handling functions.
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Atlas Copco Unveils Cab-Less Autonomous Blasthole Drill at MINExpo 2016
Epiroc
Atlas Copco's PV-275 CA is fully autonomous and features a cab-less design due to customer feedback noting higher machine utilization when operators are sitting remotely.
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Sandvik Launches Automation-Ready ITH Underground Production Drill Rig
Sandvik Mining
Sandvik's new DU412i drill rig enables the use of radio remote tramming for increased safety and efficiency, and also comes ready for use with the Sandvik AutoMine automation technology.
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