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On-Highway
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%.
Automated Systems
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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Automated Systems
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.
Smart Systems
Topcon and SDF Sign Long-Term Partnership Agreement
Topcon Precision Agriculture
Topcon and SDF have signed a partnership agreement to offer precision farming and Internet of Things technologies to agricultural customers.
On-Highway
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.
Telematics
Mack GuardDog Connect Now Standard in Mack LR Models
Mack Trucks Inc.
Mack has made its GuardDog Connect an available and standard option on all vehicles, including the new Mack LR refuse truck, to provide customers with more uptime support.
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Smart Systems
Hyundai Offering Trimble-Ready Option for Wheel Loaders and Excavators
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc.
Hyundai wheel loaders and excavators will now be available with factory-installed Trimble machine control and positioning systems.
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Telematics
Verizon Acquires Fleetmatics
Verizon Connect (formerly Telogis)
Verizon has completed its acquisition of Fleetmatics Group PLC, further expanding its telematics business.
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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Automated Systems
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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Smart Systems
Trimble Ready Option Now Available for CLAAS LEXION Combines
Trimble Inc.
CLAAS LEXION combines can now be wired from the factory to use Trimble's TMX-2050 display and Autopilot automated steering system.
Telematics
Telogis Partnering with John Deere to Provide Telematics Capabilities
Verizon Connect (formerly Telogis)
The partnership will help increase the amount of data customers can get from their connected machines whether they have mixed fleets or all John Deere equipment.
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