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Reduce Carbon Emissions Utilizing Familiar IC Engine Technology

Cummins will offer fuel agnostic internal combustion engines based on common platforms to reduce upfront cost and OEM design requirements.

Cummins

U.S. Reaches Deal on Steel Tariffs with Japan

Steel imported into the U.S. from Japan will no longer be subject to tariffs.

Steel imported into the U.S. from Japan will no longer have tariffs applied.

Winners Announced for Agritechnica Systems & Components Technology Award

A total of 20 components and systems for use in agricultural and other off-highway equipment were nominated, and three winners selected for the technology award.

The Bosch Off-Highway Surround Sensing system uses radar sensors to determine the position and direction of up to 40 static or moving objects simultaneously.

U.S. Legislators Pass America COMPETES Act to Improve Supply Chains

The legislation includes funding for domestic production of semiconductors as well as enhancements to manufacturing facilities.

The semiconductor shortage and other supply chain challenges have made production more difficult for many manufacturers.

Metalformers Optimism Increases Despite Ongoing Supply Chain Challenges

Precision Metalforming Association (PMA)

PMA's January 2022 Business Conditions Report shows 43% of companies expect an improvement in orders in the next 3 months.

Eaton Receives DOE Awards for EV Charging and Emissions Reduction Technology

The company plans to develop more cost-effective electric vehicle charging solutions for commercial vehicles and adapt its variable-valve actuation technology for agricultural equipment.

Eaton is working to develop more cost-effective, easier to deploy charging infrastructure for commercial vehicle fleets.

U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders up 14% in November 2021

The Association For Manufacturing Technology (AMT)

The off-road equipment sector helped drive an increase in manufacturing technology orders reports the Association For Manufacturing Technology.

Strong demand for off-road equipment helped to drive orders for manufacturing technology in November 2021.

Hyundai Construction Equipment Expanding Production Capacity 50%

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc.

The company is investing $170 million in its Ulsan factory to increase production capacity by 50% and simplify its manufacturing processes for increased efficiency.

Hyundai Construction Equipment’s Ulsan Factory

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Top 5 Equipment Manufacturing Trends for 2022

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers analyzes the top trends expected to impact heavy equipment manufacturers in 2022 and beyond.

Heavy equipment manufacturers will need to monitor five key trends which could impact the industry in 2022 and beyond.

SuperTruck 3 Program Participants Named

The United States Department of Energy (DOE)

Volvo and Daimler are among the truck OEMs awarded funding for the third SuperTruck program.

DTNA's first SuperTruck demonstration vehicle which achieved over a 115% freight efficiency improvement.

How Can Manufacturers Ensure Emissions Compliance?

Justin Savage of Sidley Austin says there are key steps manufacturers in the off-road equipment industry can take to ensure they comply with emissions regulations.

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From the Editor's Desk: Military Looks to Transform its Vehicle Fleet

To help create a more modern military vehicle fleet, electrification and automation are among the top technology trends under evaluation by the U.S. Military.

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