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Batteries, Capacitors
What Has Europe Done to Spur Adoption of Electric Machinery?
Interact Analysis
By 2030, the EMEA region will have a penetration rate of electric excavators that is double that of North America.
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Batteries, Capacitors
Thermal Management in the Electric Age
Modine Manufacturing Company
How to keep commercial EVs working year-round
A fully electric firetruck with a BTMS
Engines
Hydrogen Offers Power Options
Power Systems Research
Whether an HICE or FCEV, this power source is part of a zero-emission future.
The JCB hydrogen refueler and hydrogen-powered backhoe loader
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Engineering & Manufacturing
Multiple-Bowl Scrapers
Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA)
When practical, multiple scrapers were used behind single tractors as far back as the mid-1920s.
Quite possibly the homeliest motor scraper ever built, this is the first tandem-bowl motor scraper. Built in 1938, it consisted of the original prototype Model A Tournapull prime mover, the only 25-yard Z25 Carryall built, and a 24-yard heaped U-20 telescopic-bowl scraper.
Engines
Environmentally Friendly, Sustainable and Bio-Based: Untangling Common Terms
The Lubrizol Corp.
As environmental protection becomes an increasingly hot topic, it is important to understand the subtle but critical differences between environmental protection and sustainability, and between bio-lubricants and environmentally acceptable lubricants.
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Automated Systems
With Promises of Improved Safety, Efficiency and Sustainability, Autonomy Is the Future of Off-Highway Equipment
TE Connectivity - Industrial & Commercial Transportation business unit
Commercial vehicle autonomy is here to stay. Manufacturers who are not actively working on this technology risk watching their competitors’ autonomous vehicles leave them in the dust.
While complete autonomy may not be achieved for some time, there is a great opportunity to use varying levels of autonomy to reduce risk, keep work on schedule and maintain efficiency, all while reducing costs.
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Power Systems
Parker Hannifin Experts Answer Webinar Questions
Parker Hannifin Corp.
The team gives answers they did not have time for during the live event.
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Market Analysis
Truck Production Index for Q1 2023
Power Systems Research
The PSR-TPI decreased from 108 to 106, or -1.9%, for the three-month period ended March 31, 2023, compared to Q4 2022.
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Market Analysis
Managing the Competing Forces of Inventory Minimization & Risk Mitigation
Miller Fabrication Solutions
OEMs and their suppliers must find a balance between enough inventory and not keeping so much inventory that excess material becomes obsolete or sits for months or years before needed.
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Operator Interface
On-Road Safety for Off-Road Vehicles
APEM
OEMs of small off-road vehicles need a plug-and-play solution to add durable on-road signaling capabilities to their equipment. A new all-in-one device provides the answer.
Figure 2. Off-road vehicles often have exposed dashes, but they may require fundamental on-road signaling controls. This plug-and-play device is designed to help manufacturers and OEMs provide this functionality without incurring extra development costs.
Trends
Trends in Electric Construction Equipment
Delta-Q Technologies
Experts expect the industry to reach a tipping point in 2025, where the majority of heavy equipment will move away from diesel engines to electric or hybrid, and this trend will continue to grow in the coming years.
Experts expect the industry to reach a tipping point in 2025, where the majority of heavy equipment will move away from diesel engines to electric or hybrid, and this trend will continue to grow in the coming years.
Engineering & Manufacturing
6 Considerations When Designing or Selecting an Ergonomic Joystick
Sure Grip Controls Inc., company of Bailey Hydraulics
The science behind designing a joystick for maximum operator comfort, configurability and durability.
By using ergonomic equipment, you’re not only prioritizing operator comfort and preventing injuries, but you’re also increasing efficiency by reducing machine downtime and keeping operators on the job.
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