Becky SchultzBecky Schultz is editor of Equipment Today, a sister publication to OEM Off-Highway.From the AuthorEngineering & ManufacturingCalifornia Utility Service Company Will Be the First to Put Zeus All-electric Trucks to WorkThe first production Zeus Class 5 electric work trucks are being built to spec for and put to the test by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District.Engineering & ManufacturingCan a Fully Electric Construction Site Become a Reality in the U.S.?Electrification in construction equipment is expected to grow globally, but barriers to larger implementation on U.S. jobsites exist.Clutch & TransmissionMack Pushes Beyond Medium-duty Boundaries with New Allison Transmission OptionMack Trucks Inc.New transmission option will enable Mack MD Series trucks to take on heavier-duty applications that require increased power and vehicle weight ratings. plus utilize a live power PTO.Engineering & ManufacturingWork Truck Week 2022 Highlights Electrification, Advanced TechnologiesNorth America's largest work truck event is amping up news around electrification and advanced technologies.Engineering & ManufacturingHitachi Construction Machinery Kicks Off New Era in Brand Sales and Service SupportHitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd.The company officially began leading the Hitachi construction and mining equipment sales and service support efforts effective March 1.Automated SystemsAutonomous Work Vehicle Trials Offer Development and Application InsightsAmerican Honda Motor Co.Honda’s Kenton Williams and Tyler Parker of Black & Veatch discuss the development and field trials of Honda’s Autonomous Work Vehicle prototype in construction applications.TrendsASV Launches Its Largest Compact Track Loader, Repowers a Popular Model Plus Adds AttachmentsASV adds the RT-135/RT-135 Forestry as the size successor to the RT-120, presents its first Yanmar-powered model plus announces a new line of branded attachments.TrendsInternational MV Series Medium-Duty Truck Designed with Upfitting in MindHighlights of the new International MV Series medium-duty vehicle, including a completely redesigned front end, improved maintenance schedules plus numerous body builder advancements to make upfitting easier.TrendsJohn Deere Electric Backhoe Concept Demonstrates Performance Benefits for Construction IndustryJohn Deere Worldwide Construction & Forestry Div.The 310 X Tier concept machine is designed to offer lower operating costs and noise, improving overall productivity for customers.Industry NewsCaterpillar Bows Out of bauma 2022 But German Dealer Will Continue to DisplayCaterpillar Inc.Zeppelin, one of Caterpillar's largest dealer partners, will assume sole responsibility for the display at the world's leading industry trade fair.Market AnalysisInfrastructure Investment Holds Key to 100,000+ Equipment Manufacturing JobsAssociation of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)New data shows infrastructure investment could substantially boost U.S. manufacturing job growth before the end of President Biden’s first term.On-HighwayVolvo Trucks North America Reaches Contract Agreement with UAWVolvo Trucks North AmericaVolvo Trucks North America reaches 6-year contract agreement with UAW after several weeks of negotiations and restarting production lines on July 12.Page 1 of 3Next Page
