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July 18, 2013

Top Products 2021

Top New Products of 2021

Winners of the 2021 Top New Products of the Year award offer a look at the top technologies engineering teams are looking for when designing new equipment.

Volvo CE's new digital hydraulic actuator enables the design of a new type of hydraulic system which overcomes some of the shortcomings found in traditional systems.

Improved Hydraulic System Design and Control Benefit Overall Machine Efficiency

New advancements in hydraulic components and systems are enabling heavy equipment to operate more efficiently.

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Industry Celebrates Passage of Historic Infrastructure Investment

After months of debate, Democrats hammered out an eleventh-hour deal to pass the historic $1.2 trillion bipartisan spending measure which was then signed into law by President Joe Biden.

CARB is currently evaluating stricter emissions regulations for off-road equipment engines.

What will a Tier 5 Emissions Regulation Entail?

California has outlined the objectives, strategy and tactics to achieve the goals of a Tier 5 Diesel Off-Road Emission Standard.

Scania has introduced a new powertrain which includes a new engine platform as well as gearbox and axles.

OEM Industry News Briefs: Scania Launches New Powertrain and Engine Platform

Scania has unveiled a new engine platform for heavy trucks offering fuel savings of 8%, Caterpillar has formed a partnership for zero-emissions mining, DEUTZ produced its 10 millionth engine and more news you may have missed.

Sales of tractors and combines in both the U.S. and Canada were positive once again in October 2021.

Tractor and Combine Sales Positive Once Again in October 2021

AEM reports total U.S. farm tractor sales rose 4.8% in October while Canada also saw an increase in sales for both tractors and combines.

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Liebherr Low-Pressure Direct Injection Hydrogen Injectors for Heavy-Duty Engines

The hydrogen injector’s flexible design supports a wide range of customer-specific requirements and modular installation.

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Sandvik Introduces Toro TH551i Truck with Stage V Engine

The new Stage V engine option enables the Toro TH551i to offer more power and speed compared to its Tier 4 Interim predecessor.

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Honda Tests Prototype Autonomous Work Vehicle at Construction Site with Black & Veatch

The second-generation prototype Honda Autonomous Work Vehicles successfully performed a range of functions at a large-scale solar energy construction site.

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European Commercial Vehicle Registrations Decline in September Due to Microchip Shortages

ACEA reports demand for new commercial vehicles in the European Union remained positive, up 19.1% during the first 9 months of the year.

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Komatsu Europe Delivers Haul Trucks with Komatsu FrontRunner to Mining Customer

The FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System will be deployed on 930E-5 ultraclass haul trucks at one of Europe's largest open pit copper mines.

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North American Class 8 Truck Orders Decline in October due to Supply Constraints

Class 8 orders declined in the range of 12% from September 2021 as supply chain challenges continue to plague OEMs.

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Xos Unveils Lyra Series of Battery Systems

The Lyra Series features a system level 52% improvement in gravimetric energy density and a 45% improvement in volumetric energy density.

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Husqvarna and Briggs & Stratton Reach Settlement on Engine Supply

Briggs & Stratton will now supply the majority of engines ordered for use in Husqvarna ride-on mowers.

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Market Forecast: Fluid Power

The NFPA reports mobile hydraulic orders received from October 2020 to September 2021 are currently 143.8% above those of the previous period.

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OEM Industry News Briefs: Liebherr Delivers Last 1600/2 Crawler Crane

Liebherr's 600 tonne crane is being replaced by a 700 tonne model capable of meeting increased size and load needs of the wind power industry, Rolls-Royce showcases its fuel cell technology at COP26 and more news you may have missed.

Monarch Tractor's electric, autonomous tractor.

CNH Industrial Enters Into Electrification Technology Licensing Agreement with Monarch Tractor

The license agreement foresees the launch of a scalable, modular electrification platform focusing on low horsepower tractors.

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Volta Trucks Unveils Final Design of Volta Zero Full-Electric Truck

Changes to the final production-ready design include replacement of the diagonal interface between the cab and the cargo box with a vertical line to improve vehicle construction efficiency.

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Volvo and Holcim Collaborate on Use of Autonomous Electric Haulers in Quarries

The companies will jointly test and further develop the use of autonomous electric haulers in a limestone quarry to help create transport solutions which are safe, efficient and sustainable.

Use of augmented reality is helping increase productivity for many businesses and manufacturers.

GridRaster Sees Productivity Gains and Cost Efficiencies Through Use of AR/VR Technologies

The company's latest industry survey shows businesses and manufacturers implementing augmented and virtual reality technologies have seen a larger increase in productivity gains.

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John Deere Electric Backhoe Concept Demonstrates Performance Benefits for Construction Industry

The 310 X Tier concept machine is designed to offer lower operating costs and noise, improving overall productivity for customers.

Terex Utilities Demonstrates SmartPTO on Ranger LT40 Trouble Truck

The HyPower SmartPTO reduces idling, increases fuel savings, and minimizes noise and air pollution by utilizing stored plug-in electric power to operate the equipment.

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Vineyard Robot Offers Productivity Improvements

Yanmar has developed a vineyard robot which uses an electrostatic spraying mechanism to ensure precise spraying of vines.

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

SuperTruck 3 Program Participants Named

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

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AVL Partnering with SuperTurbo Technologies on Hydrogen Engine Emissions Output

The companies will evaluate the potential emissions reduction benefits of applying a driven turbocharger drive unit to a 13 L engine with hydrogen combustion.

The Zero Emission Rapid Response Operations ambulance features a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain and range up to 300 miles.

OEM Industry News Briefs: First Hydrogen Powered Ambulance Prototype Displayed at COP26

ULEMCo is showcasing its prototype ambulance powered by hydrogen fuel cells to world leaders at COP26, Walterscheid and dSPACE make strategic acquisitions and more news you may have missed.

Steel is a key material used in heavy equipment manufacturing; the tariffs placed a large cost burden on many manufacturers.

U.S. and EU Tariff Agreement Pleases Equipment Manufacturing Industry

The U.S. and EU have reached an agreement to return to pre-2018 trade policies which will keep tariffs from being placed on steel and aluminum.