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The EC55 Electric excavator has been delivered for a customer pilot in China.

OEM Industry News Briefs: Volvo CE Delivers Electric Excavator for Customer Pilot

Volvo CE's EC55 Electric excavator will be used for a customer pilot in China, Volta Trucks names a new CEO and more news from the past week you may have missed.

Power Systems Research forecasts a 13% rebound for the North American mining equipment market in 2021.

Better Times Ahead for North American Mining Equipment Market

Mining equipment production is forecast to rebound in 2021, and grow 3.8% through 2026.

Trimble, Piaggio Fast Forward Develop Smart Following Robot for Construction Applications

Combining GNSS technology with sensors and software has enabled the creation of a robot which can follow machines or humans without the use of a joystick or other control devices.

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AEM Canada Ag Tractor and Combine Report

AEM has released its Canada Ag Tractor and Combine Report for March 2021.

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AEM U.S. Ag Tractor and Combine Report

AEM has released its Ag Tractor and Combine Report for March 2021.

Power Systems Research forecasts a 13% rebound for the North American mining equipment market in 2021.

Better Times Ahead for North American Mining Equipment Market

Mining equipment production is forecast to rebound in 2021, and grow 3.8% through 2026.

An overview of outdoor exhibits at bauma 2019.

Entries for bauma Innovation Award 2022 Open in May

Companies can begin submitting entries for the bauma Innovation Award May 3.

The companies will integrate Plus' autonomous driving technology on an IVECO S-WAY truck.

IVECO Partnering with Plus to Develop Autonomous Trucks

The companies will integrate Plus' autonomous driving technology into IVECO heavy-duty trucks, including those powered by LNG and biomethane.

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Weekly New Products Roundup: Kubota Unveils Electronically Controlled Engine

Kubota’s D902-K electronically controlled engine allows manufacturers to easily replace the existing engine without the need to redesign the current machine.

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Market Forecast: Fluid Power

The NFPA reports shipments of fluid power products for February 2021 increased 3.0% compared to the previous month.

The Hyliion Hypertruck ERX (Electric Range Extender) combines a fully electric drivetrain and a natural gas-powered onboard generator for battery recharging.

Hyliion Forms Innovation Council to Aid Electric Powertrain Development

The new Hypertruck Innovation Council includes fleet and technology leaders from the commercial vehicle industry who will provide Hyliion with insight on its electric powertrain system.

Construction was the fifth-highest growing sector in ISM's Services Business Survey report.

Construction, Mining and Other Service Sectors Grew in March 2021

Economic activity in the services sector, including construction, utilities, mining and rental grew in March 2021 for 10th month in a row.

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Industry Events Postponed in 2021

Ongoing uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic is leading some organizers of heavy equipment industry events to postpone their shows.

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John Deere Launches SmartGrade Grade Control for Excavators

The John Deere 210G LC and 350G LC Excavators are now available with the factory-installed and calibrated SmartGrade technology with 2D and 3D grade control options.

The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index indicated strong sector expansion in March 2021.

Manufacturing Economic Index Reaches Highest Number in 38 Years

The Institute for Supply Management reports the manufacturing sector grew in March 2021 and the overall economy experienced its 10th consecutive month of growth.

Webasto is partnering with IAV to electrify commercial vehicles.

OEM Industry News Briefs: Webasto Partnering with IAV on Electric Commercial Vehicles

Webasto and IAV will research the electrification of heavy-duty buses, trucks and machinery, Isuzu is developing and evaluating autonomous trucks and more news you may have missed from the past week.

Northvolt will supply its Voltpack Core lithium-ion battery systems for use in Pon Equipment's Z-line electric excavators.

Northvolt Supplying Battery Systems for Pon Equipment Electric Excavators

Northvolt will provide Pon with its Voltpack Core lithium-ion battery systems which will be integrated into 12- and 25-tonne electric variants of the Z-line excavator.

Class 8 truck orders in North America were above 40,000 units once again in March 2021.

Class 8 Orders Above 40,000 Units Again in March 2021

Though Class 8 truck orders were down from the previous month, demand remains strong and above previous year levels.

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CLAAS Sees Positive Outlook for Agricultural Equipment Market in 2021

Favorable commodity prices and new technology introductions will be key drivers for the agricultural equipment market.

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Oshkosh Defense to Develop Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle Prototype

Oshkosh Defense will partner with ST Engineering to develop a tracked vehicle capable of operating in extreme cold weather or arctic conditions.

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Cummins CEO Issues Statement on Voting Rights

"Voting is a core civil rights issue...We will not stop until voting is accessible to all people in our country," said Cummins Chairman and CEO Tom Linebarger.

The $2 trillion infrastructure plan looks to repair and modernize U.S. infrastructure.

Biden Infrastructure Plan will Benefit Equipment Manufacturers

A comprehensive infrastructure plan will bring about new construction and other projects which will help to increase equipment demand for manufacturers.

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Volvo Group and Isuzu Motors Complete UD Trucks Transaction

The completed transaction is the first step in a strategic alliance in which the two companies will form a technology partnership and explore cooperation opportunities.

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UK Engine and Commercial Vehicle Continue Decline in February

New customs processes and prolonged lockdown measures across the globe negatively impacted engine and commercial vehicle production in the UK.

The Cummins powered electric Blue Bird school bus sends energy back to the grid.

OEM Industry News Briefs: Cummins Unveils Operational Vehicle-to-Grid School Buses

Cummins powered Blue Bird electric school buses can now provide vehicle-to-grid capabilities, Epiroc acquires a mining electrification company, and more industry news from the past week.

ABB will work with Hitachi to integrate electrification technology into mining equipment.

ABB Collaborating with Hitachi on Electric Mining Equipment

The companies will work together to apply ABB’s electrification, automation and digital solutions to Hitachi mining trucks and excavators.

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Volvo Partnering with Aurora to Develop Autonomous On-Highway Trucks

The companies will integrate Aurora's autonomous driving technology into Volvo’s on-highway trucks and develop Transport as a Service solutions.

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EU Commercial Vehicle Registrations up 1.2% in February

ACEA reports the Central European countries drove much of the commercial vehicle demand in February 2021.

SANY Introduces Hydrogen Fuel Cell Construction Vehicles

The company recently produced a dump truck and mixer truck powered by hydrogen fuel cells.

CNH Industrial's Case IH and New Holland Agriculture brands are developing autonomous tractor concepts.

Global Autonomous Farm Equipment Market to Grow 10%

A new report from Fact.MR indicates the U.S., Germany and Japan will be among the top markets for autonomous agriculture equipment.

Increased equipment demand has made manufacturers more optimistic about 2021.

Equipment Manufacturers Optimistic About Sales in 2021

A new AEM survey finds 88% of equipment manufacturers have a more positive outlook for 2021 as customer demand has increased.

Shown is the first unit to roll off the production floor at the Spartanburg excavator manufacturing facility in 2016.

Kobelco Suspends U.S. Excavator Production

Kobelco will halt production at its South Carolina facility while awaiting its engine supplier’s emissions certification.

Connecting intelligent tires with brake systems has the potential to improve performance and safety.

OEM Industry News Briefs: Goodyear Developing Smart Brake Technology

Goodyear is researching the benefits of connecting intelligent tires and brake systems, ZF names a new head of its off-highway business, and more news you may have missed.