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Fuel Tanks & Systems
Agility Fuel Systems Helping Expand Anheuser-Busch CNG Fleet
Over 180 new trucks equipped with Agility’s ProCab 175 CNG Fuel Systems will be added to the brewer's fleet.
Manufacturing
AEM Equipped to Vote Campaign Urges Support for Pro-Manufacturing Candidates
On-Highway
ACT Upgrades Commercial Vehicle Forecasts for 2020
Automated Systems
FUSO Debuts Concept Electric Garbage Truck Capable of Remote Operation
Tires & Wheels
Titan Outfits World’s Largest Tractor with World’s Largest Farm Tires
Industry News
Manitowoc Announces New CEO
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Electrification
States Band Together to Bring Electric Trucks to Roadways
California and 14 other states have put in place rulings that will accelerate market adoption of zero-emission trucks.
Batteries, Capacitors
Advancements in Battery Systems are Increasing
Continued developments in battery technology are bringing about higher power capabilities and additional use cases in the heavy equipment industry.
Market Analysis
COVID-19 and the Heavy Equipment Industry
The global outbreak of coronavirus has brought about many changes for heavy equipment OEMs and the industry as a whole.
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Trends
Volvo CE Partners with Futurists and Students to Present Visions of the Future
“In order to build tomorrow, that means having a good sense of what tomorrow may look like,” says Stephen Roy, Senior Vice President for the Americas, Volvo CE.
Power Systems
Nikola Receives Order for 2,500 Battery-Electric Refuse Trucks
The Nikola Tre electric drivetrain will be utilized for the vehicles and is expected to offer up to 150 miles and pickup of 1,200 cans on a single charge.
Engines
Cummins and Navistar Announce New Long-Term Agreement
Navistar has selected Cummins as the preferred supplier of medium- and heavy-duty engines for its trucks and buses in the U.S. and Canada.
Construction
Construction and Infrastructure Part of EU Recovery Plan
CECE is calling on national authorities to consult representatives of the business sectors to determine the most effective ways and systems to support and relaunch European economies and industries.
On-Highway
DTNA Announces Senior Engineering Leadership Change
Dr. Rainer Müller-Finkeldei has been appointed to the role of Senior Vice President of Engineering and Technology.
On-Highway
North America Class 8 Orders Rise Again in July 2020
Orders rose compared to June and were nearly double that of orders in July 2019.
Agriculture
EIMA 2021 Announces New Safety Precautions and Digital Preview Event
Several procedures have been put in place to ensure safety of those attending the show.
Electrification
States Band Together to Bring Electric Trucks to Roadways
California and 14 other states have put in place rulings that will accelerate market adoption of zero-emission trucks.
Fluid Power
Market Forecast: Fluid Power
The NFPA reports shipments of fluid power products for June 2020 increased 10.3% compared to the previous month.
Power Systems
Volta Trucks Testing Full-Electric Commercial Vehicle in London
The Volta Zero electric delivery vehicle will operate in London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone starting in the first quarter of 2021.
Manufacturing
Optimism Declines for Metalforming Companies as Economic Challenges Remain
The July 2020 PMA Business Conditions Report shows 62% of metalforming companies predict no change or a decline in economic activity in the coming months.
Batteries, Capacitors
Freightliner Innovation Fleet of Battery Electric Trucks Logs 300,000 Miles
The fleet includes 10 eM2s and 20 eCascadias testing in various applications, including drayage, regional and local delivery, food distribution, and parcel delivery.
Tires & Wheels
CEAT Yieldmax Radial Tires for Larger Combines
The CEAT Yieldmax tires offer increased load carrying capacity to support larger combines as well as high traction and stability.
Construction
Volvo CE Divesting Blaw-Knox Paver Business
The Blaw-Knox paver business and associated assets will be divested to asphalt equipment manufacturer Gencor Industries.
Automated Systems
Komatsu Customers Surpass 3 Billion Metric Tons of Material Moved Autonomously
Mining companies using Komatsu's FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System have now hauled more than three billion metric tons of materials.
Market Analysis
Forklift Truck Market to Reach Value of $81.39 Billion by 2027
Allied Market Research forecasts the market will achieve a CAGR of 7.3% due to a rise in e-commerce and increased investment infrastructure.
Automated Systems
RCT to Automate Underground Mining Fleet in Australia
RCT will commission its ControlMaster Guidance Automation with the latest Auto Dump feature onto three Sandvik LH203 underground loaders to operate in the narrow-vein underground mine.
Drivetrains
SAF-HOLLAND Supplying Rear Air Suspensions for VW Electric Truck
SAF-HOLLAND will provide KLL brand rear drive air suspensions for the VW e-Delivery, a zero-emission electric truck 100% developed in Brazil.
Tires & Wheels
John Deere Offering Goodyear Super Single LSW Tires on 8R Series Tractors
The combination of Goodyear Optitrac LSW1000/40R32 fronts and LSW1100/45R46 rears offers traction, flotation and ride quality benefits over traditional row crop dual setups.
Construction
European Construction Equipment Manufacturers Face Continued Challenges
CECE reports its July 2020 Business Climate Index shows continuing challenges for manufacturers due to COVID-19, but there is a positive trend seen for 2021.
Industry News
Taking a New Approach to Industry Events in the Age of COVID
While several events related to the heavy equipment and engineering industries have been postponed due safety concerns related to COVID-19, others are now being held virtually.
Transmissions
Allison Electric Hybrid Equipped New Flyer Buses Headed to NYCT
Fifty New Flyer buses equipped with the Allison H 40 EP electric hybrid propulsion system are set to be delivered to New York City Transit.
Operator Cab
New Volta Electric Truck Features Redesigned Driver Cab with Improved Visibility
Drivers of the Volta Zero electric truck will also benefit from inclusion of technologies such as Active Steering, Road Sign Assist, and Reversing Assistant.
On-Highway
ACT Research Says Economy and CV Markets Recovering
However, the continued uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic will make the the economic path forward a choppy one, predicts ACT.
Construction
bauma CONEXPO INDIA Rescheduled to February 2021
Organizers of the event have decided to postpone the event due to continued escalation of the COVID pandemic and India's current travel restrictions.
Industry News
Caterpillar Celebrates Production of 175,000 Medium High Drive Dozers
The machines feature an elevated drive sprocket which allows movement of the front and rear track idlers, improving balance and ground pressure.
Agriculture
Tractor Sales in Italy Down 12% in First 5 Months of 2020
Despite the negative impacts of COVID-19 on the agriculture equipment industry, FederUnacoma says there is still a push toward mechanization which will aid eventual recovery.
Smart Systems
CNH Helps Bring Connectivity to Farmers in Brazil to Aid Their Productivity
CNH Industrial is helping lead the ConectarAGRO Association, which aims to bring the internet to the countryside and remote regions of Brazil.
On-Highway
EU Commercial Vehicle Registrations Decline 20.3% in June 2020
Three out of the four largest markets in the region posted double-digit percentage declines.
Manufacturing
New Survey Shows Manufacturers Don’t Expect Recovery until 2021
Cash flow remains a concern for the manufacturers surveyed, with 79% of respondents saying they would seek another PPP loan if available.
