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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
Agriculture
EIMA 2021 Announces New Safety Precautions and Digital Preview Event
Electrification
States Band Together to Bring Electric Trucks to Roadways
Power Systems
Volta Trucks Testing Full-Electric Commercial Vehicle in London
Batteries, Capacitors
Freightliner Innovation Fleet of Battery Electric Trucks Logs 300,000 Miles
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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.
Trends
Drones Offer Opportunity to Improve Operational Processes
Josh Swank of Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc. says there will be a focus in the coming years on using drones for analyzing work patterns, optimizing routes and efficiencies, and even product design improvements.
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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.
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.
Drivetrains
Volvo CE L45H and L50H Wheel Loaders Available with High-Speed Driveline
The new high-speed driveline option enables the wheel loaders to achieve speeds of up to 31 mph (50 km/h).
Manufacturing
Nikola Breaks Ground on New Manufacturing Facility in Arizona
The zero-emissions facility will have the capacity to produce 35,000 Class 8 commercial semi-trucks annually, running two shifts.
Operator Cab
Continental Providing Surface Materials, Seats for Cabs of Agricultural Equipment
Continental is providing sturdy surface materials for the cab interiors of tractors and combine harvesters, as well as seats for small tractors and ride-on mowers.
Construction
Global Construction Equipment Market Growing at 4%
Global Market Insights projects the construction equipment market will reach a value of $160 billion by 2026 due to investment in mining and infrastructure projects.
Power Systems
The Battery Show and Electric Vehicle Technology Expo Announce Virtual Event
Digital Express is a one day event in August offering a full suite of digital activities, including educational content; a virtual event is planned for November as well.
Tires & Wheels
Continental CombineMaster Series Tires
Continental's CombineMaster tires are now available in more sizes and with VF technology.
Agriculture
Crary Ag Launches Virtual Event
The online event will include engaging content, video product walk-arounds and equipment tips from industry experts.
Construction
3 Factors Driving the Global Construction Equipment Market
Distribution, digitization and electrification are expected to be the key drivers of the construction equipment industry in the coming years.
Construction
German Construction Equipment Sales to Decline 10-30% in 2020
VDMA says incoming orders for construction equipment declined 26% in Germany from January to May 2020 due in part to impacts from COVID-19.
Automated Systems
Sandvik Collaborating with Exyn to Enhance Autonomous Mining
Sandvik’s OptiMine will be combined with data collected by Exyn’s aerial robots to improve visualization of mine environments.
Operator Cab
Evolution of the Truck Cab
Daimler evaluates how truck cabs have changed in the past 60 years, going from a box to a high-tech cockpit.
Engines
DEUTZ and SANY Unveil Jointly Developed Truck Engine
The new D12 engine featuring a power output of 360 kW was integrated into the new 'Kingway 435' truck.
Agriculture
U.S. and Canada Agricultural Equipment Sales Rise in June 2020
AEM reports U.S. total farm tractor sales rose 32.7% in June while tractor sales in Canada increased 32.5%.
Data, IoT & Connectivity
Connectivity to be Integral to Agricultural Industry of the Future
In the latest episode of the new Tractor of the Year digital series, BKT and other industry experts discuss the growing importance of connectivity in agriculture.
