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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.
Drivetrains
Hyliion Forms Innovation Council to Aid Electric Powertrain Development
Industry News
Industry Events Postponed in 2021
Smart Systems
John Deere Launches SmartGrade Grade Control for Excavators
Industry News
OEM Industry News Briefs: Webasto Partnering with IAV on Electric Commercial Vehicles
Batteries, Capacitors
Northvolt Supplying Battery Systems for Pon Equipment Electric Excavators
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Industry News
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.
Agriculture
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.
Fluid Power
Considerations for Hydraulics in Electric Off-Highway Equipment
Deployment of efficient hydraulic components and architectures can provide power saving opportunities in electric powered heavy equipment.
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On-Highway
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.
Agriculture
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.
Military
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.
Industry News
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.
Industry News
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.
On-Highway
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.
Market Analysis
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.
Industry News
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.
Electrification
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.
Automated Systems
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.
On-Highway
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.
Power Systems
SANY Introduces Hydrogen Fuel Cell Construction Vehicles
The company recently produced a dump truck and mixer truck powered by hydrogen fuel cells.
Industry News
Kobelco Suspends U.S. Excavator Production
Kobelco will halt production at its South Carolina facility while awaiting its engine supplier’s emissions certification.
Industry News
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.
Trends
Market Share for Alternatively Powered Vehicles Grows in Europe
ACEA reports alternatively powered vehicles held a market share of 3.5% in 2020.
Industry News
AEM Announces New Layout for The Utility Expo
The show will be the biggest yet with more outdoor space to showcase equipment in action, says show organizer AEM.
Drivetrains
Meritor Supplying Drivetrains for Mack Heavy Dump Truck
Several Meritor Defense products will be supplied for use in the M917A3 HDT including the ProTec 5000 Series beam axles which are engineered to military specifications.
Industry News
OEM Industry News Briefs: Terex Introducing New Stage V Articulated Haulers
Terex is set to showcase its new Stage V articulated haulers at Hillhead Digital, New Flyer has introduced a new battery-electric bus, and more industry news you may have missed.
Industry News
New California Mobility Center to aid Development of Future Transportation Innovations
The new California Mobility Center will connect innovators with industry leaders who can collaborate and help accelerate technology developments to reduce time to market.
Construction
What Does the $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Package Hold for Infrastructure?
The American Rescue Plan signed in to law by President Biden includes $10 billion in new funding for infrastructure projects.
Agriculture
U.S. Farm Tractor Sales Rose 41.1% in February 2021
AEM reports U.S. and Canadian tractor sales continued their growth pattern in February.
Agriculture
AEM Canada Ag Tractor and Combine Report
AEM has released its Canada Ag Tractor and Combine Report for February 2021.
Industry News
Keestrack Enters Agriculture Equipment Market by Acquiring Goldoni
The acquisition will enable Keestrack to enter a new market segment and further grow in the construction market.
Agriculture
AEM U.S. Ag Tractor and Combine Report
AEM has released its Ag Tractor and Combine Report for February 2021.
Construction
European Construction Equipment Sales Declined 6.4% in 2020
CECE reports strong sales of compact equipment and increased demand in the fourth quarter helped prevent a further decline in 2020.
Industry News
OEM Industry News Briefs: Volvo CE Electric Wheel Loader Aids Snow and Ice Removal
A Volvo CE customer in Germany proved its electric wheel loader can perform in tough winter conditions, DEUTZ opens a new Power Center and more news highlights from the past week.
Market Analysis
Construction Sector Recovery will aid Mobile Crane Market Growth
Sales of mobile cranes will be dependent upon recovery of the global construction market which is looking positive in the long term.
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.
Agriculture
CNH Industrial Invests in Electric, Autonomous Tractor Company
The partnership with Monarch Tractor will aid CNH's developments in electrification, automation and other advanced technologies for off-road equipment.
Construction
German Construction Equipment Sales Decline 7% in 2020
VDMA reports compact equipment sales declined only 3% while large equipment sales were down 18%.