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Batteries, Capacitors
Proterra Collaborating with Komatsu on Electric Excavator
Proterra will provide its battery technology for use in a proof-of-concept battery-electric hydraulic excavator Komatsu plans to bring to market by 2023.
Agriculture
Italian Agricultural Equipment Market Recovered at the end of 2020
Operator Cab
Bus Cabs Should be as Ergonomic as the Office Workplace
Power Systems
Peterbilt and Kenworth Electric Trucks Reach Summit of Pikes Peak
Smart Systems
RCT Earthtrack Information Monitoring Tool Aids Productivity at Australian Mine
Agriculture
Farm Tractor Sales Increase 17% in the U.S. and 10% in Canada
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Electronics
Heavy Equipment Industry Increases Presence at CES 2021
Advanced technologies like automation and artificial intelligence being utilized in the heavy equipment industries are taking center stage at this year's Consumer Electronics Show.
Connectors
Adapting Between M12 and Deutsch DT Connectors in Heavy Equipment Applications
New solutions which combine the capabilities of M12 and DT connectors will be needed as OEMs continue integrating advanced technologies into their equipment.
Electrification
Commercial Availability of Electric Vehicles and Equipment Increases
Several electric truck and heavy equipment models are now available for order and set to begin production in 2021.
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On-Highway
Class 8 Orders End 2020 on a High Note
Preliminary Class 8 net orders improved once again in December 2020 compared to the previous year.
Agriculture
Technology Advancements to Drive Agricultural Machinery Market Growth
The Global Agriculture and Farm Machinery Market is estimated to reach a value of over U.S. $342.8 billion by the end of 2027.
Axles
Scania Introduces Disengageable Tandem Axle
The new RB662 is a liftable and disengageable tandem bogie axle which enables reduced tire wear as well as a max load transfer for greater traction when unladen.
On-Highway
2021 is Looking Better for Most Global Commercial Vehicle Markets
Orders for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles improved in the second half of 2020 in many global markets, indicating improved conditions in 2021.
Electrification
Renault Trucks D Wide Z.E. Fitted with Solar Panels
Solar panels have been fitted onto the body of the electric truck to power its refrigeration unit.
Industry News
AEM Applauds President-Elect Biden's Administration Picks
AEM says it looks forward to working with the new administration officials to help advance the economy and equipment manufacturing industries.
Tires & Wheels
Michelin Further Expands XTRA LOAD Tire Line for Rigid Dump Trucks
The new 21.00R33 size tire completes this tire line for customers which provides increased load capacity and accommodates more distance per hour to help improve productivity.
Tires & Wheels
CEAT VF TORQUEMAX Ag Radial Tire
The VF version of the TORQUEMAX tire features a wider tread width for lower soil compaction.
Agriculture
Technology News Tracker: Tractor of the Year 2021 Awards Honor Innovations in Agriculture
This year's winners included tractors with advanced technologies and new cab designs to aid productivity for farmers.
Industry News
TOBROCO-GIANT Celebrates 25th Anniversary
The company aims to grow further in the coming years to produce 9,500 machines by 2025.
Electrification
John Deere Joint Tests Electric Backhoe Concept with National Grid
The design is intended to provide substantially lower daily operating costs, lower jobsite noise, enhanced machine reliability, and zero emissions.
Market Analysis
UK Commercial Vehicle and Engine Production Decline in November 2020
SMMT reports commercial vehicle production declined 1.9% while engine production dropped 8.2%.
Electrification
ACT Government Launches First SEA EV Tipper Truck
The SEA EV tipper truck will be powered by 100% renewable energy at the ACT Government City Services Depot.
On-Highway
EU Commercial Vehicle Registrations up 0.1% in November
ACEA reports commercial vehicle registrations are down 20.3% so far in 2020.
Automated Systems
Raven Industries Opens Pre-Order for Autonomous Grain Cart Solution
AutoCart lets farmers set various parameters and command the tractor pulling a grain cart to sync with the combine as it offloads on the go.
Electrification
DSNY Recognized with CALSTART Blue Sky Award for use of Mack LR Electric
The New York City Department of Sanitation received the award for its GHG emissions reduction efforts, which include use of a Mack LR Electric refuse truck.
Trends
Design & Engineering Insights: Topcon Says Digitization will Transform the Agricultural Equipment Industry
More use of data and smart systems will help farmers improve their operations and better enable them to feed the ever-growing global population.
Automated Systems
TTControl Researching Use of High-End Control Units for Semi-Autonomous Vehicles
As part of the IntellIoT project, TTControl will implement and evaluate technology for semi-autonomous agricultural equipment and the human interaction with it.
Construction
UK Construction Equipment Sales Continued to Stabilize in November
CEA reports Sales of construction and earthmoving equipment in November were 4% below the same month in 2019.
Power Systems
Trucking Industry Comes Together for Mass-Market Deployment of Hydrogen Trucks
Through H2Accelerate, the industry will work together to create the conditions necessary to bring hydrogen fueled trucks to market.
On-Highway
HDMA Announces David Giroux is Named President and COO
Giroux will join HDMA on January 4, 2021, and bring more than 25 years of experience.
Electrification
Nikola and Republic Services End Collaboration on Refuse Truck
Both companies determined the combination of new technologies and design concepts required for the electric refuse truck would result higher costs and design time.
Operator Interface
Driver Display Activation Remote Programming Feature Now Standard on All Volvo Trucks
The new enhancement to Remote Programming now allows operators to directly activate over-the-air system updates within minutes at the next convenient time and location.
Agriculture
Winners Announced for Tractor of the Year 2021 Awards
The annual award honors the latest agricultural tractor innovations.
Manufacturing
GM Defense Begins Build-Out of Facility for Production of Infantry Squad Vehicle
As GM Defense ramps to full-rate production, the facility will help to manufacture 649 ISVs and will support the production of up to 2,065 vehicles.
Tires & Wheels
MICHELIN XD MINEWORKS 27.00R49 Tire
The MICHELIN XD MINEWORKS 27.00R49 tire features a new tread pattern and tread depth which provide even wear on hard soil.
Construction
Vermeer Acquires Normag Electric Horizontal Directional Drill and Fluid Management Technology
The acquisition gives Vermeer the rights to develop, manufacture and distribute fully electric HDDs, generator sets and fluid management systems currently operating under the Normag brand.
Military
Mack Defense Partners with XPER to Supply Components for M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck
XPER will provide a Spare Tire Carrier and transparent armor for the M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck which is set to be delivered to the U.S. Army.
Engines
Schneider Achieves Fuel Efficiency Gains with New Detroit DD15 Gen 5 Engine
Through early tests, Schneider has noted significant improvements in both the efficiency and emissions reduction of its vehicles.
On-Highway
EU Commercial Vehicle Registrations Down 1.2% in October 2020
ACEA reports the major EU markets posted mixed results in October, and that demand is down 22.2% year-to-date.