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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.

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.

Large excavators are more likely to take a hybrid approach to electrification due to high power demands.

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.

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.

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.

Registrations of electric trucks like Daimler's FUSO eCanter increased in the EU in 2020.

Market Share for Alternatively Powered Vehicles Grows in Europe

ACEA reports alternatively powered vehicles held a market share of 3.5% in 2020.

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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.

Meritor will supply several drivetrain components for use on the Mack Heavy Dump Truck for the U.S. Army.

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.

Terex has upgraded its TA300 and TA400 articulated haulers with Stage V engines.

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.

DANNAR is developing zero-emissions off-road equipment and working with the CMC to accelerate its technology.

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.

An increase in infrastructure projects would help lead to more equipment demand for manufacturers.

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.

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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.

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AEM Canada Ag Tractor and Combine Report

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

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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.

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AEM U.S. Ag Tractor and Combine Report

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

European construction equipment sales are expected to be up 5% in 2021.

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.

The zero emissions L25 Electric plays a key role in Cologne's winter service provision.

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.

Recovery in the global construction industry will improved sales of mobile cranes.

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 events provide an opportunity to see and learn about the latest industry trends.

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.

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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.

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German Construction Equipment Sales Decline 7% in 2020

VDMA reports compact equipment sales declined only 3% while large equipment sales were down 18%.