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U.S. Sales of Tractors and Combines Increase in August

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

AEM reports 4-wheel-drive tractor sales increased 19.3% in August and self-propelled combine sales increased 11.5%.

Ag Equipment

Continental Exhibiting Agricultural Robots and Automation Solutions at Agritechnica 2019

Continental will exhibit its robot platform concept for improved efficiency in agricultural fields, as well as technologies for connected automated vehicles.

Sensor and camera applications from Continental enable drones and robots to collect extensive data on the condition of fields and crops.

Foreign Language Skills Gap Can Negatively Impact Business Relationships

A recent ACTFL report digs into U.S. employers' foreign language skills gap and how it negatively impacts their ability to do business.

There is an urgent and growing demand for language skills in the U.S. workplace.

CASE CE Names New Vice President for North America

Case Construction Equipment

Steve Cianci has been appointed the new Vice President for CASE Construction Equipment.

Oshkosh Defense Exhibits JLTV

Oshkosh Corporation

Oshkosh says there has been growing global interest in its JLTV design.

Oshkosh Jltv2

Precision Systems Aim to Ease Operation in the Construction Industry

Precision systems which automate various machine functions are bringing improved accuracy and efficiency to construction job sites.

KCME offers 2D machine control via Trimble Earthworks as a factory-fit option to increase work site productivity.

Daimler Trucks Begins Testing Automated Trucks on Public Roads

Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics will begin testing trucks with SAE Level 4 intent technology on public roads in Virginia.

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Fecon Announces New CEO

Bob Dieckman will replace retiring CEO and Founder John Heekin.

Ricardo Partnering on Development of CNH Industrial Biomethane Tractor

Ricardo working alongside CNH's in-house design team to provide additional design and development work on the tractor.

Loct Demonstrator At Lcv 730

TE Connectivity Partnering with Nikola on Hydrogen Electric Trucks

TE Connectivity - Industrial & Commercial Transportation business unit

TE and Nikola will discuss how they are working together to develop products specifically for hydrogen-electric trucks in an upcoming webinar.

The Nikola Two is the latest version of the hydrogen-electric powered Class 8 truck.

CNH Industrial Acquires AgDNA

CNH has acquired AgDNA as part of its growth strategy and efforts to increase digital capabilities and offerings for agriculture customers.

AgDNA and CNH technologies will be integrated with one another to improve the digital offerings available to customers.

Modest Increase for North American Class 8 Orders

FTR Transportation Intelligence

FTR reports orders were up a modest 4% month-over-month but down 80% year-over-year.

Ftr August2019 Na Class8 Orders

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