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Market Analysis
February Trucking Conditions Index Shows Slow Growth Trend
FTR Transportation Intelligence
The February FTR Trucking Conditions Index continued its decline, though there are still positive indicators for the industry.
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Telematics
John Deere Launches Mobile RTK Signal for North America
John Deere Ag and Turf Division
The John Deere Moible RTK Signal provides repeatable RTK accuracy via a cellular connection for improved reliability, particularly in challenging terrain.
Electronics
Kramer Displays Full-Electric Wheel Loader at bauma 2016
Kramer-Werke GmbH
Among the new technologies Kramer will display is the fully-electric wheel loader offering zero-emission operation, as well as the new 2706 telehandler with an increased payload of 2.7 tonnes.
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Electronics
Development of More Communicative Farms
The agricultural equipment industry continues its research and development efforts into advancing machine communications and connectivity despite the current industry downturn.
AEF's ISOBUS database enables manufacturers, dealers and farmers to see which pieces of agricultural equipment from various brands will be compatible.
bauma
Winners Announced for bauma Innovation Awards
VDMA Agricultural Machinery Association
Recipients of the 2016 bauma Innovation Awards include Kramer-Werke GmbH for its development of a fully-electric four wheel drive wheel loader and IMKO GmbH for its Sono water-cement analyzer.
Engines
Korean Researchers Develop Euro 6 Compliant Hydrogen-Enriched Natural Gas Engine
A group of scientists in Korea have developed a Euro 6 compliant engine powered by hydrogen-enriched compressed natural gas which emits less exhaust gases and has better combustion performance than CNG.
Automated Systems
Volvo's Truck Convoy Successfully Completes Journey Through Europe
Volvo Group Global
As part of the EU Truck Platooning Challenge, three Volvo trucks drove in a convoy using wireless communication across Europe to demonstrate the safety and fuel efficiency benefits of truck platooning.
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ACS Announces Leadership Changes
ACS Inc.
ACS announces Scott Hoselton has been named President of the company while Kurtis Bell will now serve as Executive Vice President of Operations.
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Electronics
Automation Turns the Hardest Job into the Easiest
Use of advanced electronic components enables the development of an automated turf harvester to increase productivity in an otherwise labor-intensive farming practice.
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Drivetrains
Volvo Trucks I-See Memorizes Roads to Increase Fuel Efficiency
Volvo Trucks North America
The I-See software feature of Volvo Trucks' I-Shift AMT memorizes thousands of routes traveled and uses that knowledge to keep trucks operating in the most fuel-efficient gear possible.
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Proximity Detection & Safety Systems
WABCO Marks Milestone 100,000 OnGuard Collision Mitigation Systems Sold
ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS)
WABCO announces it has sold 100,000 OnGuard collision mitigation systems in North America which has helped fleets achieve a 65-87% reduction in accidents.
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Proximity Detection & Safety Systems
WABCO OnLane Lane Departure Warning System with Video-Based Driver Monitoring
ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS)
WABCO introduced its next generation OnLane LDWS which provides lane departure warning and video analytics in a single system at the Mid-America Trucking Show 2016.
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