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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.
The $2 trillion infrastructure plan looks to repair and modernize U.S. infrastructure.
On-Highway
Volvo Group and Isuzu Motors Complete UD Trucks Transaction
Volvo Group Global
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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Market Analysis
UK Engine and Commercial Vehicle Continue Decline in February
Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT)
New customs processes and prolonged lockdown measures across the globe negatively impacted engine and commercial vehicle production in the UK.
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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.
The Cummins powered electric Blue Bird school bus sends energy back to the grid.
Trends
ABB Collaborating with Hitachi on Electric Mining Equipment
ABB Group
The companies will work together to apply ABB’s electrification, automation and digital solutions to Hitachi mining trucks and excavators.
ABB will work with Hitachi to integrate electrification technology into mining equipment.
Automated Systems
Volvo Partnering with Aurora to Develop Autonomous On-Highway Trucks
Volvo Group Global
The companies will integrate Aurora's autonomous driving technology into Volvo’s on-highway trucks and develop Transport as a Service solutions.
Volvo Autonomous Driving
On-Highway
EU Commercial Vehicle Registrations up 1.2% in February
European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA)
ACEA reports the Central European countries drove much of the commercial vehicle demand in February 2021.
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Power Systems
SANY Introduces Hydrogen Fuel Cell Construction Vehicles
Sany America
The company recently produced a dump truck and mixer truck powered by hydrogen fuel cells.
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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.
Shown is the first unit to roll off the production floor at the Spartanburg excavator manufacturing facility in 2016.
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.
Connecting intelligent tires with brake systems has the potential to improve performance and safety.
Trends
Market Share for Alternatively Powered Vehicles Grows in Europe
European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA)
ACEA reports alternatively powered vehicles held a market share of 3.5% in 2020.
Registrations of electric trucks like Daimler's FUSO eCanter increased in the EU in 2020.
Industry News
AEM Announces New Layout for The Utility Expo
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)
The show will be the biggest yet with more outdoor space to showcase equipment in action, says show organizer AEM.
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