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T/CCI Manufacturing Electric Compressors

The 24V electric compressors are designed primarily to cool the interior of vehicle cabs when the engine is turned off.

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Exhibitor Registrations High for Agritechnica 2021

The biennial event will highlight electrification, automation and other technology vital to the agriculture industry.

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Production Challenges Could Impact Commercial Vehicle Market in 2021

Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. LLC/ACT Research

ACT Research reports demand is strong to start 2021, but component supply shortages could pose challenges for truck manufacturers.

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CECE Re-Establishes Trade Policy Commission

The impact of global trade disputes on the construction equipment industry has renewed interest in trade policy for CECE members.

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Automated Systems

Torc Robotics Selects Amazon Web Services as Cloud Provider for Self-Driving Truck Fleet

AWS will be capable of handling the scale and speed needed for data transfer, storage, and compute capacity for deploying autonomous test trucks.

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OEM Industry News Briefs: Manufacturers Continue Investing in Electrification and Smart Technologies

This week's new highlights included Oshkosh announcing an investment in Microvast battery technology, Volta Trucks expanding its partnerships, and OEMs unveiling new equipment with advanced technology.

The new Komatsu dozer features intelligent Machine Control which automates many functions to optimize productivity.

Batteries, Capacitors

Proterra Batteries Selected to Power Volta Zero Electric Truck

Proterra batteries will give Volta Trucks' electric delivery truck a real-world range of 200 km on a single charge.

Proterra batteries will give the Volta Zero a range of 200 km on a single charge.

Agricultural Equipment Sales in North America Start 2021 on Positive Note

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

AEM reports U.S. total farm tractor sales rose 24.7% in January and Canada monthly tractor sales grew across all segments.

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EU Construction Equipment Manufacturers Look to Harmonize On-Road Use Safety Requirements

The European construction equipment industry is look to create harmonized rules across the EU for machinery which occasionally travels on roadways.

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John Deere Launches Performance Tiering Strategy

John Deere Worldwide Construction & Forestry Div.

The Performance Tiering Strategy makes it easier for customers to select machines with the right mix of features and performance for their application.

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EU Commercial Vehicle Market Shrank 18.9% in 2020

European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA)

ACEA reports new commercial vehicle registrations declined 4.2% in December 2020, and overall 2020 registrations were down 18.9%.

Despite positive results in the last 2 months of the year, 2020 ended negatively for the heavy truck segment.

OEM Industry News Briefs: Partnerships Aid Industry Advancement

New collaborations and partnerships in the heavy equipment industries look to increase technology developments.

AGCO is the newest member to join NEVONEX which aims to increase connectivity and automation of agricultural equipment to improve productivity for farmers.

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