The top article for 2019 highlights one of the biggest trends in the heavy-duty on- and off-highway markets right now: alternative power sources. Electrification, hydrogen fuel cells and other alternatives are becoming more ubiquitous, especially in the on-highway segment. And collaboration between companies like the ones highlighted in the top article are becoming ever more important to advance the development of new power solutions.
The Nikola Two is designed specifically for the North American trucking market.Nikola Corp.
1. Nikola Forms Industry Partnerships to Advance Truck Designs
by Sara Jensen
Originally appeared in: Industry News eNewsletter, Oct. 17, 2019
Summary: Collaboration brings expertise and innovation to next generation of Nikola hydrogen fuel cell powered trucks.
As part of its growth strategy, CNH Industrial is investing in alternatively powered equipment such as the pictured methane wheel loader introduced at bauma 2019.CNH Industrial
2. CNH Industrial Introduces New Strategy to Secure Future Growth
by Sara Jensen
Originally appeared in: Industry News eNewsletter, Sept. 5, 2019
Summary: The equipment manufacturer has introduced a new corporate strategy to position itself as an industry leader in the powertrain, agriculture, construction and commercial vehicle markets.
Eric Alström, President, Danfoss Power SolutionsDanfoss Power Solutions
3. Electrification Answers Challenges of Off-Highway Industry
responses submitted by Eric Alström, President, Danfoss Power Solutions
Originally appeared in: October 2019
Summary: Electrification can provide many of the efficiency and productivity improvements required of off-road equipment.
AxleTech and Xos (formerly Thor Trucks) partnered on the development of a fully electric powertrain for a Class 8 truck.Xos Trucks
4. Electric Powertrain Design Takes Teamwork
by Sara Jensen
Originally appeared in: January/February 2019 - Digital Exclusive
Summary: Collaboration between two manufacturers enables development of a fully integrated electric powertrain system for heavy-duty applications.
The Digital Displacement excavator aids testing of the technology.Danfoss
5. Danfoss Readies Digital Displacement for the Market
by Sara Jensen
Originally appeared in: August 2019
Summary: The company aims to develop a portfolio of pumps based on market requirements.
The Nikola Two is the next generation of Nikola's hydrogen fuel cell powered Class 8 truck.Nikola Corp.
6. One, Two, Tre
by Michelle Kopier
Originally appeared in: August 2019 - Digital Exclusive
Summary: The electric vehicle innovator has launched several prototypes now available for fleet managers looking for a cleaner and more efficient fleet option.
Cummins and Hyundai Construction Equipment partnered on the development of an electric mini excavator powered by Cummins' BM4.4E flexible battery modules.Cummins Inc.
7. Electrified Construction Equipment Gaining Momentum
by Sara Jensen
Originally appeared in: April/May 2019
Summary: More manufacturers are developing electric powered construction equipment to meet increasing emissions regulations and provide efficiency improvements.
The Volvo L25 electric wheel loader incorporates two dedicated electric motors, one for the drivetrain and one for the hydraulics.Volvo Construction Equipment
8. Electric Motors for Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles
contributed by Dr. Peter Harrop, IDTechEx Research
Originally appeared in: August 2019 - Digital Exclusive
Summary: New electric motor options are gaining acceptance for use in heavy-duty on- and off-road applications.
CLAAS' 8800 LEXION combine.CLAAS of America
9. A Bigger, Better Combine Design
by Sara Jensen
Originally appeared in: September 2019 - Digital Exclusive
Summary: An OEM introduces its next generation combine harvester which provides the increased size, performance and convenience required by North American farmers.
The Komatsu 980E-4 electric drive truck features a Komatsu SSDA18V170 engine, exclusive General Electric drive, and a simple and efficient hydraulic system.Komatsu America Corp.
10. Electric and Autonomous Vehicles in Mining
contributed by Dr. Peter Harrop, IDTechEx Research
Originally appeared in: March 2019
Summary: The opportunities for electric vehicles are strong in heavy-duty industries like mining, construction and agriculture, even while the majority of applications demonstrated are in the on-highway industry.
