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Power Systems
Bosch Rexroth and Kawasaki Collab on Next-Gen Off-Highway Machines and Hydrogen Solutions
The intended partnership shall combine Bosch Rexroth's system expertise, advanced electronics and software, and extensive electrics portfolio with Kawasaki's renowned precision hydraulic hardware and unique excavator system proficiency.
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NFPA Connects Students and Industry at NFPA Fluid Power Days
October 13, 2026
Horizontal bar chart showing BEV penetration rates by sector in 2030, with Material Handling at 85%, Mining and Construction at 10%, Agriculture at 2%, and Forestry at 0%.
Off-Highway Vehicle Report Indicates Growth for Construction Equipment Sector
October 8, 2026
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Eberspaecher Vecture Introduces GuardIon-IQ Modular Battery Management Systems
October 7, 2026
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Perkins to Field Test New Hydrogen Hybridized Industrial Open Power Unit
October 6, 2026
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Luck Stone Expands Autonomous Haul Trucks to Two More Operations With Caterpillar Partnership
September 29, 2026
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Market Analysis
John Deere Callbacks: 375 Employees Return to Bolster Production
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Engineering & Manufacturing
Yanmar Becomes Majority Partner in AriensCo
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Batteries, Capacitors
Reducing Complexity in Equipment Design With Single-Source Electrification
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Fluid System
Smarter Hydraulics Drive Next-Generation Equipment Efficiency
Forestry & Lawn
Kubota Launches WorkSmart Autosteer for Compact and Utility Equipment
Kubota Tractor Corp.
The system extends automated steering technology, historically reserved for large agricultural tractors, to a broader range of machinery across the manufacturer's portfolio.
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On-Highway
Toyota Motor Corporation, Volvo Group and Daimler Truck Sign Agreement for Toyota to Join cellcentric
Volvo Group Global
The partnership is intended to further strengthen cellcentric’s position as a leading developer and manufacturer of fuel cell systems for heavy-duty commercial applications.
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Home
Off-Highway Vehicle Market Set for a Strong Decade of Growth
Interact Analysis
Construction equipment production is expected to rebound in 2027 as electric equipment gains ground and demand grows.
Horizontal bar chart showing BEV penetration by sector in 2030, with Material Handling leading at approximately 85%, followed by Construction and Mining at around 10%, Agriculture at 2%, and Forestry at 0%.
Batteries, Capacitors
Capitalizing on the Demand Shift: Why the Move to Electric Equipment Is Happening Now
Briggs & Stratton (Vanguard)
For years, the conversation around electric off-highway equipment felt like a discussion about tomorrow — a distant goal to put on a long-term product planning roadmap. But if you look at actual jobsites today, that timeline has completely changed. Electrification isn't a slow-moving trend; it is a growth opportunity happening right now, and medium-duty equipment is the perfect entry point.
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Camera Systems
Arbe Robotics Ltd. Introduces 4D Imaging Radar for Off-Highway Applications
Arbe Robotics Ltd.
The perception radar solution is engineered to provide dependable perception for autonomous machinery, helping to improve object detection, collision avoidance and real-time situational awareness.
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Smart Systems
iVT Expo USA 2026 Set to Showcase Off-Highway Innovation
iVT Expo
The iVT Off-Highway Vehicle Technology Expo gathers professionals involved in the development, deployment and adoption of off-highway vehicle technologies. Here's what the 2026 show will highlight in terms of global expertise, cutting-edge innovations and technical insights.
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Agriculture
AGCO Announces Executive Leadership Changes to Support PTx Growth Strategy
AGCO Corporation
AGCO Corp. has appointed Damon Audia as President of PTx & Corporate Strategy and Indira Agarwal as Chief Financial Officer to advance its precision agriculture and enterprise transformation initiatives.
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Control Units
HydraForce and Elevāt Enable Remote OTA Updates for BODAS Controllers
HydraForce Inc.
Bosch Rexroth's HydraForce and IoT platform provider Elevāt have expanded the capabilities of the Connected Control Unit to allow remote software updates and diagnostics for off-highway equipment.
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Engineering & Manufacturing
Caterpillar Opens Engineering Design Center for Virtual Equipment Development
Caterpillar Inc.
The new 17,000-square-foot facility in Rapid City utilizes virtual reality and digital prototypes to accelerate development across electrification, autonomy and machine platforms.
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Engines
OEM Off-Highway Releases 2026 Engine Spec Guide
Yanmar Co. Ltd.
Check out hundreds of this year's most up-to-date engine specs for the on- and off-highway equipment markets, now live and available for interactive use online.
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Power Systems
Volvo CE Deploys World’s First A30 Electric Articulated Haulers in Norway
Volvo Construction Equipment
Contractor LNS has taken delivery of the first serial-produced Volvo A30 Electric haulers for use on the Hemsil 3 hydropower project in the Hallingdal region.
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Automated Systems
Autonomous Vehicles Shine When Location or Remoteness Hinder Projects
Autonomous Solutions Inc. (ASI)
Learn three core principles for autonomy implementation and hear the case for autonomy as an industrial standard, barrier breaker, and enhancer of the human experience.
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