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An Ever-Advancing Industry: Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Equipment Manufacturers Continue to Innovate
CES 2020 provided manufacturers in the heavy-duty equipment and vehicle industries the opportunity to showcase their latest innovations including automation, electrification and smart system advancements.
The John Deere 8RX tractor features four tracks which help to minimize soil compaction while moving through a field.
Drivetrains
Meritor Acquires TransPower to Grow Electrification Expertise
Meritor, Inc.
Meritor's acquisition of electric drive system supplier TransPower will aid development of next-generation power systems.
An electric Class 8 truck using the TransPower’s “ElecTruck” battery-electric drive system.
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Connectivity, Electrification and Automation Continue to Drive On-Highway Vehicle Market
Manufacturers are advancing electric and autonomous vehicle designs due to growing market interest and improving vehicle performance.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks announced at bauma 2019 it is bringing semi-automated driving in all speed ranges into series production.
IFPE & CONEXPO
Epiroc Exhibiting Surface Drilling Automation Technology
Epiroc
Epiroc will introduce several new products at CONEXPO 2020, including the automation-ready SmartROC D60 surface drill rig.
The Epiroc SmartROC D60 drill rig.
Telematics
Bendix Adds GeoTab as Telematics Partner for SafetyDirect System
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
Through the telematics integration, Geotab-equipped fleet will more easily be able to transfer Bendix SafetyDirect data.
Equipment Launches
Building Tomorrow with Bigger, More Productive Construction Equipment
Volvo Construction Equipment will introduce several new pieces of equipment and technology features at CONEXPO 2020 aimed at improving productivity and efficiency for customers.
A double V-shaped body increases stability for the R100E rigid hauler.
Telematics
HED CANect Telematics
HED Inc.
HED's CANect Telematics solution allows users to collect, transmit and visualize vehicle data to increase productivity and decrease downtime.
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Equipment Launches
Wirtgen Large Milling Machines to Make World and North American Debuts
Wirtgen GmbH
The company's Hamm, Vogele and Kleeman brands will also debut new machines during CONEXPO.
Wirtgen's W 210 Fi large milling machine will make its North American debut during CONEXPO 2020.
Equipment Launches
Largest Volvo Excavator Now Available in North America
Volvo Construction Equipment
The Volvo CE 9505 excavator is a 100-ton machine with a 20-25 second cycle time.
Volvo Ce Pre Conexpo 2020 Volvo Ec950 F 01
Equipment Launches
Volvo CE Brings 8-ft. Asphalt Pavers to North American Market
Volvo Construction Equipment
The new pavers are built for both heavy commercial and light highway tasks.
Volvo Ce Pre Conexpo 2020 Volvo P5000 B Pavers 01
IFPE & CONEXPO
CONEXPO and IFPE 2020 to Highlight New Construction Industry Technologies and Trends
An expanded footprint will provide even more space for OEMs and component manufacturers to showcase their latest technological innovations to the construction industry.
Conexpo Con Agg Day 1 C
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Road Planers and Shapers
Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA)
Towed road planers, shapers and finishers were originally used to grade surfaces before the advent of pull and motor graders.
This rolling Swiss Army knife is the Western Wheeled Scraper Road Planer and Finisher. It combines a scarifier, wing blades to gather material to the crown, a trailing drag to finish the surface, and a drum roller.
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