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Komatsu America Introduces D155AX-8 LGP Dozer

Komatsu America Corp.

Komatsu's new dozer features 47% lower ground pressure than the standard model, offering improved performance, floatation and stability.

D155 Ax 8 Lgp With Angle Blade

DOE Funding 29 Projects to Advance H2@Scale

The United States Department of Energy (DOE)

The Dept. of Energy is providing $40 Million in funding for projects aimed at enabling affordable and reliable large-scale hydrogen generation, transport, storage, and utilization in multiple sectors.

New John Deere L-Series Wheel Loaders Offer More Power, Comfort

John Deere Worldwide Construction & Forestry Div.

The machines feature a larger cab, new electrohydraulic controls and an improved HVAC system for better comfort and productivity.

Jdce 844 L Wheel Loader 01

Driver Control for Autonomous Vehicle Development Added to CarSim and TruckSim 2019.1

Mechanical Simulation Corp.

Mechanical Simulation's latest software release includes built-in controllers to provide steering, throttle, and braking controls as needed to simulate traditional vehicle testing and new scenarios for autonomous vehicles.

Mack Defense Partners with Crysteel Mfg. on U.S. Army Heavy Dump Truck

Mack Trucks Inc.

Crysteel's dump body for the M917A3 provides maximum durability, safety and functionality in the field.

190806 Mack Defense Crysteel

Nikola Receives U.S. Dept. of Energy Award

Nikola Corporation

The funding award will help Nikola advance its fuel cell membrane electrode assembly (MEA) development.

The DOE funding award will help advance fuel cell technology utilized in the Nikola One Class 8 truck.

Komatsu Introduces WA900-8 Wheel Loader

Komatsu America Corp.

The new wheel loader is purpose-built to load 70-159 ton haul trucks.

Komatsu Wa900 8 New

Basic Pull Grader Designs

Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA)

There were two basic types of pull graders, as well as some purpose-built variants, designed to meet specific application needs.

Tree removal wasn’t a typical application for a pull grader, but Rome Manufacturing demonstrated the robust construction of one of its larger graders by having it uproot a roadside tree without suffering distortion or damage.

Electrification Advantages Expand

Use and implementation of electric powered systems grows as their varied benefits increase.

The D6 XE dozer features a generator on the back of the engine which spins and generates electricity to help power the vehicle.

Powertrain Optimization via Mixed Technologies

Hybrid systems pairing engines with electronics or other components enable efficiency gains and the transition toward alternatively powered machines.

The Kubota micro hybrid delivers an additional electrical power boost of up to 10 kW.

One, Two, Tre: Nikola Continues to Prototype for the Future of the Trucking Industry

More options have been laid out for fleet managers looking for cleaner and more efficient truck options, including electric and hydrogen-powered models.

Nikolatwo 8

Technology News Tracker: New Ag Equipment for North America

AGCO Corporation

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