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Kobelco Europe Launching Electric Mini Excavator at bauma 2019

Kobelco Construction Machinery America LLC

The all-new 1.7 tonne Kobelco Electric powered 17SR concept will deliver zero emissions, extremely low noise operation and reduced life cycle costs.

Meritor Announces Additional Investment in TransPower

Meritor's investment will fund continued improvements in the development of controls for its eAxle and commercialization of electric vehicle system solutions from both companies.

Caterpillar Introduces Redesigned G Series Off-Highway Trucks

Caterpillar Inc.

The design of the 777G focuses on fuel efficiency, enhanced visibility, and operator comfort, convenience, and safety.

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Automated Systems

Daimler Trucks Agrees to Acquire Majority Stake in Torc

Daimler Truck North America LLC

As part of the overall agreements, the Torc team will work closely with Daimler Trucks’ developers, particularly with the Research & Development team, to bring automated commercial vehicles to roadways.

Roger Nielsen, CEO of Daimler Trucks North America LLC, (left) and Michael Fleming, CEO of Torc Robotics, celebrate the new partnership between their two companies.

Heuliez Bus Receives Largest Order to Date for Newly Launched Electric City Buses

QBUZZ, a Dutch public transport company, has purchased 49 articulated Heuliez GX437 electric city buses to be used in the Groningen and Drenthe regions of The Netherlands.

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Batteries, Capacitors

AxleTech Collaborates with Agility Fuel Solutions for Battery Technology

The companies will combine their respective processes and technologies to deliver highly refined vehicle controls systems for an electric vehicle powertrain for commercial vehicles.

Proterra 35-ft. Catalyst Electric Bus Achieves Record Battery Capacity

With 440 kWh of onboard storage, the Proterra Catalyst E2 set a standard of excellence for range, energy efficiency and durability for an electric bus at the Altoona Bus Research and Testing Center.

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Oshkosh Defense Premiering L-ATV Ambulance at AUSA Global Force Symposium 2019

Oshkosh Corporation

The new L-ATV Ambulance is able to keep up with the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) while also protecting medical personnel and wounded warriors as they move to, through and away from combat.

Einride T-pod Approved for Testing on Public Roadways

The autonomous, all-electric truck has been approved to drive short distances on public roads, and will travel daily between a warehouse and a terminal.

Workers Worry about Safety, Not Job Loss due to Automation

Volvo Construction Equipment

A recent survey by Volvo CE found half of all construction workers have a greater fear of safety being compromised on the job site when AI and automation become the norm.

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Testing of Einride Electric Autonomous Trucks on Roadways

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CASE Introduces New Vibratory Rollers

Case Construction Equipment

The new DV36D and DV45D double drum rollers and DV45CD combination vibratory rollers work in a variety of applications where the operator may encounter tight quarters, curbs, structures and other obstacles.

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