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Batteries, Capacitors

Battery Technology and Vehicle Investments

Clean and emissions-free vehicle development shows no sign of slowing down, and battery technology is driving its success forward around the world.

Volvo Charging

Hydrogen Proves its Potential in Heavy-Duty Applications

Development of hydrogen fueled systems is on the rise as manufacturers see the emissions-free operational benefits it can provide.

The Toyota prototype truck will use two of the company's Mirai fuel cell stacks for the majority of vehicle travel.

Eliminating Blind Spots in Commercial Trucking with IoT

With stringent emissions regulations and upcoming deadlines for Electronic Logging Devices, now is the perfect time to evaluate and implement an Internet of Things (IoT) strategy.

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FTR To Explore Future of Freight Transportation at Annual Conference

FTR Transportation Intelligence

The theme for this year's FTR Annual Transportation Conference is Gaining Traction: Next Year, Next Decade, and will cover a variety of topics including telematics and autonomous trucking.

UQM Announces Second Quarter Results

UQM Technologies Inc.

UQM reports increased revenue for the second quarter, and remains optimistic for the future as it continues to see interest and momentum in its business.

Automated Systems

Bendix Encourages Discussion of Automated/Autonomous Vehicle Ecosystem

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

Bendix notes the development of automated/autonomous vehicles is a complex and evolving environment requiring participation from across the commercial vehicle industry.

Volvo truck platoon featuring wirelessly connected trucks that follow one another at a shorter distance than typically allowed by regulations to help minimize slipstream, and thus increase fuel efficiency.

Engineering & Manufacturing

Mercedes-Benz 3D Prints First Spare Part Made of Metal

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has 3D printed its first spare part made of metal, a thermostat cover for truck and Unimog models.

The view into the interior of the 3D printer shows the first printed thermostat covers, which are still connected to the work platform. After removal of the platform and support structure, the aluminum/silicon metallic powder is removed by suction, sieved, cleaned and ecologically fed back into the recycling system.

NTEA Announces Dates for The Work Truck Show and Green Truck Summit

NTEA - The Association for the Work Truck Industry

NTEA announces the 2018 and 2019 editions of The Work Truck Show and Green Truck Summit will take place once again in Indianapolis in early March.

Albach Diamant 2000 Self-Propelled Chipper

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Electrification Brings Cost and Emissions Savings

Development of a pure electric terminal tractor enables diesel-equivalent operation but with lower fuel costs and reduced emissions.

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Komatsu America Corp. Introduces Tier 4 Final WA200-8 Wheel Loader

Komatsu America Corp.

Komatsu's new WA200-8 wheel loader features a 126 hp Tier 4 Final engine which burns up to 4% less fuel than the predecessor Tier 4 Interim engine.

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New Komatsu Europe Demolition Machine Configurable in Six Working Arrangements

Komatsu Europe International N.V.

The new Komatsu Europe PC390HRD-11 high reach demolition excavator can carry a 2.5 tonne demolition tool up to a height of 26 m.

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