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Lightning Hybrids Renames Company and Announces New Lineup of Fleet Efficiency Products

Lightning Systems

Lightning Hybrids has renamed itself Lightning Systems, and announced it will introduce fleet efficiency products over the next 2 years such as its LightningAnalytics cloud-based analytics system.

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John Deere Rolls Out Smarter S700 Combines and Front-End Equipment

John Deere Ag and Turf Division

The new John Deere S700 Combines incorporate the latest in automated harvesting technology, as well as smart features such as Active Yield technology to automatically calibrate the mass flow sensor.

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Cummins Announces Engine Compatibility with Select Renewable Diesel Fuels

Cummins has confirmed compatibility of its B4.5, B6.7 and L9 engines with paraffinic renewable diesel fuels which meet the EN 15940 specification.

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New Report on Driverless Trucks Maps Impact and Action Plan for Jobs and Legal Issues

European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA)

The new report says driverless trucks could reduce driver demand by 50-70%; the report also lays out a plan to manage the transition by factoring in labor and legislation needs.

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SDLG Launches New F-Series Wheel Loaders for Russian Market

Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (SDLG)

SDLG's new F-Series wheel loaders feature upgraded cabs with curved front glass that is 15% larger than previous models and a digital control panel for real-time status updates.

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Nova Bus Equips City of Montreal with First Fully Electric Buses

Nova Bus has provided Montreal with three fully electric buses which will operate as part of the Montreal City Mobility project to test and validate alternative energy vehicles.

Three Nova Bus LFSE 100% electric buses will operate in the city of Montreal as part of the city mobility project.

TNT: Trimble Extends Precision Ag Capabilities

Müller-Elektronik will enable Trimble to expand its precision agriculture capabilities from vehicles to implements.

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Robots Bring Data to Ag Industry

Many agricultural robotic companies are graduating into the market and are in the process are transforming the value chain of agriculture.

This data shows the investment in nearly 40 select farm data management and analytics companies. Evidently, interest in the past three years has risen. Note that some companies are yet to raise funds. Note that we excluded FarmEdge which raised $120m in 2016 since it was significantly more than data analytics. Further note that many drone and all agriculture robotic are excluded. Acquisitions are also not included.

SDLG Launches New Variable Horsepower Graders in Middle East and Africa

Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (SDLG)

SDLG's new VHP motor graders provide an automatic mode for the transmission, allowing operators to shift seamlessly between manual to automatic transmission.

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Global Hybrid and Electric Bus Market to Reach $165 Billion by 2027

Continued innovation and a push by cities to reduce emissions will cause the hybrid and electric bus market to reach $165 billion by 2027 says a new report from Research and Markets.

MAN Truck & Bus Collaborating on Emissions-Free Public Transport System

MAN Truck & Bus AG

MAN Truck & Bus is partnering with Voyages Emile Weber and Losch Luxembourg to develop zero-emissions electromobility solutions for public transport.

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Business Roundtable Focuses on the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Jonathan Lee Recruitment recently hosted a Made in the Midlands Roundtable focused on the fourth industrial revolution and the shifting skill set that will be needed.

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