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DOE Announces Funding for Energy Efficient Vehicle Technologies

The United States Department of Energy (DOE)

The U.S. Dept. of Energy is providing funding for the development of advanced vehicle technologies in areas which include batteries, lightweight materials and advanced combustion engines.

Agritechnica 2017 Announces Theme "Green Future - Smart Technology"

The theme for Agritechnica 2017, Green Future - Smart Technology, exemplifies the global agricultural market's shift toward sustainable production methods.

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Atlas Copco Coordinating EU Initiative for Sustainable Intelligent Mining Systems

Atlas Copco will help lead a consortium aimed at finding ways to drive sustainable economic growth for the mining industry.

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Green Truck Summit 2017 to Cover Zero-Emission Transportation Strategies, Future Market Outlook

NTEA - The Association for the Work Truck Industry

The Green Truck Summit 2017 will cover topics such as objectives for zero-emission transportation, fuel and technology options, and the effects of the Phase Two GHG regulations.

Engineering & Manufacturing

The Earliest Bulldozers

Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA)

From primitive to mechanical, the evolution of the bulldozer begins in the 1800s and is interjected with a contribution from the agricultural industry with crawler tractors.

Stroud & Company of Omaha, NE, offered this stock-powered dozer, dubbed the Marsh Filler, circa 1920.

Advanced Powertrains Generate ROI Despite Low Fuel Prices

The focus for advanced powertrains and hybrid drive systems in today's construction equipment looks beyond fuel economy to increased performance and ease of operation.

The 536 hp 944K Hybrid Wheel Loader boasts the biggest cab, quickest boom-raise time, and fastest cycle times in its class.

National Crane Debuting NBT40-1 Series Cranes at CONEXPO 2017

The Manitowoc Company, Inc.

The new National Crane NBT40-1 Series is equipped with an aerial lift configuration, enabling both crane lifting and aerial lift capabilities.

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New ASV RT-120 Forestry Compact Track Loader Offers Increased Power and Torque

ASV's new Posi-Track RT-120 Forestry compact track loader produces 8% more torque than its predecessor model and 16% more hydraulic horsepower.

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Pelaton Applauds New Law Authorizing Truck Platooning on Michigan Roadways

Michigan's new law creates an exemption to its required following distance, enabling electronically-coordinated truck platoons to now operate on roadways.

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Scania Testing Wireless Charging Bus in Sweden

Scania is testing the use of wireless bus stop charging for an electric hybrid bus which will operate in regular urban traffic in Sweden.

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Atlas Copco FleetLink

The FleetLink intelligent telematics system is available on Atlas Copco’s road construction equipment. The system provides road construction contractors with a convenient and efficient tool to monitor and manage their machine fleet.

Partnership Makes for Faster Development, Time to Market

Working in partnership with other industry suppliers enables one e-drive manufacturer to provide OEM customers with a turnkey electric drivetrain solution.

While transit buses, like those developed by Proterra, are the first application for the PowerPhaseDT, the system can also be used in most types of heavy-duty vehicles, including off-highway equipment.

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