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Engineering & Manufacturing
Volvo A60H Articulated Hauler Makes North American Debut at MINExpo 2016
Volvo Construction Equipment
Features of the Volvo A60H include a 664 hp engine, active hydraulic front suspension, automatic traction control and 100% differential locks.
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Electronics
Siemens Introduces Electro-Mobility Solutions for Underground Mining
Siemens Industry Inc.
At MINExpo 2016, Siemens introduced a new high-efficiency electric drive system for underground mining vehicles featuring the PEM Motor which achieves efficiency up to 97% in operating speed range.
Electronics
Volvo CE Unveils Prototype Electric Hybrid Wheel Loader
Volvo Construction Equipment
Volvo recently debuted its prototype electric hybrid LX1 wheel loader which can provide up to a 50% improvement in fuel efficiency.
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Automated Systems
Hitachi Construction Machinery Exhibits Autonomous and Electric Machines at MINExpo
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd.
During MINExpo, Hitachi is exhibiting its Autonomous Haulage System featuring automated navigation and route optimization, as well as an electric powered hydraulic mining excavator.
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Automated Systems
Komatsu Unveils Autonomous Haulage Truck at MINExpo 2016
Komatsu America Corp.
Komatsu's autonomous haulage vehicle was designed specifically to be unmanned, and therefore has no operator cab.
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Electronics
Artisan Vehicle Systems Launches Battery Powered LHD Underground Mining Vehicle
Artisan Vehicles
Artisan Vehicle Systems is launching its first underground mining vehicle, a battery-powered, emissions-free machine which can load faster and haul up steep grades faster than its diesel counterparts.
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Engines
Mack Introduces Lighter Weight Option for Concrete Mixer Applications
Mack Trucks Inc.
Mack Trucks's Granite model offers opportunities for weight reduction, and thus improved fuel efficiency, through the use of the 2017 MP7 11-L engine and mDRIVE HD 14-speed manual transmission which are lighter i weight than previous iterations.
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Market Analysis
Registrations of New Vehicles in the EU Increased 31.8% in August
European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA)
ACEA reports new commercial vehicle registrations in the EU increased 31.8%; growth was seen in all major markets with Italy, Germany, Spain and France reporting the highest overall registrations.
Automated Systems
Volvo CE Debuts Prototype Autonomous Vehicles
Volvo Construction Equipment
Volvo CE recently demonstrated autonomous prototypes of its L120 wheel loader and A25F articulated hauler working in tandem at a work site in Sweden.
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Fluid Power
Brokk to Feature Updated Brokk 60 II at MINExpo 2016
Brokk, Inc.
The Brokk 60 II offers 10% more power than the previous version, and features an upgraded hydraulic system.
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Drivetrains
Yokohama's Tim Easter Provides Overview of Current State of Off-Road Tire Industry
Yokohama Tire Corp.
Tim Easter, Director of OTR Sales at Yokohama, provides an overview of the current state of the off-road tire market and thoughts on how it will progress in 2017.
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Engines
Mercedes-Benz Trucks Partners with Krone to Develop Fuel-Efficient Tractor-Trailer Combination
Daimler AG
Mercedes-Benz worked together with trailer manufacturer Krone to combine technologies and develop a tractor-trailer combination which reduces fuel consumption 20%, as well as carbon dioxide emissions.
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