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Engines
New Holland Demonstrates Second Generation Methane Tractor
New Holland Agriculture
During Cereals 2016, New Holland provided visitors the opportunity to see its T6.180 Methane Power tractor which offers up to 20% fuel cost savings and 80% reduction in emissions.
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Engines
John Deere Updates 670G LC Excavator for Emissions Compliance and Operator Comfort
John Deere Worldwide Construction & Forestry Div.
The newly updated John Deere 670G LC excavator features a Tier 4 Final engine and operator comfort enhancements including a heated air-suspension seat and monitor with turn-and-tap rotary control.
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Automated Systems
Volvo Co-Pilot Nominated for Human-Machine Interface Award
Volvo Construction Equipment
Volvo's Co-Pilot system provides intelligent machine control such as Load Assist, Dig Assist, Compact Assist and Pave Assist to help automate tasks and improve efficiency for operators.
Volvo's Co-Pilot system includes Dig Assist to help automate digging tasks for operators.
Electronics
UQM Partnering with Eaton, Pi Innovo to Develop Electric Drivetrain System
UQM Technologies Inc.
UQM's PowerPhase HD220/HD250 motor and inverter will be paired with an Eaton two-speed transmission and Pi Innovo control unit to create the UQM PowerPhaseDT full electric drivetrain system.
Telematics
Volvo Launches Omnitracs for Volvo Trucks
Volvo Trucks North America
Omnitracs for Volvo Trucks captures fleet management information such as GPS location, idle duration and analysis of driver performance.
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Market Analysis
MAN Reports Successful Start to 2016
MAN Truck & Bus AG
During its Annual General Meeting, MAN reported a successful start to 2016 despite uncertainties in some markets, and a continued progression toward digitization for the industry.
Engineering & Manufacturing
Peterbilt Introduces New Model 567 Heritage Truck
Peterbilt Motors Company
The new Peterbilt Model 567 Heritage includes modern technologies such as a set-forward front axle and styling which pays tribute to the company's early days.
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Drivetrains
MAN TGM Combi-Truck Receives Innovation Award
MAN Truck & Bus AG
The MAN TGM combi-truck enables the vehicle to be used in all seasons by combining the technologies of a road sweeper and winter service vehicle into a single chassis architecture.
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Operator Cab
New John Deere 324E Skid Steer Includes Upgraded Controls and Boom Performance
John Deere Worldwide Construction & Forestry Div.
The John Deere 324E skid steer is available with all major control patterns, including ISO, H-pattern and foot/joystick electrohydraulic control, and the ability to switch between all three patterns at the push of a button.
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Market Analysis
FTR Announces Keynote Speakers for Transportation Conference
FTR Transportation Intelligence
FTR has announced the four keynote speakers for its annual Transportation Conference, which will include Troy Clarke, President and CEO of Navistar.
Operator Cab
International Truck Unveils DriverFirst Design Initiative
Navistar International Corp.
International's DriverFirst initiative is aimed at designing products with an emphasis on the driver, such as improved comfort and safety features, to help fleets maintain drivers.
Engines
Agility Fuel Systems and Hexagon Composites Announce Merger
Hexagon Composites ASA
Hexagon and Agility will merge to form Agility Fuel Solutions, which will provide natural gas fuel systems and cylinders for use in medium- and heavy-duty applications.
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