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Engines
NGV Global 2017 Conference and Exhibition
The 16th biennial NGV Global Conference and Exhibition has been moved to Europe.
Electronics
DOE Announces Funding to Accelerate Development of Plug-In Electric and Sustainable Vehicle Technologies
The United States Department of Energy (DOE)
New funding from the DOE will support research and development of plug-in electric vehicle and propane engine technologies in light-, medium- and heavy-duty applications.
Automated Systems
Manitowoc Variable Position Counterweight Aids MLC300 Use in Soft Soil, Tight Quarters
The Manitowoc Company, Inc.
Manitowoc's Variable Position Counterweight technology reduces ground bearing pressure of a crane, enabling crane's to more easily maneuver over soft soil.
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Engineering & Manufacturing
Volvo Trucks Highlighting Refuse-Focused Vehicles at WasteExpo
Volvo Trucks North America
Volvo will display three truck models, the VNM, VHD and VNL, designed specifically for the refuse industry.
Market Analysis
Global Agricultural Machinery Business Climate Drops
CEMA - European Agricultural Machinery Industry Association
CEMA reports the business climate for most global agricultural OEMs is at low levels, with recovery predicted within the next six months.
Drivetrains
Renault Trucks Extends OptiTrack Traction System Offering
Renault Trucks
Renault Trucks' OptiTrack technology is now available on additional vehicle models, providing on-demand all-wheel drive capabilities for increased mobility and fuel consumption.
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Market Analysis
JCB Receives Largest Shipment due to Continued Growth in North America
JCB
The JCB Savannah, GA, facility received over 400 machines from the company's UK facility to meet growing demand in the North American market.
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Electronics
Battery Show, Electric & Hybrid Technology Expo Making European Debut in 2017
First edition of The Battery Show Europe and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo Europe will take place in April 2017 in Stuttgart, Germany.
Trends
New Flyer Receives Order for 485 Clean Diesel and Diesel Electric Hybrid Buses
NFI Group Inc., formerly New Flyer Industries Inc.
The Connecticut Dept. of Transportation has placed an order for up to 485 of New Flyer's heavy-duty 35- and 40-ft. Excelsior clean diesel and diesel electric hybrid buses.
Trends
U.S. and China Create Race to Zero Emissions Challenge
CALSTART
The Race to Zero Emissions will be a competition between cities in the two countries to see which will deploy a higher percentage of emissions-free buses by 2025.
Engines
Westport Innovations and Fuel Systems Solutions Complete Merger
Westport Fuel Systems Inc.
The newly combined company, Westport Fuel Systems Inc., will provide engineering, manufacturing and supply of alternative fuel systems and components.
Market Analysis
FTR Reports Preliminary May Class 8 Orders Stabilized Near April Low Level
FTR Transportation Intelligence
Preliminary data from FTR shows May Class 8 truck orders were up slightly from April; order activity is expected to slow entering the summer months.
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