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Hyundai Launches the New 160D-9 Forklift Truck at bauma 2016

Hyundai's new 160D-9 forklift features a Stage IV Cummins engine and fully hydrostatic power steering to prevent over-run and kickback on the machine.

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UQM Bringing Zero-Emission Electric Bus Technology to South America

UQM Technologies Inc.

UQM is collaborating with Creatti Labs in Colombia to bring electric transit bus technology to the South American market.

Market Analysis

EU Commercial Vehicle Registrations Increase 12.1% for First Quarter

European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA)

Demand for commercial vehicles in the EU continued to grow, with registrations increasing 8% in March and 12.1% for the first quarter.

Komatsu Europe Launches Range of Demolition Specification Hydraulic Excavators

Komatsu Europe International N.V.

At bauma 2016, Komatsu Europe introduced its Demolition Specification Dash 11 hydraulic excavators featuring Stage IV engines and upgraded cab designs.

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Komatsu Europe Introduces HB365LC-3 Hybrid Excavator at bauma 2016

Komatsu Europe International N.V.

Komatsu Europe's new hybrid excavator provides 20% fuel savings and up to 53 kW extra electric power via the hybrid system.

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Engineering & Manufacturing

JCB Donates Backhoe Loader to Aid Ecuador Earthquake Rescue and Cleanup

JCB has donated a 3CX backhoe loader to help the rescue and clean-up operations in Ecuador, which was recently hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake.

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Rota Engineering's CANbus Sensors Meet Voltage Needs for IoT Applications

Rota Engineering Ltd.

Rota Engineering's CANbus sensors have been certified by a third party their ability to achieve 200V/m, enabling use in IoT applications.

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Volvo Penta Approves Use of Hydro-Treated Vegetable Oil in Engines

Volvo Penta of America

Volvo Penta has approved use of hydro-treated vegetable oil in all of its engines to help reduce carbon emissions.

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Automated Systems

Atlas Copco Introduces F1000 Pavers with New Auger and Tunnel Systems

Atlas Copco's F1000 pavers can be equipped with either a center or outboard auger drive system, as well as the new tunnel extension system for improved productivity.

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Engineering & Manufacturing

Manitowoc MLC300 uses Variable Position Counterweight to Increase Capacity

The Manitowoc Company, Inc.

During the construction of a parking garage, a Manitowoc MLC300 with variable position counterweight helped increase the capacity of the crane to make quick work of the project.

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Engineering & Manufacturing

Three AGCO Employees Receive 2016 STEP Ahead Awards

AGCO Corporation

STEP Ahead Awards the AGCO employees received include the Women in Manufacturing award and the STEP Ahead Emerging Leader Award.

Pictured from left to right: Dennis Branch, VP, Human Resources, NA; Rachel Giannini, Manager, Global Employee Engagement & Inclusion; Jaclyn Clark, Manufacturing Engineer, Jackson, MN; Beth Tucker, Director, Quality Assurance, Hesston, KS; Miranda Aarons, Line Design Manager, Hesston, KS; and Lucinda Smith, SVP, Global Business Services.

Market Analysis

Scania Order Bookings Reach Highest First Quarter Level in 10 Years

Continued strong demand from the European market, particularly in the eastern and southern portions of the continent, helped Scania achieve its highest level of first quarter order bookings since 2007.

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