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Automated Systems
Volvo's Truck Convoy Successfully Completes Journey Through Europe
Volvo Group Global
As part of the EU Truck Platooning Challenge, three Volvo trucks drove in a convoy using wireless communication across Europe to demonstrate the safety and fuel efficiency benefits of truck platooning.
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Electronics
Automation Turns the Hardest Job into the Easiest
Use of advanced electronic components enables the development of an automated turf harvester to increase productivity in an otherwise labor-intensive farming practice.
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Drivetrains
Volvo Trucks I-See Memorizes Roads to Increase Fuel Efficiency
Volvo Trucks North America
The I-See software feature of Volvo Trucks' I-Shift AMT memorizes thousands of routes traveled and uses that knowledge to keep trucks operating in the most fuel-efficient gear possible.
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Manufacturing
Rapid.Tech Adds Additive Manufacturing Forum to Event Program
The new "Additive Contract Manufacturing" forum at Rapid.Tech 2016 will highlight the latest advancements, and challenges, associated with the growing use of additive manufacturing and 3D printing.
Manufacturing
DOE Funding Training for Engineers and Provide Energy Assessments for Small- and Medium-Sized Manufacturers
The United States Department of Energy (DOE)
The Energy Dept. is providing funding to assist small- to medium-sized manufacturers increase their energy efficiency while also providing hands-on training for future engineers.
Engines
Cummins-Led Team Developing Plug-in Hybrid that Reduces Fuel Use by 50%
Cummins Inc.
Cummins is working with PACCAR to develop a Class 6 commercial plug-in hybrid electric vehicle that will reduce fuel consumption through the use of an electrified powertrain and engine optimization.
Drivetrains
Volvo Trucks Delivers 100,000th Truck Equipped with I-Shift
Volvo Trucks North America
A Volvo VNL 670 model is the 100,000th truck equipped with the company's I-Shift automated manual transmission, which is now used in 83% of the North American market.
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Engineering & Manufacturing
Liebherr Announces Distribution Agreement for Colorado and Northern New Mexico
Liebherr USA
Power Screening LLC will distribute and service Liebherr's full range of earthmoving and material handling equipment in Colorado and New Mexico.
bauma
IHIMER Exhibiting New Construction Equipment at bauma 2016
IHIMER SpA
IHIMER will exhibit its new 85V4 zero tail swing midi excavator, CARRY 150 dumper and 3S skid steer concept at bauma.
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Electronics
Iveco Deploys Semi-Automated Trucks for World’s First Ever Truck Platooning Challenge
Iveco Group N.V.
Two semi-automated Iveco Stralis trucks traveled to Rotterdam as part of the European Truck Platooning Challenge to demonstrate the safety, fuel efficiency and emissions reduction benefits of platooning.
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Engineering & Manufacturing
Lars Stenqvist Joins Volvo Group Management
Volvo Group Global
Lars Stengvist will become a member of the Volvo Executive Board and Executive Vice President of Volvo Group Trucks Technology.
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Electronics
Volvo Honors Developers of Electric Bus with Technology Award
Volvo Group Global
Volvo is recognizing the engineers who developed the electric powertrain for its electric bus with the 2016 Volvo Technology Award.
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