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Purpose-Built Electric Drivetrain Components Ensure Performance and Efficiency

Developing components for electric vehicles assures they can handle the specific performance needs of the application.

The eTRAC driveline system is designed to achieve the same output as conventional drivetrains.

FPT Researching Use of Dimethyl Ether in Heavy-Duty Engines

FPT is researching the potential to use DME as a low-emissions alternative to diesel fuel.

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CNH Brands Win Good Design Awards

The annual award honors new directions and innovation in design and manufacturing.

The CASE electric backhoe loader is designed to provide the same performance as a diesel-powered machine.

Komatsu Continues Expanding intelligent Machine Control Availability

Komatsu America Corp.

Komatsu has added its iMC system to more of its construction equipment in an effort to aid machine operation and productivity.

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Peterbilt and Kenworth Electric Trucks Reach Summit of Pikes Peak

The battery-electric and fuel cell powered Class 8 trucks made the ascent up Pikes Peak, demonstrating the performance capabilities in tough operating conditions.

The Kenworth T680 is powered by a Toyota fuel cell powertrain.

Exmark Updates Quest Zero-Turn Riding Mowers for 2021

Exmark Mfg. Co., Inc.

Technology from other Exmark products is used on the newly updated models to provide improved mowing efficiency.

Quest S-Series

Batteries, Capacitors

Companies Research Potential for Battery Recycling

New Flyer and Solaris are the latest OEMs to research ways to recycle or reuse electric vehicle batteries.

Solaris is researching ways to reuse batteries from its electric buses, such as for stationary energy storage.

New Engine Control Technology Could Improve Cold Starts for Heavy-Duty Vehicles

Libertine’s innovative control platform could successfully vary a free piston engine’s compression ratio, leading to improved performance on cold start-up.

Libertine's first cold start firing of its Free Piston engine at MAHLE Powertrain's UK test facility.

Heavy Equipment Industry Increases Presence at CES 2021

Advanced technologies like automation and artificial intelligence being utilized in the heavy equipment industries are taking center stage at this year's Consumer Electronics Show.

John Deere's X Series combines were nominated for a 2021 CES Innovation Award for the advanced technologies included on the machines.

Solaris Joins European Clean Hydrogen Alliance

Solaris Bus & Coach sp. z o. o.

As part of the alliance, Solaris will collaborate with other organizations to promote the deployment of hydrogen as an energy source.

Solaris' hydrogen-fueled e-bus.

Volvo Construction Equipment Launches EW200E Material Handler

Volvo Construction Equipment

The new material handler features three boom and arm configurations, and is powered by a 173 hp Tier 4 Final engine.

Volvo EW200E Material Handler

Volta Trucks Reimagines Operator Cab for Electric Trucks

The completely redesigned operator cab of the Volta Zero electric truck puts a focus on driver comfort and safety.

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