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2021 is Looking Better for Most Global Commercial Vehicle Markets

Orders for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles improved in the second half of 2020 in many global markets, indicating improved conditions in 2021.

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Renault Trucks D Wide Z.E. Fitted with Solar Panels

Solar panels have been fitted onto the body of the electric truck to power its refrigeration unit.

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ZTR Predicts Top Technology Trends in 2021

ZTR Control Systems

Each of the technology shifts focus on how the heavy equipment industry moves into recovery and changes to better meet customer needs.

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John Deere Joint Tests Electric Backhoe Concept with National Grid

John Deere Worldwide Construction & Forestry Div.

The design is intended to provide substantially lower daily operating costs, lower jobsite noise, enhanced machine reliability, and zero emissions.

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Engineering & Manufacturing

GridRaster Survey Finds More Businesses Incorporated Automation in 2020

Over half of those polled said they have incorporated automation technologies for 5-15% of their manufacturing operations.

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NTEA Announces Climate Change Policy

NTEA - The Association for the Work Truck Industry

The association adopted a climate change policy that continues its commitment to facilitating productive use of alternative fuels and advanced technologies for commercial vehicles.

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5 Manufacturing Trends to Watch in 2021

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

AEM says top trends for equipment manufacturers in 2021 will include continued integration of IoT and predictive maintenance capabilities.

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Batteries, Capacitors

Delta-Q Says New Battery Technology is Advancing Charging Solutions

Delta-Q Technologies

Development of new battery systems is helping bring about new charging technology to ensure machine productivity.

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Hybrid and Electrical Vehicle Powertrain Testing is Key to Reaping Efficiency Benefits

SAKOR Technologies Inc.

Conducting driveline and component testing which is specially adapted to the particular nature of hybrid and electric vehicles ensures optimal performance.

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European Truck Makers Agree All New Trucks Sold Must be Fossil Free by 2040

European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA)

ACEA and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research have created a roadmap which outlines the transition to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

Electric trucks like the FUSO eCanter provide quiet, emissions-free operation that will help meet future carbon-neutrality goals.

ACT Government Launches First SEA EV Tipper Truck

The SEA EV tipper truck will be powered by 100% renewable energy at the ACT Government City Services Depot.

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NFI Subsidiary Delivers First Plug-In Hybrid Buses in Ireland

NFI Group Inc., formerly New Flyer Industries Inc.

Ireland's National Transport Authority has received 100 Alexander Dennis Enviro400ER plug-in hybrid buses, and plans to order 180 additional buses.

Stephen Kent (Chief Executive Officer, Bus Éireann), Hildegarde Naughton TD (Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport), Ray Coyne (Chief Executive Officer, Dublin Bus) and Anne Graham (Chief Executive Officer, National Transport Authority)

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