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Volvo Trucks Delivers First VNR Electrics on East Coast

Volvo Trucks North America

New York City-based Manhattan Beer Distributors has taken delivery of five VNR Electrics and installed three Level 3 DC fast chargers.

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The First Self-Propelled Scraper

Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA)

Although not as successful as other LeTourneau designs, the first self-propelled scraper featured technologies that would years later become industry standards.

LeTourneau’s Self-Propelled Scraper was many years ahead of its time in both its concept and powertrain. It’s doing work a tractor-drawn scraper could not, discharging fill to the end of a levee with its front axle chocked.

CLAAS Opens Program for 2022 Orders with Incentives to Help Manage Supply Chain Disruptions

CLAAS of America Inc.

CLAAS is encouraging farmers to get their orders in during the company’s Pre-Sell Program period to help with production planning and ensure timely delivery.

Caterpillar Bows Out of bauma 2022 But German Dealer Will Continue to Display

Caterpillar Inc.

Zeppelin, one of Caterpillar's largest dealer partners, will assume sole responsibility for the display at the world's leading industry trade fair.

Caterpillar's booth at bauma 2019 encompassed several square meters over which it displayed a range of equipment.

Caterpillar Adds Cat Command for Excavating Remote Control to Excavator Line

Caterpillar Inc.

Six Cat excavators in the 20-40 metric ton class can be equipped with line-of-sight or non-line-of-sight remote operating configurations.

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New Electric Transmission Design Improves Agricultural Equipment Performance

John Deere Power Systems

John Deere and Joskin collaborated on a new electrification solution which enhances maneuverability and enables new technologies to be utilized.

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Eaton Develops Suite of 48V Technologies to Help OEMs Meet Emissions Regulations

Motor generators, inverters, and supercapacitors are among the products under development as manufacturers shift to 48V systems to better meet emissions reduction targets.

Eaton’s supercapacitors are able to quickly charge and discharge at higher rates than lithium-ion batteries.

OEM Industry News Briefs: Hyliion Introducing Long-Range Electric Powertrain

Hyliion will produce a long-range version of its Hypertruck ERX which adds 75 miles of all-electric range, Liebherr USA names a new managing director, and more industry news you may have missed.

Hypertruck Electric Range Extender (ERX) combines a fully electric drivetrain and a natural gas-powered onboard generator to recharge the battery and ensure optimal range.

Update: Senate Passes Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

The Senate has passed a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, which now moves to the House.

The bipartisan infrastructure bill would provide funding to repair and build roads, bridges and more.

July Class 8 Truck Orders on Par with Previous Month

FTR Transportation Intelligence

Class 8 truck orders in July 2021 were relatively similar to those in June as the industry continues to try keeping up with demand despite supply chain challenges.

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AEM President Dennis J. Slater Retiring, Megan Tanel to Succeed

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

Slate will retire at the end of 2021 after 23 years as President, and Tanel has been selected to take over starting Jan. 1, 2022.

Dennis J. Slater (left) will retire as AEM President, and be succeeded by Megan Tanel, AEM’s Senior Vice President, Construction & Utility Sector.

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Augmented Reality Becomes Top Emerging Technology

Grid Raster says the remote work and training capabilities offered by augmented reality have increased its relevance in many industries.

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