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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.

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Biden Relief Package Includes Funding for Infrastructure and Clean Energy

Investments aim to improve U.S. infrastructure and manufacturing while bolstering the economy.

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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

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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.

RCT Earthtrack Information Monitoring Tool Aids Productivity at Australian Mine

Remote Control Technologies Pty Ltd. (RCT)

The solution provides machine operators with real-time information about payload distribution and optimal load weights.

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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.

Farm Tractor Sales Increase 17% in the U.S. and 10% in Canada

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

Farm tractor and self-propelled combine unit sales finished 2020 with solid growth across the U.S. and Canada.

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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

Class 8 Orders End 2020 on a High Note

FTR Transportation Intelligence

Preliminary Class 8 net orders improved once again in December 2020 compared to the previous year.

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Technology Advancements to Drive Agricultural Machinery Market Growth

The Global Agriculture and Farm Machinery Market is estimated to reach a value of over U.S. $342.8 billion by the end of 2027.

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