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Volvo Trucks Deploys First Pilot All-Electric VNR Truck

Volvo Trucks North America

The all-electric Volvo VNR model, which will be used by TEC Equipment for local parts distribution, is the first pilot truck to deploy as part of the Volvo LIGHTS project.

First Pilot Volvo Vnr Electric Deployed For Parts Distribution At Tec Fontana Dealership

Mecalac Launches New MCR Series Crawler Skid-Excavators

The new 6MCR, 8MCR and 10MCR crawler skid-excavators combine the swiftness of a skid steer with the 360-degree rotation of an excavator to aid productivity on job sites.

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Boston Dynamics Launches Commercial Sales of Spot Robot

The Spot robot is designed to go where other robots can’t go and can be reconfigured for various use cases including those within heavy-duty off-road applications.

Spot’s modular platform is intended to be easily-configurable, with a number of accessories and add-ons available to customize its use.

Batteries, Capacitors

Case Study: Extreme Vehicles Get Extreme Battery Power Solution

Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power

A new battery system is developed to meet the needs of an autonomous vehicle operating in harsh military and other off-highway applications.

The Vanguard battery pack is designed to easily fit within the compact ARGO J8 autonomous unit.

Automated Systems

Caterpillar Acquires Marble Robot Inc.

Caterpillar Inc.

Acquisition of the robot and autonomous technology solutions company will further aid Caterpillar's heavy equipment automation strategy.

The acquisition of Marble will aid with further development of autonomous systems for industries such as mining.

COVID-19 to Accelerate Digitalization in Manufacturing

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the need to further digitalize manufacturing facilities and remove silos, says Kari Terho of Elisa Corp.

The digital twin factory is based on real-time data, and shows what is happening in the 'real' factory so operators and management can make fact-based decisions.

Forestry & Lawn

Italian Lawn and Garden Equipment Market Declines in First Half of 2020

A 23.1% drop in sales was reported for the first quarter, and sales of lawn and garden equipment are forecast to be down 9% in 2020.

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Total U.S. Tractor Sales Increased 15.1% in May 2020

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

AEM says larger machinery remains in decline due to continued uncertainty in the overall agricultural economy.

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Market Analysis

Infrastructure Investment Plays Key Role in Jumpstarting the COVID-19 Recovery

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

AEM says there is a proven track record for predictable, long-term infrastructure investment in providing jobs and boosting economic activity.

Infrastructure investment can help boost the economy in many ways and for several industries.

The First Modern Motor Grader

Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA)

The Auto Patrol contained many of the features which are standard in today's motor grader designs.

Being the world’s first integral motor grader, the Auto Patrol was marketed heavily to states for road maintenance. This image from a 1932 Caterpillar advertisement shows one at work behind the Arkansas State Capitol.

New Holland Agriculture Celebrates 125th Anniversary

New Holland Agriculture

"As we celebrate our 125th anniversary, at this unprecedented moment in history, we look to the future with confidence,” says Brand President Carlo Lambro.

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John Deere Launches High-Capacity X Series Combines

John Deere Ag and Turf Division

The combines feature several technologies which enable automatic adjustment to grain harvesting based on changing conditions, without risking grain loss or quality.

A new John Deere X9 1100 Combine with HDR Rigid Cutterbar Draper can harvest up to 30 acres of wheat per hour.

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