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Trends
Volvo Construction Equipment Announces Results of Electric Machine Pilot Project in North America
Volvo Construction Equipment
The pilot project confirms Volvo electric construction equipment matches performance the performance of diesel machines while providing benefits such as reduced emissions and noise.
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Manufacturing
Metalforming Companies Face Challenges with Supply and Worker Shortages
Precision Metalforming Association (PMA)
PMA’s September report shows that only 26% of metalforming companies forecast an increase in economic activity in the next 3 months as challenges continue with raw materials and worker shortages.
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Automated Systems
Goodyear and Gatik Collaborate to Advance Safety and Efficiency for Autonomous Middle Mile Logistics
Goodyear
Gatik’s medium-duty fleet will use tires equipped with tire intelligence technology powered by Goodyear SightLine to help improve safety and reduce wear.
Gatik has established the first autonomous middle mile logistics network in North America.
Engines
California Signs Law Banning Sale of New Gas-Powered Small Engines by 2024
The sale of mowers and other equipment powered by small off-road engines will be regulated by 2024 in an effort to reduce emissions.
The sale of new gas-powered small off-road engines will be banned in California by 2024.
Trends
From the Editor's Desk: OEM is on the Road Again
The OEM Off-Highway team is back out on the road for conferences and trade shows in the heavy equipment industry.
MINExpo was one of the first large trade shows the OEM Off-Highway team has attended since early 2020.
Automated Systems
Cummins Launching Software to Integrate Powertrains with Automated Driving System Technologies
Cummins Inc.
Cummins is testing more than 100 vehicles in coordination with automated driving system technology companies to ensure seamless powertrain integration.
Industry News
OEM Industry News Briefs: Dana Collaborating with Bosch on Fuel Cells
Dana and Bosch have signed a long-term collaboration agreement to advance fuel cell systems for commercial vehicles, Case IH and New Holland Agriculture have announced new leadership, DEUTZ joins the eFuel Alliance and more news you may have missed.
Bosch and Dana will bring their fuel cell expertise together to help advance fuel cell systems for use in commercial vehicles.
Materials
Volvo Group Launches World’s First Vehicle Made with Fossil-Free Steel
Volvo has unveiled a load carrier for use in mining and quarrying made from SSAB's fossil-free steel, and has plans to produce more such vehicles in 2022.
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On-Highway
Class 8 Truck Orders Fall in September 2021
FTR Transportation Intelligence
Ongoing supply chain disruptions are making it difficult for truck OEMs to accurately predict build rates for the coming quarters, leading to a decline in orders.
Preliminary Class 8 orders for September show a decline due in large part to ongoing supply chain disruptions.
Automated Systems
Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics Kick Off Third Year of Autonomous Truck Collaboration
Daimler Truck North America LLC
The companies are working to bring Level 4 autonomous trucks to market; Torc is currently testing Level 4 trucks in three U.S. states.
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Trends
Sandvik Upgrades Toro TH320 and Toro TH330 Trucks
Sandvik Mining
Sandvik has now equipped the Toro TH320 and Toro TH330 with new heavy-duty axles using limited slip differential to maintain traction.
The TH320 is a 20-tonne truck for use in underground mining operations.
Trends
Electrification Will Continue to Grow, Bring New Technology to Market
Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power
Briggs & Stratton sees continued growth of electrification which will lead to development of new battery solutions while also enabling future technology such as robotics and automation.
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