Volta Trucks Reimagines Operator Cab for Electric Trucks

The completely redesigned operator cab of the Volta Zero electric truck puts a focus on driver comfort and safety.

January 12, 2021

In this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, we speak with Rob Fowler, CEO, Volta Trucks, about the development of a new operator cab for the Volta Zero electric truck. Because the company was able to start with a ground-up design for its electric truck, it was able to reimagine the operator cab to improve comfort and visibility. This helps with safety and productivity, as well as driver retention.

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ICYMI: OEM Industry Summit 2023

October 31, 2023

This summit provides three days of comprehensive content for equipment designers and engineers in an educational format.

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November 2023 Equipment Market Outlook

Annual new orders of construction machinery in the U.S. hit a record high, up 11.5% above the year-ago level. However, machinery production is moving lower from a tentative May 2023 peak.

Never miss out on critical machine health data.

Never miss out on critical machine health data.

Is your operator experience the best that it could be? Keep your machine health information at their fingertips.

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Otto Controls Offers Large, Led-Illuminated Pushbuttons Available in Watertight Option

The LP30M from OTTO Controls is a snap-action, commercial grade, LED-illuminated 30mm pushbutton that can be ordered watertight.

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HMI Specialist RAFI Acquires Xymox Technologies Inc.

After recent growth in the development and manufacture of complex customer-specific operating systems for human-machine communication, RAFI aims to further expand its global position in this sector

Exterior view of Eberspaecher’s North American subsidiary in Mississauga, Ontario

Eberspaecher Celebrates 50 Years in North America

The site in Mississauga, Canada, is the oldest overseas subsidiary of the Eberspaecher Group and supplies its customers with vehicle heaters, energy storage systems and AC systems.

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EAO Appoints John Pannone as Managing Director of EAO Corporation, North America

Pannone will be responsible for leading the organization's overall growth strategy and local production capabilities.

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Top New Products Award: Winners to Be Announced Soon

Nominations for this year's awards are now closed. Look for an announcement soon detailing the winners in each category.

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Improved Cabin Design Boosts Productivity for Off-Highway Machine

An improved cabin design based on advanced technology facilitates more productivity for a livestock feeder mixer.

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New Keypad Variations

The keypads feature flexible and interchangeable legends, offering a choice of different halo illumination features, communication protocols and connector types.

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Iowa Mold Tooling Co. Releases the IMT CMD.CTRL Crane & Body Controller

The patent-pending system operates the crane, stabilizers, lights, compressor and auxiliary equipment remotely from the same system using an ergonomic wireless controller.

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New Joystick Controller

The controller provides high mechanical strength for heavy-duty construction and material handling applications, including wheeled loaders, telehandlers and rough-terrain lift trucks.

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Digital Dashboards for Commercial Vehicles

This technology complies with new regulations.

In 2022, we enjoyed talking with the Grayhill team during iVT Expo.

iVT Expo USA 2023

This will be the second year for this show to be held in the U.S.

Editor Lori Ditoro with the HydraForce team during iVT Expo 2022

HydraForce Talked About Its GPS Steering Valve

The technology allows for more precise control of the steering to keep the vehicle more accurately on the GPS track,

Never miss out on critical machine health data.

Never miss out on critical machine health data.

Is your operator experience the best that it could be? Keep your machine health information at their fingertips.

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New OEM Electronics

The gigabit ethernet switch and reconfigurable display help OEMs provide required technology for end users.

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B&R Expert Discusses Mobile Hardware During CONEXPO

This technology, originally successful in the industrial world, is now packaged and safe for rugged, off-highway applications.

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Grayhill: A New Look for a Trusted Partner

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Figure 2. Off-road vehicles often have exposed dashes, but they may require fundamental on-road signaling controls. This plug-and-play device is designed to help manufacturers and OEMs provide this functionality without incurring extra development costs.

On-Road Safety for Off-Road Vehicles

OEMs of small off-road vehicles need a plug-and-play solution to add durable on-road signaling capabilities to their equipment. A new all-in-one device provides the answer.

We enjoyed visiting the Moog team during bauma.

Celebrating with the Construction Industry at CONEXPO

Anticipating my first show and what we can all look forward to.

By using ergonomic equipment, you’re not only prioritizing operator comfort and preventing injuries, but you’re also increasing efficiency by reducing machine downtime and keeping operators on the job.

6 Considerations When Designing or Selecting an Ergonomic Joystick

The science behind designing a joystick for maximum operator comfort, configurability and durability.

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Joystick with Performance-Driven Handle Design

This new technology will debut during CONEXPO.

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Sunlight Viewable Displays

These are available in 5-inch, 7-inch, 12-inch and 15-inch sizes and feature a 1000 nit IPS display with optically bonded AR lens.

Functional safety is a critical component of equipment and component manufacturing.

Functional Safety: What Is It and What Do OEMs Need to Know?

A safety strategy for reliable components

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Computing Displays for Work Machines and Vehicles

With sizes from 7 inches to 12 inches, the CCpilot can be deployed as a modular display platform for OEMs that build equipment of different sizes and complexities.

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The 2022 OEM Industry Summit

More than 1,200 people registered for this successful event.