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Covering the design and development of heavy equipment
Podcasts
Cummins President and CEO Rumsey Discusses the ‘Messy Middle’ of the Road to Zero Emissions
During an interview at the Green Truck Summit, Rumsey previewed her keynote and talked about the importance of diversity in our industry.
Podcasts
What to Expect from the Latest Vanguard Power Solutions at WOC
Briggs and Stratton is coming to World of Concrete with a portfolio of power solutions including new ready-to-work electrification options.
Podcasts
Vanguard Grows Battery Power Offerings
Learn about the new technology that has been added to the electrification product line.
Podcasts
The Electric Future of Vanguard
Briggs & Strattons' Brian Hazelton and David Frank discuss Vanguard’s growth in the electrification space and what’s to come from this power solutions provider in the next year.
Podcasts
How the Ukraine War Affects the Off-Highway Industry
From raw materials and the supply chain to alternative fuels, the industry and the timing of equipment conversations are undergoing changes.
Power Systems
Planning for Electrification: How to Specify Batteries
When specifying batteries, duty cycle, ability to collect health data and much more must be included in the research.
Sensors
Ground Positioning Radar Tech Looks to Improve Vehicle, Equipment Safety
GPR’s technology gathers subterranean data to provide a 3D map of a vehicle’s surroundings, which is rich and more stable to improve safety and reliability.
Batteries, Capacitors
Smart Battery and Charger Technologies Optimize Machine Performance
Delta-Q Technologies says battery management systems with built-in communication helps optimize battery performance and overall machine intelligence.
Smart Systems
Improvements in Guidance and Navigation Technology Will Accelerate Autonomous System Development
ACEINNA says adoption of guidance and navigation systems has increased as technology has improved and costs have come down which will aid further growth of autonomy in heavy equipment.
Automated Systems
Autonomous Work Vehicle Trials Offer Development and Application Insights
Honda’s Kenton Williams and Tyler Parker of Black & Veatch discuss the development and field trials of Honda’s Autonomous Work Vehicle prototype in construction applications.
Automated Systems
John Deere Autonomous Tractor Aims to Help Farmers do More with Less
Fully autonomous operation of the John Deere 8R tractor allows farmers to focus their attention on other work without sacrificing productivity.
Brake System
Air Disc Brake Uptake Grows as Fleets See Safety and TCO Benefits
Bendix says use of air disc brakes has increased over the past decade due to the increased safety and lower maintenance costs they provide.
Emissions
How Can Manufacturers Ensure Emissions Compliance?
Justin Savage of Sidley Austin says there are key steps manufacturers in the off-road equipment industry can take to ensure they comply with emissions regulations.
Engines
Powertrains of the Future Will Include Traditional and Alternatively Powered Solutions
Cummins discusses its battery, hydrogen and engine system developments and how they will continue to advance in the off-highway equipment industry.
Smart Systems
Greater Emergence of Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything Technology Expected in 2022
CalAmp sees C-V2X technology becoming more ubiquitous in heavy-duty equipment applications, enabling increased safety and automation.
Mining
Specialized Fire Truck for Mining Applications Ensures Job Site Safety
Rosenbauer’s Volvo Penta-powered fire truck is specifically designed to operate in tough mining conditions.
Automated Systems
Drone Technology Offering High-Precision Data Aids Autonomous Vehicle Operation
Skycatch has developed technology capable of providing repeatable, high-precision data which can help OEMs enable autonomous operation.
Greases
New Grease Specification Provides More Quality Control for Optimized Machine Performance
Greg Morris of Shell says the new High-Performance Multiuse Grease Specifications help to ensure greases meet evolving machine and customer performance needs.
Electrification
John Deere Electric Backhoe Concept Demonstrates Performance Benefits for Construction Industry
The 310 X Tier concept machine is designed to offer lower operating costs and noise, improving overall productivity for customers.
Engines
Electrification is Becoming Mainstream, but There is Still a Place for Engines
Improvements in technology have increased the use of electrification but there will remain a need for engines in many applications.
Engineering & Manufacturing
Shell Starship 2.0 Truck Demonstrates New Technologies for Fuel Efficiency Gains
The Starship Class 8 truck utilizes several market available components and systems to demonstrate fuel efficiency improvements which can be achieved in heavy-duty trucks.
Electrification
Electrification Will Continue to Grow, Bring New Technology to Market
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.
Power Systems
Exro Coil Driver Technology Provides More Precise Electric Motor Control
The coil driver provides tighter control of the motor and will help to improve performance of next generation electric axles.
Electrification
Electric Vehicle Charging Needs to Expand and Take Commercial Vehicle Requirements Into Account
Eaton says there is a need to rapidly deploy more charging infrastructure and develop customized solutions for commercial vehicles to aid market uptake.
