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Webasto is partnering with IAV to electrify commercial vehicles.

OEM Industry News Briefs: Webasto Partnering with IAV on Electric Commercial Vehicles

Webasto and IAV will research the electrification of heavy-duty buses, trucks and machinery, Isuzu is developing and evaluating autonomous trucks and more news you may have missed from the past week.

CLAAS Sees Positive Outlook for Agricultural Equipment Market in 2021

Favorable commodity prices and new technology introductions will be key drivers for the agricultural equipment market.

Large excavators are more likely to take a hybrid approach to electrification due to high power demands.

Considerations for Hydraulics in Electric Off-Highway Equipment

Deployment of efficient hydraulic components and architectures can provide power saving opportunities in electric powered heavy equipment.

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Design & Engineering Insights: Loop Energy Fuel Cell Technology Provides Long-Term Zero-Emissions Operation

Loop Energy's eFlow fuel cells generate power in a uniform manner throughout the fuel cell module to ensure long-term durability and reliability.

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TOBROCO-GIANT Debuts New G2300 HD and G2300 X-TRA HD Wheel Loaders

The new G2300 HD and G2300 X-TRA HD wheel loaders feature with improved comfort and performance.

Kenworth has introduced a line of medium-duty Class 5-8 trucks designed from the ground up.

Kenworth Revamps Medium-Duty Product Lineup

The new Class 5-8 medium-duty trucks were designed from the ground up with larger operator cabs and a new transmission to improve customer operations.

Large excavators are more likely to take a hybrid approach to electrification due to high power demands.

Considerations for Hydraulics in Electric Off-Highway Equipment

Deployment of efficient hydraulic components and architectures can provide power saving opportunities in electric powered heavy equipment.

Kato's new mini-excavator line features models with a 7-ft. 2-in. dig depth.

KATO to Debut New Product Line at 2021 World of Concrete

Products to be highlighted include the all-new 50V5 mini-excavator featuring a 12-ft. 7-in. dig depth, and the 7,639-lb. CL35 compact track loader, which delivers 6,474 lbs. of bucket breakout force.

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ZF eTRAC Electric Drive System for Wheeled Excavators

The ZF eTRAC electric drive system consists of a 2-speed powershift transmission, electric motor and inverter.

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JLG Introduces New 450AJ HC3 Hi-Capacity Boom Lift

The new 450AJ HC3 boom lift has a 45-ft. platform height and 25-ft. of horizontal outreach.

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From the Editor's Desk: Engines Remain a Vital Power Source

While electrification is growing, engine technology continues to advance and remains an important power source for manufacturers.

The new powertrain technology will help commercial vehicle OEMs meet emissions reduction targets.

Danfoss Editron, Meritor and Electra Commercial Vehicles Form Electric Powertrain Consortium

The consortium will develop a next-generation, zero-emissions electric powertrain for use by commercial vehicle OEMs.

The Cummins powered electric Blue Bird school bus sends energy back to the grid.

OEM Industry News Briefs: Cummins Unveils Operational Vehicle-to-Grid School Buses

Cummins powered Blue Bird electric school buses can now provide vehicle-to-grid capabilities, Epiroc acquires a mining electrification company, and more industry news from the past week.

ABB will work with Hitachi to integrate electrification technology into mining equipment.

ABB Collaborating with Hitachi on Electric Mining Equipment

The companies will work together to apply ABB’s electrification, automation and digital solutions to Hitachi mining trucks and excavators.

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Volvo Partnering with Aurora to Develop Autonomous On-Highway Trucks

The companies will integrate Aurora's autonomous driving technology into Volvo’s on-highway trucks and develop Transport as a Service solutions.

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Volvo Trucks Provides Update on Volvo LIGHTS Electrification Project

The Volvo LIGHTS project is providing insights into what it takes to add electric vehicles to a truck fleet and how they will operate in real-world conditions.

SANY Introduces Hydrogen Fuel Cell Construction Vehicles

The company recently produced a dump truck and mixer truck powered by hydrogen fuel cells.

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Top 10 Articles of the Past Decade

The top articles from the past 10 years show how the heavy equipment engineering and manufacturing industry continues to evolve.

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Volvo Penta Partnering with TICO on Electric Terminal Tractor

The companies will jointly develop emissions-free, fully-electric terminal truck prototypes for use in ports, distribution centers, and rail terminals.

CNH Industrial's Case IH and New Holland Agriculture brands are developing autonomous tractor concepts.

Global Autonomous Farm Equipment Market to Grow 10%

A new report from Fact.MR indicates the U.S., Germany and Japan will be among the top markets for autonomous agriculture equipment.

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New Cat 992 Wheel Loader is 32% More Productive in Mining Applications

Caterpillar's new wheel loader provides up to 9.5% more rimpull during digging and up to 20% more breakout force to help increase productivity.

Electromechanical actuators have clear benefits in Aerial Work Platforms compared to hydraulics, clearly seen in the Total Cost of Ownership. Oil-free operation, smoother positioning, higher energy efficiency and energy recuperation are some of the benefits the Ewellix CASM-100 can deliver for your application.

Best Practices for Electrification of Mobile Machines

Use of high-performance electromechanical linear actuators can aid with full electrification of mobile equipment.

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dSPACE Smart Charging Emulator Aids Development of Electric Vehicles and Systems

The new emulator enables manufacturers of electric vehicles and suppliers of battery systems to test their new developments with different technical charging standards and protocols.

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Achates Power Receives DOE Award to Develop Medium-Duty Opposed-Piston Engine

Achates and its project partners will test and validate the fuel efficiency and emissions reduction benefits of a two-cylinder prototype opposed-piston engine.

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FPT Sees Potential for DME as Low-Emissions Fuel Option in Heavy-Duty Engines

Similarities to LPG and reduced emissions output make DME a feasible candidate for use in heavy-duty engines.

CONEXPO 2020 was one of the last large in-person events to take place in 2020.

Events Prepare to Bring Heavy Equipment Industry Together Again in 2021

After a long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several trade show organizers are making plans to hold in-person events again in 2021.

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Trimble Collaborates on Smart Following Robot Technology

Trimble has partnered with Piaggio Fast Forward to integrate technology into Boston Dynamics' Spot robot which enables it to autonomously follow humans and machines.

Kilgore Machine Company built the first all-hydraulic excavator, known as the Direct Acting excavator, which was also offered in a 1-1/4 yard traction version for use off railroad tracks.

10 Years of Innovation: Hydraulic Excavators Have Come a Long Way

Hydraulic excavators and the technology used in them have come a long way since the first machines were developed in the 1880s.

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Kohler Engines Meet New China Tier 4 Emissions Regulations

The company says its engines will meet the high emissions standards being put in place for heavy-duty off-road engines with power ratings up to 560 kW.

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Komatsu Launches New Excavator with Faster Boom and Arm Speeds

The new PC88MR-11 excavator features faster boom up/swing speed and a responsive quick arm speed to improve work efficiency.

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Dana Says Electrification Necessitates Purposeful Engineering

Development of drivetrains and other systems for electric vehicles requires more, well thought out engineering to ensure an optimized solution is achieved.

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Epiroc Launches Boomer M20 Drill Rig with Internal Hydraulics

The new Boomer M20 face drill rig features protected hydraulics, sensors and cables to help minimize downtime in underground mining applications.

The horizontal type fuel cell module weighs approximately 240 kg.

Toyota Develops Packaged Fuel Cell Module

The new module integrates the main fuel cell system components into a compact package for easy adaptation into various applications.