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New Cat MH3040 Material Handler Features 12% Faster Swing Time
The MH3040 material handler's 12% faster swing speed allows operators to move more material in the same amount of time.
European Commission to Evaluate Delay on Next Stage V Deadlines
RCT Enters Technology Partnership with Haein Corporation
HED Expands Telematics 4G LTE into Europe and Australia
Septentrio Introducing High-Accuracy GNSS Positioning Technology
New KOBELCO SK140SRLC-7 SR Series Excavator Offers Reduced Cycle Times
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Manufacturers Report First Quarter 2020 Negatively Impacted by COVID-19
Demand for heavy equipment, vehicles and most components was much lower during the first quarter of 2020 due in large part to the global spread of coronavirus.
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COVID-19 and the Heavy Equipment Industry
The global outbreak of coronavirus has brought about many changes for heavy equipment OEMs and the industry as a whole.
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ZF Begins Production CeTrax Electric Central Drive
Series production of the CeTrax drive is scheduled to start in the third quarter of 2020 and will initially be launched in the Solaris Urbino 15 LE electric bus.
New Komatsu Europe WA70M-8 Compact Wheel Loader Offers 25% Increase in Engine Power
The compact wheel loader's increased engine power helps customers be more productive and aids uphill travel.
Komatsu Europe Introduces Stage V Compliant HD785-8 Rigid Dump Truck
The new HD785-8 rigid dump truck has an EU Stage V Komatsu SAA12V140E-7 engine with power output of 1,140 hp to meet the needs of mining and quarry operations.
New Materials May Increase use of Supercapacitors
A new report from IDTechEx indicates development of new materials for supercapacitors could help them take market share from batteries.
Carraro eTB220C Gearbox for Full-Electric Applications
Carraro's eTB220C Gearbox for full-electric applications features minimal power losses even at high input rotation speed.
Epiroc Recognizes Achievements in Automation and Electrification Development
Epiroc has honored employees with innovation awards for their efforts to apply automation and electrification technology to improve mining equipment productivity and efficiency.
New TOBROCO-GIANT G2700 Features Automotive Steering for Improved Maneuverability
All models in the new G2700 range are powered by a hydrostatic all-wheel drive with automotive steering and feature compact dimensions for use in confined spaces.
Carraro eTCH90 Long Drop/Torque Converter Full Powershift Transmission
The eTCH90 Long Drop/Torque Converter Full Powershift Transmission is a Parallel Electric Hybrid unit suited for various hybrid- and full-electric machine applications.
Dana Announces New Leader for Electric Vehicle Systems Engineering
As Senior Director of Electric Vehicle Systems Engineering, Dr. Hong Yang will lead Dana's hybrid and electric vehicle strategies and product roadmap.
Versatile Hybrid Power
The shift toward lower horsepower engines with a variety of supplementary power source options for peak demands are ensuring equipment can always perform optimally.
Trimble Deploys Coast-to-Coast U.S. Coverage for CenterPoint RTX Fast Correction Service
One-inch GNSS accuracy in under a minute enables the Trimble technology to deliver seamless high-precision performance across the U.S. and southern Canada.
Next Generation Cat 6060 Hydraulic Mining Shovel Features Increased Performance and Durability
The new Cat 6060 hydraulic mining shovel is an efficient four-pass match with the Cat 793 mining truck and five-pass match with the Cat 794 AC mining truck.
YANMAR Introduces Ultra-Tight Tail Swing Excavator
The new SV40 Excavator features the company's quick coupler and SMARTASSIST remote communication system.
New KOBELCO USA Excavator Includes Independent Travel Capabilities
The new SK130LC-11 excavator is equipped with independent travel which allows the machine to move, lift and swing simultaneously without experiencing loss of power.
Construction Equipment Industry Shift to Circular Economy Could Benefit Business and the Planet
Volvo CE's Nele Van Campfort describes how a circular economy approach could be applied to the construction equipment industry of the future.
Liebherr Components Provides Communication Gateway for Autonomous Demonstration Vehicle
Liebherr's Mobile Communication Gateway connects data sources in vehicles, reads the information via CAN and Ethernet interfaces and optimizes data for transmission into the cloud.
New Caterpillar Underground Articulated Truck Offers 5% Payload Increase
An optimized transmission shift strategy on the new Cat AD63 results in smoother uphill driving and greater operator comfort.
RCT Integrates Autonomous System into Underground Loader
RCT has successfully automated a CAT R1700K underground loader which will be used in Western Australia.
Caterpillar Autonomous Mining System Achieves 2 Billion Tonnes of Hauled Material
Over the past 6 years the Caterpillar autonomous fleet of Cat 789D, 793D, 793F and 797F mine trucks have achieved a milestone of 2 billion tonnes of material hauled.
Komatsu Europe Introduces Two-Wheel Steering Backhoe Loader
The new WB97R-8 backhoe loader features a Closed Load Sensing System for the hydraulics to ensure smooth operation.
Bosch Begins Ramping up Production, Continues Focus on Technology Advancements
Bosch said during its annual press conference it will continue to focus on new technology developments and has begun gradually ramping up production at its manufacturing sites.
Epiroc Updates MT65 Mine Truck with New Engine and Ejector Dump Box
The updated MT65 underground mine truck features a new engine which reduces emissions and an Ejector dump box to aid load carrying capacity in tight spaces.
Technology News Tracker: Electrification will Bring Changes to the Drivetrain
Changes to traditional drivetrain system and component designs will vary as electrification continues to advance in the heavy equipment industry.
Solaris Debuting Electric Inter-City Bus
The first two pre-series versions of the new 15 m electric bus will be fitted with six battery packs with a total capacity of over 470 kWh.
New RCT Specialized Wi-Fi Network Supports Autonomous Mining Vehicles
RCT Connect was designed specifically to support underground autonomous mining equipment.
Volvo CE Receives Funding from South Coast AQMD to Test Electric Heavy Equipment
Volvo's electric compact excavator and wheel loader will be demonstrated in real-life applications for a minimum of 6 months.
Alternatively-Powered Vehicles Accounted for 15% of EU Bus Market in 2019
ACEA reports alternatively powered buses are continuing to gain more market share in Europe, with four of the five major EU markets recording double-digit losses in the diesel segment in 2019.
Caterpillar Introduces M Series Compact Wheel Loader Range with New Engines
Caterpillar's new 910, 914, and 920 wheel loaders all feature the Cat C3.6 engine which provides a horsepower boost to enhance productivity.
Technology News Tracker: Automation Technology for OEMs
Left Hand Robotics' new BOLT platform helps OEMs reduce R&D costs and quickly launch an autonomous vehicle system.
Cummins and Tula Demonstrate Benefits of Diesel Dynamic Skip Fire Technology
The diesel Dynamic Skip Fire technology shows the potential to reduce tailpipe NOx emissions while simultaneously reducing carbon dioxide.
