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Epiroc Battery-Electric Mining Equipment Completes Field Trial Near Arctic Circle
A Boomer E2 Battery, Scooptram ST14 Battery and Minetruck MT42 Battery have completed field testing in Europe's largest gold mine located in Northern Finland.
Batteries, Capacitors
New Study Finds Batteries Made From Deep-Sea Rocks can Reduce Carbon Emissions
Electrification
NFI Begins Piloting Volvo VNR Electric Heavy-Duty Trucks
Engines
Caterpillar Hybrid Engine Concept Optimizes Machine Performance
Batteries, Capacitors
New Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G Utilizes Solid-State Batteries
Electrification
Leveling-Up Construction Equipment with Electric Power
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Market Analysis
The Pros and Cons of Industry Consolidation
Continued consolidation in the heavy-duty vehicle industry has helped address many complex technological challenges while also enhancing the OEM and supplier relationship.
Automated Systems
Mobile Robot Use Cases Grow as Technology Advances
Robots are becoming more commonplace in the off-road equipment market as sensor, GPS and other automation-enabling technologies continue to improve.
Tracks & Tires
The Impact of Autonomous and Electric Vehicles on Tire Designs
Unique requirements of autonomous and electric vehicles will bring about the need for new tire and wheel solutions.
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Power Systems
Kenworth K270E and K370E Battery-Electric Vehicles Available for Order
The zero-emission trucks utilize a DC fast-charging system capable of fast re-charge in 1 hour.
Electrification
Dependable Highway Express Begins Piloting Volvo VNR Electric Heavy-Duty Trucks
The company will demonstrate the ability for battery-electric trucks to successfully transport goods in daily routes as part of the Volvo LIGHTS project.
Electrification
Mack Trucks to Begin Production of LR Electric in 2021
The LR Electric features Mack’s fully integrated electric powertrain with twin electric motors and four NMC lithium-ion batteries.
Power Systems
Scania Launches Commercial Electric Truck Range
The range includes a fully electric and plug-in hybrid truck which can be customized for various urban transport needs.
Batteries, Capacitors
Electric Volvo Bus Batteries Get Second Life
Volvo Buses is partnering with Stena Recycling subsidiary Batteryloop to reuse bus batteries as energy storage units in other applications.
Electrification
Daimler Electric Vehicles Log Over 7 Million Kilometers
Customers using battery-powered, locally carbon dioxide-neutral trucks and buses have logged several kilometers on public roads.
Power Systems
Electromobility in the Off-Road Industry
Volvo Penta says more is needed yet for electromobility to take off, including charging infrastructure and an increase in the pace of technological change.
Power Systems
Dana Building New Facility for Production of e-Drive Technologies in India
The new manufacturing facility will produce Dana TM4 low- to high-voltage electric motors, inverters, and vehicle control units.
Electrification
IC Bus Receives First Electric CE School Bus Order
The order for 18 electric school buses will be operated by 14 school districts in British Columbia.
Drivetrains
The Process for Achieving Electric Work Trucks: Vocational Upfit on Electric Chassis
Understanding the application and power requirements are integral steps in the developing the chassis for electric work trucks.
On-Highway
Volta Trucks Unveils Volta Zero Fully-Electric Commercial Vehicle for Inner City Distribution
The first Volta Zero pilot fleet vehicles will start trials with Europe’s largest logistics operators in the first half of 2021, with the start of production scheduled for 2022.
Connectors
High-Voltage Arteries: How Connectivity Gives Life to Electric Vehicles
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Advancing electrification is requiring electrical connections which support higher voltages and current.
Automated Systems
Graze Introduces Fully Autonomous Electric Commercial Lawn Mower
Machine learning, coupled with computer vision and a robust system of sensors allows the new Graze commercial lawn mower to map job sites, plan and execute mowing paths.
Emissions
Ricardo Report Examines Lifecycle Impacts of Road Vehicles in Europe
The life-cycle assessment found new electric vehicles are expected to have significantly lower impacts on the climate compared to conventional combustion engine vehicles.
Power Systems
Allison Transmission Providing Electric Hybrid Propulsion Systems for IndyGo Buses
IndyGo will use Allison’s H 40 EP electric hybrid propulsion solution to power 27 new buses; it will also use the new eGen Flex system in its fleet.
Drivetrains
Allison Transmission eGen Flex Electric Hybrid System
The eGen Flex electric hybrid system provides bus fleets with full electric engine-off propulsion and accessory power operation capability.
Electrification
Heavy Duty Dialogue Technology Panel to Focus on Electric Vehicle and Advanced Technology
Panelists will discuss the pace and progress of advanced vehicle technologies and their adoption in the heavy vehicle industry.
Batteries, Capacitors
Navistar Partners with In-Charge Energy for Charging Infrastructure
In-Charge Energy will provide charging infrastructure and consulting services to Navistar and its electric vehicle customers.
Batteries, Capacitors
Volvo LIGHTS Project Helps Expand Electric Truck Charging Options in North America
Project partner REMA EV Connections has secured UL certification for its Combined Charging System CCS2 connector which expands electric truck charging options for fleets.
Tires & Wheels
Bridgestone Supplying Tires for Volta Zero Electric Truck
Bridgestone will supply tires for the Volta Zero launch vehicle as well as the pilot fleet of electric trucks.
Construction
JCB Introduces Electric Dumpster Offering Zero-Emissions Operation
The E-Dumpster is powered by a 48V lithium-ion battery pack that can be recharged using a standard 240V or 110V electrical suppl
Electrification
Electrifying a Movement: Accelerating Hybrid & Electric Mobility in Commercial Transportation
The heavy equipment and vehicle industries are on a fast track to reduce fuel consumption and emissions through electrification while enhancing efficiency and productivity.
Fluid Power
Design & Engineering Insights: Terzo Power Systems Uses Electrification to Improve Hydraulic System Efficiency
Adding electronics to hydraulic systems can improve overall system efficiency as well as reduce the amount of necessary components and maintenance.
Drivetrains
Allison Transmission Launches eGen Flex Electric Hybrid System
eGen Flex will be the initial product offering under the new Allison eGen brand of electric and electric hybrid propulsion solutions.
Electronics
Navistar Joins CharIN E.V. Initiative
As a member of CharIN, Navistar will help set standards for electric vehicles and critical components such as charge ports and charging stations.
Electrification
Former Volvo Executive Launches Electric Truck Start-up
Patrick Collignon, former COO for Volvo Trucks, has established Trova Commercial Vehicles with the goal of cost-effective mass production of fully electric trucks.
Electrification
Volta Trucks to Reveal Fully-Electric Truck During Online Launch Event
On September 3, Volta will host an online launch event for its fully-electric Volta Zero.
Testing
Design & Engineering Insights: Horiba Test Systems Aid Development of Electric Vehicles
Test systems for all phases of the product development cycle help to ensure electric-powered equipment meets application requirements.
Electrification
Peterbilt Model 220EV Available for Customer Orders
The Model 220EV is available in Class 6 or 7 configurations and has range of up to 200 miles on a full charge.
Electrification
New Orange EV Tandem Axle Electric Terminal Truck Enables Goods Movement on Roadways
The T-Series Tandem 6x2 is designed to legally transport loads up to 81,000 lbs. on public roads.
