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CASE recently delivered two of its electric backhoe loaders to customers in New York.

OEM Industry News Briefs: CASE CE Delivers Electric Backhoe to Customers

This week Daimler and Volvo finalized and named their fuel cell joint venture, Cummins announced more promotions and CASE introduced factory-fit machine control for its dozers.

Power Systems Research Sees Strong Commercial Vehicle Demand Continuing

Freight rates, consumption and inventory restocking are expected to remain at high levels throughout 2021, leading to strong demand for commercial vehicles in North America.

Hannay Reels N700 Spring Rewind Reels

Hannay Reels N700 Spring Rewind Reels

Hannay Reels N700 spring rewind reels feature a narrow frame and compact mounting base, making them ideal for limited-space work environments.

Combining electric and hydraulic components can create systems which meet the performance and application needs of electric vehicles.

A Shifting Fluid Power Industry

The transition to electrification will bring about a need to rethink the design of traditional hydraulic systems.

Sara Iselin Nysveen Bakke and Kai Baugerød of Baugerød Anlegg plan to use the ECR25 Electric compact excavator for cable and pipeline construction in Oslo City.

Volvo CE Delivers First Electric Construction Equipment to Customers in Norway

The Volvo ECR25 Electric will be used for cable and pipeline construction in Oslo City, while the Volvo L25 Electric will be put to use for a job for the Norwegian Public Roads Administration.

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Meritor to Begin Production of Electric Powertrains, Forms New OEM Partnerships

Meritor will begin production of its Blue Horizon 14Xe integrated ePowertrain in mid-2021, as well as supply it to several OEMs for use in their electric commercial vehicles.

The Minetruck MT42 Battery will provide zero-emissions operation in underground mining applications.

Epiroc Electric Mining Equipment Supports Sustainable Underground Mining Initiative

Battery-electric mining equipment will be used as part of a project in Sweden which aims to make underground mining safer, smarter and more sustainable.

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TrovaCV Provides Custom Chassis Integration to aid Uptake of Electric Vehicles

The company is providing its manufacturing expertise to help with the acceleration of battery-electric commercial vehicles.

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Dana TM4 SUMO HP Electric Motors and Inverters

The TM4 SUMO HP high-performance motors and inverters are engineered to offer maximum flexibility, and enable direct-drive, series-hybrid, or parallel-hybrid applications.

Hannay Reels N700 Spring Rewind Reels

Hannay Reels N700 Spring Rewind Reels

Hannay Reels N700 spring rewind reels feature a narrow frame and compact mounting base, making them ideal for limited-space work environments.

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Technology News Tracker: OEMs Bring Electric-Powered Solutions to Market

Electric trucks and heavy equipment are entering the market and ready to prove their capabilities in real-world operations.

Volvo's first electric compact equipment, the ECR25 and L25.

Volvo Group Creates Business Area to Accelerate Electrification, Extend Battery Life Cycle

Newly created Volvo Energy business area will strengthen the company’s battery and charging infrastructure offerings, as well as provide solutions to give used batteries a second life.

The Volta Zero electric truck has a pure-electric range of 150-200 km (95–125 mi.).

Volta Trucks Receives New Funding to Grow Business

New investments will allow the company to further expand development and commercialization of its Volta Zero full-electric truck.

ZETA has laid out a framework to achieve 100% EV sales by 2030.

ZETA Plans for 100% Electric Vehicle Sales by 2030

ZETA looks forward to working with President-elect Biden and Congress to cultivate a strong clean transportation sector and accelerate the transition to EVs.

JCB’s new 525-60E all-electric Loadall telescopic handler provides the same performance as its diesel counterpart.

JCB Expands Electric Machine Offering for Zero-Emissions Operations

New additions to the company’s line of electric machines help customers stay productive while meeting sustainability initiatives.

Concept image of the Komatsu electric excavator to be powered by Proterra batteries.

Proterra Collaborating with Komatsu on Electric Excavator

Proterra will provide its battery technology for use in a proof-of-concept battery-electric hydraulic excavator Komatsu plans to bring to market by 2023.

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Omni Powertrain Technologies Parallel Shaft Gearboxes

The new series of parallel shaft gearboxes provide continuous torque output from 200-3,000 Nm.

The eTRAC driveline system is designed to achieve the same output as conventional drivetrains.

Purpose-Built Electric Drivetrain Components Ensure Performance and Efficiency

Developing components for electric vehicles assures they can handle the specific performance needs of the application.

The Kenworth T680 is powered by a Toyota fuel cell powertrain.

Peterbilt and Kenworth Electric Trucks Reach Summit of Pikes Peak

The battery-electric and fuel cell powered Class 8 trucks made the ascent up Pikes Peak, demonstrating the performance capabilities in tough operating conditions.

Solaris is researching ways to reuse batteries from its electric buses, such as for stationary energy storage.

Companies Research Potential for Battery Recycling

New Flyer and Solaris are the latest OEMs to research ways to recycle or reuse electric vehicle batteries.

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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.

Hannay Reels N700 Spring Rewind Reels

Hannay Reels N700 Spring Rewind Reels

Hannay Reels N700 spring rewind reels feature a narrow frame and compact mounting base, making them ideal for limited-space work environments.

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Renault Trucks D Wide Z.E. Fitted with Solar Panels

Solar panels have been fitted onto the body of the electric truck to power its refrigeration unit.

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John Deere Joint Tests Electric Backhoe Concept with National Grid

The design is intended to provide substantially lower daily operating costs, lower jobsite noise, enhanced machine reliability, and zero emissions.

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Delta-Q Says New Battery Technology is Advancing Charging Solutions

Development of new battery systems is helping bring about new charging technology to ensure machine productivity.

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Hybrid and Electrical Vehicle Powertrain Testing is Key to Reaping Efficiency Benefits

Conducting driveline and component testing which is specially adapted to the particular nature of hybrid and electric vehicles ensures optimal performance.

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ACT Government Launches First SEA EV Tipper Truck

The SEA EV tipper truck will be powered by 100% renewable energy at the ACT Government City Services Depot.

Stephen Kent (Chief Executive Officer, Bus Éireann), Hildegarde Naughton TD (Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport), Ray Coyne (Chief Executive Officer, Dublin Bus) and Anne Graham (Chief Executive Officer, National Transport Authority)

NFI Subsidiary Delivers First Plug-In Hybrid Buses in Ireland

Ireland's National Transport Authority has received 100 Alexander Dennis Enviro400ER plug-in hybrid buses, and plans to order 180 additional buses.

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Volvo Trucks Introduces Volvo VNR Electric to Market

Volvo sees introduction of the Volvo VNR Electric as a step toward further electromobility in the transportation industry.

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DSNY Recognized with CALSTART Blue Sky Award for use of Mack LR Electric

The New York City Department of Sanitation received the award for its GHG emissions reduction efforts, which include use of a Mack LR Electric refuse truck.

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Nikola and Republic Services End Collaboration on Refuse Truck

Both companies determined the combination of new technologies and design concepts required for the electric refuse truck would result higher costs and design time.

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Volvo Begins Customer Deliveries of All-Electric Products

French contractor Eiffage has taken delivery of an all-electric Volvo FE Electric truck and a Volvo ECR25 Electric compact excavator.

ABB has provided electrification, connected control and operations management systems, high-visualization and mobile operator workplaces as part of the SUM project.

ABB Provides Electrification and Automation Solutions for Sustainable Underground Mining Project

ABB electrification and automation solutions have been employed in a mine of the future project, which aims to reduce emissions and increase productivity 50%.