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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.

Various concept alternative energy machines from the various CNH Industrial brands were showcased at its capital market days held at the New York Stock exchange in 2019 where it announced the demerger with Iveco.

CNH Industrial and Iveco Begin Operations as Separate Businesses

The demerger of the on- and off-highway businesses will better enable the companies to deliver solutions which meet specific industry needs.

Sy-Klone’s RESPA cab air quality systems pressurize, preclean, and filter air prior to entering the HVAC and machine cabin, protecting the machine operator from harmful respirable dust and extending machine life by reducing unplanned HVAC repairs.

HVAC Systems Become Smarter, More Electrified

Heating and cooling demands placed on HVAC systems will increase as off-highway equipment becomes more connected and electrified.

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Toyota Material Handling Introduces 22 New Electric Machines

The product launch includes 12 new reach truck models as well as four electric pneumatic forklift models.

The new Bobcat T7X is powered by a 62 kW battery offering 4 hours of continuous operation or a full day of intermittent use.

New Technology Launches at CES 2022

This year's CES included several new products for the heavy equipment space including electric axles from FPT Industrial, an HD LiDAR sensor from Innoviz Technologies and Doosan Bobcat's all-electric compact track loader.

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Danfoss Editron Electric Motor Helps Power World's First Fully-Electric Pile Driving Rig

The new battery-powered Junttan PMx2e pile driving rig is equipped with Danfoss’ Editron PMI375-T1100 series electric motor which helps mimic the performance of a diesel rig.

The Volvo FH Electric showed its ability to provide long range and reduced energy use in recent testing.

OEM Industry News Briefs: Testing of Volvo Electric Truck Shows Range and Efficiency Gains

Testing of a Volvo FH Electric showed extended range and reduced energy use, FPT wins award for biodiesel research, and more heavy equipment industry news you may have missed.

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Volvo CE Testing Electric Construction Equipment at E-Worksite

E-Worksite is a long-running research project which explores the site requirements for electromobility across a variety of different applications.

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Volvo, Daimler and TRATON Create Joint Venture for Charging Infrastructure

The companies plan is to install and operate at least 1,700 high-performance green energy charging points on and close to highways as well as at logistic and destination points within 5 years.

HED Inc’s Telematics Solution Monitors on Vehicle Concrete Mix in Real Time

HED Inc’s Telematics Solution Monitors on Vehicle Concrete Mix in Real Time

HED, Inc. was a crucial partner in the development of a connected solution that helped CiDRA Concrete Systems customers leverage real-time data to enhance concrete quality, optimize processes and reduce costs.

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Scania Introduces Hybrid Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Trucks

These trucks can be fitted with different powertrain and charging options, offering solutions that can fulfill various application demands.

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Yanmar CE Unveils SV17e Electric Mini Excavator Prototype

The SV17e is powered by an efficient electric drive and 48V batteries with fast charging capabilities.

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Sandvik Partners with Boliden for First BEV Loader Trial in Europe

As a purely battery-powered loader, the Sandvik LH518B will support Boliden’s efforts to improve sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions underground.

The CC 1485 crawler crane is fitted with a 360V drive powered by a lithium-ion battery.

DEUTZ and Maeda Unveil CC 1485 All-Electric Crawler Crane

The crawler crane is fitted with a 360V drive powered by a lithium-ion battery with an output of 40 kW.

The motor/gearbox combination used by PURE ETCR featuring a four motor combination for increased power output.

Axial Flux Motor Design Provides Increased Torque and Reduced Package Size

Replacing the cylinder and tube architecture of traditional electric motors with that of a disc for the rotor and stators offers performance and packaging improvements.

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Briggs & Stratton Announces Partnership with JEM Technical

JEM's electronic component selection, software development and custom wiring harness design will be further enhanced by Vanguard’s Commercial Lithium-Ion Battery Pack line.

Scania has introduced a new powertrain which includes a new engine platform as well as gearbox and axles.

OEM Industry News Briefs: Scania Launches New Powertrain and Engine Platform

Scania has unveiled a new engine platform for heavy trucks offering fuel savings of 8%, Caterpillar has formed a partnership for zero-emissions mining, DEUTZ produced its 10 millionth engine and more news you may have missed.

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Xos Unveils Lyra Series of Battery Systems

The Lyra Series features a system level 52% improvement in gravimetric energy density and a 45% improvement in volumetric energy density.

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CNH Industrial Enters Into Electrification Technology Licensing Agreement with Monarch Tractor

The license agreement foresees the launch of a scalable, modular electrification platform focusing on low horsepower tractors.

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Volta Trucks Unveils Final Design of Volta Zero Full-Electric Truck

Changes to the final production-ready design include replacement of the diagonal interface between the cab and the cargo box with a vertical line to improve vehicle construction efficiency.

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Scania and SCA Develop 80 Tonne Electric Timber Truck

The battery-electric vehicle capable of total weights of up to 64 T on public roads and 80 T on private roads.

HED Inc’s Telematics Solution Monitors on Vehicle Concrete Mix in Real Time

HED Inc’s Telematics Solution Monitors on Vehicle Concrete Mix in Real Time

HED, Inc. was a crucial partner in the development of a connected solution that helped CiDRA Concrete Systems customers leverage real-time data to enhance concrete quality, optimize processes and reduce costs.

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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.

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Scania Designs Extremely Heavy and Extra-Long Electrified Truck

The solution that Scania has assisted Jula Logistics with enables the extra long and heavy vehicle to make a round trip of a distance that measures 60 km.

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Zeus Electric Chassis Collaborating with JB Poindexter to Develop Electric Vocational Work Truck Solutions

The companies will work together to integrate JB Poindexter commercial truck bodies with Zeus' all-electric cab chassis.

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Sensata Technologies High Voltage Junction Boxes

The High Voltage Junction Boxes combine Sensata’s contactor, fuse and controller technologies into a compact package.

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Volvo CE Develops Autonomous, Battery-Electric Wheel Loader Prototype from LEGO Model

The LX03 has been developed as a modular concept and shares its driveline with the L25 Electric, making it a zero-emission machine with a runtime of up to 8 hours depending on its application.

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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.

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BMZ On-Board Chargers

The on-board chargers convert the alternating current from the charging station into direct current and provide communication between the vehicle and charging station.

Battery prices are expected to decline at a rate of 7-10% per year out to 2030 due to their growing use in automotive applications.

Will Automotive Help Off-Highway Cut Costs of Electrified Components?

Alastair Hayfield, Senior Research Director at Interact Analysis, evaluates how development of batteries and other electronic components for automotive are bringing down their costs for use in off-highway equipment.

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Proterra and Komatsu Collaborate to Electrify Underground Mining Machines

Under the collaboration, Proterra will supply its H Series battery system technology to Komatsu for the development of battery-electric LHDs, drills and bolters for underground hard rock mining.

The XCIENT Fuel Cell heavy-duty truck is powered by a 190-kW hydrogen fuel cell system.

IDTechEx Estimates On-Road Fuel Cell Vehicles Will Grow to $160 Billion in 2042

The value proposition for fuel cell trucks and buses is stronger compared to cars, and IDTechEx does not expect fuel cell cars to be a commercial success comparative to battery-electric ones.

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DEUTZ Collaborating with Blue World Technologies on Fuel Cells

DEUTZ has taken a 10% stake in Blue World Technologies, and will collaborate with the company on fuel cell gensets as well as future potential mobile applications.