Technology Drives Industries’ Growth and Recovery During and Post-Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light potential opportunities for further advancement in the construction, trucking and heavy equipment manufacturing industries.

August 21, 2020

In the final episode of our ongoing Transportation Chain series, OEM Off-Highway Editor Sara Jensen comes together with her colleagues Becky Schultz, Editor of Equipment Today; Curt Bennink, Field Editor for Equipment Today; and Marina Mayer, Editor in Chief Food Logistics and SDCE, to discuss how the pandemic has accelerated the trend toward new technology adoption in the supply chain, manufacturing, trucking and construction sectors. The team also explores evolving market conditions, the prospects for rebuilding the workforce and what may lie ahead for the industries they cover.

Transportation Chain is a six-part series in which the various brands of AC Business Media examine how current events are impacting transportation, trucking and supply chain management, as well as other related industries.

WATCH NOW: Transportation Chain Episode 5 - Rebuilding the Workforce During and Post-Pandemic

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The Port of Baltimore is used by many of the largest construction machinery manufacturers.

What Effects Will the Baltimore Bridge Collapse Have on US Imports/Exports of Agricultural & Construction Machinery?

Following the collapse of the Baltimore Bridge and the suspension of traffic through the Port of Baltimore, construction and agriculture vehicle supply chains will be affected but the question is: How much?

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Call for Products: OEM Off-Highway's 2024 Product Showcase

If you manufacture cutting-edge solutions for the mobile equipment industry, we want to see them — and so do our readers. Submit your product(s) for a chance to be featured in our comprehensive pictorial guide packed with industry-leading offerings.

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March 2024 Equipment Market Outlook

January's U.S. heavy-duty truck production was 2.6% above the year-ago level, though growth is slowing. Experts say further decline is likely, given general decline in wholesale trade coupled with waning revenue within the truck transportation sector.

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Red Alert: Why Yanmar CE Dropped Its Yellow Livery

As part of the company's shift in market approach, execs explain the strategy behind the brand's 2020 departure from conventional yellow machine livery to today's Premium Red.

The NM 500-25 and NM 1000-25 are designed for small-scale applications with a lower need for nitrogen, while the NM 2000-25 and NM 3000-25 meet the demands of large, intensive projects.

Atlas Copco Offers Portable Nitrogen Membrane Generators

The NM 500-25 and NM 1000-25 are designed for small-scale applications with a lower need for nitrogen, while the NM 2000-25 and NM 3000-25 meet the demands of large, intensive projects.

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Cummins to Unveil New X15 Off-Highway Engine at INTERMAT 2024

In its next-gen platform, the company aims to answer customer demand for combustion technology that delivers high power density and improved efficiency in the clean sheet diesel engine.

FIRSTGREEN Industries launches ROCKEAT electric skid steer loader, pioneering powerful, safe and zero-emissions solution for mining, construction and other hazardous industries.

FIRSTGREEN Industries Launches ROCKEAT Electric Skid Steer Loader

ROCKEAT produces zero carbon emissions, minimum operating fluids and near-silent operation, and offers a low clearance, 360-degree camera and remote operability.

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4 Keys to the Most Efficient Driveline & Component Testing

Get a greater understanding of the features of hybrid and electrical vehicles and the powertrain testing technologies designed to test and improve their performance.

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Cybersecurity Challenges for Connected Off-Highway Vehicles

Explore the trends, risks and regulatory environments in both on- and off-highway connectivity.

The new engine platform will be equipped with Cat Digital Services, an integrated suite of software and hardware solutions supplying the insight equipment owners need to make decisions and secure the health of their equipment.

Caterpillar Announces 13L C13D Diesel Engine for 2026

The new engine platform offers up to a 20% increase in power and up to 25% more low-speed torque than the previous generation of Cat engines in its power class.

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Septentrio Offers Mosaic GPS/GNSS in MIKROE Click Board Ecosystem

The mosaic-X5 receiver leverages triple-band GNSS technology to achieve cm-level RTK accuracy with a high degree of reliability, even in challenging environments.

Offering significantly lower CO2 emissions, Scania's DC13 next-generation engine is compatible with renewable 100% HVO fuel.

Exploring the ICE Age

Scania’s Henrik Nilsson offers insight into alternative fuels, emissions reduction and what the future holds for the internal combustion engine (ICE).

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6 Ways Operator Cockpit Designs Impact End-User Efficiency

From comfort and ergonomics to cutting-edge technology, learn how the cab is becoming a key differentiator in the off-road vehicle market.

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What Are Today's Powertrain Priorities?

As OEMs continue to experiment with powertrain diversification, the options are many. Take a look at emerging on- and off-highway power trends and uncover which solutions are shaping the market of the future.

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Volvo CE & Volvo Trucks Partner With Capelle Transports to Pilot Electric Shuttle Delivery Solution

The e-shuttle service is designed to reduce CO2 emissions during the first transport leg of construction machines from the Volvo CE factory in France, and increase efficiency by optimizing the loading of each truck trailer that leaves the yard.

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Call for Products: OEM Off-Highway's 2024 Product Showcase

If you manufacture cutting-edge solutions for the mobile equipment industry, we want to see them — and so do our readers. Submit your product(s) for a chance to be featured in our comprehensive pictorial guide packed with industry-leading offerings.

Vocational trucks on display at Work Truck Show 2024, highlighting commercial trucks and equipment from Classes 1–8, including chassis, bodies, components and accessories.

Electric Leads the Way at Work Truck Week 2024

Trends point to more power in partnerships as the electrification journey continues for many OEMs in the commercial vehicle market.

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PALFINGER Launches PAL Pro 58 Mechanics Truck & PSC 8600 TEC Service Crane

Optimized for Class 5 chassis applications, the PAL Pro 58 and PSC 8600 TEC Service Crane are engineered to deliver extended reach, weight reduction and superior performance.

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Bridgestone Debuts VZT Construction Tire at AGG1 2024

The V-STEEL Z TRACTION (VZT) construction tire is the company’s latest 25-inch product innovation for loader and grader applications, and is designed to maximize tire life and help reduce total cost of ownership.

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JCB & Leica Geosystems Partner on 2D & 3D Semi-Automated Excavator Controls

The INTELLIGRADE solutions will be available initially on the JCB 220X tracked excavator in the UK before being offered across the whole JCB X Series range in additional regions.

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John Deere Adds Autonomous Towing to Its Manufacturing Operations

Last year, Deere tested the EZTow autonomous tow-tractor, moving combine harvester cabs from staging to the assembly line on an exterior route at John Deere Harvester Works in Illinois, and will now deploy the solution globally.

Elevāt & Superior Broom Announce Strategic Partnership

The move aims to provide road construction and street-sweeping equipment end-users with enhanced fleet management options, preventive maintenance and data-driven insights.

The CAN Actuator is a drive-by-wire alternative to the typical push/pull cable mechanical shifter to rotate the shift shaft on a variety of on- and off-highway vehicle transmissions, with this next generation technology developed to be easily adapted for transmissions from other OEMs.

Curtiss-Wright Unveils Updates & New Offerings at INTERMAT 2024

At the April trade show, the company aims to highlight its continued development of vehicle controllers, introduce updated sensor solutions and promote vehicle electrification with its eMobility Solutions portfolio.

Full electrification of the U.S. commercial truck fleet would require nearly $1 trillion in infrastructure investment alone, according to a new report released by the Clean Freight Coalition (CFC).

Commercial Truck Fleet Electrification to Cost $1T

Full electrification of the U.S. commercial truck fleet would require nearly $1 trillion in infrastructure investment alone, according to a new report released by the Clean Freight Coalition.

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Where Are We on the Road to Autonomy?

Learn more about today's market conditions and the path forward for the development, adoption and delivery of on- and off-road driverless technologies.

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March 2024 Equipment Market Outlook

January's U.S. heavy-duty truck production was 2.6% above the year-ago level, though growth is slowing. Experts say further decline is likely, given general decline in wholesale trade coupled with waning revenue within the truck transportation sector.

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Baumer Presents New Multiturn Encoder for Mobile Machines

The new non-contact encoder EB360R offers a compact design for precise angle position and speed feedback, even in harsh environments, making it ideal for use in construction vehicles, working platforms or agricultural machines.