Sara JensenFrom the Author - Page 3ExcavatorsKobelco Forms Engine Supply Agreements to Enable Restart of U.S. Excavator ProductionKobelco Construction Machinery USA Inc.Yanmar and Isuzu will provide engines for some Kobelco excavators and cranes produced in North America, enabling the restart of U.S. production.Hydraulic System ComponentsIntelligent Hydraulic Systems Enhance Machine Connectivity and PerformanceIntegration of electronics and software into hydraulics systems is creating smarter solutions and aiding the push toward further automation and connectivity.TiresThe Impact of Autonomous and Electric Vehicles on Off-highway Tire DesignsUnique requirements of autonomous and electric vehicles will bring about the need for new tire and wheel solutions.CraneGlobal Mobile Crane Market Anticipates Long Journey to Recovery, Despite Positive OutlookFuture Market InsightsRecovery in construction, shipping, and oil and gas will be key elements to increasing mobile crane sales in 2021 — leading to uncertainty on crane sales, though the long-term outlook is positive.Diesel EnginesGlobal Off-Highway Engine Market to Grow 7% Through 2031A new report from Fact.MR forecasts increased demand for off-highway engines will coincide with growth in infrastructure projects.Gasoline EnginesE-Fuels Offer Possible Alternative to Reduce Carbon EmissionsIDTechEx has released a new report which examines the benefits e-fuels can provide over other alternative fuel options.BusinessEU and U.S. Temporarily Suspend Tariffs Impacting Construction, Heavy EquipmentU.S. President Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have agreed to a 4-month suspension on tariffs that had been placed on a variety of products, including some types of construction and other heavy equipment.EquipmentProterra Collaborating with Komatsu on Electric ExcavatorProterra will provide its battery technology for use in a proof-of-concept battery-electric hydraulic excavator Komatsu plans to bring to market by 2023.EquipmentJCB Expands Electric Machine Offering for Zero-Emissions OperationsNew additions to the company’s line of electric machines help customers stay productive while meeting sustainability initiatives.Fleet MaintenanceFuel Options Continue to EvolveAdvancements in various fuel types are providing more opportunities for emissions reductions and new application uses.Construction TechnologyAdvancements in Battery Systems for Heavy Equipment are IncreasingContinued developments in battery technology are bringing about higher power capabilities and additional use cases in the heavy equipment industry.Construction TechnologyMobile Robot Use Cases Grow in Construction as Technology AdvancesRobots are becoming more commonplace in the off-road equipment market as sensor, GPS and other automation-enabling technologies continue to improve.Previous PagePage 3 of 5Next Page
