Equipment World Staff (EQW)AutonomousDaimler, Torc Robotics to begin testing autonomous Class 8 trucks on public roadsDaimler Truck North America, makers of the Freightliner and Western Star brands of heavy trucks, says its Torc Robotics team is ready to move development and testing of autonomous trucks to public roads in Virginia. Developed by Torc, part of Daimler’s new Autonomous Technology Group, the trucks are equipped with autonomous driving technology that meets […]September 11, 2019PickupsThe “Ultimate” Ford F-150 Raptor is a supercharged custom build with 758 hpWant more roar and tire-shredding power than a stock Ford Raptor F-150? Sure you do. PaxPower’s Ultimate Gen 2 Raptor delivers up to 758 horses through a Whipple supercharged 5.0-liter V8 cradled by Raptor-rivaling suspension. “This truck began as a 2019 F-150 Platinum with a 5.0-liter V8, 10-speed transmission, four-wheel drive, and an electronic-locking differential,” […]September 6, 2019Construction EquipmentVolvo improves its turbo compounding engine tech in more fuel efficient D13TCVolvo Trucks North America on Friday debuted the next generation of its turbo compound technology – an evolution that led to an additional 3 percent improvement in fuel efficiency over the current D13TC, 13-liter turbo compound engine. The new D13TC delivers up to 11 percent fuel savings overall compared with model-year 2015 trucks, Volvo said. […]September 6, 2019VocationalGolight intros improved Stryker ST Series remote-controlled work lightingGolight, makers of pan-and-tilt remote-controlled lighting, have introduced a “new and improved” version of its Stryker ST Series of remote-control LED and halogen searchlights. These new lights are easier to operate and offer the ability to pan and tilt simultaneously. The system also comes with a unit selector that enables a user to operate two […]September 3, 2019Construction EquipmentCummins overhauls leadership as president, COO retiresCummins announced Wednesday that its President and COO, Rich Freeland, will retire after 40 years with the company. As part of Cummins’ successions plans, the following leadership appointments are also taking place, all of which are effective October 15. Distribution President Tony Satterthwaite will succeed Freeland as President and COO. Components President Tracy Embree will […]August 30, 2019Construction EquipmentCummins intros 2020 X15 Efficiency Series engines alongside new Productivity Series ratingCummins for the coming model year will expand its X15 portfolio with a new X15 Efficiency Series engine and the new X15 Productivity Series rating to further optimize fuel economy and power.  Efficiency Series The 2020 X15 Efficiency Series engine, Cummins said, delivers up to 5 percent better fuel economy than the prior X15 […]August 28, 2019Class 7-8Mack intros connected vehicle service for improved maintenance planningMack Trucks has introduced a connected vehicle service focused on proactive vehicle maintenance planning and fleet operations efficiency. Mack’s dynamic maintenance service further expands the partnership with Noregon, an IoT company specializing in connected vehicle solutions. Mack’s unique approach utilizes the Noregon platform to enhance the dealer user interface and brings the decision-making process closer […]August 20, 2019Class 7-8Freightliner ships its first electric trucks to customersFirst deliveries of eCascadia are underway, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced. Freightliner’s first two Class 8 battery electric trucks were built for Penske Truck Leasing of Reading, Pennsylvania, and NFI of Camden, New Jersey – customers at its research and development center in Portland – and will be part of Freightliner’s Electric Innovation Fleet […]August 19, 2019VocationalPTO now standard on 2020 Ford Super Duty chassis cab trucks with 6.7L Power Stroke dieselFord announced that it’s offering Power Takeoff (PTO) as standard with its 6.7-liter Power Stroke turbo diesel engine for auxiliary power needs on the 2020 Super Duty chassis cab trucks. According to Ford, the 6.7-liter Power Stroke and all-new TorqShift 10-speed heavy duty automatic transmission with PTO deliver best-in-class stationary torque of up to 300 […]August 15, 2019PickupsDiesel-powered 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 will get 33 mpg highwayDiesel ½-ton trucks just got a lot more interesting. The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the all-new 3.0-liter Duramax turbo-diesel engine delivers an EPA-estimated 33 mpg highway and 23 city in rear-wheel-drive models. EPA-estimated fuel economy for four-wheel drive models is 29 mpg highway/23 city. With an SAE-certified 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, […]August 2, 2019Previous PagePage 8 of 590Next PageTop StoriesVideosMost Viewed Construction Equipment – Our Top 10 “Closer Look” Videos of 2025Compact equipment from Kubota, Bobcat, Volvo, Sany got the most views, but larger – and some unusual – machines also made the cut.Construction EquipmentAntique Caterpillars Rule! – Top 5 Vintage Equipment Stories of 2025Compact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon DX35Z-7 Mini Excavator Excels at Digging in Tight SpacesExcavatorsKomatsu's New PC365-11 Hybrid Excavator Boosts Power, Cuts Fuel UseCompact equipmentCloser Look: Bobcat's UV34XL UTV with New Limited Package
