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Econ Engineering invests in new Robot Laser MIG Welder
Econ Engineering invests in new Robot Laser MIG Welder Econ Engineering has invested £250,000 in a new state-of-the-art robot laser MIG welder for its Ripon manufacturing base. The company, which makes more than eight out of ten winter maintenance vehicles on the UK’s roads, is using the innovative...
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FPT Industrial Hydrogen Engine powers first XC13 Snow Groomer
FPT Industrial Hydrogen Engine powers first XC13 Snow Groomer FPT Industrial, the powertrain brand of Iveco Group, goes straight ahead on alternative propulsion and takes to the ski slopes. Just a week after the launch at IAA in Hannover, FPT Industrial presents the first concept application of the...
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Balfour Beatty appointed sole contractor to £4B SCAPE Civil Engineering frameworks
Balfour Beatty appointed sole contractor to £4B SCAPE Civil Engineering frameworks Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, today announces that it has been appointed as the sole contractor to both the SCAPE Civil Engineering framework, covering England, Wales and Northern Ireland, an...
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DJI’s new Mavic 3 Enterprise Series sets the standard for portable Commercial Drones
DJI’s new Mavic 3 Enterprise Series sets the standard for portable Commercial Drones DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today introduces its new DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise Series, reimagining what drones can do for business, government, education and public s...
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Wirtgen 260 SX(i) Cross-Application Miner designed for challenging projects
Wirtgen 260 SX(i) Cross-Application Miner designed for challenging projects Whether for routing operations for railway projects, pipeline laying, or the construction of roads, tunnels, harbours, or water retention basins – cross application miners like the 260 SX(i) are the ideal choice for a multif...
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Hytera launches compact DMR Repeater for venue Radio coverage
Hytera launches compact DMR Repeater for venue Radio coverage Hytera Communications, a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, has recently added another member to its Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) portfolio by releasing HR65X Compact DMR Repeater. As Hytera’s...
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Inspection Robot from InDro Robotics powered by T-Mobile 5G
Inspection Robot from InDro Robotics powered by T-Mobile 5G NASA might have rovers on Mars, but T-Mobile is working on something closer to home. T-Mobile today announced the Un-carrier is working with InDro Robotics, the leading Canadian air and ground robotics research and development company, to m...
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A Small Business Guide to optimizing Fleet efficiency
A Small Business Guide to optimizing Fleet efficiency Effective management is a fundamental element of a company’s success regardless of what kind of business you’re in. In transport and logistics, you need to have effective fleet management to provide the finest possible service available to your c...
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Maserati Ghibli: The Safest Car on the Road
Maserati Ghibli: The Safest Car on the Road Maserati Ghibli is the latest luxury car that has been making waves in the Australian market. It is considered one of the safest sedans on the road, and its performance is top-notch. If you are searching for a car that offers both style and security, then...
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Cepton adds LiDAR Digital Twin to NVIDIA DRIVE Sim
Cepton adds LiDAR Digital Twin to NVIDIA DRIVE Sim Cepton, Inc., a Silicon Valley innovator and leader in high-performance lidar solutions, announced that it is collaborating with NVIDIA to add Cepton lidar models into NVIDIA DRIVE Sim™. DRIVE Sim is an end-to-end simulation platform that ena...
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Software platform empowers Utilities and supports Grid Services
Software platform empowers Utilities and supports Grid Services New software can integrate millions of distributed power devices, such as batteries and solar panels, to help solve grid issues of today and prepare for challenges of tomorrow. Our already complex power grid is getting even more intrica...
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Eyes on Autonomous Vehicles could reduce accidents
Eyes on Autonomous Vehicles could reduce accidents Robotic eyes on autonomous vehicles could improve pedestrian safety, according to a new study at the University of Tokyo. Participants played out scenarios in virtual reality (VR) and had to decide whether to cross a road in front of a moving vehicl...
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3D Printing Drone Swarms for Construction and Repair
3D Printing Drone Swarms for Construction and Repair A new approach to 3D printing – led in its development by Imperial College London and Empa, the Swiss Federal Laboratories of Materials Science and Technology – uses flying robots, known as drones, that use collective building methods...
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Measuring sediment plumes stirred up by Deep Sea Mining vehicles
Measuring sediment plumes stirred up by Deep Sea Mining vehicles What will be the impact to the ocean if humans are to mine the deep sea? It’s a question that’s gaining urgency as interest in marine minerals has grown. The ocean’s deep-sea bed is scattered with ancient, potato-sized rocks called “po...
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Increasing the Service Life of Automotive Suspension
Increasing the Service Life of Automotive Suspension An important part of the automotive suspension is the so-called steering knuckle. Its main purpose is to take on the loads and shocks that fall on the wheels, as well as create conditions for the wheel to turn. In order to withstand all the loads...
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Komatsu HD785-8 Rigid Dump Truck to be featured at bauma 2022
Komatsu HD785-8 Rigid Dump Truck to be featured at bauma 2022 Komatsu Europe’s HD785-8 Rigid Dump Truck will be presented on the demo ground at bauma 2022. Designed, developed, and manufactured based on 100 years Komatsu experience and know-how, the HD785-8 delivers the highest levels of safety, per...
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Your computer is capable of solving some quantum problems
Your computer is capable of solving some quantum problems There has been a lot of buzz about quantum computers and for good reason. The futuristic computers are designed to mimic what happens in nature at microscopic scales, which means they have the power to better understand the quantum realm and...
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Rail Innovation Cluster launched at Innotrans by University of Birmingham
Rail Innovation Cluster launched at Innotrans by University of Birmingham A new home for businesses looking to deliver innovation into the rail sector has been launched today by the University of Birmingham’s Centre for Railway Research and Education (BCRRE). The BCRRE Rail Innovation Cluster’s visi...
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Addverb USA and ABCO announce Advanced Warehouse Automation Solutions
Addverb USA and ABCO announce Advanced Warehouse Automation Solutions Addverb, a leading automation solutions provider, announced its strategic partnership with ABCO Systems, a full-service distribution solutions provider that specializes in streamlining warehousing operations. This strategic allian...
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RoboSense upgrades 128-beam RS-Ruby Plus LiDAR to Guarantee L4 Self-Driving
RoboSense upgrades 128-beam RS-Ruby Plus LiDAR to Guarantee L4 Self-Driving RoboSense, a world-leading provider of Smart LiDAR Sensor Systems launched upgraded 128-beam LiDAR, RS-Ruby Plus, designed for autonomous driving commercial operation, and debuted it at CES2022. Nowadays, it obtained a large...
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Beacon Lights and their uses
Beacon Lights and their uses Beacons serve the purpose of drawing attention, warning, and making people aware in order to assist them in various locations and scenarios. They serve as a warning for anyone who can see them and send various messages instructing people on what to do and how to react. B...
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Mastenbroek showcasing their largest ever Trencher at bauma 2022
Mastenbroek showcasing their largest ever Trencher at bauma 2022 Mastenbroek, the UK designer and manufacturer of self-propelled trenchers, will reveal details of its largest ever machine at this year’s bauma. Measuring 33 metres in length and weighing over 100 tonnes, Mastenbroek’s new 1600hp 160/1...
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Liebherr Loaders receive VDBUM Award for Active Personnel Detection
Liebherr Loaders receive VDBUM Award for Active Personnel Detection The German Association of Construction, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering (VDBUM) awarded active personnel detection with the 2022 VDBUM Award. Active personnel detection is an intelligent assistance system developed by Liebh...
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Otonomo to help Geograma advance Road Safety in Spain
Otonomo to help Geograma advance Road Safety in Spain Otonomo Technologies Ltd., the platform powering the mobility economy, today announced that Geograma, a geographic information systems (GIS) and location intelligence service provider, has awarded Otonomo a multi-year contract to provide multi-la...
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Bissinger adopts second Tadano HK 4.050-1 truck-mounted Crane
Bissinger adopts second Tadano HK 4.050-1 truck-mounted Crane Happy customers are the best advertisement, as the saying goes, and Karlsruhe, Germany-based crane firm Bissinger is certainly a happy customer. “Our decision to buy this HK 4.050-1 – our second machine from Tadano – is based in no small...
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Doosan converts DX210W-7 Wheeled Excavator for the German Forest
Doosan converts DX210W-7 Wheeled Excavator for the German Forest Having to operate in forest conditions requires equipment with high performance and flexibility that demand a lot from both the operator and their machine. Precision and power are equally important, and the demands on the equipment use...
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Hamm to introduce new HX pivot-steered Tandem Rollers at bauma
Hamm to introduce new HX pivot-steered Tandem Rollers at bauma With the HX series, HAMM is launching a new generation of Intelligent compaction, with the pivot-steered tandem rollers on the market at bauma 2022. All models meet the EPA Tier 4/EU Stage V emissions regulation. One highlight of this is...
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InfoComm Southeast Asia looks to scale, integrate and transform business
InfoComm Southeast Asia looks to scale, integrate and transform business All around the world, there is a distinct pulse of new energy. An excitement that, after two years of pandemic delays and cancellations, is ready to burst forth. Many businesses have already begun seeking new ways to revitalize...
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Granite wins $20m Tucson Airport project
Granite wins $20m Tucson Airport project Granite announced today that it has been awarded an approximately $20 million dollar construction contract by the Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) to reconstruct an outboard taxiway (Taxiway C) at the Tucson International Airport (TUS), in Tucson, Arizona, as p...
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Quanergy and Fabrinet to expand Global manufacturing of LiDAR Sensors
Quanergy and Fabrinet to expand Global manufacturing of LiDAR Sensors Quanergy Systems, Inc., a leading provider of LiDAR sensors and smart 3D solutions, announced today that the company will partner with Fabrinet, a leading provider of advanced precision optical and electronic manufacturing service...
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Machine Learning enhanced with Quantum Chemistry
Machine Learning enhanced with Quantum Chemistry The equations of quantum mechanics provide a roadmap to predicting the properties of chemicals starting from basic scientific theories. However, these equations quickly become too expensive in terms of computer time and power when used to predict beha...
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Ouster 3D Industrial Sensor Suite handles High-Volume Material Handling
Ouster 3D Industrial Sensor Suite handles High-Volume Material Handling Ouster, Inc., a leading provider of high-resolution digital lidar sensors, announced the release of a 3D industrial lidar sensor suite designed for high-volume material handling applications. The industrial line of high-resoluti...
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Kinara and Arcturus providing AI Smart City Solutions
Kinara and Arcturus providing AI Smart City Solutions Kinara™, Inc., developer of unrivalled Edge AI solutions that accelerate and optimize real-time decision making, today announced that it has partnered with Arcturus Networks Inc., provider of edge AI analytics and enablement for smart city...
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HARMAN Ready Care detects Driver Behaviours for Smarter Drivers
HARMAN Ready Care detects Driver Behaviours for Smarter Drivers HARMAN International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. focused on connected technologies and solutions for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, announced the introduction of Ready Care — the latest solu...
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Nexa3D announces QLS 820 Powder Bed Additive Thermoplastic 3D Printer
Nexa3D announces QLS 820 Powder Bed Additive Thermoplastic 3D Printer Nexa3D, the maker of ultrafast professional and industrial polymer 3D printers, announced the commercial availability of its new ultrafast Quantum Laser Sintering platform; the QLS 820. With the highest part throughput in its clas...
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Las Vegas Raiders honours Al Davis with massive 3D-Printed Torch
Las Vegas Raiders honours Al Davis with massive 3D-Printed Torch The Las Vegas Raiders football team had a tall order to fill. They wanted to commemorate their late owner Al Davis by creating a stunning architectural centrepiece in their new Las Vegas stadium. Their solution: Quite possibly the worl...
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Duxion to supply 200 patented eJet motors to Dymond Aerospace
Duxion to supply 200 patented eJet motors to Dymond Aerospace Duxion Motors Inc. has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Dymond Aerospace Inc. to supply 200 patented eJet motors™ for use in Dymond’s new fleet of 100 unmanned cargo aircraft. Under the terms of the MOU, Duxion will...
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Putting the strain on fuel cells to boost performance
Putting the strain on fuel cells to boost performance Many of us are probably all too familiar with how strain in work relationships can impact performance, but new research shows that materials in electricity-producing fuel cells may be sensitive to strain on an entirely different level. Researcher...
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Quickparts makes Architectural Model 3D Printing easy and cost-effective
Quickparts makes Architectural Model 3D Printing easy and cost-effective For more than 25 years, LGM has provided architectural models primarily for high-end residential and resort areas. LGM marries 3D printing to the fields of architecture, engineering, and development to provide state-of-the-art...
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Cracking the secrets to Earthquake Safety
Cracking the secrets to Earthquake Safety A new experimental facility, designed to replicate realistic earthquakes in the laboratory, paired with the world’s fastest supercomputers, will help lead to resilient buildings and infrastructure across the U.S. To make sure our buildings and infrastructure...
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Porsche meets special demands for Vehicle Technology in China
Porsche meets special demands for Vehicle Technology in China The Chinese automotive marketplaces special demands on vehicle technology. Therefore, Porsche Engineering is continuously expanding its local presence: Roughly 130 employees develop, test and validate China-specific functions for the inte...
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Sensata debuts ASIL C Certified Battery Management at Battery Show North America
Sensata debuts ASIL C Certified Battery Management at Battery Show North America Sensata Technologies debuted a new Battery Management System (BMS), the Lithium Balance n3-BMS, for high voltage applications at the Battery Show North America. The Lithium Balance n3-BMS is ideal for applications with...
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Peri and Cive 3D print largest building so far in the US
Peri and Cive 3D print largest building so far in the US While the US and Canada have seen several 3D printed buildings in recent years, in the US all of these have been single-story buildings. In market terms +50% of all constructed single-family homes in the US are in fact 2 stories or more, ...
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BAM sells Wayss and Freytag Ingenieurbau to ZECH Building in Germany
BAM sells Wayss and Freytag Ingenieurbau to ZECH Building in Germany Royal BAM Group nv has sold its German operating company Wayss & Freytag Ingenieurbau to ZECH Building SE, which bundles all construction activities of the Zech Group. The transaction, announced on 21 June 2022, has been succes...
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SENNEBOGEN introduces a dynamic Hybrid Timber Handler
SENNEBOGEN introduces a dynamic Hybrid Timber Handler Hybrid technologies are not only on trend, but they can also significantly save energy if used correctly. With the Green Efficiency Drive (GED), SENNEBOGEN has developed a drive technology that represents a hybrid system with a mix of diesel and...
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Doka demonstrating its expertise in Dam Construction at Swiss Spitallamm Dam
Doka demonstrating its expertise in Dam Construction at Swiss Spitallamm Dam Doka, the international formwork and scaffolding expert, is demonstrating its expertise in dam construction as the principal supplier to the new Spitallamm dam project at Lake Grimsel in the Swiss Alps. The project necessit...
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Hyundai HX145A LCR High Walker Excavator takes the lead in the Scottish Highlands
Hyundai HX145A LCR High Walker Excavator takes the lead in the Scottish Highlands One of Scotland’s leading civil engineering contractors has bought the world’s first Hyundai HX145A LCR HW (High Walker) model. Crieff-based MAM Contracting has taken delivery of the unique machine. The High Walker var...
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Cummins debuting electrified Meritor powertrains at IAA
Cummins debuting electrified Meritor powertrains at IAA For the first time since finalizing the acquisition of Meritor, Inc. last month, Cummins Inc. will showcase Meritor’s 17Xe ePowertrain assembled with a Cummins battery system during the IAA Transportation tradeshow in Hannover, Germany. The 17X...
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Einride rolls out a new era of Shipping Technology in Germany
Einride rolls out a new era of Shipping Technology in Germany Einride, a freight mobility technology company that provides digital, electric, and autonomous shipping, today announced its expansion into Europe’s largest transportation market – Germany. In conjunction with the official launch, Einride...
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Renesas Resolver 4.0 Catalog offers 80 Inductive Position Sensor designs
Renesas Resolver 4.0 Catalog offers 80 Inductive Position Sensor designs Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today released a catalogue of reference designs for its innovative inductive position sensors aimed at automotive and industrial electric...
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AEye and GridMatrix to provide in-depth Data Collection and Visualization Solutions
AEye and GridMatrix to provide in-depth Data Collection and Visualization Solutions AEye, Inc., a global leader in adaptive, high-performance lidar solutions, today announced integration with GridMatrix’s cloud-based software platform to provide highly accurate data needed by transportation departme...
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Oil and Bitumen Highlights: Confused Traders Wondering in Markets
Oil and Bitumen Highlights: Confused Traders Wondering in Markets Bitumen Report – September 12, 2022 All Markets have lingered in shock of oil as crude suddenly fell by 8% and quickly recovered after. The bitumen market, though, stayed active. Brent finally closed at $92.11 and WTI settled at $86.1...
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Steps to become a Construction Subcontractor
Steps to become a Construction Subcontractor One of the most profitable niches for small business owners, even amid a recession, is subcontracting. But how can entrepreneurs and hard-working adults get started without having to mortgage their homes? Fortunately, there are several steps that can help...
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Manitou acquires intellectual property of ATN Platforms
Manitou acquires intellectual property of ATN Platforms Manitou Group, the worldwide reference in handling, aerial lift platforms and earthmoving sectors, has announced the purchase of the intellectual property of ATN Platforms, a specialist in the design and assembly of aerial work platforms. Manit...
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Allison Transmission showcasing Electric Axles for Construction Trucks at bauma
Allison Transmission showcasing Electric Axles for Construction Trucks at bauma Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of conventional and electrified vehicle propulsion solutions for medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, will introduce its new electric axles, Allison eGen Po...
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Water industry needs to boost Cybersecurity protection
Water industry needs to boost Cybersecurity protection Legacy technologies reaching end-of-life, increasing investments in digitisation and automation, and the growing prevalence and sophistication of cybercrime are creating a melting pot of risk for water utilities, says Marc Wren, OT Cyber Securit...
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Scholpp upgrades to new E-Pack-ready Tadano City Crane
Scholpp upgrades to new E-Pack-ready Tadano City Crane When it comes to Tadano City cranes, Jan Meißner, Scholpp’s regional manager for the Rhine-Neckar region, has absolutely no doubts. “These cranes are as flexible and versatile as any you could possibly wish for,” he says. And he’s speaking from...
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Excelerate providing Connectivity for the INTEGRO-E Futuristic Ambulance
Excelerate providing Connectivity for the INTEGRO-E Futuristic Ambulance Cardiff-based connectivity specialist Excelerate Technology has, this week, been appointed to provide the optional state-of-the-art satellite and hybrid connectivity systems on the world’s most advanced fully electric ambulance...
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Aquajet Hydrodemolition Robots heading to bauma 2022
Aquajet Hydrodemolition Robots heading to bauma 2022 Aquajet, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of innovative Hydrodemolition technology, will showcase its full line of Hydrodemolition robots at a bigger and better booth at bauma 2022 in Munich Germany. Visit stand A1.325 to see Aquaje...
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Bollinger unveils Class-4 Commercial Electric Truck
Bollinger unveils Class-4 Commercial Electric Truck Bollinger Motors announces its Class 4 all-electric fleet truck, the Bollinger B4, featuring a cab-forward design with industry-leading safety, cargo, and turn circle capabilities. “The cab-forward design is a radical change from our previous conce...
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