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Caterpillar unveils AC electric drive track-type tractor
Caterpillar Inc. has unveiled the first innovative AC electric drive track-type tractor in the industry. The electric drive system developed for track-type tractors gives the D7E an unmatched balance of power, efficiency, control and maneuverability. “The D7E offers a quantum leap in customer value through significant productivity increases and reduced owning and operating costs,” said Mark Pflederer, vice president of Caterpillar’s Heavy Con... [more]
DEUTZ reorganises UK operations
DEUTZ has announced changes to its UK operations aimed at improving customer service and strengthening its position in the British market. DEUTZ UK Ltd based in Cannock now becomes a branch of DEUTZ AG, its German parent company, with the existing sales, marketing and product support teams continuing to operate from its Staffordshire offices, whilst certain administrative and financial operations will be transferred to DEUTZ AG in Germany. D... [more]
New engine, differential lock and hydraulics technology for Caterpillar 938H wheel loader and IT38H integrated toolcarrier
The new Caterpillar 938H wheel loader and IT38H with integrated toolcarrier linkage feature the Cat® C6.6 engine with ACERT® Technology for responsive power and low emissions. The new engine, differential lock system, load sensing hydraulics and increased lift and tilt forces deliver high performance in digging and material handling applications while limiting engine emissions to meet EU Stage IIIA regulations. The loaders also have new featur... [more]
There is no such thing as a great deal when it comes to buying used plant
According to The National Plant and Equipment Register (TER), there’s no such thing as a great deal when it comes to buying used plant. “Great deals are just traps for fools,” warns manager Tim Purbrick. “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” To help buyers avoid purchasing stolen equipment, TER has devised a list of dos and don’ts for them to consider alongside the information they usually check, such as make, model, year, cond... [more]
John Deere releases 8.1L and 9L natural gas engines
John Deere Power Systems has launched the 8.1L natural gas engine will soon release the 9.0L natural gas engine. The John Deere 8.1L natural gas engines offer a power range of 250 hp – 280 hp and feature 735 ft-lb – 900 ft-lb of torque. The 8.1L engine is available in compressed natural gas or liquid natural gas and has been certified to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions levels and California Air Resources Board (CARB) optional l... [more]
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New Ford Focus – Looks As Good As It Drives (Scoop.co.nz)The Ford Focus is known for its driving dynamics, safety and affordability so when the development of the new Focus began, the focal point was to make it look as good as it drives. |
China launches production of Russian Mi-171 helicopters : Report (New Kerala)Moscow, May 12: A manufacturing plant in south-west China has started producing Russian-designed Mi-171 transport helicopters, one of Russia's key arms exports, Russian business daily Vedomosti reported today. |
China starts producing Russian Mi-171 helicopters - paper (Russian Information Agency Novosti)MOSCOW, May 12 (RIA Novosti) - A manufacturing plant in southwest China has started to assemble Russian-designed Mi-171 transport helicopters, one of Russia's key arms exports, the Russian business daily Vedomosti said on Monday. |
Fiat sets up central sourcing centre in India (Reuters via Yahoo! India News)MUMBAI (Reuters) - Fiat is setting up a group purchasing office in India, the Italian car maker said on Thursday, as part of its strategy to cut costs by buying more components from low-cost centres such as India and China. |
TALK BACK: Stubborn US Trade Deficit Heightens Recession Risk (CattleNetwork.com)Today, the Commerce Department reported the March deficit on trade in goods and services was $58.2 billion. This was down from $61.7 billion in February and was about 4.9 percent of GDP. |
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New orders build Northstar Aerospace Inc. backlog to $426 million (CNW Group via Yahoo! Finance)All amounts within this news release are stated in U.S. dollars) Northstar Aerospace, Inc. received new orders totaling $88 million during the three months of 2008 the company announced today. |
Health Discovery Corporation Announces the Issuance of Two New U.S. Patents Covering Applications of Support Vector ... (Centre Daily Times)Health Discovery Corporation (OTCBB: HDVY) today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued two new patents to further expand HDC's exclusive intellectual property holdings covering a variety of applications of SVMs to a wide range of technologies. The first patent, Patent No. 7,353,215, claims a method for analysis of any type of data that has a structure. One of the most ... |
Health Discovery Corporation Announces the Issuance of Two New U.S. Patents Covering Applications of Support Vector ... (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)SAVANNAH, Ga.----Health Discovery Corporation today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued two new patents to further expand HDC's exclusive intellectual property holdings covering a variety of applications of SVMs to a wide range of technologies. |
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