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ELECTRIFICATION MEETS OFF ROAD EQUIPMENT
Now that the transitions to Tier 4 Final (EPA) and Stage 5 (EU) have come and gone, what is next? Electrification. Who: Many of the leading diesel engine manufacturers – Deutz, Perkins, Kohler, and John Deere – to name a few. What: In general, it is the integration of hybrid drivetrain technology being offered directly from the engine manufacturers. When: The crossover to fully embracing the new technology is unknown. However, many leading diesel engine manufacturers have been prototyping and optimizing the technology for some time. Some since as early as 2013. Many manufacturers are claiming a market penetration of potentially 10% as early as 2022. Where: In virtually any […]