Teleo expands semi-autonomous capabilities
Teleo, a heavy equipment technology company, is expanding its customer base and dealer network as the company looks to implement its semi-autonomous technology. OEMs such as Honda and Bobcat plan to expand into autonomous vehicles, but their products are in the
Honda, Bobcat unveil autonomous vehicles as labor, safety solutions
Original equipment manufacturers Honda, Moog Construction and Bobcat are working on autonomous vehicles as potential solutions to labor and safety concerns in the equipment industry. The three companies unveiled their vehicles on March 14, the first day of CONEXPO. Honda Honda has unveiled
New Holland homes in on electric rentals
LAS VEGAS — New Holland Construction, a subsidiary of CNH Industrial, aims to capitalize on equipment rental opportunities via new electric vehicles. “As far as ease-ability and serviceability [of EVs], that’s a big advantage for a lot of our customers, especially
Why John Deere plans to buy satcom services
WASHINGTON— Agriculture equipment manufacturer John Deere wants to add more satellite connectivity solutions to its equipment that can help farmers work more efficiently. The company is assessing a slew of satcom proposals from multiple vendors as it looks to connect its machines and
US equipment industry eyes electrification
LAS VEGAS — Electrification in the equipment industry is building slowly in the United States but trails years behind Europe, which outpaces U.S. EV sales by about 2.5 million vehicles. “The biggest trend right now is electrification,” DLL Head of Regional
Arvest Bank building new core
Arvest Bank is switching from its existing core to a new one built from scratch by a development team working closely with the bank. The $26 billion financial institution has been in the building phase for the past 10 months, adopting a
Agtonomy to integrate automation software in Bobcat equipment
Equipment manufacturer Bobcat is partnering with agricultural technology company Agtonomy to advance electrification, autonomous operation and digitalization in Bobcat’s agriculture equipment. “Bobcat wants to innovate in agriculture, and they’re doing that through a partnership with Agtonomy, where you bring together our
Digital channels key to securing equipment, work truck sales leads
Equipment and work truck dealers should leverage online sales channels to secure leads and widen the sales net as more consumers browse inventory and shop through digital avenues. Many equipment and work truck dealers post inventory on their websites but need
Automation, standardization increase aftermarket product attachment
CHARLOTTE — Automation is key for equipment dealers looking to sell aftermarket products as it will help increase attachment rates and streamline their integration into the sales cycle. “What I’ve found visiting dealers is that, on the front end, there’s no
THOR inks deal for Starlink internet in RVs
THOR Industries is entering into an agreement with spacecraft manufacturer SpaceX's Starlink to provide internet to select recreational vehicles. THOR-manufactured Airstream, Entegra Coach, Jayco and Tiffin RVs will have the option of a factory-installed Starlink, which provides low-latency, high-speed internet
