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compact construction OEMs to design and build all-electric, zero-emissions vehicles, in some cases within six months. It is included on the newly launched Bobcat S7X.

While at the booth, I had the opportunity to program a loader to perform a series of tasks. It doesn’t matter what equipment is used. The system performs the same way.

The OEM Off-Highway team enjoyed talking with Littelfuse. They told us about their portfolio of direct current contactors. In addition, we discussed the difference between fuses for the automotive industry and for the offhighway industry.

The team also exhibited a fuse holder for up to 70 volts.

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When our team met with Danfoss Fluid Power, they shared the new Dextreme system. According to the press release, Dextreme systems improve excavator energy efficiency by 15% to 50%, regardless of the power source, while maximizing productivity.

The Dextreme pathway consists of three incremental system solutions: Swap, Flex, and Max. The simplest configuration of the system, Dextreme Swap, is now available. Dextreme Swap replaces the excavator’s main hydraulic pump with a Digital Displacement pump, custom software and digital controller, delivering a 15% reduction in fuel use and carbon dioxide emissions.

The team also shared the PC36 Controller and PC-Go Software. PC-GO is a propel solution for single pump/ motor hydrostatic transmissions. Comprising the new PC036 safety controller and PC-GO propel software, the ready-to-use platform cuts propel subsystem development time by up to 35% while simplifying compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

The last new technology the team shared was a family of CAMLOBE motors. These motors took 4 years to produce and have improved life and efficiency, smooth operation for the operator and a compact design.

New digital solutions featured at the Hatz Diesel booth during CONEXPO included:

• Vehicle performance tracking

• Productivity

• Maintenance planning

• Geoposition/geofencing

• Error codes

• IoT dashboard

The digital solutions can be retrofit into equipment.

Our team caught up with FPT and learned about its range of engines, including the technology that operates