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Komatsu will showcase a fully electric wheel loader at the Bauma exhibition later this month. The machine's electrification system comprises electric traction motors; electric cylinders for lifting, tilting and steering; power electronics; a system control computer; batteries; and a battery management system. The integrated control system connects and coordinates...

Caterpillar will showcase four motor prototypes, including battery prototypes, at Bauma 2022 in Munich, Germany, from 24 to 30 October. The battery motor prototypes comprise the 301.9 compact excavator, 320 medium excavator, 950 GC medium wheel loader, and 906 compact...

According to reports, the Michigan Department of Transportation and Electreon have recently signed a five-year agreement aimed at developing and committing to the implementation of a scalable wireless public road charging network for electric vehicles, enabling them to recharge their batteries whilst travelling or stationary on the road surface, as reported in AASHTO Journal. Under the agreement, Michigan...

Verizon Connect Reveal fleet management platform has introduced new enhancements specifically developed for electric vehicles. Verizon states that for customers who have already transitioned to electric vehicles, Reveal's latest update enables seamless management of both electric and petrol-powered vehicles by providing visibility from a single platform...

Volvo Trucks is testing fuel cell electric trucks that emit only water vapour, with a range comparable to diesel trucks, reaching up to 1,000 kilometres. The second pilot phase will commence in a few years' time and will involve customer testing on public roads. The commercial transport of fuel cell electric trucks...

The Hawaii-based think tank, the Tax Foundation, has indicated that proposals to implement Road User Charges (RUC) in Hawaii may not proceed smoothly. According to a report released by the Hawaii Department of Transportation in August, the department recommended a gradual transition to RUC. The majority of drivers who participated in the report expressed support for implementing RUC as soon as possible...

Volvo Construction Equipment's L25 compact electric wheel loader is undergoing an upgrade. The option to install a new parallel linkage is particularly suited to medium-load cycles and pallet-handling applications. It will complement the existing Z-bar linkage – delivering high breakout torque – but is now applicable to a wider range of tasks. Volvo...

Mercedes-Benz Vans, a supplier of electric private and commercial vans, and electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to initiate a strategic partnership. This collaboration will enable both companies to cooperate in the production of electric vans. Pending the conclusion of a final binding agreement between the parties and...

Lincoln Electric plans to design and manufacture direct current rapid charging electric vehicle (EV) chargers for the US market. It has developed a 50kW DC rapid charger power module featuring a scalable architecture capable of delivering power levels exceeding 300kW, alongside a single charging port base compatible with CCS-1 vehicles...

Cummins has signed a letter of intent with Buehler Industries, manufacturer of Versatile brand tractors, to integrate Cummins“ 15-litre hydrogen engine into Versatile equipment, spearheading decarbonisation in the agricultural market. Ann Schmelzer, Cummins' Global General Manager for Agriculture, stated: "Versatile is a leading...

West Michigan International Airport has launched Michigan's first commercial vehicle public charging station. Located at its Kalamazoo site beside Interstate 94, the facility features charging points optimised for commercial vehicle charging. According to Navistar, the station will be capable of charging large vehicles, including Class 8 electric...

Ford has increased the range of its F-150 Lightning electric pick-up truck to 240 miles and raised the base price by $7,100 to $46,974 when opening its order book on 11 August. The company stated the price increase was “due to significant increases in material costs”. It added that it had received orders...

“Sustainability. This term has become ubiquitous in the 21st century, appearing almost everywhere, and the construction industry (though seemingly old-fashioned) is no exception. But in the steel world, is it merely a case of ”Look at us!“? Is it to attract investors and environmentalists, while avoiding upsetting those inclined towards green...

Komatsu is launching the PC01E-1 electric mini excavator, jointly developed with Honda Motor Co., Ltd., as a rental model in Japan. By combining Honda's removable mobile battery, the Honda Mobile Power Pack e:, and the Honda eGX electric power unit, Komatsu and Honda have electrified the PC01 conventional mini excavator to develop the PC01E-1...

Georgia Kraus, Contributing Editor A 2021 survey by SAP and Oxford Economics revealed that nearly half of construction and engineering managers stated sustainability was a primary concern for their companies. However, respondents also indicated their firms were more likely to set sustainability targets than...

Takeuchi's first battery-powered excavator, the TB20e, will be available at select United Rental locations across North America. The company will deliver the initial batch of 100 electric excavators to its rental partners. Weighing 4,255 pounds, the TB20e boasts a maximum digging depth of 7 feet 10 inches and a maximum digging depth of 1...