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Komatsu will showcase a fully electric wheel loader at the Bauma exhibition later this month. The machine's electrification system includes an electric traction motor, electric cylinders for lifting, tilting, and steering, power electronics, system control computer, battery, and battery management system. The integrated control system connects and coordinates these components to ensure optimal performance.

Caterpillar will showcase four electric prototypes, including battery-powered models, at the Bauma 2022 exhibition in Munich, Germany, from October 24 to 30. The battery-powered prototypes include the 301.9 mini excavator, 320 medium-sized excavator, 950 GC medium wheel loader, and the 906 compact wheel loader.

According to reports, the Michigan Department of Transportation and Electreon recently signed a five-year agreement to develop and implement a scalable wireless public road charging network for electric vehicles, allowing electric vehicles to charge their batteries while driving or stationary on the road. According to the agreement, the rest...

Verizon Connect has developed new enhanced features for its Reveal fleet management platform, specifically for electric vehicles. Verizon states that for customers who have already transitioned to electric vehicles, the new updates make it easier to manage both electric and gasoline-powered vehicles from a single platform.

Volvo Trucks is testing fuel cell electric trucks that only emit water vapor, with a range comparable to diesel trucks, up to 1,000 kilometers. The second pilot phase will take place in a few years and will involve customer testing on public roads. Commercial traffic with fuel cell electric trucks is expected to be a reality in the future.

The Hawaii Tax Foundation, a think tank, stated that the proposal to implement a Road Usage Charge (RUC) in Hawaii may face challenges. According to a report released by the Hawaii Department of Transportation in August, the department recommends a gradual shift to RUC. Most of the drivers involved in the report expressed support for replacing the current system with RUC as soon as possible.

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is upgrading its L25 compact electric wheel loader. The option to install a new parallel linkage is especially suited for medium load cycles and pallet handling applications. This will complement the existing Z-type parallel linkage, which provides high breakout torque, but now applies to a broader range of applications.

Mercedes-Benz Vans, the electric private and commercial vehicle supplier, has announced a memorandum of understanding with electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian to initiate a strategic partnership. This collaboration will enable both companies to work together on the production of electric vans. A final binding agreement will be reached once the details are finalized.

Lincoln Electric plans to design and manufacture DC fast chargers for the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market. It has developed a 50kW DC fast charger power module with a scalable architecture, capable of providing power levels over 300kW. Additionally, the charger will feature a single charging port compatible with CCS-1 vehicles.

Cummins and Buhler Industries, maker of the Versatile brand of tractors, have signed a letter of intent to lead the decarbonization of the agricultural market by integrating Cummins“ 15-liter hydrogen engine into Versatile equipment. Ann Schmelzer, general manager of Cummins' global agricultural business, said, "Versatile is the agricultural...

West Michigan International Airport has opened Michigan's first public charging station for commercial vehicles. Its Kalamazoo location, off Interstate 94, features a charging station that is optimized for commercial vehicle charging. According to Navistar, the charging station will be able to charge large vehicles, including Class 8 electric...

Ford is increasing the range of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck to 240 miles and raising the base price by 7% to $46,974 when it opens its order bank on August 11th. The company said the price increase was “due to a significant increase in material costs”. The company said it received invitations to order...

“Sustainability.” The term is largely a 21st-century fad that can be found almost everywhere, and the construction industry (as old-school as it may seem) is no exception these days. But in the world of steel, is it just “Look at us!” ? Is it about appealing to investors and environmentalists, and avoiding angering green-leaning...

Komatsu is launching the PC01E-1 electric mini excavator, jointly developed with Honda Motor Company, as a rental model in Japan. Komatsu and Honda electrified the PC01 conventional mini excavator by combining the replaceable mobile battery Honda Mobile Power Pack e: and the Honda eGX electric power unit to develop the PC0...

Georgia Krause, Contributing Editor A survey conducted by SAP and the Oxford Economics Institute in 2021 revealed that nearly half of construction and engineering managers said that sustainability is a major concern for their companies. However, respondents also said their companies are more likely to set sustainability goals than...

Takeuchi's first battery-powered excavator, the TB20e, will go on sale at select United Rental locations in North America. The company will ship the first 100 electric excavators to its rental partners. The 4,255-pound TB20e has a maximum digging depth of 7 feet 10 inches and a maximum digging depth of 1...