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Opinion: The Misguided Push Toward Electric Construction Equipment – and Why Hybrids are the Better Alternative
Chief Editor Jordanne Waldschmidt examines recent happenings in the automotive industry and what it could mean for construction's transition to green energy.
January 2, 2024
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Battery electric
Hitachi Construction Machinery to Open Electric Vehicle Research Facility in Japan
The lab will feature an electric construction equipment demonstration area where customers and partners can exchange ideas about the zero emissions jobsite of the future.
December 22, 2023
Hitachi's Zero Emission EV Lab
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Construction Equipment
Meet the AMP: Landmaster’s 2024 Series of Electric UTVs
The all-electric models have a range of up to 50 miles and can hit speeds of up to 30 mph.
December 14, 2023
Landmaster AMP utility vehicle driving through mud
Alternative power
Cat to Roll Out Electric Compact Excavator & Loader at CES 2024
At the heart of its electronics show exhibit will be the 301.9 electric compact excavator and R1700 XE LHD underground loader.
December 12, 2023
cat 301.9 electric compact excavator operating hydraulic breaker
Technology
Klein Tools' 200W Portable Solar Panel Charges Tools and Tech in Remote Areas
Tools and devices can be recharged using the built-in 16.4-foot DC/APP compatible cable or USB-A port.
December 5, 2023
Klein Tools Portable Solar Panel on a construction site
Pickups
Cybertruck Delivered! Tesla’s Long-Awaited Electric Pickup Arrives
"The future should look like the future," Elon Musk says at a delivery event where he opened the doors to the electric truck for new owners.
November 30, 2023
elon musk with customer delivered tesla cybertruck
Alternative power
Cat to Launch Hydrogen-Hybrid Project with New C13D Engine
The company plans to develop a hydrogen-fuel system for off-highway machinery that can match and even exceed diesel engine performance.
November 30, 2023
The Cat C13D supports a variety of renewable fuel options in addition to hydrogen and natural gas. The engine is also capable of operating on 100% hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), B100 distilled biodiesel, and even up to B100 standard biodiesel.
Compact Excavators
Yanmar Unveils Prototype Electric Excavator
The cab-less prototype offers an expanded range of motion for performing delicate and high-reach tasks by adopting joint motors and "advanced force control technology."
November 28, 2023
Yanmar Next-Gen work machine prototype with Force Control Technology
Alternative power
Kohler Unveils KDH Hydrogen Engine Based on Diesel Model
The new engine, to hit the market in 2026, uses conventional internal-combustion architecture but replaces diesel with hydrogen.
November 27, 2023
Kohler KDH engine circa 2023
Mergers & Acquisitions
Komatsu Acquiring American Battery Solutions to Advance Electrification Options
The Detroit-based company develops and manufactures lithium-ion batteries for commercial vehicles, transit buses, and on- and off-road vehicles.
November 21, 2023
Concept photo of charging solution for mini excavator
Battery electric
LeeBoy, Portable Electric Working to Electrify Asphalt Paving
LeeBoy is using the Voltstack 30k unit as both companies collaborate to explore future solutions for paving electrification
November 17, 2023
Through a partnership, LeeBoy is using Portable Electric’s Volstack 30k E-charger to provide an emissions-free onsite charging solution for the 8520C E-Paver or other electrified equipment.
Wheel Loaders
Video: Up Close with John Deere's Electric 244 X-Tier Compact Wheel Loader
The prototype battery-powered loader has the same features and performance as its diesel counterpart, Deere says.
November 16, 2023
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Technology
Danfoss Debuts Solutions for On- And Off-Highway EV Charging
Danfoss rolled out an onboard charger and electric filter at the Agritechnica trade fair.
November 15, 2023
ED3 onboard charger.
Pickups
Ram 1500 Ramcharger Gets "Unlimited" EV Range from Gas Generator
A gas-powered generator kicks in on the pickup truck to charge the battery once it's depleted and keep you going until you can refuel.
November 14, 2023
2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger Tradesman
Mergers & Acquisitions
Volvo to Acquire Battery Manufacturer Proterra
Accelerating its battery-electric roadmap, Volvo will acquire Proterra's development center for battery modules and packs in California and an assembly facility in South Carolina.
November 13, 2023
Volvo flags
Construction Equipment
Perkins Launches Project to Develop Multi-Fuel "Drop-in" Hybrid Engine
Based on the 7-liter 1200 Series, the new engine will run on multiple fuel types starting with hydrogen.
November 3, 2023
The multi-fuel hybrid engine will be based on this 7-liter Perkins 1200 Series model.
Construction Equipment
Mecalac Goes Electric with New eS1000 Swing Loader
Based on the diesel-powered AS1000, the new battery-powered loader delivers 8 hours of run time and swivels 180 degrees.
November 1, 2023
eS1000 Electric Swing Loader
Battery electric
Toyota Gives Glimpse of Concept EPU Electric Pickup Truck
Toyota quietly unveiled an electric mid-size pickup truck concept at the Japan Mobility Show.
October 25, 2023
Toyota EPU concept electric pickup truck
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