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Cummins to Bring Electric Vehicle Chargers to Market with Heliox
The new agreement will roll out two new mobile chargers and one stationary charger for electric vehicles.
May 31, 2023
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Video: Hyundai's R18E Electric Mini Excavator Getting Ready for Market
The 1.9-ton model will later be joined by 2.7- and 3.5-ton battery-powered excavators.
May 31, 2023
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Volvo CE Begins EC230 Electric Excavator Testing in the U.S.
After customers test the EC230 Electric in various applications on the North American power grid in 2023, Volvo will make the machine available for purchase in 2024.
May 30, 2023
Volvo EC230 Electric Excavator
Video: Komatsu Unveils Electric Excavators and Wheel Loader
The company's battery-powered micro-, mini- and 20-ton excavators and WA70 wheel loader are expected to hit the market soon.
May 25, 2023
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Meta’s Huge Construction Site Becomes Electric Equipment Experiment
Turner Construction, Sunbelt Rentals and the former Facebook team up for a pilot project on electric and hybrid construction equipment in Iowa.
May 17, 2023
rendering aerial view Meta's Altoona Data Center Iowa
Beyond the Hype of Electric Construction Equipment
On The Dirt, we get to the heart of your concerns – runtime, charging, performance, the grid – with a Bobcat expert.
May 19, 2023
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Video: Takeuchi Brings Its First Electric Excavator, the TB20e, to North America
The battery-powered model delivers similar performance to its diesel-powered counterpart, yet releases zero emissions and much less noise.
May 10, 2023
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Video: XCMG Releases Autonomous Electric Mining Truck
The cab-less XDR80TE-AT can be operated via remote control or artificial intelligence control – and the battery can be swapped out in 6 minutes.
May 9, 2023
XCMG Machinery XDR80TE-AT electric mining truck
Electric GMC Hummer Pickup Gets More Range and Max Towing
The electric 2023 Hummer EV will have a range of 355 miles and 1,000 more pounds of towing power with the new 3X trim.
May 4, 2023
electric 2023 GMC hummers green SUV and white pickup facing front bumper to bumper
Here's a Rundown of the Latest in Electric Construction Equipment
These battery-powered machines are slated to arrive soon or are already on the market.
November 15, 2022
Cat 320 Electric Excavator
LeeBoy Reveals Electric Commercial-Class Asphalt Paver
LeeBoy collaborated with GM for the prototype 8520C E-Paver's electric-drive engine.
April 26, 2023
Leeboy 8520C E-Paver electric commercial class paver all white on blacktop trees background
Ram's Midsize Electric Pickup Gets 'Overwhelmingly Positive' Feedback
Ram introduced an electric midsize truck concept to dealers who reportedly gave it a thumbs-up.
April 25, 2023
silver electric Ram REV 1500 pickup truck on trade show display
Elgin Debuts Electric Broom Bear Truck-Mounted Sweeper
The electric chassis offers the same payload capacity as the standard Broom Bear and delivers a 10-foot sweep path.
April 20, 2023
Elgin Electric Broom Bear Sweeper
Volvo CE Teams Up with Portable Electric on Mobile e-Charging Power Stations
The Mobile EV Charger can recharge battery-powered equipment whenever and wherever needed.
April 11, 2023
Voltstack 30k Level 2 Mobile EV Charger
Electric Ford F-150 Lightning Gets Another Price Hike
MSRP is up 50% since the high-demand battery-powered pickup hit the market.
April 10, 2023
female worker places Ford emblem on grille of Ford F-150 Lightning at factory
Video: Bobcat Reveals All-Electric, Remote-Control Compact Loader
The concept RogueX track loader has no cab and is capable of remote-control or autonomous operation.
April 10, 2023
Bobcat RogueX concept studio shot
The "Millennium Falcon" of Electric Trucks is Coming, Says Ford CEO
The future pickup will be built at the BlueOval City mega-campus, which is under construction in West Tennessee.
April 7, 2023
partially constructed Ford Blue Oval City electric vehicle and battery manufacturing campus in West Tennessee
California Becomes World's First Government to Mandate Electric Heavy Trucks
The EPA has cleared the way for California to require half of all heavy trucks sold in the state to be fully electric by 2035.
April 4, 2023
Freightliner eCascadia at charging station
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Deere Adds Three Models to P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader Line
The 244, 324 and 344 P-Tier models feature standard ride control capabilities and offer upgrade options.
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