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Battery electric
Gehl shows 165E electric skid steer concept at ConExpo
At this year's ConExpo, Gehl demonstrated their concept electric skid steer the 165e. Learn more about Gehl's new skid steer here on Equipment World.
April 1, 2020
Battery electric
Case CE Unveils First Electric Backhoe, the 580 EV, at ConExpo 2020
At ConExpo 2020, Case Construction Equipment unveiled the very first battery-powered electric backhoe loader. Developed under the name “Project Zeus,” the loader’s model name is the 580 EV. Check out the video for all the details.
March 11, 2020
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Class 7-8
Test Drive: The electric Volvo VNR
The electric truck is carving out a niche in stop-and-start and low-mileage applications, so sending a small fleet of them into California’s ports sounds like no-brainer. Announced just more than a year ago, the Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solution (LIGHTS) partnership teamed together Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) fleet customers NFI and Dependable Highway […]
March 9, 2020
Pickups
Q&A: Nikola CEO says electric Badger pickup built to take on the Ford Raptor
Paper or plastic? Or in this case, hydrogen or electric? Or both? Either way, Nikola Motor Company has broken free of the all-electric pickup trend with the announcement of the 906-hp Badger pickup which features an estimated range of up to 600 miles. Nikola CEO Trevor Milton says the truck is built to take on […]
February 27, 2020
Pickups
Nikola unveils electric Badger pickup: Huge range and built for construction work
The latest electrified pickup to join the fray is from Nikola Motor Company, the builder of a hydrogen-electric Class 8 tractor. The company recently announced the 906-hp Badger pickup which features an estimated range of up to 600 miles and a hydrogen-electric powertrain. The company says the pickup delivers 980 ft.-lbs. of torque, 906 peak […]
February 20, 2020
Pickups
GMC Teases Electric Hummer: Pickup with monster specs will be unveiled later this year
GMC will be reintroducing its iconic Hummer as an electric pickup. During last night’s Super Bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers, GMC ran the ad you see below, teasing a new, electrified version of the Hummer and a full unveiling slated for May 20. Another ad, which you can […]
February 3, 2020
Pickups
Tesla unveils the Cybertruck. Here’s how it compares to normal trucks
In what is likely the most controversial automotive reveal of the last couple of decades, Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk Thursday night unveiled his long-talked-about reimagining of the pickup truck. And boy did it stir up some strong emotions in folks. But, looking like this, how could it not? Check out our full video coverage […]
November 22, 2019
Pickups
Electric truck maker Bollinger unveils its Class 3 B2 pickup, B1 modular SUV
Even though the Bollinger all-electric pickup and SUV are not available for purchase until next year, Bollinger has unveiled what customers can expect.
October 10, 2019
Pickups
Bollinger B2 will be the first electric Class 3 truck
How do you stand-out in a growing field of electric pickups? By basically doing what OEMs have been doing for decades with conventional trucks: offer more capability, more power and a competitive price. And it looks like Bollinger is on the road to checking off the first two boxes as the Detroit-based startup nears the Sept. 26 […]
September 2, 2019
Class 7-8
Freightliner ships its first electric trucks to customers
First deliveries of eCascadia are underway, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced. Freightliner’s first two Class 8 battery electric trucks were built for Penske Truck Leasing of Reading, Pennsylvania, and NFI of Camden, New Jersey – customers at its research and development center in Portland – and will be part of Freightliner’s Electric Innovation Fleet […]
August 19, 2019
Vocational
Volvo, Samsung to develop batteries for electric trucks
Volvo Group and Samsung SDI have announced the formation of a strategic alliance that will develop battery packs for Volvo Group’s electric trucks. Working with Samsung SDI, Volvo Group aims to accelerate the speed of development and strengthen the long-term capabilities and assets within electromobility across all truck segments and markets. The alliance will cover […]
July 19, 2019
Pickups
Musk says Tesla’s pickup will be better than an F-150 and a Porsche 911
Elon Musk compared Tesla's electric pickup truck concept with Ford's F-150 and Porsche's 911 during recent podcast. Learn more about it here on Equipment World.
June 10, 2019
Vocational
With debut of its first electric truck, Mack not concerned about range, payload
While concerns have been repeatedly raised about the payload and range of all-electric trucks in general, Mack believes the refuse industry will prove to be a good fit for its first battery-powered truck. Powered by an electric Mack drivetrain, the Mack LR Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) demonstrator will begin real-world fleet testing in 2020 at […]
May 13, 2019
Class 7-8
Toyota, Kenworth unveil hydrogen-electric T680; 10 trucks slated for testing
This is the first of 10 zero-emissions Kenworth T680 test units that will haul cargo at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and throughout the L.A. Basin.
April 29, 2019
Pickups
Ford invests $500M in electric pickup maker Rivian, will use platform for all-new vehicle
Ford shows commitment to vehicle electrification by investing $500 million in electric pickup truck manufacturer. Details on the investment on Equipment World.
April 26, 2019
Battery electric
Cat on electric construction equipment: “We are ready.”
Caterpillar claims it is ready to introduce the heavy equipment industry's most reliable electric construction equipment. Look at the heavy equipment at Bauma.
April 17, 2019
Battery electric
Volvo CE unveils fully-electric ECR25 excavator, L25 wheel loader at Bauma
Asked why U.S. contractors should buy a battery-powered machine, Volvo's president responds, "Why should they not?"
April 15, 2019
Battery electric
JCB, Takeuchi, Ditch Witch and Toro show off electric compact construction equipment at rental show
Ditch Witch, JCB, Takeuchi, and Toro showcase electric compact construction equipment at the American Rental Association Show. Learn more on Equipment World.
February 27, 2019
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