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Compact Utility Loaders
Vermeer Reveals Electric Mini Skid Steer, Brush Chipper & Stump Cutter
The battery-powered lineup is undergoing testing to develop quiet, zero-emission, low-maintenance equipment.
September 24, 2025
Vermeer's electric S450TX mini track loader
Pickups
Ford Reveals Longer-Range STX Trim for 2026 F-150 Lightning to Replace XLT
The new STX electric pickup gets an estimated range of 290 miles – up from 240 miles on the XLT at about the same price.
September 22, 2025
The 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning STX is an all-new trim for the electric pickup line with a longer range, off-road enhancements and a new color: Argon Blue.
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Compact Excavators
Volt Intros Low-Cost, Direct-to-Consumer Electric Mini Excavator
Meet the EV-X2 with up to 10 hours of runtime, zero emissions and a price lower than equivalent diesel excavators.
September 9, 2025
The Volt EV-X2 was on display at the Beam booth at the recent Public Works Expo.
Hydrogen fuel cell
Hitachi Intros New HyFlex Hydrogen Generator for Remote Construction Site Charging
During a live jobsite demonstration the hydrogen fuel-cell generator charged Hitachi's largest battery-electric excavator.
September 5, 2025
Hitachi Energy's zero-emissions construction test site consists of the HyFlex hydrogen fuel-cell generator (center right) and Hitachi's largest electric excavator, the ZE135 (right).
Roadbuilding
USDOT Overhauls $5B Electric Charging Infrastructure Program, Cuts Biden-Era Requirements
New guidance ends a six-month freeze on funding to states for EV charging stations approved by Congress under the 2021 infrastructure law.
August 18, 2025
USDOT says 84% of NEVI funds were unobligated when the program was frozen several months ago.
Pickups
Ford to Build 2027 Midsize Electric Pickup in US with $30K Start Price
The new four-door pickup, powered by Ford lithium iron phosphate batteries, will have the passenger room of a RAV4, a bed and frunk.
August 12, 2025
Ford President and CEO announces on August 11 a 2027 midsize electric truck to be assembled in Louisville, Kentucky, and its battery package in Marshall, Michigan.
Pickups
2026 Chevy Silverado EV Work Truck Smashes World Record for Mileage Range
The truck traveled over 1,000 miles on a charge – more than twice its estimated EPA range – showcasing the advancements in EV technology.
August 8, 2025
Silverado Ev
Compact equipment
A Closer Look: Toro Debuts its First Tracked, Electric Dingo & Ultra Buggies
An all-electric jobsite is now a reality, enabling contractors to ditch sledgehammers, shovels and wheelbarrows on indoor and outdoor jobs.
July 22, 2025
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Attachments
Holms Debuts Sweeper Attachment Optimized for Electric Construction Equipment
The electric-powered eSL was designed as a more efficient pairing with Volvo's L25 electric wheel loader.
July 7, 2025
Holms Attachments
Technology
Is this Horse-Like Robot the Future of Construction Site Transportation?
The Kawasaki hydrogen-powered four-legged robot can navigate challenging terrain – even climb stairs.
July 3, 2025
Corleo
Trucks
Kenworth Expands Electric Truck Lineup with Updated T680E and New T880E
The new battery-powered T680E and T880E get faster charging and longer range, Kenworth says.
May 30, 2025
Kenworth T680E and T880E
Trucks
Check Out Peterbilt's First Electric Work Truck, the Model 567EV
Get an up-close look at Pete's newest battery electric truck.
May 29, 2025
Peterbilt 567ev Vocational Bev
Technology
ZQuip, Leica Convert Diesel Cat 308 Excavator to Battery Power, 3D Control
The prototype, electric-converted compact excavator features batteries that can be swapped out and recharged for continuous runtime.
May 13, 2025
ZQuip converted this Cat 308 compact excavator from diesel to battery power with its modular system, while Leica Geosystems integrated its 3D machine control.
Battery electric
Komatsu, Dimaag Unveil 4WD Mobile Megawatt Charger for Electric Construction Equipment
The remote-control, rough-terrain MCWS is like a "fuel truck" for fast charging battery-powered equipment on remote jobsites.
May 12, 2025
Think of it as a rough-terrain 'fuel truck' for fast-charging battery-powered construction equipment.
Battery electric
Peterbilt Launching First Electric Heavy-Duty Vocational Truck, the Model 567EV
The new model is designed for dump trucks, utility trucks and equipment haulers and gets up to 250 miles of range.
May 5, 2025
Peterbilt's 567EV will be the first heavy duty electric vocational truck to hit the market.
Telehandlers
Manitou Reveals its Tallest All-Terrain Telehandler and 2 New Electric Models
The new MRT 4070 delivers the highest height of Manitou's rotating telehandlers yet maintains a compact size for work in confined spaces.
April 25, 2025
Manitou's new MRT 4070 all-terrain rotating telehandler with 130-foot lift height.
Excavators
XCMG Debuts Battery-Swappable 25-Ton XE215EV Electric Excavator
The excavator's 400 kWh lithium-iron phosphate battery can be recharged in 1.5 hours or swapped in as little as three minutes, the company says.
April 22, 2025
XCMG XE215EV electric crawler excavator
Off-Road Trucks
Volvo Shows “World’s First” Electric Articulated Dump Trucks at Bauma
The A30 Electric and A40 Electric match diesel performance with fewer emissions, less noise and vibration, the company says.
April 16, 2025
Volvo CE's new 39-metric-ton A40 Electric articulated dump truck
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Compact equipment
Bobcat Unveils "RogueX3" Autonomous, Electric Compact Loader (Videos)
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Excavators
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