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Telehandlers
New Holland Reveals Methane Hybrid Telehandler Prototype
The telehandler pairs electric and methane power for all-day operation, 9,259-pound lift capacity and big efficiency gains over diesel.
November 19, 2025
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Hydrogen fuel cell
Hyundai Breaks Ground on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Plant to Power Next-Gen Construction Equipment
Hyundai rolled out its first hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered wheeled excavator concept in 2022 and recently began performance validation testing of a 38-ton tracked model.
November 14, 2025
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Compact Excavators
Closer Look: Case CE's Newest and Largest Electric Mini Excavator, the CX25EV
The battery-powered compact excavator delivers the same power as a comparable-sized 34-horsepower diesel machine, without the noise or emissions.
November 10, 2025
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Technology
Yanmar Reveals Future Concept Designs for Excavator, Tractor
Offering a glimpse at 2035, an electric excavator with eight wheels instead of tracks and modular conversion from human to self-driving operation.
October 28, 2025
Yanmar's YPV-C excavator design concept
Compact equipment
Waev Unveils GEM eX: A Street-Legal, All-Electric UTV Built for Jobsites
The new UTV delivers rugged utility, all-season comfort and DOT compliance — without the premium price of recreational UTVs, the company says.
October 27, 2025
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Battery electric
Volvo CE Claims World’s First All-Electric Demolition Site (Video)
The electric equipment included excavators, wheel loaders and Volvo trucks to demolish three buildings and haul off the debris.
October 15, 2025
From the left, Volvo L120 Electric wheel loader, EW240 Electric material handler and EC230 Electric crawler excavator take part in the world's first all-electric demolition site.
Technology
Kubota Claims World’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell, Self-Driving Tractor
Powered by compressed hydrogen, the concept tractor can drive autonomously to the field and is equal to a 100-horsepower diesel engine.
October 6, 2025
Kubota's new concept tractor has dual motors, one for drive and one for implements, and can self-drive to the field.
Compact equipment
Massimo to Launch Its First Electric UTV in 2026
The new battery-powered model will offer a 43-mile range, 4WD, a top speed of 28 mph and touchscreen display options.
September 29, 2025
The new electric model will join Massimo's growing range of UTVs.
Pickups
Ram Drops All-Electric Pickup; Focuses on Range-Extending, Plug-In Model
Citing slowing demand for battery-powered full-size trucks, the company turns its focus to its extended-range model, formerly known as the Ramcharger.
September 26, 2025
The extended-range Ramcharger, with electric engine and onboard gas generator, will now be called the Ram 1500 REV, as the company's plans for an all-electric truck have been discontinued.
Cranes
XCMG Unveils World’s First Hybrid All-Terrain Crane
The 60-ton capacity XCA60_EV cuts fuel use by 40% and offers zero-emission lifting for 6 to 8 hours.
September 25, 2025
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Compactors
Closer Look: Volvo CE Reveals All-Electric DD15 Asphalt Compactor
The battery-powered roller delivers the equivalent of 21.5 horsepower for indoor work and noise-restricted and environmentally sensitive jobs.
September 25, 2025
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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.
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
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