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Hummer EV is The New Torque King of Pickups …Or is it?
With the unveiling of the 2022 GMC Hummer EV, we’ve got the introduction of another electric pickup and another instance of wondering aloud “How much of a truck is this thing?” That’s what we’re trying to answer in the video below. More importantly, we look at how to properly compare torque ratings between combustion engine […]
November 3, 2020
Technology
Volvo CE announces expanded test track, facilities to demonstrate electric, autonomous machines
Volvo CE will add more than 29 acres to its 111-acre demo ground and use them for testing its electric and autonomous machines and more. Details here.
July 12, 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
Construction Equipment
Manitou debuts Gehl RT105 CTL, discusses dealer, electrification initiatives
Manitou Group calls the new Gehl RT105 an “ultra-compact track loader,” with an overhead clearance of 71.5 inches from the ground to the top of the ROPS, which the company says is industry leading. Speaking at the recent American Rental Association Show, Mark Hanson, CEO, Manitou North America, said that two large rental firms have […]
March 15, 2019
Dealers
AED: Equipment dealers need to prepare for transition to service-based business model, develop equipment technician of the future
Executive director of CAVCOE says a dealer’s business model will change as equipment changes and as both manufacturers/customers move towards the service model.
February 7, 2019
Roadbuilding
Report: Prospects strong for commercial use of electric vehicles, as well as consumer use
Research shows the market for electric vehicles for consumer and commercial use will continue to grow into the future. Learn more about it on Equipment World.
January 4, 2019
Construction Equipment
Danfoss acquires Visedo, global maker of electric drivetrains
Danfoss has bought Visedo Oy, a Finnish manufacturer of hybrid and electric drivetrains for marine and commercial vehicles. The Danfoss group, headquartered in Finland, says the move will help the international company respond to the growing customer demand for electric solutions to reduce emissions and pollution and increase productivity. Visedo will be integrated into the […]
November 8, 2017
Class 7-8
Tesla’s electric semi reportedly has 200-300 mile range
Tesla’s all-electric tractor-trailer, which is set to debut this month, reportedly has a range of about 200 to 300 miles. That kind of range, combined with the truck’s sleeper-less day cab design, makes it more of a regional hauler than a cross-country tractor, according to a Reuters report. Reuters’ source on the story, Ryder Chief […]
September 6, 2017
Pickups
Ford throws water on all-electric F-150 prospects
Until batteries shed some pounds, don’t expect to see Ford producing an electric F-150 anytime soon. While the automaker announced plans for a hybrid F-150 by 2020 and an all-electric crossover SUV (CUV), an all-electric F-150 is not a priority—and for good reason. “In a CUV, you aren’t too worried about payload or towing, but […]
June 13, 2017
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