Electrification of equipment is not new, as the industry has seen decades of electric technology in mining, as well as the hybrid diesel-electric dozers, wheel loaders, excavators, and MEWPs on job ...

Over the past several years, manufacturers have teased battery electric compact machine prototypes at major industry shows. But until very recently, the availability of actual production machines was ...

The adoption of electric construction equipment is quickly growing domestically and globally. Driving factors include noise reduction; lower operating fuel and maintenance costs; government emission ...

As managers are challenged by their firms to set sustainability goals, it’s inevitable that electric equipment has a role in the discussion. It’s also inevitable that questions will arise about ...

Electric construction equipment is going to become the norm on job sites – here’s why the industry is making the switch. From demolition and mining to aerial lift and industrial work, electric ...

Research firm says cost savings and quieter work environment among factors boosting sales of electric-powered construction sector equipment. On the job site, noise pollution reduction is one of ...

In a move that Volvo is calling a world's first, the company has begun regular production of its electric articulated haul ...

Battery-powered hand tools now own the fix-it market. Yard equipment has its cell sights set on suburbia. Farm country, however, requires a much higher threshold of reliability. That isn’t slowing ...

Volvo CE Battery-Electric Compact Excavator and Compact Wheel Loader are Viable Alternatives to Diesel Equipment for Fleets to Reduce Carbon Footprints LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Volvo Construction ...

Volvo CE has been eyeing the replacement of diesel-belching heavy machinery with battery-electric models for a number of years, previously testing vehicles in Sweden and Paris. For the last year or so ...

Powered by a 102V battery with an onboard charger, the TL100EV delivers 1,000 pounds of rated operating capacity — the same ...

The Middle East and Africa construction equipment market thrives on GCC mega-projects, rental model adoption, and digital ...