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Volvo: ‘We needed to do compact equipment differently’
Published on: 21 May, 2024
A year since Volvo CE split compact construction equipment from its heavy machinery, compact business unit leader Thomas Bitter explains the strategy
Charging ahead with electric commercial vehicles
Published on: 20 May, 2024
Roland Berger looks at the infrastructure implications of medium- and heavy-duty electrification
Why are mini excavators still increasing in popularity and who’s buying them?
Published on: 17 May, 2024
Catrin Jones takes a look at some of the newest developments and what is next for the well-loved compact machine
An electric APU primer: supporting hotel loads in trucking without IC engines
Published on: 14 May, 2024
Dragonfly Energy, makers of the Battle Born Batteries brand of lithium-ion APUs, discussed the future of electric auxiliary power units (APU).
Ketchel Axle Systems seeks to drive EV adoption with electrified axles
Published on: 12 May, 2024
The company has introduced commercial vehicle axles for a range of electric truck sizes.
Funding, EU taxonomy identified as challenges to advanced manufacturing at European conference
Published on: 12 May, 2024
The taxonomy and access to funding are inextricably linked.
Power Briefing recap: week of May 6, 2024
Published on: 10 May, 2024
This week focused on the FTC noncompete ban, power trends from Intermat and drivers of on-highway electrification.
Industry opinions about the most promising power or fuel source for reducing emissions
Published on: 08 May, 2024
Where do equipment and engine manufacturers stand on alternative power sources and which do they see standing out on the road to net zero?
Bollinger designs commercial EV truck from ground up
Published on: 07 May, 2024
Bollinger Motors prepares for production of its first commercial electric truck
Subsidies, IC engine transition among power-related challenges heard at Intermat
Published on: 07 May, 2024
The 2024 event revealed these issues as needing to be overcome on the road to net zero.
Carbon Robotic’s laser-wielding robot weeders
Published on: 06 May, 2024
Carbon Robotics updates LaserWeeder implement for growers worldwide
Hauling rocks with Rokbak
Published on: 06 May, 2024
North America is Rokbak’s largest market
U.S. noncompete ban: protecting company interests if or when it goes through
Published on: 06 May, 2024
The rule banning noncompete agreements is already facing legal challenges. In the meantime, companies can take steps to protect their interests.
Intermat: 3 takeaways as construction enters an uncertain new world
Published on: 03 May, 2024
A team of journalists from KHL Group, which publishes Construction Briefing, was out in force at the Intermat show in Paris last month.
Over $46 million in grants awarded to support electrification at U.S. ports
Published on: 02 May, 2024
Long Beach Container Terminal (LBCT) and Voltera announced the grants, which each said would help them electrify port operations.
ACT Research: March Class 8 orders decline, April forecast remains unchanged
Published on: 30 April, 2024
Decline may signal a slowdown of Class 8 capacity additions, ACT Research said.
Q&A: Develon CEO looks to the future
Published on: 30 April, 2024
One year on from Develon brand launch, Young-cheul Cho reviews its development
Future of construction machinery: Electric actuators vs. hydraulic
Published on: 30 April, 2024
Can electric actuators prove to be a credible alternative to hydraulic in construction machinery?
5 disruptive geopolitical trends in manufacturing and how they can be overcome
Published on: 29 April, 2024
Bart Decker, partner with EY, said policymakers and industry can come together to address and overcome these trends.
Emergency hospital power, and construction
Published on: 28 April, 2024
The Portable Power Box from Makinex is designed to replace traditional gasoline generators, working very well indoors — and in silence.
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