Articles by Jenny Lescohier

5 electric construction machines introduced so far this year
Published on: 15 July, 2024
Here’s a look at some of the latest electric-powered earthmovers and material handlers to hit the market since the start of 2024
Develon introduces DTL35 compact track loader to North America
Published on: 08 July, 2024
Develon’s first CTL is powered by the same engine that runs its DD100 dozer
POWR2 introduces Advantage energy management system
Published on: 11 June, 2024
POWR2’s new energy management solution is engineered to optimize usage and enhance control over its POWRBANK battery energy storage system (BESS)
AI-powered robotic excavators take direction on site
Published on: 10 June, 2024
Gravis Robotics is developing a module that attaches to individual excavators so they can work to spec every day on the job 
Where is HVO gaining a foothold in the US?
Published on: 04 April, 2024
US West Coast Cat dealer Peterson Power Systems generated power with 8 million gallons of HVO as a renewable drop-in replacement for diesel fuel
JCB continues commitment to access equipment with new telescopic boom for NA rental market
Published on: 07 March, 2024
UK-based OEM plans to expand line, manufacture locally to serve market
Interview: Sunbelt Rentals and the role of energy storage in rental
Published on: 14 February, 2024
Mark Wilton, director, sustainable energy - power & HVAC services with Sunbelt Rentals, talks about how rental companies can help bring battery energy storage to the world
Turning diesel-powered construction equipment into zero-emissions machines
Published on: 05 February, 2024
ZQuip modular energy solution puts rental companies at the center of the effort to electrify jobsites
Leading economist: US economy to weaken in first half of 2024
Published on: 24 January, 2024
Contributing factors include the end of Covid relief programs, lingering impacts of monetary policy and credit tightening
Interview: Wacker Neuson gears up for John Deere excavator production
Published on: 18 January, 2024
Gert Reichetseder, president and CEO Americas, talks about when to expect new models and how the market is shaping up to receive them
5 tech takeaways from CES 2024
Published on: 17 January, 2024
Leading equipment manufacturers were a force at CES 2024, showing off tech for the future of construction and agriculture while hinting at a new world to come
The biggest developments in construction equipment in 2023
Published on: 14 December, 2023
This was a year characterized by exciting advancements in power alternatives, operational digitalization, autonomous equipment and so much more
Bulldozers: Balancing high performance with ease of operation
Published on: 17 August, 2023
Advancing tech in today’s dozers makes it possible to get more done with less, writes Jenny Lescohier
Moog advances autonomous robotic solutions
Published on: 02 May, 2023
Q&A with Moog’s Aditya Sharma on working with OEMs and the technology’s role in construction
Apple co-founder tells construction pros the secrets to success
Published on: 15 November, 2022
At Trimble Dimensions user conference, Steve Wozniak shared Apple’s origin and his message for today’s innovators 
Case launches new compact dozer loader
Published on: 04 August, 2022
Case says that the Minotaur DL550 compact dozer loader is the first machine of its kind on the market
Topcon brings portable machine control for compact equipment
Published on: 26 January, 2022
Topcon’s MC-Mobile platform is ‘simplified, yet comprehensive’ machine control
World’s first fully-electric tracked loader
Published on: 05 January, 2022
Doosan Bobcat has launched the T7X, said to be the world’s first all-electric compact track loader
JLG offers live training webinars on system diagnostics
Published on: 22 February, 2021
One- to two-hour sessions take a deep dive into the inner workings of sensors, valves and control logic
Komatsu reports consolidated sales down 17.2%
Published on: 03 February, 2021
Construction remains a bright spot as demand for equipment has shown steady recovery