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Interview: Caterpillar executive on electric power, automation and new equipment
Jason Conklin, senior vice president, Caterpillar, with responsibility for Global Construction and Infrastructure talks to Andy Brown about electric power, automation, and sustainability
Why Komatsu has started factory-filling machines with HVO
Komatsu’s customers are still concerned about making the switch to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), four years after the manufacturer approved the fuel for use in its machines.
Holcim orders up to 1,000 Volvo electric trucks
Swiss-based building materials company Holcim has placed the biggest commercial order to date for Volvo electric trucks, deploying up to 1,000 by 2030.
Do OEMs have a moral obligation to stop machines being used for illegal activity?
Greenpeace report about illegal mining in the Amazon sparks questions over moral responsibility of OEMs.
Komatsu launches mid-sized hydrogen fuel-cell excavator concept
Manufacturer aims to bring large zero emissions machines to market in ‘near future’
Why America is ready for electric construction equipment
North America is ready for electric construction equipment, contrary to perceptions in some quarters that appetite for the machines lags that in Europe.
XCMG reports record-breaking international sales
International sales for the first quarter of 2023 break records for China-based XCMG 
Develon launches new 6-tonne Stage V mini-excavators
Both models are powered by the new D24 Stage V compliant diesel engine
Back to the future at Metso as Outotec dropped from company name
Company AGM approves change three years after merger
Telehandler sales skyrocket at JLG
Q1 results highlight strong market demand and continued momentum
Components business powers record Q1 for Cummins
Revenues up 32% led by Components sales of $3.6 billion
Is there a limit to how autonomous construction equipment can get?
Automation of construction equipment is already well on its way - but will it reach full autonomy?
North America drives Q1 rise for Caterpillar
Caterpillar, world’s largest construction OEM, announces financial results for first quarter of 2023 
Video interview: Global construction equipment sales – 2022 and beyond
Chris Sleight, Managing Director, Off-Highway Research, on equipment sales in 2022 and what the future holds
Online exclusive: Rokbak investigates electric and hydrogen-powered articulated trucks
Paul Douglas, Managing Director, Rokbak, on how alternative power will change how both OEMS and dealers do business
Siko celebrates 60 years in sensors and positioning systems
Company now includes three business divisions with worldwide distribution
Volvo CE reports global sales growth of 11% in Q1
Manufacturer credits strong demand in Europe and North America for welcome figures
Himoinsa acquires in Portugal
Deal is the continuation of a partnership between the two companies
Demand for battery pack tech increases
Irish battery solutions manufacturer to add 100 jobs as it seeks to keep up with global demand
Liebherr reports record turnover for 2022
Growth of 8.2% for German-Swiss construction equipment manufacturer
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