The drop-in battery that fools construction machines into thinking it’s an engine
09 June 2025
Construction technology is evolving fast – but Perkins’ new battery unit goes a step further. Designed to mimic a diesel engine in both form and function, the system ‘tricks’ machines into thinking it’s business as usual. The goal: to make electrification easier and cheaper for OEMs.
The new battery electric power unit was first teased by Paul Muller, technical sales manager of UK-headquartered Perkins, at event in London earlier this year.
He was obviously delighted to be able to talk about it fully when Construction Briefing caught up with him at Bauma Munich to discuss the…
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