Domin has been awarded £4.4 million by the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) to participate in Project Additive — an initiative to develop integrated wheel motor and active suspension technology that will revolutionize EV architecture and deliver new … [Read more...]

Diesel-electric mobile machines provide many of the benefits of electrification without the shortcomings. The push for electrification of mobiles equipment is in full swing, with dozens of OEMs showcasing battery-electric models that promise zero … [Read more...]

From mobile electrification to telematics and IoT, modern utilities equipment is becoming more controllable and smarter for efficient and reliable designs. By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor The most conspicuous trend in the utility equipment … [Read more...]

Volvo Construction Equipment is at the forefront of global efforts toward electrification and non-diesel alternatives for mobile machines, and the company aims to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. It has offered battery-electric wheel … [Read more...]

When engineers consider next-generation construction equipment, much of the attention today centers on electrification, alternative-fuel engines, automated functions that increase precision and reduce waste, and “smart” control networks that … [Read more...]

Last year Bobcat introduced the T7X, the world’s first all-electric compact track loader. The company is now expanding its electrification portfolio with the recent introduction of the first all-electric skid-steer loader, the Bobcat S7X, and its new … [Read more...]

The DT6 articulated dump truck from Hydrema, based in Støvring, Denmark, marks the company’s first foray into the electric vehicle segment. The completely new design, showcased at Conexpo 2023, combines an electric direct drive with on-demand … [Read more...]

The Manitou Group, with North American headquarters in West Bend, Wisc., is a long-time manufacturer of equipment like telehandlers, lift trucks, loaders and work platforms. Recent R&D and commercialization efforts have included electrification … [Read more...]

Customer interest in more-productive and sustainably focused construction equipment is certainly on the rise. To help address the growing market for alternatively powered machines, John Deere showcased new E-Drive (hybrid-electric) and E-Power … [Read more...]

LiuGong exhibited its newest battery electric wheel loader for the North American market at Conexpo 2023. The 856H-E MAX wheel loader is part of the company’s range of electric construction vehicles available worldwide. “The industry is talking about … [Read more...]

Mini excavator demand continues to grow exponentially (more than 400% overall growth since 2011) thanks to strong demand in sectors like landscaping and underground utilities. To address that need, CASE Construction Equipment is developing a diverse … [Read more...]

As it highlighted its system options along with its technologies for electrification at IFPE last month, Bosch Rexroth showcased new and legacy products that can optimize modern machines. One such component was its A36VM axial piston variable motor, … [Read more...]

Volvo Construction Equipment has been offering electric machines for several years, including small and medium-size wheel loaders, mini excavators, and now an electric road asphalt compactor. Earlier this year, the company also announced it was … [Read more...]

Komatsu showcased several hydraulic-electric machines and related battery technology at Conexpo 2023. The goal, said company officials, is to develop the technology and equipment to help customers reduce their carbon footprint and plan for … [Read more...]

Increasing concerns over climate change has put a heightened focus on reducing CO2 emissions from heavy vehicles and mobile equipment. Two ways to lower emissions from construction and agricultural machinery, according to most experts, are to … [Read more...]

Visitors to Conexpo 2023 had the opportunity to view Caterpillar’s concepts of total site solutions for energy transition, including four battery-electric machine prototypes on display at the company’s Sustainability Hub. The Caterpillar 950 GC … [Read more...]

New Holland Construction, a unit of CNH Industrial, has launched its first commercially available EV machine – the E15X electric power mini excavator. New Holland Construction’s E15X battery mini excavator is designed for landscaping, utility … [Read more...]

Danfoss Power Solutions has launched its Dextreme systems pathway for excavators. Dextreme systems improve excavator energy efficiency by 15% to 50%, regardless of the power source, while maximizing productivity. The Dextreme pathway consists of … [Read more...]

Danfoss Power Solutions has partnered with Ashcourt Group to test the Danfoss Dextreme system in three Volvo excavators. Ashcourt, a building materials supplier based in East Yorkshire, England, expects the system to increase the productivity of its … [Read more...]

While many compact machines boast all-electric systems, several prototype designs feature alternative options to power larger, heavier-duty equipment. At Bauma this past October, most mobile machinery makers touted new or prototype designs that … [Read more...]

Hybrid systems bridge the road to electrification with small batteries and readily available components. Electrification aims to eliminate vehicle emissions that degrade air quality and negatively impact public health. From a technical standpoint, … [Read more...]

Danfoss Power Solutions has secured a grant worth approximately $450,000 from the U.K. government to accelerate the electrification of construction machinery. The U.K. Department for Business Energy and Skills awarded the grant through its Red Diesel … [Read more...]

Sun Hydraulics (Sun), a Helios Technologies (Helios) company, introduced ENERGEN, a unique cartridge valve that converts hydraulic flow into electric energy. ENERGEN is a new product in the recently announced ecoline program and a direct result of a … [Read more...]

Environmental regulations for road vehicles are becoming increasingly stringent, and one way to reduce CO2 emissions may be to eliminate mechanical V-belts or power take-offs from future commercial vehicles. Energy-efficient electrohydraulic systems, … [Read more...]

Omni Powertrain Technologies has a new electrohydraulic pump combination. The unit was developed for low voltage mobile applications and is ideally suited for the needs of hybrid equipment builders facing spatial constraints. The system includes a … [Read more...]