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Danfoss white paper urges swift action on equipment emissions
Tech firm’s report highlights half of CO2 emissions comes from excavators
4 ways the hierarchy of construction OEMs could change amid tech challenges
What effect could technological chance have on the leaderboard of construction equipment OEMs? Alan Berger and Carl Gustaf Göransson explore four different scenarios
Video: John Deere takes mixed approach to alternative power
John Deere’s Jon Gilbeck highlights the company’s approach to alternative power in construction and ag equipment
COBO launches division for sensors
Products will include anti-collision devices and inclinometers
Speedy signs big deal for hydrogen access platforms
Hydrogen-powered MEWP results from Speedy Hire and Niftylift partnership 
MayMaan delivers clean combustion solution
System burns a water/fuel mix to produce diesel-like power and torque.
Chasing the sun: The British manufacturer attempting to bring solar power to construction sites
Solar panel specialist Lifos launches battery energy storage system
Volvo CE’s ‘industry first’ 48V DC charging protocol to drive electrification
Volvo CE has published its own brand-agnostic software protocol, as well as plug specifications, used on its 48V off-board DC chargers
Generac sued by supplier for alleged non-payment
Lawsuits accuse company of failing to pay suppliers millions of dollars for parts
Video analysis: world’s biggest construction OEMs
Watch a video highlighting the main points of this year’s Yellow Table 
Trendlines: What explains the surge in sales of mini excavators in North America?
Mini excavators have seen their popularity surge in North America. What has changed?
Pramac Generac hosts rental customers
New prodcts shown to customers at Pramac’s Murcia facility in Spain
European launch for Volvo’s first mid-sized electric excavator
Volvo CE says its 23-ton EC230 is now market ready and available for select customers
Generac’s new dual fuel portable generator
GP7500E Dual Fuel gen-set switches from gasoline to liquid propane with the turn of a dial
Vermeer opens Global Parts Distribution Center
Pella, Iowa-based facility will support global customers and dealers with aftermarket parts
Wacker Neuson celebrates 175th global anniversary
Company was founded in 1848 in Dresden, Germany
Komatsu launches mid-sized hydrogen fuel-cell excavator concept
Manufacturer aims to bring large zero emissions machines to market in ‘near future’
Battery power for Falcon tower cranes from Northvolt
Modular battery power packs for tower cranes and other site equipment can replace diesel generators
Video: Wacker Neuson electric mini excavator comes to North America
1.7-ton electric excavator to be made available to North American customers in late 2023 or early 2024
Cat’s new Stage 5 mobile generator sets
XQP20 and XQP550 deliver 20 and 550 kVA prime power for rental, jobsite applications
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