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Q2 sales slip for Volvo CE, but China begins to recover
Equipment sales are down but order intake is up in the second quarter, and China has seen
Podcast: The challenge of electrification
Paul Bramhall of Briggs & Stratton talks to IRN’s Murray Pollok about the energy transition challenges facing rental businesses
5 electric construction machines introduced so far this year
Here’s a look at some of the latest electric-powered earthmovers and material handlers to hit the market since the start of 2024
One for all: Standardizing battery-powered equipment on job sites
Stefan Pfetsch, managing director of Wacker Neuson, reveals all on the company’s collaboration with competitors on a standardized, cross-platform battery for construction equipment
Accelera by Cummins gets $75M DOE grant for zero-emission manufacturing
A total of $150M to be invested in battery-electric vehicle component manufacturing
Eleo unveils battery packs for off-highway
Modular battery packs tailored to select off-highway vehicles and equipment
Power specialist in Trime hybrid generator order
Solar hybrid units already deployed
CNH inaugurates electric compact wheel loader production line
Plant in Lecce, Italy, will produce Case and New Holland models
An electric equipment battery primer, part 2: advanced technologies
More advanced battery technologies have emerged in recent years to address the shortcomings of traditional flooded lead acid batteries.
Trendlines: China bright for electrics but not North America
Global sales of electric machines remain very low
Generac expands BESS solutions with acquisition
Move intended to strengthen position in commercial and industrial battery energy storage market
Vanguard to hold energy transition summit for rental
Amsterdam meeting scheduled for 24 September
Sany reveals sales from electric- and hydrogen-powered machines
Chinese construction equipment manufacturer Sany has revealed the total revenue it generated from both electrically powered and hydrogen-powered machines in 2023
Case Construction Equipment adds compact wheeled loader to zero-emission line-up
Compact wheeled loader joins mini excavators in zero-emission line-up
Trendlines: Prolonged trough for China may be felt far and wide
Chinese equipment industry is in midst of another painful, prolonged trough but implications could be felt much further
Yanmar achieves record high 2023 revenue, income
Revenue rose 5.8% and ordinary income was up 30.1% over the previous year
Fitting in: Vertical mast lifts fill specific needs on the job
This growing market segment caters to the need for lightweight, compact, low level access
An electric equipment battery primer, part 1: traditional technologies
The traditional flooded lead acid battery is still a dependable technology for a variety of industrial vehicle and equipment applications.
Awards electrify with options for new power, concepts & prototypes
Revised Power Progress Summit Awards target newest tech innovations; ENTRIES DUE JULY 1
Himoinsa acquires electronics specialist Dismuntel
The purchase will support future development of electrified equipment
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