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The increasing affordability of electric construction equipment
Battery-powered machines are seeing more adoption from equipment rental companies, but many in the sector still need to be convinced
Machine control made for rental fleets
Topcon’s portable MC-Mobile machine control solution is made for use on compact equipment, bringing the benefits of digital construction to smaller contractors and rental fleets
Sany outlines its steps towards sustainability
OEM says it is increasing its sustainability though its production processes, supply chains and by how its equipment is powered
Kobelco Europe celebrates and anounces HQ move
Guests at 10-year event hear of HQ move in the Netherlands
Chinese dumping allegations put western fleet owners on alert
Ongoing investigations in both Europe and the UK center on low-cost MEWPs and excavators imported from China
First New Holland electric mini excavator on display
The E15X is one of the manufacturer’s new range of fifteen mini excavator models
VIDEO: Autonomous excavator builds six-metre-high stone wall
Researchers have developed an autonomous spider excavator capable of building stone walls by itself.
Yanmar’s ‘next generation’ electric machine prototype
The prototype can automate fine manual tasks, helping with construction’s labour shortages
Volvo CE launches electric equipment in new market
ECR25 Electric compact excavator and L25 Electric compact wheeled loader available for sale 
UK government investigating alleged dumping of subsidised Chinese excavators
Anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations into imports from China of tracked excavators of at least 11 tonnes into the UK
Video: Case wheeled excavators offer updated engines and hydraulics
Case’s Diego Butzke discusses the inner workings of Case’s new line of wheeled excavators.
Will hydrogen fuel cells make it into construction equipment?
Construction OEMs and engine manufacturers are moving ahead with hydrogen combustion engines. But will hydrogen fuel cells also be part of the mix? Opinion is divided.
H&E expands in California
Move extends non-residential coverage and expands fleet
Nixon Hire increases focus on site accommodation
Large plant to be sold in all but two depots
Interview: Volvo CE’s Ray Gallant on the challenges of decarbonising construction equipment
Electrification discussions being had with rental companies
Xwatch launches Electric Over Hydraulic Control
JCB’s electric and hydrogen milestone
OEM ups alternative power initiative 
Ritchie Bros. hails successful auction
In-person auction returns to Dutch facility
Kobelco highlights low transport weight on new mini excavators
Manufacturer’s latest machines feature a short tail swing and low transport weights
Rental firm orders 50 JCB Pothole Pros
Addition to Dawsongroup fleet highlights major issue with potholes on UK roads
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