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Three zero-emissions MEWPs pushing the boundaries of technology in 2025
We look at three zero-emissions mobile elevating work platforms pushing the boundaries of technology in 2025
Compact machines, big shifts: The three big trends shaping the mini excavator market in 2025
How are mini excavators changing in 2025?
Doosan Bobcat opens new battery pack R&D centre
New battery pack R&D centre to speed up modular battery pack development
Blade runners: The five biggest trends shaping the scissor lift market
What’s changing in the world of scissor lifts
International Rental News - July-August 2025
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The Rust Belt start up looking to ‘do a Tesla’ on compact construction equipment
Indiana-based HeavyTech looks to take on established North American manufacturers as well as European and Chinese rivals in the EV compact equipment sector
Parker to acquire Curtis Instruments
Move adds suite of control solutions in Parker’s electric motor, motion control portfolio
Oshkosh highlights industrial technology strategy at Investor Day
JLG leads construction-sector innovations for Oshkosh Corporation’s 2025 Investor Day
US-China trade truce could cut Komatsu’s tariff burden by $140m, says CEO
Takuya Imayoshi also discusses threat from Chinese rivals and potential acquisitions
Sales down for Volvo CE amid “increased geopolitical and market uncertainty”
Sales up in some markets but down in others for first quarter of 2025
Bobcat presents updated 1–2 t mini excavator line at Bauma
Bobcat is presenting its newest line of mini excavators at bauma
5 things to look out for at Bauma 2025
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What to watch out for at Bauma in the access and rental markets
Kubota highlights retrofit batteries for mini excavators
System will allow modification of popular diesel models
Static electricity: Don’t expect battery-powered construction equipment market to really take off until 2030s says Roland Berger
Roland Berger gives market forecast for battery powered construction machinery 
Bauma 2025: latest news from world’s biggest trade show
Latest construction news from Bauma 2025
Yanmar launches Electrification Unit
Organization expected to drive zero-emission solutions for compact off-highway machinery.
Rental industry gears up for “full strength” Bauma
Achieving zero-emissions means electrifying entire job sites
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There’s a problem with how the world is advancing electrification, specifically in construction
Politics vs. practicality in decarbonization to be discussed
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Leading energy consultant will examine the topic at annual Power Progress Summit
Caterpillar Senior VP to discuss electrified worksites
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Power Progress Summit keynote will cover how OEMs can facilitate transition to electrified worksites
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