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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
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
First New Holland electric mini excavator on display
The E15X is one of the manufacturer’s new range of fifteen mini excavator models
Yanmar’s ‘next generation’ electric machine prototype
The prototype can automate fine manual tasks, helping with construction’s labour shortages
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.
JCB’s electric and hydrogen milestone
OEM ups alternative power initiative 
Partnership fosters U.S. electric construction equipment adoption
Portable Electric partners with Volvo CE for mobile e-chargers
Zero-emission construction machinery tested on LA Project
Largest electric excavator of its kind used on Los Angeles Metro’s Purple (D Line) project 
Takeuchi battery-powered compact excavator available worldwide
Takeuchi says that the new machine is similar in performance to their diesel-powered TB216 compact excavator
Electric earthmoving equipment: the latest models
Is electrification a long-term, sustainable solution?
Opinion: electric construction equipment will live or die on battery pricing
Dr James Jeffs of IDTechEx explains the economics of battery pricing
Komatsu says new electric mini will work ‘full shift’
Zero emissions model lets equipment users ‘work non-stop for a full shift’
LiuGong chairman: why new tech will lead to fewer construction equipment OEMs
The construction equipment market is set to undergo huge change over the next 5-10 years and an acceleration in new technologies will see bigger players squeeze out smaller rivals.
Interview: Kubota’s electrification strategy
Rob White on electrification and market demand
Are electric mini excavators a better choice than diesel?
New report claims electric mini excavators are a “better choice” than diesel equivalents - but is it that clear-cut?
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
Komatsu launches mid-sized hydrogen fuel-cell excavator concept
Manufacturer aims to bring large zero emissions machines to market in ‘near future’
Why America is ready for electric construction equipment
North America is ready for electric construction equipment, contrary to perceptions in some quarters that appetite for the machines lags that in Europe.
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
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