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How Aecom is helping to build Europe’s expanding network of LNG fuelling facilities
Construction of LNG fuelling stations is accelerating across Europe. Aecom explains what is involved in building new stations for Shell.
Opinion: electric construction equipment will live or die on battery pricing
Dr James Jeffs of IDTechEx explains the economics of battery pricing
Danfoss white paper urges swift action on equipment emissions
Tech firm’s report highlights half of CO2 emissions comes from excavators
XCMG looks to electric and hydrogen power
Construction OEMs are increasing looking at alternative powered equipment 
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.
What is the future for alternative power?
Mike Hayes looks at the power technology for construction equipment that may – or may not – be replacing diesel in the coming years
Zoomlion Access goes full electric
Zero-emission scissor lifts have no hydraulic systems at all, says manufacturer
Delta-Q expands battery charger range
New RQ Series model designed for aerial platforms and light equipment
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
Volvo CE to open new compact business unit
Volvo CE has unveiled its latest initiative to capitalise on the expanding compact equipment sector
Can retrofit electrification really work for construction equipment?
Some companies are starting to offer retrofit electrification kits for construction equipment. Could it be a viable alternative to a new electric machine?
Electric SPMT new from Mammoet: UPDATED
Zero emission electric power pack is compatible with all of Mammoet’s SPMT trailer units
Exploring the depths: Advances in drilling and foundation technology
Electrification is happening across construction and the drilling and foundations sector is no exception, but the journey has only just begun, reports Catrin Jones
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?
Batteries for MEWPs: The latest and most effective options
How the industry is finding solutions to make working in the field more sustainable
Mike Brezonick retires after 33 years with Diesel Progress
Long time senior editor says farewell after more than 400 issues
Why electric machines could be a game changer for Chinese OEMs
With the differences between diesel models from different OEMs declining, could electrification be a game changer?
Why Komatsu has started factory-filling machines with HVO
Komatsu’s customers are still concerned about making the switch to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), four years after the manufacturer approved the fuel for use in its machines.
Holcim orders up to 1,000 Volvo electric trucks
Swiss-based building materials company Holcim has placed the biggest commercial order to date for Volvo electric trucks, deploying up to 1,000 by 2030.
Komatsu launches mid-sized hydrogen fuel-cell excavator concept
Manufacturer aims to bring large zero emissions machines to market in ‘near future’
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