Equipment & Transport

Vermeer Buys Electric Directional Drill Technology
Published on: 22 December, 2020
Vermeer Corp. announced it has acquired electric-powered horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and fluid systems technology from Dutch manufacturer Normag. Through this acquisition,
Electric Cartridge Motors From Omni Powertrain
Published on: 17 December, 2020
Omni Powertrain Technologies, the Houston-based supplier of electrical, hydrostatic and mechanical powertrain solutions for on- and off-highway vehicles and equipment, has announced
Hiab Launches New Electric Moffett Forklift
Published on: 17 December, 2020
Hiab, part of Cargotec, has launched the Moffett E4 NX, its next generation eSeries of electric forklifts and what it called the world’s
Volvo CE Electric Machines Delivered To French Contractor
Published on: 17 December, 2020
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced the delivery of the first all-electric Volvo FE truck and ECR25 electric compact excavator to
Five eCitaro Buses For German Transport Operator
Published on: 17 December, 2020
With its order of five new Mercedes-Benz eCitaro buses, Bremen’s public transport provider Bremer Straßenbahn AG (BSAG) is taking a major step
Intermat Cancelled. Next Edition in April 2024
Published on: 17 December, 2020
After some rumours that the construction trade show in Paris would have moved from April to October 2021, the organizers announced officially
Fully Electric, Autonomous Monarch Tractor Officially Revealed
Published on: 09 December, 2020
Monarch Tractor has formally introduced its fully electric, driver optional, smart tractor. The Livermore, Calif.-based company said the new machine combines electrification, automation,
Danfoss Editron’s New Electrical System For Wheel Loaders
Published on: 02 December, 2020
Danfoss Editron, the division of Danfoss specializing in hybrid and electric powertrain systems for off-highway and marine markets, announced the development of
New Body Option, New Owners For Tembo Battery-Electric Truck
Published on: 30 November, 2020
Designers have turned the battery-electric Tembo 4×4 e-LV mine utility vehicle into a mantrip with the addition of a new 10-person carrier.
Dana Expands E-Portfolio For MEWPs In China
Published on: 24 November, 2020
Dana Inc. today announced the introduction of comprehensive drive systems specifically tailored for electric-driven mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) manufactured in China. 
OptiFuel Launches Zero-Emissions RNG Locomotives
Published on: 20 November, 2020
OptiFuel Systems, a South Carolina-based provider of zero-emissions rail, marine and generator products, said it is now taking orders for a new
JCB Boosts Its Electric Portfolio
Published on: 19 November, 2020
More than 43 years after JCB was at the forefront of the development of telescopic handlers the company has launched an electric
Cummins Closes NPROXX Hydrogen Joint Venture
Published on: 13 November, 2020
Cummins Inc. announced that it closed on the previously announced NPROXX joint venture with ETC for hydrogen storage tanks. No financial details
New dSpace System For Optimized E-Drive Controls Development
Published on: 10 November, 2020
To make electric vehicles more robust, economical and less expensive, electric drive systems typically employ semiconductor technology in combination with complex control
A Million Field Hours For Deere Hybrid
Published on: 09 November, 2020
Launched in 2015, John Deere said its model 944K hybrid wheel loader, one of the first production alternative power machines, has one
Canadian Groups, Suppliers Collaborate To Electrify Open-Pit Mining Truck
Published on: 03 November, 2020
A collaborative endeavor in Quebec, Canada, has been announced that is expected to bring together research and industry leaders to develop technology
Ballard Announces Agreement On PEM Fuel Cells With Audi
Published on: 30 October, 2020
Ballard Power Systems, a Canadian developer of fuel cell stacks and power systems, announced it has signed definitive agreements with Audi AG
And The Winners Are: The Diesel Progress Summit Award Winners
Published on: 22 October, 2020
As part of a virtual event held on October 20th, the following companies and products have been announced as the winners of
Chilean Copper Mine Tests Battery-Electric Scharf Truck
Published on: 19 October, 2020
Copper miner Codelco said it has started testing its first electric mining truck at its El Teniente  underground mine located at an
Mahle Outlines Future Technology Path
Published on: 16 October, 2020
For much of its 100-year history, Germany’s Mahle Group has forged a reputation as a global supplier of key engine technologies for
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