All Electrification Articles

Are governments going to start mandating for non-diesel-powered construction equipment?
As the UK considers a new strategy for decarbonising construction equipment, is it a sign that governments could start mandating for machines powered by something other than diesel?
Electrification gains ground in North America
Xerotech sees growing opportunities in multiple industries and applications
John Deere’s Pierre Guyot Looks at What Lies Beyond Diesel ICEs
Pierre Guyot, John Deere Power Systems, looks beyond diesel engines, the role of alternative fuels and next steps for the company
Volvo launches grid-connected electric material handler
EW240 Electric Material Handler can work round the clock without recharging, says OEM
‘We’re tech too’: Why so many construction OEMs went to the Consumer Electronics Show
Why has the Consumer Electronics show started to attract so many big-name construction equipment OEMs?
US government announces $623m in grants to build out EV charging network
The US government has announced plans to issue US$623 million in grants to help build out an electric vehicle (EV) charging network across the US.
Caterpillar’s ‘strategic agreement’ continues electric evolution
Caterpillar signs a strategic agreement with CRH for electric off-highway trucks and charging solutions
What were the most read technology stories of 2023?
Construction Technology takes a look at the top read stories of 2023
Bobcat highlights AI, electrics and autonomy at CES 2024
Concept machine for farming to be unveiled alongside all-electric and autonomous loaders
Komatsu to show electric 13t excavator at Intermat
Model will be launched first in Japan as a rental product
Silicon Valley company develops off-highway electrification ‘ecosystem’
Will show electric mini excavator at CES show in January
Cat demonstrates electric underground mining truck prototype
The prototype completes Cat’s first fully electric underground load and haul solution
HummingbirdEV tech powers explosion-proof EVs
Nearly 400 mine utility vehicles built under license between HummingbirdEV, Keshi Group
Hitachi invests in mobile energy storage technology
Construction OEM working with partners in Japan and the Netherlands.
Robot to allow contractors to stripe roads from distance
The robot is said to be capable of striping various services, including parking lots, airports, and roads
SafeAI and Obayashi unveil first electric, autonomous mining truck retrofit
Retrofitted systems reduce haul truck emissions and improve overall operational efficiency
Interview: Wacker Neuson Chief Sales Officer on growth for the future
Alexander Greschner, Chief Sales Officer, Wacker Neuson, highlights their current – and future – direction to Catrin Jones
Building inside mountains: Global demand for pumped hydroelectric storage soars
How mountain lakes are being used to store the world’s excess renewable energy
Makinex creates battery energy storage unit
Lithium ion battery unit offers 6kW output
Video: How will electric change the used equipment market?
Stephan Erdmann, Strategic Accounts Manager at Ritchie Bros, speaks to Construction Europe at the recent Off-Highway Conference
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