Australian equipment specialists Semco recently took delivery of their first Takeuchi TB20e, making it one of the first battery-powered compact excavators on the continent … but that’s not what makes it awesome. Similar in size and performance to Takeuchi’s diesel-powered TB216 compact excavator, the TB20e is powered by lithium-ion battery that offers up to eight … Continue reading “Takeuchi electric compact excavator gets ‘plugged in’ in Australia”
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French start-up Seederal recently unveiled its first electric tractor prototype during, just one year after announcing its first round of funding. The initial 160 hp Seederal prototype shown here will serve as a technological demonstrator that, the company says, will help accelerate the development of the industry’s first “long-range” electric tractor. With the ability to … Continue reading “E-quipment highlight: Seederal 160 hp electric tractor gets real”
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Mining company Vale is turning to Caterpillar to provide this massive, 240-ton battery-electric haul truck in a bid to slash carbon emissions at its mines by 2030. Caterpillar and Vale have signed an agreement that will see the Brazilian mining company test severe-duty battery electric mining trucks like the 793 BEV (above), as well as … Continue reading “Caterpillar is putting MASSIVE 240-ton electric haul truck to work in Vale mine”
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Hydrogen case study at Anglo American mine; via NPROXX Argonne National Laboratory is building a new research and development facility to independently test large-scale hydrogen fuel cell systems for heavy-duty and off-road applications with funding from the US Department of Energy. The US Department of Energy (DOE) is hoping Argonne Nat’l Lab’s extensive fuel cell … Continue reading “Argonne Nat’l Lab is spending big bucks to study BIG hydrogen vehicles”
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Velocity truck rental is doing its part to help commercial fleets electrify by energizing 47 high-powered charging stations at four strategic dealer locations across Southern California. And they’re doing it now. The new Velocity Truck Rental & Leasing (VTRL) charging network isn’t some far-off goal being announced for PR purposes. The company says its new … Continue reading “Velocity truck rental adds 47 high-speed truck chargers to California dealer network”
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Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) announced plans to invest more than $40 million in a new electric vehicle engineering facility at its Swan Island headquarters in Portland. Daimler says its new, 110,000-square-foot engineering facility will bring together multiple research projects in one place, including battery electric and hydrogen-fuel cell electric vehicles. The investment is expected … Continue reading “Daimler Trucks to invest $40 million in Portland engineering center”
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Komatsu just launched its first-ever electric underground drilling and bolting rigs, signaling a new beginning for the Japanese construction giant’s hard rock mining portfolio. Part of a broader range of updates and options for the second-generation of Komatsu‘s Z2 line of small-class development drill and bolting equipment that includes an innovative resin-pumping system, optimized cabin … Continue reading “Komatsu launches first ever electric drilling, bolting rigs”
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Southern California truck spotters will have plenty of electric semi trucks to watch out for as Amazon adds fifty Class 8 EVs to its commercial fleet. The fully electric Volvo semi trucks purchased will haul both heavy cargo containers and customer package loads in Amazon’s first- and middle-mile operations in California. The trucks will join … Continue reading “Amazon puts first electric semi trucks into ocean freight operation”