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Moxion Power lands multi-million dollar deal with Sunbelt Rentals
U.S-based mobile battery manufacturer will help Sunbelt Rentals’ customers decarbonize construction sites with its 100% electric solution
Are reports of the impending death of the diesel combustion engine exaggerated?
Alternative power solutions all come with their own set of challenges, suggesting it might be a while before industry weans itself off diesel 
Gearflow simplifies parts ordering with new Parts Hub
New software consolidates fleet managers’ parts requests with local dealers across their mixed fleet all in one place, eliminating hundreds of daily calls and texts
4 big takeaways from CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023
Technology took center stage at the show, as did sustainability, hinting at what the future holds for construction in North America, and the world
Holcim’s ECOPact low-carbon concrete wins Contractors’ Choice in Next Level Awards at CONEXPO-CON/AGG
The Next Level Awards are part of a new program celebrating exhibiting companies developing new products, technologies and services designed to advance construction
Kubota introduces 3.8-liter hydrogen engine, focuses on carbon-neutrality
Similar to gasoline engines, the 3.8-liter hydrogen engine offers spark ignition while packing a punch at 85 kW – which is also the power required for a 45 kVA generator
Leica and Caterpillar collaborate on new machine control option for excavators
Companies’ ‘strategic cooperation’ will enable simplified installation of the Leica MC1 3D machine control technology into Caterpillar Next Gen 2D excavators
Develon debuts with driverless excavator at CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Formerly known as Doosan Construction Equipment, the new brand remains centered on its stable of orange machines, but now also features its new Concept-X2 autonomous equipment
Bobcat introduces all-electric skid steer and RogueX autonomous concept
The S7X all-electric skid steer follows up on Bobcat’s 2022 introduction of the T7X all-electric compact track loader, while RogueX is a concept exploring the future of autononous equipment
Technology improves new small Cat loaders’ operation and safety
Adaptive engine-speed control, custom power-train modes, auto wheel-torque control and more can improve profitability
New Cat SIS2GO app puts repair information at your fingertips
Caterpillar app offers troubleshooting guides, repair procedures, recommended tooling, hydraulic and electrical schematics
North America dominates global industrial construction project pipeline
Trade disputes with China and Net-Zero targets have pushed the Biden administration to ramp up investment in electric vehicle manufacturing and advanced technology production
Blue Vigil introduces new drone-based job site lighting solution
The autonomous aerial LED mounts a high-intensity LED array on a tethered drone, positioning the light 40 to 100 feet above a job site for direct illumination and less dangerous glare
John Deere introduces new E-Drive and E-Power machines
Deere will showcase new hybrid-electric models at CONEXPO/CON-AGG, including the 744 X-Tier wheel loader and the 850 X-Tier dozer
See ‘The New Case’ at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023
The 180-year-old equipment manufacturer promises it will reveal unexpected products and demonstrate a plan for making work easier and more productive for contractors
Takeuchi’s TB20e battery-powered compact excavator now available through dealers
Said to perform equal to Takeuchi’s diesel-powered TB216, the TB20e runs up to eight hours on a single charge or can be tethered to an onboard charger
‘Try it and buy it’: History of machine control, part 2
As the technology advanced in the 90s, acceptance was rapid because users immediately saw the value and ease with which is works
JCB to bring hydrogen-burning engine to U.S.
Hydrogen-combustion engines can be developed quickly, starting with existing diesel engines, and can be installed in the same chassis as diesel counterparts
Standard technologies boost new Cat 950 and 962 loader productivity
Caterpillar’s standard Autodig and Auto Set Tires functions automate filling the bucket to consistently fill buckets better
B2W to demonstrate new construction software and connectivity features at CONEXPO
The recent Trimble acquisition says its new features supply more and better data to the field to boost efficiency
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