New Power Technology
Interview: Caterpillar VP on decarbonization, electric power and construction automation
Jason Conklin, Caterpillar senior vice president for Global Construction and Infrastructure, talks to Andy Brown about electric power, automation and sustainability
Komatsu tests hydrogen-powered excavator
Toyota Motor Corp. is collaborating on the project, which has proof-of-concept testing underway and commercial production expected ‘in the near future’
BLOG: What happens to the batteries? Volvo’s plan for sustainable electromobility
Here’s how Volvo is focused on extending battery life and finding new ways to refurbish, repurpose or recycle them
Rokbak investigates electric and hydrogen-powered articulated trucks
Paul Douglas, managing director at Rokbak talks about how alternative power will change how both OEMS and dealers do business
Trimble aims to offset 100% of its energy consumption with new solar array at its headquarters
Boulder-based Namaste Solar will design and build the project which will use Trimble’s solutions during construction, including robotic total stations for surveying and site layout
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 
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Homebuilding rebound and infrastructure swagger tease construction’s strength
Measures of construction activity and contractor confidence suggest a big rebound
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
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
Sneak a peek at Caterpillar’s record-breaking CONEXPO-CON/AGG exhibit plans
Caterpillar’s largest-ever CONEXPO-CON/AGG exhibit investment pays tribute to those who build while showcasing new equipment, technology and services
Cat invests in California battery specialist Lithos Energy
Caterpillar said the investment demonstrates its commitment to support customers in energy transition with lower-carbon power technologies for hybrid and full-electric machines
Deere reveals an electric excavator at CES
Immersion cooling is expected to extend battery life in a safer, higher-performance excavator with lower noise and torque at any speed
Volvo invests in e-hauler production, innovation
Volvo Construction Equipment plans nearly $37 million in facilities, automation and ergonomics upgrades to its articulated-hauler factory to allow for ‘a more sustainable construction future’
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