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Li-ion Battery Shipments to Exceed 3.5 TWh in 2029

Interact Analysis

Li-ion battery shipments will have strong growth in the future, registering a 21.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) by 2029.

December 5, 2024

Converting Gas-Powered Equipment, Vehicles to Battery Power

Briggs & Stratton (Vanguard)

As more original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) embrace electrification, it is important to understand all the considerations that go into switching to battery power.

November 29, 2024

The journey to electrification begins with meticulous preparation and a deep understanding of the application's existing power needs.

Battery Maintenance Tips for Long-Lasting Electric Equipment Performance

There are many ways to maintain your battery, but it’s important to first understand why a well-maintained battery is valuable.

October 31, 2024

If your battery is not consistently monitored and subjected to condition checks, it might be failing.

Researchers Developing Methods to Keep Electric Vehicles Charging for Remote Locations

Iowa State University

Iowa State researchers are working on solutions for EVs where they have no power and no access to power due to an outage, which could be useful for situations where they operate in very remote locations.

October 29, 2024

Researchers are developing strategies to keep public charging stations for electric vehicles operating during power outages.

Discovery Could Lead to Longer-Lasting EV Batteries, Faster Energy Transition

University of Colorado Boulder

Researchers revealed the underlying mechanism behind battery degradation, which could allow electric vehicles to run farther and last longer as well as improve storage technologies.

October 23, 2024

Engineers have been working for years on designing lithium-ion batteries—the most common type of rechargeable batteries—without cobalt.

Fleet Maintenance

Thermal Management Advancements for Off-Highway EVs

EVs present distinct thermal management challenges compared to traditional vehicles. While ICE vehicles can operate effectively across a broad temperature spectrum, EV components require more precise thermal control.

October 1, 2024

At the heart of this challenge lies thermal management, a critical hurdle in EV design that becomes even more formidable for electric off-highway vehicles.

Fleet Maintenance

Winter Maintenance Tips for Heavy Equipment Owners

For winter work success, many factors must be managed to make sure jobsite operations proceed without interruption.

August 18, 2024

Operators should clean machines—tracks, undercarriage, driveline, articulation joints and steer cylinder—daily.

Epiroc Launches First Boltec M10 Battery Rig in Nevada

Aimed at greener practices in the mining industry, the Boltec M10 SG rock bolting rig brings multiple enhancements to underground operations, including an improved operator work environment, reduced noise and a smaller environmental footprint.

July 31, 2024

Epiroc Boltec M10 Battery at Nevada Gold Mines.

Why Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines are Trending in the Construction Industry

Engine Technology Forum

Other than its strengths and carbon neutrality, H2-ICE is a great option, due to its ability to use hydrogen sourced from just about anywhere.

July 29, 2024

There are sustainable energy sources for every power and distance need. When it comes to heavy equipment and machinery in construction, H2-ICE is one of the best options for powering major energy-using vehicles.

Near-zero Emissions Diesel Vehicles Increased 4% Over 2022

Engine Technology Forum

Gasoline, diesel, natural gas and propane continue to be the primary fuel and technology choices for U.S. commercial trucks, with the population of advanced technology near-zero emissions diesels increasing 4% over 2022.

July 11, 2024

From 2010 through 2030, this generation of diesels will save approximately 1.3 billion tons of carbon dioxide emissions, 130 billion gallons of fuel, yield a cumulative savings of 1 million tons of particulate matter and 18 million tons of nitrogen oxide emissions.

Cummins, Accelera, Daimler Trucks and PACCAR Break Ground on Mississippi Battery Cell Factory

The 500-acre site will be home to a 2 million square-foot, energy efficient facility. Amplify plans to begin battery cell production in 2027 and is expected to create more than 2,000 U.S. manufacturing jobs.

July 10, 2024

Amplify Cell Technologies, a joint venture between Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Truck and PACCAR, begins construction of Mississippi battery cell factory.

Scania Establishes Erinion Charging Solutions Company

Charging stations will first be installed in European countries during the next several years. Erinion was founded by Scania to provide solutions for depot and destination charging, with the goal of accelerating electric truck adoption.

June 12, 2024

Erinion was founded by Scania to provide solutions for depot and destination charging, all with the goal of accelerating electric truck adoption in line with Scania’s purpose of driving the shift toward a sustainable transport system.

Volvo CE Invests $40.5M in EV Factories

Volvo Construction Equipment

In South Korea, an investment of $7.8 million is for a new battery pack production factory, and in Sweden $32.7 million has been used to advance electromobility for articulated haulers.

May 31, 2024

In South Korea, an investment of $7.8 million is for a new battery pack production facility, and in Sweden $32.7 million has been used to advance electromobility for articulated haulers.

Daimler Truck Brings Second Life to Commercial Vehicle Batteries

Daimler Truck North America

Remanufactured products are a cost-effective solution that improves the total cost of ownership, benefiting both DTNA’s customers and the environment.

May 23, 2024

While batteries receive significant attention due to their use of rare-earth metals like cobalt and nickel, DTNA’s approach extends to all components of the EV product.

Industrial Forklifts

TPPL vs Lithium Forklift Batteries: Which Technology is Winning?

As technology changes - and presumably improves - how does TPPL technology compare to lithium-ion?

April 15, 2024

Forklift Battery Trends in 2024

To better understand the opportunities and challenges influencing motive power decision-makers in 2024, here are the Top 4 forklift battery trends in 2024.

March 25, 2024

To better understand the opportunities and challenges influencing motive power decision-makers in 2024, here are the Top 4 forklift battery trends in 2024.

Industrial Forklifts

Forklift Battery Safety

How to ensure efficient and secure operations with lithium battery technology.

March 18, 2024

Forklift Lithium Battery Safety

Challenges & Benefits of Moving to Electric Equipment

As emission regulations tighten, construction equipment power sources will evolve, but adoption will be gradual.

February 28, 2024

Jobs that can rack up 10,000 hours on a diesel machine might add 6,000 hours or 7,000 hours to a comparable electric machine.