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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.
Batteries
Flash Battery Inc.
Houston, Texas
October 21, 2024
Batteries
Milwaukee Tool MX FUEL Rapid Charger
Milwaukee Tool Corp.
Charge an MX FUEL REDLITHIUM FORGE XC8.0 in 65 minutes and an MX FUEL REDLITHIUM XC 6.0 in 50 minutes.
October 17, 2024
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Batteries
Utility Trailer Launches Cargobull Liftgate Battery Charger
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
The Cargobull Liftgate Battery Charger is available on Utility’s 3000R refrigerated trailers with Cargobull’s ultra-low-emission TRUs.
October 2, 2024
The Cargobull Liftgate Battery Charger is available on Utility’s 3000R refrigerated trailers with Cargobull’s ultra-low-emission TRUs.
Fleet Maintenance
Thermal Management Advancements for Off-Highway EVs
Modine
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
How Compact Equipment Is Leading the Early Adoption of Electrification
Briggs & Stratton (Vanguard)
Briggs & Stratton Vanguard’s Dylan Rewoldt joins us to explore equipment electrification, covering its advantages, evolving regulations and emerging battery options, along with how to assess whether it’s a fit for your fleet.
September 30, 2024
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Generators
Aggreko Unveils 500 kW/250 kWh and 250 kW/575 kWh Battery Energy Storage Systems
Aggreko
The battery energy storage systems are designed for on- and off-grid construction applications while also enabling reduced emissions.
August 23, 2024
The battery energy storage systems are designed for on- and off-grid construction applications while also enabling reduced emissions.
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.
Sustainability
Epiroc Launches First Boltec M10 Battery Rig in Nevada
Epiroc
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.
Diesel Engines
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.
Fleet News
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.
Batteries
Cummins, Accelera, Daimler Trucks and PACCAR Break Ground on Mississippi Battery Cell Factory
Cummins Inc.
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.
Batteries
POWR2 Unveils ADVANTAGE Battery Energy Management System
POWR2
ADVANTAGE is comprised of an energy control module (ECM) and an energy management cloud (EMC).
June 20, 2024
ADVANTAGE is comprised of an energy control module (ECM) and an energy management cloud (EMC).
Batteries
DEWALT Launches XP POWERPACK Tabless Cell Battery for Power Tools
DEWALT
The tabless XR POWERPACK battery supports energy flow by forcing energy through multiple tabs to distribute power.
June 18, 2024
The tabless XR POWERPACK battery supports energy flow by forcing energy through multiple tabs to distribute power.
Batteries
Scania Establishes Erinion Charging Solutions Company
Scania USA
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.
Jobsite Equipment
Makita Offers 1,200Wh Portable Power Supply
Makita USA, Inc.
The new battery-only configuration (model PDC1200) is an option for users running the ConnectX equipment.
June 7, 2024
The new battery-only configuration (model PDC1200) is an option for users running the ConnectX equipment.
Jobsite Equipment
Milwaukee Tool Releases MX FUEL Portable Battery Extension System
Milwaukee Tool Corp.
Allowing the user to wear the battery on his or her back or place it on the ground, this new solution reduces tool weight while maintaining performance.
June 5, 2024
Allowing the user to wear the battery on his or her back or place it on the ground, this new solution reduces tool weight while maintaining performance.
Batteries
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.
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