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Volvo CE researches electric machine usage
Electric worksite in Gothenburg aims to make construction’s transition to electric power easier
Trackunit Apps now available in Japanese
Japanese versions of Trackunit Manager and Trackunit Go launched for rental companies, OEMs and fleet owners
Hyundai and Hyundai Doosan to show ‘smart construction’ solutions
South Korean-based OEMs to show advanced smart construction solutions at CES show
Deere to acquire majority of Austrian battery company
Kreisel Electric produces battery technology for e-mobility and stationary systems.
Lambertsson launches digital emissions tool
Delivery of real time data allows customers to reduce energy use and operational disruptions
Coates IoT tool to boost productivity
Smart Site tool locates and tracks usage of equipment including smaller tools, enabling off-hire opportunities
Komatsu seals digital partnership in central Europe
Partnership will see digital transformation for earth moving businesses in Czech Republic and Slovakia
Prototype electric excavator developed by Yanmar
The SV17e is a battery powered model in the 1.5 to 2.0 t segment, with the commercial launch at Bauma 2022
Watch: Construction Technology webinar on Construction 4.0
Industry experts offer insights into what digital tech can offer today’s construction businesses
Ausa launches fleet management software
Cloud based system will support maintenance, efficiency and security for end-users
Hilti acquires jobsite tech platform
Acquisition of Fieldwire will drive productivity on construction sites to a wider global market 
Bobcat launches remote control iPhone app
MaxControl system allows compact loaders dating back to 2004 to be operated remotely
Podcast - IRN talks telematics with Danfoss Power Solutions
Ivan Teplyakov Development Manager, Connected Solutions at mobile hydraulics supplier Danfoss Power Solutions, says telematics are increasingly used in rental to monitor and optimise equipment use. IRN Editor Belinda Smart spoke with him to find out more.
Warning for rental on telematics cybersecurity
Rental companies need to be aware or cybersecury risks associated with telematics and IoT systems
How GAP and Spartan partnered to go paperless
The UK’s GAP Group is installing a paperless system for its workshop operations. 
Easy Toolhire launches carbon offsetting
Platform investing in new features and geographic expansion
YARDZ launches rental management tool
RentaLYNX allows rental companies to provide contractors with an online portal to manage their rented equipment
John Deere invests in clean engine tech
OEM says investment will enable company to “stay on the leading edge of developments” in renewable fuel technology
Trackunit expands into Thailand
Trackunit increases presence in Asia market, a region that offers “massive potential” for the uptake of telematics 
Australian rental firm boosts workflows with Inauro
Inauro’s Perspio captures view of fleet along with rental and servicing data 
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