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Select Plant targets diesel reduction in Australia
Company investing in hybrid and solar technologies
Yanmar’s ‘next generation’ electric machine prototype
The prototype can automate fine manual tasks, helping with construction’s labour shortages
Volvo CE launches electric equipment in new market
ECR25 Electric compact excavator and L25 Electric compact wheeled loader available for sale 
‘World’s first’ low-carbon roadworks project using 100% electric equipment
100% electric sprayer, paver and roller were used on project in France 
LiuGong launches electric wheeled loader
21 tonner first of its kind for Europe
Liebherr: 4 hurdles to overcome before hydrogen combustion engines go mainstream
The prospect of construction equipment running on low-emission hydrogen combustion engines is now on the horizon.
Speedy partners to rent fuel-cell generators
UK hirer launches joint venture with hydrogen specialist
XCMG shares ambitious plans to drive innovation and development
The company says that the project sets a clear goal and seven strategic actions to drive growth
Komatsu says new electric mini will work ‘full shift’
Zero emissions model lets equipment users ‘work non-stop for a full shift’
Danfoss white paper urges swift action on equipment emissions
Tech firm’s report highlights half of CO2 emissions comes from excavators
XCMG looks to electric and hydrogen power
Construction OEMs are increasing looking at alternative powered equipment 
LiuGong chairman: why new tech will lead to fewer construction equipment OEMs
The construction equipment market is set to undergo huge change over the next 5-10 years and an acceleration in new technologies will see bigger players squeeze out smaller rivals.
Speedy signs big deal for hydrogen access platforms
Hydrogen-powered MEWP results from Speedy Hire and Niftylift partnership 
Volvo CE’s ‘industry first’ 48V DC charging protocol to drive electrification
Volvo CE has published its own brand-agnostic software protocol, as well as plug specifications, used on its 48V off-board DC chargers
Can retrofit electrification really work for construction equipment?
Some companies are starting to offer retrofit electrification kits for construction equipment. Could it be a viable alternative to a new electric machine?
Batteries for MEWPs: The latest and most effective options
How the industry is finding solutions to make working in the field more sustainable
European launch for Volvo’s first mid-sized electric excavator
Volvo CE says its 23-ton EC230 is now market ready and available for select customers
Why Komatsu has started factory-filling machines with HVO
Komatsu’s customers are still concerned about making the switch to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), four years after the manufacturer approved the fuel for use in its machines.
Komatsu launches mid-sized hydrogen fuel-cell excavator concept
Manufacturer aims to bring large zero emissions machines to market in ‘near future’
Why America is ready for electric construction equipment
North America is ready for electric construction equipment, contrary to perceptions in some quarters that appetite for the machines lags that in Europe.
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