Electric Work Vehicles
Caterpillar unveils “groundbreaking” management system for electric mining equipment
Caterpillar unveils a “groundbreaking” energy management system that can transfer energy to both diesel-electric and battery-electric large mining trucks while they are working.
First electric concrete mixer truck begins trials in Australia
The first electric concrete truck mixer in Australia is undergoing trials in Melbourne, and will deliver significantly lower operating costs than diesel options, and a lot less noise and emissions.
The first lap of Australia in an electric truck has begun, with some charging challenges
The first lap of Australia by an electric truck has begun, with some interesting charging challenges along the way.
“Just like a normal digger but quicker:” BHP switches on its first giant electric excavator
BHP has followed in the path of fellow iron ore major Fortescue by deploying its first electric excavator, dumping a diesel engine and replacing it with an electric motor fed by a trailing cable.
Rivian halts production of electric delivery vans to Amazon, blames parts shortage
American electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian has been forced to halt production of its Electric Delivery Van (EDV) due to a shortage of parts.
The urgent need for tougher trucking rules to protect communities around warehouses
In neighbourhoods where new depots and warehouses have been built to meet the increase in online shopping, the increase in diesel truck traffic is creating significant pollution.
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