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Slow Beats Fast – Charging the Ford F-150 Lightning (Review)
The electric pickup truck costs significantly more to fuel up at DC fast-chargers versus AC overnight charging.
February 3, 2023
Ford F-150 Lightning charging at Electrify America station
JCB Unveils New Hydrogen Combustion Engine for its Equipment
The new engine replaces diesel fuel with hydrogen gas and is currently on a prototype backhoe and telehandler.
January 24, 2023
JCB Hydrogen Engine
Volvo Showing Off Changes in the Construction Industry at ConExpo
The booth will include Volvo's latest electric equipment as well as the unveiling of its next series of excavators.
January 26, 2023
Attendees will have the opportunity to test drive compact electric models, plus discover all-new customized services to grow their businesses.
Volvo Rolls Out Its First Electric Asphalt Compactor
The DD25 Electric double-drum compactor, which will officially be unveiled at ConExpo 2023, is designed for small compaction jobs.
January 24, 2023
Volvo DD25 Electric driven by John Rouse
JCB Demonstrates Universal Fast Charger for its Electric E-Tech Machines (Video)
The unit can charge JCB electric equipment within 2.5 hours.
January 20, 2023
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Toro Unveils Next-Generation eDingo 500 Compact Utility Loader (Video)
The stand-on compact utility loader gets a narrower width, higher dump height and a more powerful battery.
January 19, 2023
Toro eDingo 500 compact utility loader grapple picking up floor rubble
Test Drive: Range Anxiety in a Ford F-150 Lightning
On a road trip in warm Florida, the electric pickup showed many strong points – and some nerve-racking range calculations.
January 12, 2023
Ford F-150 Lightning with trailer hauling Kubota tractor in Lowe's parking lot
Cat Invests in Battery Tech Company Lithos Energy
Cat rolled out four prototype electric machines at Bauma 2022 and expects the battery tech company to help accelerate their development.
January 10, 2023
Caterpillar 301.9 electric mini excavator
John Deere Takes Center Stage at CES 2023
"Farming, construction and roadbuilding is less about the size of the machines and more about technology, intelligence and sustainability," says CEO John May.
January 9, 2023
John Deere CEO John May at CES 2023
John Deere Debuts Mid-Sized Electric Excavator 145 X-Tier at CES 2023
The concept model is powered by a Kreisel Electric battery, which gives it less noise and lower emissions than diesel, Deere says.
January 6, 2023
John Deere 145 X-Tier excavator at CES 2023
Review: 1,000 Miles in a Ford F-150 Lightning
Editor Tom Quimby test drives an F-150 Lightning, outlines its pros and cons and wonders about Ram's decision to release an electric truck in 2024.
January 6, 2023
Ford F-150 Lightning towing Kubota tractor parked in parking lot
Manitou Acquires Majority Stake in Lithium-Ion Battery Developer easyLi
Manitou says the move enables it to accelerate its transition to alternative power.
January 6, 2023
easyLi lithium ion manufacturing plant
An Editor Gets His First Ford F-150 Lightning to Review
Hard Working Trucks Senior Editor Tom Quimby gives his first impressions of the battery-powered Lightning delivered to his home.
January 5, 2023
Ford F-150 Lightning parked in dirt area
Future Fuels Pt. 8: Off-highway Electric Equipment Market Worth $24.8 million by 2027
Emissions regulations and preference for more compact equipment will boost demand for electric equipment, forecasts say.
December 27, 2022
Cat 320 Electric Excavator
Cold Weather is Zapping Electric Pickup Truck Range
Manufacturers of electric trucks acknowledge loss of battery power when driving in temperatures below 30 degrees.
December 21, 2022
Ford F-150 Lightning Alaska in snow with trees and the sun in the background
Future Fuels Pt. 7: ‘Tier 5’ is a Likely Scenario in the Push to Reduce CO2
Tom Jackson delivers his views on where the future lies for alternative fuels and diesel engine emissions.
December 20, 2022
Emissions Smoke from truck
F-150 Lightning Range Complaints Growing, Particularly in Cold Weather
Auto reviewers continue to express concerns over lackluster range in the all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning, especially in cold weather.
December 15, 2022
white Ford F-150 Lightning driving up snow bank
Future Fuels Pt. 6: Going Off the Grid with Volvo Electric Equipment
A contractor reveals his experience in a remote desert with Volvo's electric compact excavators and wheel loaders.
December 13, 2022
Volvo ECR25 working in the desert
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