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Spot the Robot Dog Earns its Keep with Tech-Savvy Construction Contractor
The clever canine has taken over tedious and time-consuming chores to free up humans to do more value-added work.
June 6, 2023
Spot the Robotic Construction Dog
Dozers Can Be Retrofitted for Autonomy with Polymath Robotics, Hard-Line Kit
The plug-and-play system can be installed on any make and model to perform repetitive tasks in a closed environment.
June 5, 2023
Hard-Line Teleoperated Bulldozer
Cummins to Bring Electric Vehicle Chargers to Market with Heliox
The new agreement will roll out two new mobile chargers and one stationary charger for electric vehicles.
May 31, 2023
Cummins sign by pine tree top
Volvo CE Begins EC230 Electric Excavator Testing in the U.S.
After customers test the EC230 Electric in various applications on the North American power grid in 2023, Volvo will make the machine available for purchase in 2024.
May 30, 2023
Volvo EC230 Electric Excavator
Komatsu and Toyota Partner to Develop Autonomous Light Vehicle
Autonomous haul trucks often slow down or stop in the presence of a manual light vehicle at a mine site, reducing productivity. But a new partnership between Komatsu and Toyota aims to solve that issue.
May 26, 2023
Komatsu autonomous haul truck and Toyota concept autonomous light vehicle.
Link-Belt Tests AR Headset to Guide Inexperienced Techs on Repairs
The augmented-reality device keeps techs' hands free and enables a remote master technician to provide instructions in real-time.
May 25, 2023
silver dummy head wearing white Link-Belt Excavators hardhat and Realwear augmented-reality headset
Video: Komatsu Unveils Electric Excavators and Wheel Loader
The company's battery-powered micro-, mini- and 20-ton excavators and WA70 wheel loader are expected to hit the market soon.
May 25, 2023
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Cat's New VisionLink Consolidates Fleet Management – Regardless of Brand
The cloud-based system brings together MyCat.Com, the Cat App and the previous version of VisionLink.
May 23, 2023
VisionLink being used on mobile phone
Meta’s Huge Construction Site Becomes Electric Equipment Experiment
Turner Construction, Sunbelt Rentals and the former Facebook team up for a pilot project on electric and hybrid construction equipment in Iowa.
May 17, 2023
rendering aerial view Meta's Altoona Data Center Iowa
Beyond the Hype of Electric Construction Equipment
On The Dirt, we get to the heart of your concerns – runtime, charging, performance, the grid – with a Bobcat expert.
May 19, 2023
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Video: Hyundai Focuses on Hydrogen Future, Starting with its HW155H Excavator
The 14-ton hydrogen fuel cell wheeled excavator gets comparable performance to diesel – with water as its only emission.
May 17, 2023
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Moxion's Portable Power Solution Recharges Electric Equipment in the Field
The towable 600-kilowatt battery system puts out 75 kilowatts of continuous power at 480 volts.
May 16, 2023
Moxion Portable Charging Station
Video: XCMG Releases Autonomous Electric Mining Truck
The cab-less XDR80TE-AT can be operated via remote control or artificial intelligence control – and the battery can be swapped out in 6 minutes.
May 9, 2023
XCMG Machinery XDR80TE-AT electric mining truck
Electric GMC Hummer Pickup Gets More Range and Max Towing
The electric 2023 Hummer EV will have a range of 355 miles and 1,000 more pounds of towing power with the new 3X trim.
May 4, 2023
electric 2023 GMC hummers green SUV and white pickup facing front bumper to bumper
Here's a Rundown of the Latest in Electric Construction Equipment
These battery-powered machines are slated to arrive soon or are already on the market.
November 15, 2022
Cat 320 Electric Excavator
Volvo Penta Achieves “Breakthrough” Dual-Fuel Hydrogen-Diesel Engine
A traditional internal-combustion diesel engine is paired with a hydrogen injection system and can run on both fuels.
April 24, 2023
Volvo Penta unveils dual-fuel hydrogen-diesel engine at Bauma 2022
Advanced Compaction: OEMs Making Great Strides with Rollers
Compaction monitoring devices, all-electric power and features for easier operation are among the new technologies for ride-on compactors.
April 19, 2023
Wacker Neuson RC70 soil compactor padfoot drum on muddy jobsite
Caterpillar Launches Cat Central App for Ordering Parts, Support
Customers can place orders on the go anywhere, anytime by phone or tablet.
April 18, 2023
Cat Central app on phone
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