The solar installation will generate approximately 5.6 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually and produce over 136 million kilowatt-hours of power over 25 years. Each year, the solar system will offset the carbon equivalent of 4,862 acres of forest, roughly equivalent to the area occupied by Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Komatsu will showcase a fully electric wheel loader at the Bauma exhibition later this month. The machine's electrification system includes an electric traction motor, electric cylinders for lifting, tilting, and steering, power electronics, system control computer, battery, and battery management system. The integrated control system connects and coordinates these components to ensure optimal performance.

Caterpillar will showcase four electric prototypes, including battery-powered models, at the Bauma 2022 exhibition in Munich, Germany, from October 24 to 30. The battery-powered prototypes include the 301.9 mini excavator, 320 medium-sized excavator, 950 GC medium wheel loader, and the 906 compact wheel loader.

According to reports, the Michigan Department of Transportation and Electreon recently signed a five-year agreement to develop and implement a scalable wireless public road charging network for electric vehicles, allowing electric vehicles to charge their batteries while driving or stationary on the road. According to the agreement, the rest...

Verizon Connect has developed new enhanced features for its Reveal fleet management platform, specifically for electric vehicles. Verizon states that for customers who have already transitioned to electric vehicles, the new updates make it easier to manage both electric and gasoline-powered vehicles from a single platform.

Volvo Trucks is testing fuel cell electric trucks that only emit water vapor, with a range comparable to diesel trucks, up to 1,000 kilometers. The second pilot phase will take place in a few years and will involve customer testing on public roads. Commercial traffic with fuel cell electric trucks is expected to be a reality in the future.

The Hawaii Tax Foundation, a think tank, stated that the proposal to implement a Road Usage Charge (RUC) in Hawaii may face challenges. According to a report released by the Hawaii Department of Transportation in August, the department recommends a gradual shift to RUC. Most of the drivers involved in the report expressed support for replacing the current system with RUC as soon as possible.

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is upgrading its L25 compact electric wheel loader. The option to install a new parallel linkage is especially suited for medium load cycles and pallet handling applications. This will complement the existing Z-type parallel linkage, which provides high breakout torque, but now applies to a broader range of applications.