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Global Battery Alliance executive director on battery passports and a sustainable battery value chain
Published on: 25 April, 2024
The organization included battery passports in its 2030 vision report. Executive Director Inga Petersen talked to Power Progress about how battery passports can contribute to a sustainable battery value chain.
New Jersey Natural Gas to fuel fleet on Neste renewable diesel
Published on: 24 April, 2024
The move will make Neste MY Renewable Diesel available in New Jersey for the first time.
US demand spurs product innovations in telescopic booms
Published on: 24 April, 2024
With more units - and OEMs - coming to market than ever before, telescopic boom lift buyers face a range of options when it comes to their next big purchase
Clean revolution: Alternative power takes rental equipment by storm
Published on: 24 April, 2024
Equipment run by alternative power sources is becoming the norm in an increasing range of applications, presenting fleet owners with an array of efficient options
Kenworth’s Class 8 T680 FCEV on track for 2025 production
Published on: 22 April, 2024
The company said fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) could help fleets meet forthcoming greenhouse gas emissions regulations.
Addressing cybersecurity in a smart manufacturing environment
Published on: 18 April, 2024
The connected nature of smart manufacturing can leave it vulnerable to hackers without prudent cybersecurity measures.
Revised German climate law aims to help transport sector shortcomings
Published on: 16 April, 2024
With Germany’s transport sector consistently falling behind, the Free Democratic Party (FDP), which leads the transport ministry, has pushed for changes in the law.
Why electric forklift operators may be among the first adopters of V2X
Published on: 14 April, 2024
Electric forklift fleets powered by advanced lithium batteries can overcome many hurdles related to V2X adoption.
Wärtsilä introduces modular FuTube system for marine shaft lines
Published on: 12 April, 2024
Power Progress International visited the Wärtsilä location in O Porriño, Spain, to find out more about new solutions for improved vessel shaft line performance
Insurance costs are a concern for commercial EV fleets
Published on: 12 April, 2024
Costs related to EV insurance could reduce uptake of zero-emission vehicles
How some truck makers are addressing 2025 EU GHG emissions requirements
Published on: 10 April, 2024
Several heavy-duty truck manufacturers addressed how they plan to comply with EU Regulation 2019/1242 when reporting starts next year.
Biden, Japanese prime minister to talk hydrogen production cooperation during summit
Published on: 09 April, 2024
Nikkei Asia reported the two leaders plan to discuss joint efforts to promote hydrogen energy.
Electrifying circularity – A Q&A with ABB’s Mateusz Zajac & Pedro Robredo
Published on: 08 April, 2024
Read two industry experts’ opinions on what’s next in construction circularity
Interview: JLG’s Tim Morris on the access market and what’s to come
Published on: 08 April, 2024
Lindsey Anderson sits down with JLG’s Tim Morris for an update on what’s to come from the world’s largest access equipment OEM
Xeal’s EV charging approach uses edge computing to mitigate connectivity-related downtime
Published on: 08 April, 2024
By allowing a smartphone app to communicate with an EV charger instead of relying on internet connectivity, the company believes charger uptime will improve.
How much are the world’s biggest construction OEMs spending on R&D?
Published on: 08 April, 2024
What are the world’s 10 biggest construction equipment manufacturers spending on research and development?
ESG reporting and the changing generational and regulatory landscape
Published on: 07 April, 2024
Younger generations want their investments to align with their values. The related ESG regulations can make that a challenge for OEMs.
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