Discover how electrification and lithium batteries are transforming construction machinery and reducing construction site emissions.
Contact online >>
Tokyo, September 27, 2023 – As part of the efforts for achieving carbon neutrality, Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (or KCM), headquartered in Tokyo, is planning to develop and provide construction machinery that would contribute to its clients'' carbon neutrality goals, as well as committing to reduce CO2 from its manufacturing processes *1.
To learn more, IDTechEx''s new report "Electric Vehicles in Construction 2022-2042 analyses ongoing electrification work over the range of construction machine types, including excavators, wheel loaders, cranes, and telehandlers. The report provides IDTechEx''s independent 20-year outlook for the electric construction vehicle market, with forecasts for
Last week''s story about BYD''s construction machinery battery caused some confusion over what exactly the new battery promised. The launch on November 26 has cleared up at least some of these mysteries, and we now know that the battery announcement is actually three different models of batteries namely: super hybrid, super fast charging, and super
Building machines with swappable batteries has a number of advantages. Battery packs can be made smaller or even eliminated completely from the machine, substantially reducing the upfront cost and spurring wider adoption – 38% of the cost of an electrified off-highway machine is the battery.
Low-emission driving and working is currently one of the main development goals of the construction machinery industry, with an international focus on battery-electric drives. The electrification of construction machinery is making quick progress. Last year saw a whole range of new products reaching the market as well. For example Munich-based
Recently, Moog Construction introduced ZQuip modular batteries to overcome some of the major issues facing heavy equipment electrification. At the heart of the ZQuip solution are the 70- and 140-kWh energy modules, which are designed to be interchangeable across a wide range of construction machinery, regardless of size, type, or manufacturer.
The global battery market for electric construction, agriculture and mining (CAM) machines is set to expand significantly. Market research firm IDTechEx, which specialises in emerging technology analysis, has released data suggesting substantial growth potential in
Designed to offer maximum energy density in a small space, this battery has been developed with an extremely customised mechanical design, created to withstand the typical constant stress of the construction site environment. The energy pack also guarantees up to 8 hours of battery life in energy-saving mode, therefore ensuring that it can keep
Manufacturers of off-highway machinery have developed electric models to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants. These machines – given their size and operating hours – are difficult to electrify, as
EVE Energy showcased its full-scenario solutions for construction machinery and launched its new Open Source Battery at the event, aiming to help the new-energy
Providing an overview of the available electrification architectures for NRMM equipment, the speaker insisted on the need for power batteries rather than energy batteries for hybrid technologies. It is worth noting that KGP registered an increase of around 500% of the electric machines available today compared to 2019. The need for hydrogen ICE
By powering construction equipment with efficient, long-lasting batteries, the industry reduces reliance on fossil fuels, minimizes noise pollution, and achieves greater operational flexibility. Here''s how battery technology is reshaping construction and driving
Providing an overview of the available electrification architectures for NRMM equipment, the speaker insisted on the need for power batteries rather than energy batteries for hybrid technologies. It is worth noting that KGP registered
Power allocation is of crucial significance to energy management system in the hybrid construction machinery (HCM). Most of the existing HCM energy management strategies are only formulated based
On December 6th, at the Weichai 2025 Global Partner Conference Non Road Power Branch, Weichai New Energy''s full range of construction machinery batteries were unveiled, covering a power range of 280-765kWh, which can meet the electricity needs of different segmented markets such as loaders, excavators, and mining trucks. The 10 batteries in the
Building machines with swappable batteries has a number of advantages. Battery packs can be made smaller or even eliminated completely from the machine, substantially reducing the upfront cost and spurring wider
Supercapacitors have also been regarded as the appropriate energy storage devices of hybrid powertrain systems, which are designed to bridge the gap between batteries and capacitors to form fast-charging energy storage devices of intermediate specific energy. 57 A supercapacitor can be classified as a double-layer capacitor or pseudo-capacitor according to
In order to achieve the goal of controlling carbon emissions and fossil energy consumption, it is necessary to reduce the high dependence of agricultural production on fossil energy, so the development of new energy-powered agricultural machinery and equipment with electric technology at the core is imperative. In this regard, this journal is hereby launching a call for
By powering construction equipment with efficient, long-lasting batteries, the industry reduces reliance on fossil fuels, minimizes noise pollution, and achieves greater operational flexibility. Here''s how battery technology is reshaping construction and driving innovation worldwide.
The operational characteristics of construction machinery (CM) lead to huge energy consumption and high operating costs [1, 2] ncurrently, the substantial generation of carbon emissions and pollutants generated during the operational process inflicts significant damage to the environment [3, 4].Therefore, the reduction of CM''s energy consumption and
Low-emission driving and working is currently one of the main development goals of the construction machinery industry, with an international focus on battery-electric drives. The electrification of construction machinery is making quick
EVE Energy showcased its full-scenario solutions for construction machinery and launched its new Open Source Battery at the event, aiming to help the new-energy construction machinery industry cut costs and increase efficiency, thereby ushering in a new era of operations. Since 2015, EVE Energy, one of the earliest pioneers in commercial vehicle
Improving battery performance will be essential for advances in electric construction machinery. We cannot do this alone; we will need to work together with battery manufacturers in the
Manufacturers of off-highway machinery have developed electric models to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants. These machines – given their size and operating hours – are difficult to electrify, as they require very large batteries and regular access to a grid connection.
The global battery market for electric construction, agriculture and mining (CAM) machines is set to expand significantly. Market research firm IDTechEx, which specialises in
Recently, Moog Construction introduced ZQuip modular batteries to overcome some of the major issues facing heavy equipment electrification. At the heart of the ZQuip solution are the 70- and 140-kWh
Improving battery performance will be essential for advances in electric construction machinery. We cannot do this alone; we will need to work together with battery manufacturers in the future. Construction machinery is sold in much fewer numbers than cars, so in order to popularize electric models, we will need to tackle issues such as the
Home » Technology » "Nuclear Batteries" Offer a New Approach to Carbon-Free Energy. Technology "Nuclear Batteries" Offer a New Approach to Carbon-Free Energy. By David L. Chandler, Massachusetts
In Norway, up to 40% of the difference in price between electric construction machinery and engine-powered machinery is subsidized. This has prompted construction machinery manufacturers in Japan, China, South Korea and the West to release a string of electric models.
Electrification of construction machinery hinges on charging infrastructure. A variety of electrification initiatives have been launched in Europe, where companies in many sectors are accelerating their measures to become carbon neutral by 2050. Particularly remarkable initiatives have taken place in Norway, which also leads the way in EV adoption.
Europe's leaders in electrification -- Norway and the Netherlands -- offer subsidies to switch to electric models. In Norway, up to 40% of the difference in price between electric construction machinery and engine-powered machinery is subsidized.
The electrification of construction machinery is making quick progress. Last year saw a whole range of new products reaching the market as well. For example Munich-based manufacturer Wacker Neuson launched the EZ17e mini excavator as a series product.
Hitachi Construction Machinery has been making electric construction machinery for a very long time. Our first electric mechanical excavator was released in the 1960s and our first electric hydraulic excavator followed in the 1970s.
In the drives of construction machinery, electrics and hydraulics are currently in healthy competition, according to Prof. Dr.-Ing. Marcus Geimer. “However, I still see electric drives in rather smaller power ranges of up to a maximum of 20 kilowatts,” says the head of the Mobile Machinery section of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).
We are deeply committed to excellence in all our endeavors.
Since we maintain control over our products, our customers can be assured of nothing but the best quality at all times.