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Electric vs. Diesel: Which Machine Is Right for Your Fleet?

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Electric vs. Diesel: Which Machine Is Right for Your Fleet? ccapoccia Tue, 01/24/2023 - 10:00 Construction equipment manufacturers are embracing electric power. Most major construction equipment manufacturers have electric vehicles (EVs) in their current production catalogs.

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What to Consider Before Converting Utility Fleets to Electric

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What to Consider Before Converting Utility Fleets to Electric ccapoccia Tue, 05/16/2023 - 15:48 The “greening” of U.S. utilities is underway. Here, greening refers to the process of transforming practices to be more environmentally conscious.

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Lordstown Motors Closer To First All-electric Pickup Truck Production

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The Ohio Tax Credit Authority approved support for Lordstown Motors’ hub motor and battery line, taking it one step closer to producing the world’s first full-size, all-electric pickup truck in Lordstown, OH. Read: Lordstown Motors Closer To First All-electric Pickup Truck Production at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Why Your Company Needs an Electrical Safety Program

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It affects everything from customer satisfaction to employee morale to the dollars and cents of productivity, legal fees and compliance. One major factor in achieving these goals is electricity. Companies need to know what hazards are lurking on their jobsites.

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Production to Begin on Volvo VNR Electric

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Volvo Trucks said it would begin production of its VNR Electric heavy truck in early 2021 at its plant in Dublin, Virginia. Volvo Trucks is committed to lead the commercial transport industry towards more sustainable solutions by advancing electromobility,” said Peter Voorhoeve, president of …

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JCB launches all-day operation electric site loader

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JCB has unveiled its first full electric wheeled loader which promises full working day use, with low noise and zero-emission operation. The machine boasts the largest standard battery pack in its class, with a 20kWh capacity, with productivity matching the popular 403 diesel model.

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The Crucial Role of Metal-Clad Switchgear in Safeguarding Electrical Power Systems

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A reliable and safe supply of electric power remains fundamental for industries and commercial facilities to function productively. However, the electrical infrastructure powering heavy-duty equipment in factories and large buildings […]