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Why electric forklift operators may be among the first adopters of V2X
Electric forklift fleets powered by advanced lithium batteries can overcome many hurdles related to V2X adoption.
Over 1,000 exhibitors for Intermat
Paris-based construction trade show meets target of 1,000 exhibitors 
ESG reporting and the changing generational and regulatory landscape
Younger generations want their investments to align with their values. The related ESG regulations can make that a challenge for OEMs.
Trackunit collecting 2 billion data points a day
Telematics platform reports 18% growth in 2023
Why upskilling is key for construction in turbulent economic times
Stacey Hayes-Allen of the UK’s Arden University looks at the role upskilling can play in tackling the industry’s talent gap
Wacker Neuson expands Trackunit partnership
OEM extends partnership by 5 years and adds technology
Off-Highway Research acquires IP assets from Yengst Associates
Assets include full portfolio of reports covering the construction equipment industry
Lord Bamford celebrates 60-year JCB milestone
Lord Bamford has gone on to play a significant role in the growth of the company and helped it to become one of the world’s largest OEMs
Opinion: the pace of learning is accelerating. Don’t be left behind
The common thread to the three big technology trends is ‘pace of learning’, argues Soeren Brogaard, CEO at Trackunit.
Internships Fill Engineering Pipeline for OEM
Stellar Industries gives engineering interns practical experience intended to keep them coming back for more — even full-time employment.
TPPL batteries in material handling applications: today and tomorrow
Max Khabur of OneCharge looks at thin plate pure lead (TPPL) batteries for electric forklifts and examines their future competing with their lithium counterparts.
Trackunit says new IoT device ‘makes leap’
TU700 device will provide more machine data
World of Concrete attendance up 23%
Annual masonry show saw surge in attendees as it celebrated 50 years
Apprenticeships help OEMs with employee recruitment, retention
Manufacturers can make use of apprenticeship programs to foster loyalty in employees and gain a high-quality workforce.
Honda starts series production of fuel cells
This latest fuel cell system is said to be key to Honda’s future hydrogen business strategy
Extinguishing EV fires poses unique challenges
When lithium ion batteries catch fire, they burn differently from internal combustion engines. Fighting those fires poses difficulties in vehicle fire suppression
Intermat sets sights on 1,000 exhibitors
France-based construction show to be held for the first time since 2018
Tadano buys aerial platform manufacturer
Japanese crane maker boosts its access range
CECE joins transatlantic call for end to EU/US steel tariffs
Industry bodies rally as steel and aircraft dispute threatens to be renewed
Video: Do we need to standardise charging solutions for battery-powered equipment?
Alex Woodrow, Managing Director at KGP Commercial Powertrains, speaks to Construction Europe at the Off-Highway Conference
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