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TORSUS TERRASTORM promises to take off-road minibuses to new heights
TORSUS TERRASTORM promises to take off-road minibuses to new heights TORSUS, manufacturer of the world’s toughest, heavy-duty off-road buses, is all set to cause a stir in the commercial vehicle sector with its latest model, TERRASTORM, due for release later this month. The 4×4 TORSUS TERRASTOR...
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JCB celebrates MacRobert Award for innovative electric mini excavator
JCB celebrates MacRobert Award for innovative electric mini excavator The UK’s Royal Academy of Engineering has announced that JCB’s ultra-quiet and zero emissions 19C-1E electric digger has won the 2020 MacRobert Award. The MacRobert Award is a prize for innovation that has been presented since 196...
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Volta Trucks on a mission to be the most sustainable vehicle manufacturer
Volta Trucks on a mission to be the most sustainable vehicle manufacturer With the launch of the Volta Zero, the first purpose-built full electric large commercial vehicle designed for inner city deliveries, Volta Trucks has adopted a holistic and comprehensive approach to sustainability, going far...
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McConnell Dowell delivers Smart IoT for Construction Sites with Orange Business Services
McConnell Dowell delivers Smart IoT for Construction Sites with Orange Business Services McConnell Dowell, a leading infrastructure construction company has selected Orange Business Services to design a customized, smart and scalable IoT solution. It will enable construction sites to collect and rep...
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ProStar joins Trimble GIS Partner Program to define the next generation of Utility Mapping
ProStar joins Trimble GIS Partner Program to define the next generation of Utility Mapping Trimble has announced that ProStar has joined Trimble’s GIS Business Partner Program. As part of the program, ProStar has implemented the Trimble® Precision SDK (Software Developer Kit) to integrate high...
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Granite wins $63m contract for Cosumnes Bridge Child Project 6 in California
Granite wins $63m contract for Cosumnes Bridge Child Project 6 in California Granite has announced that it has been awarded the Child Project 6 (CP6) portion of the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) contract of the Cosumnes Bridge Replacement Project by the California Department of Tra...
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Rygor Commercials and Mercedes-Benz Econic a winning combination for Amey
Rygor Commercials and Mercedes-Benz Econic a winning combination for Amey Amey’s latest order for 15 Mercedes-Benz trucks includes a dozen low-entry Econic 18-tonners, chosen primarily for their unrivalled safety credentials and ease of access by crews. All but one of these vehicles are destined for...
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Steel bridge expert John Yadlosky honoured with AISC Lifetime Achievement Award
Steel bridge expert John Yadlosky honoured with AISC Lifetime Achievement Award HDR’s John Yadlosky has been honoured with the American Institute of Steel Construction’s 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award. The prestigious award recognizes individuals who have provided outstanding service to the structu...
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Compact Fork Trucks signs up with Hyundai and secures big Besblock deal
Compact Fork Trucks signs up with Hyundai and secures big Besblock deal Midlands-based forklift truck sales and service provider, Compact Fork Trucks, are no strangers to the Hyundai brand and already have a large existing user portfolio which they have built up over a number of years. With an ever-...
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NEBOSH announces open book health, safety and environmental examinations
NEBOSH announces open book health, safety and environmental examinations NEBOSH, one of the world’s leading providers of health, safety and environmental qualifications and courses, has announced a transformation project that will enable all of its learners to carry out their assessments from a safe...
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CASE Construction donates skid steer loader to Habitat for Humanity
CASE Construction donates skid steer loader to Habitat for Humanity CASE Construction Equipment has donated a skid steer to Wichita Habitat for Humanity, expanding the manufacturer’s relationship with the international non-profit organization dedicated to improving lives through affordable home owne...
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RedTail LiDAR RTL-400 drone delivers the 3 keys to successfully penetrate canopies
RedTail LiDAR RTL-400 drone delivers the 3 keys to successfully penetrate canopies Summer is here and with it comes the challenge of creating accurate topographic maps under tree canopies. The adoption of drone based, 3D light detection and ranging – or LiDAR– is emerging as the “go-to” sensin...
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Columbus McKinnon introduces the Intelli-Lift System with automated safety
Columbus McKinnon introduces the Intelli-Lift System with automated safety Integrating the Company’s lifting expertise with its smart technology, Columbus McKinnon Corporation has launched the Magnetek® brand Intelli-Lift™ System. The second product in its Intelli-Crane™ family of auto...
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Liebherr premieres telescopic wheel loader L 509 Tele
Liebherr premieres telescopic wheel loader L 509 Tele The new Liebherr L 509 Tele telescopic wheel loader is a unique multifunctional machine which combines the lift height and reach of a regular telescopic loader with the productive material handling capacity of a classic wheel loader. The benefits...
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The Mercedes Benz S-Class Digital MY MBUX Experience
The Mercedes Benz S-Class Digital MY MBUX Experience Mercedes-Benz has systematically designed the new edition of its flagship model with the rear in mind. One example: passengers in the rear have the same extensive Infotainment and comfort features as the driver and front passenger. They have acces...
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LEVC launches the VN5 Electric Light Commercial Van
LEVC launches the VN5 Electric Light Commercial Van LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) is revolutionising the commercial vehicle segment with the launch of their VN5 electric light commercial van. Available to order now, first VN5 deliveries will commence in RHD form in Q4, with LHD models avail...
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Dispute resolution should be at the heart of every contract
Dispute resolution should be at the heart of every contract It’s not often that a construction lawyer has cause to consider the world of football, or not this construction lawyer in any event. We are told that we are living in unprecedented times. In this article Lisa Dromgoole, managing assoc...
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4 in 5 energy professionals in the UK call for resilient green recovery
4 in 5 energy professionals in the UK call for resilient green recovery Britain’s energy professionals have added their voices to growing calls to ‘build back better’ post COVID-19, according to the Energy Institute’s Energy Barometer 2020. They fear that without immediate policy steps from the Gove...
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Cortec BioPad earns USDA certification
Cortec BioPad earns USDA certification BioPad® became yet another name in a long line of Cortec® corrosion solutions to become a USDA Certified Biobased Product. BioPad® is now able to display a unique USDA label that highlights its percentage of biobased content. This is the portion of a product th...
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South African SkyJacks and Point of Rental join forces
South African SkyJacks and Point of Rental join forces SkyJacks, South Africa’s premier suspended access and aerial work platforms provider, has implemented Point of Rental’s Syrinx software in all their branches as of 1 July. “When we look at businesses who will benefit most from our software, we’r...
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Krank introduces the world’s first B2B owner-auction platform
Krank introduces the world’s first B2B owner-auction platform The online auction feature from market network tech company Krank allows companies to host commission-free machinery sales and build a powerful lead generator at the same time. Whoever heard of holding a machinery auction without an...
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Don’t miss out on the unbeatable Mecalac Buy Now Pay Later finance package
Don’t miss out on the unbeatable Mecalac Buy Now Pay Later finance package Time is running out for construction professionals nationwide to take advantage of Mecalac’s Buy Now… Pay Later finance package. For all new excavators, wheel loaders, site dumpers, compaction rollers and backhoe...
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Siemens Mobility wins 10 year urban traffic control contract with Renfrewshire Council
Siemens Mobility wins 10 year urban traffic control contract with Renfrewshire Council Siemens Mobility has been awarded a 10-year contract by Renfrewshire Council to upgrade and expand the council’s traffic control system. Covering 66 controlled sites across Renfrewshire, which includes both Paisle...
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KITO SHER2M electric chain hoist delivers effortless maintenance work at low headroom
KITO SHER2M electric chain hoist delivers effortless maintenance work at low headroom The KITO SHER2M electric chain hoist can lift pumps in a water-recycling plant for efficient wastewater treatment in a demanding environment. It takes years to design and build a recycling plant to the highest stan...
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Altitude Angel working with Sagar Defence in India for UAV trial deployment
Altitude Angel working with Sagar Defence in India for UAV trial deployment Altitude Angel, the world’s leading UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) technology provider, is partnering with Mumbai based Sagar Defence Engineering Ltd in BVLOS trials supported by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGC...
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Swormsco becomes Haver and Boecker Niagara dealer to service coal mines in USA
Swormsco becomes Haver and Boecker Niagara dealer to service coal mines in USA Haver & Boecker Niagara announces Swormsco Inc. as a new, full-line dealer in North America. The company will service coal mines throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Kentucky. Swormsco will work...
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Royal Mail trialling new LEVC Electric Van
Royal Mail trialling new LEVC Electric Van Royal Mail is the latest household name to partner with LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) and take delivery of a prototype of its new electric van, the VN5, for use in real-world testing. Thanks to the similarities between LEVC’s TX Taxi and VN5, LEVC...
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13 Hitachi Premium Used excavators set for Romania to Moldova gas pipeline project
13 Hitachi Premium Used excavators set for Romania to Moldova gas pipeline project One of the first privately owned companies founded in Romania for gas pipeline construction services has purchased a fleet of Hitachi Premium Used medium excavators to work on a project of national significance. The 1...
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Geotab and Ford expand their integrated telematics into Europe
Geotab and Ford expand their integrated telematics into Europe Geotab, a global leader in connected and electrified transportation, today announced the availability of the Geotab Integrated Solution for Ford Vehicles in several European countries including the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain...
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JCB wins £217m contact for US Military High Mobility Engineer Excavators
JCB wins £217m contact for US Military High Mobility Engineer Excavators JCB has been awarded a contract to supply the US military with a fleet of specialised high speed excavators over the next eight years in a deal worth up to $269 million (£217 million). The deal centres on the supply of High Mob...
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Hyundai Xcient heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell truck set for Switzerland
Hyundai Xcient heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell truck set for Switzerland Hyundai Motor Company today shipped the first 10 units of the Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell, the world’s first mass-produced fuel cell heavy-duty truck, to Switzerland. The company plans to ship a total of 50 XCIENT Fuel Cells to Swit...
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EICR Certificates – Five reasons they matter for your business and its properties
EICR Certificates – Five reasons they matter for your business and its properties Whether you’re the owner of a growing SME or an established larger company, it’s beneficial for you and your management team to be aware of Electrical Inspection Condition Report ( EICR ) Certificates across your...
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Ford reveals their toughest and most powerful F-150 pickup truck
Ford reveals their toughest and most powerful F-150 pickup truck As America returns to work, Ford reveals its all-new F-150 – part of the F-Series line-up that’s been America’s choice for getting the job done for 43 consecutive years. The all-new F-150 is purpose-built to be the toughest, most produ...
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Mabey Hire awarded first industry COVID19 secure guideline verification
Mabey Hire awarded first industry COVID19 secure guideline verification Demonstrating its commitment to the safety of its customers and colleagues, Mabey Hire has recently received COVID SECURE Guideline Verification from NQA, making it one of the first five companies in the UK to do so. Following t...
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Inobat Auto secures €10m from CEZ Group for Electric Vehicle Battery development
Inobat Auto secures €10m from CEZ Group for Electric Vehicle Battery development Europe’s leading R&D and electric battery production company, InoBat Auto has secured additional €10m investment to fund the development of a first-of-its kind 100 MWh R&D centre and production line in Slovakia....
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Boschung unveils fully autonomous street sweeper
Boschung unveils fully autonomous street sweeper Boschung today announces the launch of the Urban-Sweeper S2.0 driven by WIBOT. A pioneer in the industry, the 100% electric Urban-Sweeper S2.0 has now become a fully autonomous street sweeper featuring the most advanced revolutionary technologies. A w...
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Ventia acquires Broadspectrum from Ferrovial for $465m
Ventia acquires Broadspectrum from Ferrovial for $465m Ferrovial has completed the sale of Broadspectrum to Ventia for $465 million (about €291 million). The deal is part of the divestment of Ferrovial’s services subsidiary that commenced in February 2019 and comprises the Broadspectrum busine...
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UK and CDB funding 40Km rehabilitation of highways in Saint Lucia
UK and CDB funding 40Km rehabilitation of highways in Saint Lucia The Board of Directors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) approved funding for the rehabilitation and upgrading of 40 kilometres of the Millennium Highway and West Coast Road. The two corridors, constituting a third of Saint Luci...
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GKD expands in Ireland with Hanlon Rail
GKD expands in Ireland with Hanlon Rail Based near Dublin in County Kildare, Ireland, Hanlon Rail specialises in plant machinery sales with a focus on the rail and material handling sectors in Ireland. The core of Hanlon’s work is in the rail road conversion of construction vehicles (RRV’s) and road...
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The new Outotec HIGmill plant a cost-effective modular solution for fine grinding
The new Outotec HIGmill plant a cost-effective modular solution for fine grinding Maintaining safety is one of the biggest challenges in the mining industry, especially during construction and equipment installation. At the same time there is pressure to speed up return on investment and minimize pl...
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Australia invests $1 billion for infrastructure in New South Wales
Australia invests $1 billion for infrastructure in New South Wales The Federal and State Liberal and Nationals Governments will support nearly 5,500 jobs across New South Wales through a joint $1 billion investment in shovel-ready infrastructure projects and road safety upgrades. The funding will be...
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VolvoCE looks at ecommerce and electromobility
VolvoCE looks at ecommerce and electromobility Electromobility is proving to be the catalyst for a new online way of selling machines. Mats Bredborg, Director Brand & Marketing Communications at VolvoCE, describes how ‘going digital’ is changing how OEMs interact with a new generation of custome...
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Watch an Electric Ford F150 pull over 1 million pounds
Watch an Electric Ford F150 pull over 1 million pounds In the video above you can watch as Linda Zhang, Ford Chief Engineer of the F-150, showing off the capability of their prototype all-electric F150 by towing ten0 double-decker rail cars and 42 2019-model year F-150s, weighing more than 1 million...
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EBRD finances $7m flood-protection scheme in Erdenet, Mongolia
EBRD finances $7m flood-protection scheme in Erdenet, Mongolia More than 15,000 people will directly benefit from sustainable infrastructure designed to protect them from seasonal flooding, thanks to a loan provided by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to Erdenet, Mongolia’...
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Nokian Ground King tyres upgraded with more sizes and contracting power
Nokian Ground King tyres upgraded with more sizes and contracting power Nokian Ground King was the major tractor tire release by Nokian Tyres in 2019. Its unique Hybrilug™ technology effectively combines the best features of lug and block patterns, enabling excellent mobility on soft fields a...
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Shell’s Drone Aerial Response Team relies on DJI for smarter and safer operations
Shell’s Drone Aerial Response Team relies on DJI for smarter and safer operations In the oil and gas industry, safety is the number one priority. From inspecting vast tank farms to the soaring tops of flare stacks, safety measures are paramount and necessary to safeguard workers against potent...
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When is an Energy from Waste Plant contract not a construction contract?
When is an Energy from Waste Plant contract not a construction contract? Energy from waste plants have been the subject of their fair share of disputes, one of the most recent being in relation to the development of a gasification plant at the Energy Works Hull facility (Engie Fabricom (UK) Limited...
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Doka Climbing Formwork at the core of Katara Towers
Doka Climbing Formwork at the core of Katara Towers Timed to be ready for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, a new luxury hotel complex is emerging on Qatar’s coast: Katara Towers. In addition to hotel rooms, the towers, which are just over 200 m high, will also contain apartments, offices, leisure facilities...
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CEMEX launches LabExperts construction materials testing service
CEMEX launches LabExperts construction materials testing service CEMEX is capitalising on its expertise as a globally renowned manufacturer of building materials by launching a new testing service for construction contractors and materials suppliers in the UK. LabExperts will offer customers a full...
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Metso launches new edition of the Conveyor Solutions Handbook
Metso launches new edition of the Conveyor Solutions Handbook Metso is releasing the second edition of their Conveyor Solutions Handbook, designed as a definitive guide for conveyor professionals in the mining and aggregate industries. Conveyor Systems are a crucial factor in mining, aggregate and i...
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ADB and BOCFL finance $80m for Sustainable Urban Transport in China
ADB and BOCFL finance $80m for Sustainable Urban Transport in China The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed an $80 million loan with Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Co. Ltd. (BOCFL) to fund the lease of new energy buses (NEBs), which will contribute to the promotion of sustainable urban...
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Tatra Trucks celebrates 170 years as the oldest wheeled vehicle producer in the World
Tatra Trucks celebrates 170 years as the oldest wheeled vehicle producer in the World Tatra Trucks is one of the most famous Czech engineering companies and can be proud of the longest uninterrupted tradition of wheeled vehicle production in the world. In June, Tatra commemorated the 170th anniversa...
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Norwegian Arctic SAR Unit chooses Atlas search and rescue Unmanned Aerial System
Norwegian Arctic SAR Unit chooses Atlas search and rescue Unmanned Aerial System Atlas Aerospace, a global leader in autonomous unmanned aerial systems (UAS) operating in the U.S., U.K. and EU, announced it has been chosen as a UAS provider for the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPAID) Search and Rescue (S...
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Condat introduces IoT for Tunnel Boring sites
Condat introduces IoT for Tunnel Boring sites Condat, a global specialist in surface chemistry including industrial lubricants, today announced its partnership with Sigfox, the world’s leading IoT service provider and initiator of the 0G network. With its long-term partner delaware, an interna...
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Cooper Tire launches Roadmaster RM258 WD Winter Tyre for haulers
Cooper Tire launches Roadmaster RM258 WD Winter Tyre for haulers For optimum winter traction performance, Cooper Tire’s Roadmaster brand has introduced the Roadmaster RM258 WD™. Featuring an open shoulder design with four rows of lugs, the tire is Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake certified. Help...
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GoBe Robots develops new generation of Telepresence Robots
GoBe Robots develops new generation of Telepresence Robots Blue Ocean Robotics’ subsidiary GoBe Robots announces a new generation of its climate-friendly telepresence robots with significant demand driven by COVID-19 pandemic. Get the experience of being there without actually going there with...
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Graco launches GrindLazer DC15 DCS Drum Scarifiers
Graco launches GrindLazer DC15 DCS Drum Scarifiers Graco Inc., a leading manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, is proud to introduce three new high-production GrindLazer® drum scarifiers: the DC1520 E, DC1525 P and DC1538 G. Designed as “do-it-all” heavy-duty solutions for levelling, grooving, i...
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Chalk quarry in France puts Wirtgen 220 SMi 3.8 Surface Miner to the test
Chalk quarry in France puts Wirtgen 220 SMi 3.8 Surface Miner to the test On behalf of the Heidelberg Cement Group, Wirtgen conducted a performance test with the 220 SMi 3.8 surface miner at a chalk quarry in Couvrot. The goal was to increase production output compared to the current mining method u...
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CaseCE delivering 125 backhoes, excavators, dozers and graders to Angolan Military
CaseCE delivering 125 backhoes, excavators, dozers and graders to Angolan Military CASE Construction Equipment has recorded one of its largest deliveries for 2020 with an order for 125 units from the Angolan Ministry of Transport. Amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic, the construction sector has begu...
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JCB leading the way with Hydrogen fuelled excavator
JCB leading the way with Hydrogen fuelled excavator JCB has developed the construction industry’s first ever hydrogen powered excavator as it continues to lead the sector on zero and low carbon technologies. The 20-tonne 220X excavator powered by a hydrogen fuel cell has been undergoing rigorous tes...
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