Komatsu teams with GM on hydrogen fuel-cell mining truck

Mine trucks are the latest application for Komatsu on fuel-cell power, adding to a May announcement on a concept machine for a medium-sized hydraulic excavator as the vehicle maker looks toward achieving its carbon-neutrality goals.

Lithos opens battery manufacturing facility in Silicon Valley

The facility will produce the company’s next-generation 2170 cylindrical-based lithium-ion battery systems at scale as it targets a range of end-market applications that operate in demanding environments like off-highway.

New Holland debuts its first electric mini excavator

At the recent SITEVI trade show in France, the company revealed its E15X Electric Power, the first product to be introduced stemming from its acquisition of Sampierana, whose 21.5-kWh lithium-ion battery can last a full 8-h working day with a 1-h midday fast charge.

WAE Technologies launches next-gen battery intelligence for all EVs

The Elysia vehicle-embedded and cloud-based solutions are engineered for “a quantum leap” in battery knowledge, management, and optimization for up to a 30% increase in life, 50% increase in power output, 10% increase in range, and 50% faster rapid charging in real-world applications.