Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania, a unit of Volkswagen, launched a new battery-electric tipper truck as part of its introduction of new hybrid and all-electric off-highway solutions for mining and construction during the 34th bauma trade fair in Munich. The new Scania BEV XT Tipper with tandem bogie will combine “high performance with sustainability,” the… Read more »
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Ford gives all EV buyers a free charging station and installation—it seems to sell more cars
The “Ford Power Promise” focuses on drivers who can most easily charge at home—still the low-hanging fruit for EV sales. It’s working. Selling electric vehicles was always going to be a challenge, especially for established U.S. brands like Ford and Chevrolet. They require a lot of explanation by salespeople unfamiliar with EVs; not every shopper… Read more »
ZAPI GROUP, Technotrans, Moog and ZQuip target the off-highway electric vehicle market at bauma
The bauma construction trade show in Munich, Germany presented an opportunity for a number of companies to showcase their off-highway electric vehicle (OHEV) products, including ZAPI GROUP, Technotrans, Moog Construction and ZQuip. ZAPI GROUP, headquartered in Poviglio, Italy, introduced its next-generation solutions for vehicle electrification and fleet management, debuting the DCC3, a rugged, compact DC/DC… Read more »
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The Knowledge Center For Off-Highway Electrification Your source for new product announcements, interviews, case studies, webinars, whitepapers and more. Featured Interview Volvo CE’s electric construction equipment—practical considerations, successes and challenges Latest Off-Highway News Get The Off-Highway Electrification Newsletter Exploring cable management strategies for DC fast-charging EV fleets Webinar starts in: Days Hours Minutes Seconds Join… Read more »
PEM develops laser drying process for battery production
The Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University in Germany has completed a project to develop a laser-based drying process for battery production. The project, “Implementation of Laser Drying Processes for Economical & Ecological Lithium-Ion Battery Production” (IDEEL) involved PEM as well as the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Battery Cell… Read more »
Dana introduces electrified drivetrains for compact wheel loaders
Dana Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems, a designer and manufacturer of propulsion and energy management systems, has announced various new products intended to enhance efficiency and sustainability across its Spicer drivetrain solutions during the bauma 2025 trade fair in Munich. The company is now offering fully electrified drivetrains alongside its hybrid and internal combustion models…. Read more »
At bauma, Scania debuts new electric power systems for construction and mining
Scania, a provider of transport solutions, handed over its stage at the 34th bauma trade fair in Munich to its new all-electric and hybrid power systems for the construction and mining sectors. The new offerings will complement Scania’s existing range of fuel-efficient combustion engine options. In addition, Scania and Cometto, a manufacturer of self-propelled modular… Read more »
Interview: Perkins debuts battery-electric power unit at bauma 2025
Perkins Engines, an international company known for its diesel engines, is exploring a range of new powertrain technologies, and several of these are on display at the bauma 2025 trade fair in Munich. New products being highlighted at the show include fuel-flexible internal combustion engines, hybrid power solutions, alternative-fuel power systems, electrification offerings, digital service,… Read more »
FEV explores die-casting alternative for body-in-white design
Automotive and industrial equipment manufacturer FEV is working with 18 global partners from the automotive and metal industries in the MeGiCast consortium project to investigate the potential of gigacasting (large-scale die-casting) for more efficient vehicle body production. Aluminum die casting of entire modules allows for efficient production and reduces development and production times. FEV is… Read more »
Tradelink Transport buys 14 Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 semis for drayage operations at California ports
Drayage company Tradelink Transport has acquired 14 new Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 semis for its operations at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The company currently operates a fleet of 48 trucks, of which 21 run on compressed natural gas (CNG) and 12 on diesel. The company’s new battery-electric semis will operate… Read more »