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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
John Deere’s Pierre Guyot on the future of powering construction equipment
The question of how to power construction equipment effectively at the same time as bringing down carbon emissions is taxing the minds of experts across the sector.
Research project to investigate hydrogen power for foundation equipment
At the end of the project, the plug-in module will be installed on a Bauer machine and tested
WillScot mega-merger creates $3.2bn business
US accommodation specialist buys main competitor for $3.8bn
JLG benefits from higher sales and acquisition
Higher fourth quarter sales and income cap successful year for access and telehandler OEM 
Manitou reorganises with two new leading roles
Reorganisation of executive committee to aid transformatiion of the company 
Are governments going to start mandating for non-diesel-powered construction equipment?
As the UK considers a new strategy for decarbonising construction equipment, is it a sign that governments could start mandating for machines powered by something other than diesel?
Finning urges OEMs to up engine efficiency with connectivity tech
Finning says that the platform collects a wide range of data points from the engine and connects them to a single remote platform for analysi
Electrification gains ground in North America
Xerotech sees growing opportunities in multiple industries and applications
Trendlines: 2023 proves a surprising year
Construction markets in 2023 were better than expected. Why was this and what’s in store for 2024?
Blue Vigil trials drone site light
Light is “major advancement in portable lighting”
Volvo launches grid-connected electric material handler
EW240 Electric Material Handler can work round the clock without recharging, says OEM
Overhauling the hauler: How are the machines becoming more sustainable?
As global temperatures continue to climb, so the race to build more sustainable machines hots up, as Mike Hayes reports
India PM recognises 3 new port infrastructure projects
PM Modi was in Kerala, India, to dedicate the opening of three new port infrastructure projects.
Want to drive a new 35-tonne generation 8 Liebherr?
Machine operators to be put to the test with Liebherr’s new R 930, R 934 and R 398 excavators at NDA San Antonio
Interview: Wacker Neuson gears up for John Deere excavator production
Gert Reichetseder, president and CEO Americas, talks about when to expect new models and how the market is shaping up to receive them
5 tech takeaways from CES 2024
Leading equipment manufacturers were a force at CES 2024, showing off tech for the future of construction and agriculture while hinting at a new world to come
From playroom to construction site, company creates ‘real-life Lego kit’
Renco’s composite blocks were used to a build a 96-unit residential building in Florida, US
Genie to launch VR training
Shown exclusively to ALH in early January, the tech-forward training will be used in conjunction with
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