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Caterpillar BEPU makes going electric as easy as swapping an engine

3 June 2026 at 13:47

The new Battery Electric Power Unit (BEPU) from Caterpillar is a plug-and-play solution that can directly replace a diesel CAT engine in existing machines – occupying the same space, and even using the same motor mounts to make the conversion from diesel to electric (almost) as easy as swapping an engine.

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AI in a box: Windrose wants to containerize the data center [update]

3 June 2026 at 12:30

Windrose first published AI-generated drawings of its BESS-in-a-trailer and mobile AI data center concept back in February, but hand it to Windrose founder, Wen Han: he’s not leaving it at that – Han has signed a new strategic partnership with the mobile charging experts at LiFe-Younger to help turn his vision into reality.

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Orange EV scores record, 600 unit order as demand for electric semi trucks soars

2 June 2026 at 22:34

How do we know EVs are here to stay? Electric terminal brand Orange EV just announced a new, record single order that includes 600 new electric Class 8 trucks, proving that there’s a genuine market for HDEVs even without Federal incentives.

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BYD says its cast aluminum frame is lighter, tougher, and safer than steel

2 June 2026 at 21:40

If you’re from Pittsburgh, you may want to sit down for this one: global EV sales leader BYD claims the aluminum frame that underpins its new Yangwang U8L SUV passes a brutal, 12 ton lift test – despite weighing over 100 lbs. less than a comparable steel frame.

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Brokk brings Ecovolve EL500 electric mini loader to the US

2 June 2026 at 13:11

Designed to work in tight, noise-sensitive environments while carrying up to 500 kg (~1,100 lbs.) for a full shift, the Ecovolve EL500 is a uniquely competent and capable electric equipment option that can make it through a conventional man door – and Brokk is bringing it to America.

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Volvo CE, Hitachi Energy set to partner on zero emission job sites

1 June 2026 at 23:41

Volvo CE and Hitachi Energy have signed an MOU to support and accelerate the deployment of battery electric construction equipment powered by a clean, renewable energy supply that’s backed by intelligent energy storage and management.

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CT keeps home solar incentive alive through 2035, batteries are the big winners

30 May 2026 at 15:24

A new bill extending home and community solar incentive programs has passed both houses of the Connecticut Senate, and just needs Governor Ned Lamont’s signature to make it into law. It’s taken us a while to parse through it, but one thing is clear: batteries are the big winners.

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Fortescue Nabrawind deploy first crane-less wind turbine in Africa

30 May 2026 at 14:42

Fortescue‘s recently-acquired turbine subsidiary Nabrawind has done something that was believed to be impossible: they’ve installed a full-scale, energy producing wind turbine in harsh Namibian conditions using a new, crane-less deployment process.

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Tourists can experience Athabasca Glacier in this first-ever ELECTRIC Ice Explorer [video]

30 May 2026 at 13:28

Built to allow up to 52 guests to explore the frozen wilderness of Alberta’s Jasper National Park in serene, environmentally responsible silence, the new Electric Ice Explorer joining Pursuit Banff’s Columbia Icefield Adventure fleet is a machine that’s packed with firsts.

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Elon facing backlash over Tesla SpaceX merger talks, but solar actually isn’t

29 May 2026 at 00:53

On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, we’re exploring the industry’s backlash – real or imagined – towards Elon Musk’s SpaceX merger talks, Full Self Driving’s staff revolt, and even large, utility scale solar projects. All this and more when you hit that play button!

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Pine Point Schools cuts the ribbon on new, 2.7 MWh microgrid project

27 May 2026 at 17:27

The Pine Point School district serving Minnesota’s White Earth Reservation community has taken a huge step towards energy independence this month, with the commissioning of a new solar + BESS microgrid project that will help insulate the district from energy rate hikes caused by new data center construction.

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REALLY Quick Charge: The state of clean trucking with Joe Annotti

27 May 2026 at 02:13

On this really quick episode of Quick Charge, we spend time with TRC Senior Director and ACT Expo co-founder Joe Annotti to talk about the state of clean trucking in 2026, incentive programs, and ever so briefly talk about why Autocar was my favorite OEM at this year’s show.

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