Aside from the obvious approaches to green manufacturing such as using recycled production materials and creating engines that significantly cut down on greenhouse gas emissions, some dramatic equipment designs and management systems are coming to the forefront of the heavy equipment industry.
According to a blog from ConExpo, the sponsor of national shows that focus on construction and agriculture equipment, the top three construction equipment trends for 2025 are electric-powered technology, autonomous heavy equipment and smart energy management systems.
The blog states that the electrification of heavy equipment could change the industry more than any other sustainable effort in construction. With the rapid advancement in battery technology, the shift toward electric-powered construction equipment is not only possible and necessary, but now also practical.
Even now, companies like Caterpillar and Volvo are producing electric excavators, loaders and compactors that are designed to run on clean energy. These machines produce zero emissions, reduce noise pollution and lower operating costs. ConExpo pre-
Hydrogen fuel cell engines providing clean energy for industrial and heavy equipment.
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