Hilti battery benefits
28 February 2023
Having officially launched its Nuron cordless tools platform in the UK last August, Hilti reports keen interest in the products in the range.
Two particular items of focus are the…
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Hyundai Doosan to make hydrogen engines
27 February 2023
Hyundai Doosan Infracore (HDI) has produced a prototype hydrogen internal combustion engine which it plans to promote at next month’s Conexpo exhibition in Las Vegas.
The organisat…
Solar demand could heat up
24 February 2023
Could growing demand for installing solar panels on domestic roofs lead to demand for access equipment?
A business that supplies inverters, batteries and other electrical equipment…
Husqvarna to the Rescue
23 February 2023
New to the Husqvarna Construction Products line-up is the K1 PACE Fire and Rescue battery saw which operates on the manufacturer’s PACE 94V cordless platform.
The machine can…
Morris expands Denyo line-up
22 February 2023
Morris Machinery has added Stage V Denyo super-silent models to it generator line-up.
The Stage V Renta super-silent general purpose unit and Eventa ultra-silent machines for the e…
Stage V addition from MHM
21 February 2023
MHM has launched the ultra-silent MGTP 10 USY-5 generator, a Stage V machine with a 10kVA capacity.
The unit's Yanmar engine runs at 1,500rpm and is approved for use with HVO fuel.…
Himoinsa’s art of power
20 February 2023
Himoinsa’s EHR battery power generator was chosen to supply power to an interactive and digital art installation created by students at the Institute of Advanced Architecture of Cataloni…
Green-fingered Trime
17 February 2023
Trime (UK) continues to emphasise its commitment to developing environmentally friendly products, having previously said that it by 2025 it will only offer emission-free machinery.
Visit…
JCB hydrogen engine fitted to Mercedes truck
17 February 2023
JCB has installed one of its hydrogen internal combustion engines into a 7.5-tonne Mercedes truck.
The manufacturer’s Chairman Lord Bamford said: “This is a giant…
Electric plant sales increase, but slowly
16 February 2023
Statistics released last week show that sales of electric powered construction machines last year were double the 2021 level. However, annual sales of electric powered equipment are still in t…
Prolectric goes on tour
15 February 2023
As previewed earlier on the blog, Prolectric unveiled the 3-phase version of its ProPower Solar Hybrid Power unit at last week's Executive Hire Show.
The unit delivers 60kW of hybrid (pa…
Gold for GAP
14 February 2023
GAP Group has maintained its FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) Gold Certification status, operating at all depots in and south of Birmingham.
The scheme recognises organisations t…
Sunbelt adds more Trime solar lights
14 February 2023
Sunbelt Rentals has invested in no fewer than 300 additional solar-powered lighting towers from Trime to meet growing demand for emission-free equipment.
The X-Solar machines are d…
Belle adds to the mix
13 February 2023
Altrad Belle reported a steady flow of orders for its new Minimix 150E+ battery powered mixer at last week’s Executive Hire Show, where the product was previewed before entering full pro…
Road test approval for JCB hydrogen digger
10 February 2023
The UK government has given special dispensation, under a vehicle special order, that allows JCB to test and use its hydrogen-powered backhoe loader on the public highway.
Technology and…
Himoinsa and Repsol expand LPG partnership
10 February 2023
Generator manufacturer Himoinsa and energy company Repsol recently announced a strengthening of their partnership in Spain and Portugal for 2023.
This will enable turnkey solutions to be…
Brendon extends its reach
7 February 2023
The need to adopt greener construction site practices often leads to operators using existing equipment in new, more efficient ways.
Stuart Haskins, sales manager for UK and Europe…
Power in the bank
7 February 2023
Powr2 has released initial details of its new Powrbank Max battery power storage models which will be officially launched at the Executive Hire Show tomorrow.
They are the largest Powrba…
Husqvarna adds new battery products
6 February 2023
Husqvarna Construction has introduced its first battery powered plate compactor in the form of the LFe 60 LAT.
The forward compaction plate is designed for work on soil and asphalt…
Speedy makes more eco progress
3 February 2023
Speedy has been awarded a Grade B on its CDP (Carbon Disclosure Programme) accreditation. The initiative assesses an organisation's ability to show progress in operational practices and transp…
Government plans smart EV charging
2 February 2023
We certainly need smart thinking in political circles at the moment.
The UK government and energy watchdog Ofgem have published plans to cut the cost and improve availability of facilit…
Play Wingo Bingo!
1 February 2023
To celebrate the launch of its new 100Te electric mixer at the Executive Hire Show next week, Winget will offer visitors the chance to win themed prizes in its Wingo Bingo competition on both…
3-phase unit from Prolectric
1 February 2023
Prolectric has responded to market demand with the introduction of the ProPower 3-Phase Solar Hybrid Power unit, a high-performance system that delivers 60kW of hybrid (pass-through) power out…
MHM’s green platform
1 February 2023
The MHM Group will highlight eco-friendly equipment and its role in the hire industry at the Executive Hire Show which opens a week today.
The company is amongst those set to participate…
LIFOS claims long-life solar benefits
1 February 2023
LIFOS is to launch a solar PV battery system designed to help the hire and construction industries transition to a diesel-free and low-carbon future.
The company, which was established i…
Eco additions at EHS
1 February 2023
Visitors to the Executive Hire Show which opens a week today at the Coventry Building Society Arena (CBS) can expect to see a number of new environmentally friendly products. Here is just a ve…