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electrek.co > 02/22/2026 > hitachi-rolls-out-new-13-ton-dual-mode-electric-excavator-that-can-run-24-7

Hitachi rolls out new 13 ton "dual mode" electric excavator that can run 24/7

5+ hour, 29+ min ago  (254+ words) Hitachci Construction Machinery NV is expanding its lineup of quiet, zero-emissions construction equipment offerings with a new, 13 ton battery electric excavator that can run 24/7 "and it's just in time to wow the crowds at next month's CONEXPO in Las Vegas!...

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electrek.co > 02/20/2026 > lithium-metal-giant-begins-semi-solid-state-ev-battery-production

The world's largest lithium metal maker is now producing semi-solid-state EV batteries

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (578+ words) The world's largest producer of lithium metal, Ganfeng Lithium, has reportedly begun mass-producing semi-solid-state batteries with an impressive energy density of 650 Wh/kg. The lithium giant has supply deals with Tesla, Volkswagen, Hyundai, and several other major OEMs for key…...

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electrek.co > 02/13/2026 > xcmg-unveils-worlds-biggest-all-electric-wheel-loader-for-fortescue

XCMG unveils world's biggest all-electric wheel loader for Fortescue

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (229+ words) XCMG celebrated the launch of its new, massive XC9260BEWL and XC9260BEWD lines by delivering one of each to Australian mining giant, Fortescue " part of a record-setting $400 million electric equipment order meant to help slash the company's carbon emissions. Battery specs haven't been…...

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electrek.co > 02/07/2026 > autonomous-battery-swap-mining-truck-gets-big-buck-boost-from-byd

Autonomous, battery-swap mining truck gets big-buck boost from BYD [video]

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (170+ words) Chinese equipment brand Boonray has developed an autonomous, battery-swapping electric mining truck that it hopes will revolutionize the global mining industry "and global EV leader BYD just gave it a multimillion dollar vote of confidence. According to Boonray, its self…...

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electrek.co > 01/30/2026 > catl-byd-betting-on-new-type-of-ev-battery

CATL and BYD are betting on a new type of EV battery to overcome rising lithium prices

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (513+ words) CATL and BYD are already dominating the EV battery market, accounting for over 50% of global sales last year. With new tech rolling out in 2026, China's battery leaders look to stay one step ahead of the competition. To combat rising lithium…...

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electrek.co > 01/03/2026 > sandvik-bringing-battery-swap-mining-rigs-to-eldorado-gold-mine

Sandvik bringing battery-swap mining rigs to Eldorado Gold mine

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (310+ words) Canadian mining firm Eldorado Gold is taking a big step towards decarbonizing its operations with a fresh order for ten fully electric equipment assets from the experts at Sandvik set to be deployed later this year. "Sandvik BEVs have proven…...

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electrek.co > 12/20/2025 > mammoet-expands-electric-vehicle-fleet-with-massive-xcmg-hybrid-crane

Mammoet expands electric vehicle fleet with massive XCMG hybrid crane

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (313+ words) French heavy lift and logistics specialists Mammoet are living up to their name with the addition of a new, mammoth-sized, 60-ton hybrid crane from the electric equipment experts at XCMG. The 60-ton XCA60 EV crane from Chinese heavy equipment brand XCMG…...

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electrek.co > 12/18/2025 > meet-sleipner-the-40-ton-8x4-electric-haul-truck-fit-for-thors-daddy

Meet Sleipner – the 40 ton, 8x4 electric haul truck fit for Thor's daddy

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (290+ words) Scania is calling its first-ever, fully-electric 84 heavy-duty mining tipper Sleipner after the Norse god Odin's famously powerful eight-legged ride "and it's being put to work at Sweden's Malmberget iron ore mine. "Partnerships like this are essential for learning and accelerating…...

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electrek.co > 12/15/2025 > e-quipment-highlight-develon-dx250lce-7-electric-crawler-excavator

E-quipment highlight: Develon DX250LCE-7 electric crawler excavator

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (236+ words) Develon is kicking off the holidays with seven new or updated electric excavators, led by its seriously impressive flagship offering: the new 25ton DX250LCE-7 battery-electric crawler excavator developed by HD Hyundai. Develon says its new electric machines offer identical performance to their…...

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electrek.co > 12/14/2025 > bhp-and-rio-tinto-to-put-massive-240-ton-electric-haul-trucks-to-the-test

BHP and Rio Tinto to put MASSIVE 240-ton electric haul trucks to the test

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (363+ words) The Cat 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks deliver all the performance of its diesel-powered siblings without the noise, vibrations, and harmful emissions "and now, they're being put to the test at BHP's iron ore mine in Australia. Part of…...