Liebherr converted this massive mining excavator to electric power

  • January 26, 2024
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For the first time in the company’s 40-year history, Liebherr have converted one of their R 9400 excavators from a conventional diesel to an electric powertrain. The re-powered mining machine was commissioned at Fortescue’s Christmas Creek mine site in Western Australia – but what’s more significant is that the conversion was done during the standard service life […]

New Jersey resuscitates offshore wind with two new projects

  • January 26, 2024
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Photo: Ocean Wind 1 Ørsted dealt New Jersey a massive blow by canceling 2.2 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind last year, but the state just added 3.7 GW of new projects to its pipeline. New Jersey was expected to announce another offshore wind solicitation at the beginning of 2024, and it’s delivered. Its Board of […]

Maserati reiterates all-electric ‘Made in Italy’ strategy in wake of delays, rifts with local gov’t

  • January 25, 2024
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Italian automaker Maserati is doubling down on its roots and letting the world know that its vehicles will continue to be 100% designed, developed, and manufactured in Italy. That said, some of those Maserati vehicles in the pipeline, particularly the 100% electric ones, continue to face development hurdles. Meanwhile, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares is in […]

2024 Subaru Solterra gets faster charging and new upgrades for the same price

  • January 25, 2024
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The 2024 Subaru Solterra is an upgrade over last year’s model with faster charging and more for the same starting price. Subaru launched its first all-electric vehicle in the US last year, the Solterra SUV. The 2023 Subaru Solterra was the first electric SUV to feature its Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive for off-road performance. With dual […]

Caterpillar shows off its first-ever underground electric mining truck

  • January 25, 2024
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This week, Caterpillar successfully demonstrated a prototype of an all-new battery electric underground mining truck at its Australian proving grounds, making it the latest addition to a rapidly-growing portfolio of battery electric and semi-autonomous mining machines. Cat has been on something of a roll lately, announcing new OEM-level collaborations and showing off more additions to […]