2025-10-19
Cummins Brazil has introduced the QSF 4.5 electronic diesel engine for soil and asphalt compaction applications, produced at its Guarulhos (SP) plant since April 2024 and developed by local engineering teams.
The 4.5-liter engine delivers 97 kW (130 hp @ 2200 rpm) and will power Dynapac’s CA25, CA30, and CA35 compactors starting in 2026, in addition to the CP28 pneumatic roller already using the same platform.
2025-07-26
Mitsubishi Logisnext plans to increase the electrification rate of its forklifts from approximately 60% to 90% by 2035. The company has its roots in Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and it specializes in high-output engine vehicles. However, the global electrification rate has already surpassed 70%, with Chinese companies leading the way in technology. To catch up, the company is introducing new models in China that align with the trend toward electrification.
“The price of lithium-ion batteries has dropped, which has led to increased customer demand for electric forklifts,” said President Maeno of Mitsubishi Logisnext. He highlighted the need to expand the company’s product lineup to meet market needs. As part of this strategy, the company plans to introduce a locally produced electric vehicle model in China by the 2025 fiscal year. The key feature is thorough “localization.” The company has adopted locally sourced batteries, motors, hydraulic components, and other parts to reduce prices to levels comparable to those of Chinese manufacturers. Until now, the company has sold vehicles developed in Japan but has struggled against low-priced local competitors. In China, battery prices have fallen rapidly due to the increased popularity of electric vehicles (EVs). Mitsubishi Logisnext has adopted a “when in Rome, do as the Romans do” strategy to counter this trend. Depending on sales performance, the company plans to expand into markets such as Southeast Asia.
2025-07-24
3,000 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Crawlers expected to be produced in the U.S. in 2025.
There are two types of Crawlers: a Crawler Excavator and a Crawler Loader.
A Crawler Excavator is a self-propelled crawler mounted on heavy equipment that is designed to dig or move large objects and is classified by its mode of locomotion. The main function of a Crawler Excavator is to dig holes or trenches for construction related activities.
A Crawler Loader is a piece of mobile construction equipment used to load materials; it’s used primarily in tough, off-road terrain. It’s similar to a wheel loader, except it has treads instead of wheels.
This product information comes from industry interviews and from two proprietary databases maintained by Power Systems Research: EnginLink™ , which provides information on engines, and OE Link™, a database of equipment manufacturers. PSR
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Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, for Power Systems Research
2025-05-21
The star of the recent Bauma-Germany 2025 show is arguably the game-changing A30 Electric articulated hauler. It’s the first vehicle of its kind in what is both a key industrial segment for Volvo and a world’s first for a series production BEV in its class – 60-years since Volvo revolutionized the construction industry with the launch of Gravel Charlie, the world’s first articulated hauler.
The Volvo A30 Electric offers a 64,000 lb. (32 ton)/23.3 cubic yard payload capacity and “full day” operation thanks to its 245 kWh li-ion battery.
2025-04-19
Hannover Messe (March 31 – April 4, 2025) is the world’s leading annual trade fair for industrial technology, and the show delivered: AI and automation are now real, not hype. Hydrogen and sustainability took center stage. Canada’s partnership boosted global collaboration. The show proved industry is ready for a digital, green future — if you’re not innovating, you’re falling behind.
This year’s theme, “Energizing a Sustainable Industry” with a sharper focus on AI, automation, and sustainability. More than 127,000 visitors from 150 countries attended the show and more than 4,000 exhibitors, similar to 2024, participated. There was a significant increase in Canadian participation (225 exhibitors in 2025 vs. 83 in 2024).
MUNICH (April 7–13, 2025)– Bauma 2025 returned to its traditional April slot, after the 2022 edition was held in October due to the pandemic, and it was a huge success.
Power Systems Research (PSR) sent a team to Bauma to research new products and developing industry trends. This report was produced by analysts in the team using AI tools to research and compile information.
2025-03-21
Hannover Messe (March 31 – April 4, 2025) is the world’s leading annual trade fair for industrial technology, and Dalibor Sablic, Director Business Development at Power Systems Research (PSR) will be there. More than 130,000 attendees are projected to visit the 4,000 exhibitors who are expected at the show. You can read show reports on LinkedIn, powersys.com and in our PowerTALK newsletter. For more information on Hannover Messe, click here. To learn more about Power Systems Research, click here. If you would like to set up a meeting with Dalibor, contact him at info@powersys.com. Have a great Hannover experience. #PSR, #hannover, #industrial, #powersystemsresearch, #PSR
2025-03-20
Baidu and CATL say they will collaborate on unmanned driving and digital intelligence to promote unmanned driving services and industrial AI applications.
The cooperation is expected to leverage the advantages of both companies, including CATL’s battery, swapping, and skateboard chassis technologies for unmanned vehicle development, and to explore competitive products and business models to enhance mobility services.
Baidu will support CATL’s digitalization with its full-stack AI capabilities, spanning chips, platforms, and applications, injecting new energy into the green transition and jointly building a smart energy future.
Source: CATL Read The Article
2025-03-16
A Portable/Walk-Behind Trencher is used to dig trenches, especially for laying pipes or cables, for installing drainage, or in preparation for trench warfare. Trenchers range in size from walk-behind models, to attachments for a skid loader or tractor, to very heavy tracked heavy equipment.
Riding Trenchers are used to dig trenches, especially for laying pipes or cables, for installing drainage, or in preparation for trench warfare.
This product information comes from industry interviews and from two proprietary databases maintained by Power Systems Research: EnginLink™ , which provides information on engines, and OE Link™, a database of equipment manufacturers. PSR
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By Carol Turner, Senior Analyst, Global Operations
2025-01-27
Tadano, a major manufacturer of cranes, has converted one of its crawler cranes, which can lift up to 1600 tons, to electric power. By changing the power source from a diesel engine to an electric motor, the company has been able to maintain the performance of the existing product while reducing CO2 emissions to zero. The company converted its CC 88.1600-1 lattice boom crawler crane to electric power. This is a large crane equipped with crawlers instead of tires, and is used in plant and bridge construction, as well as wind power installation.
The electrified crane is connected by cable to the main unit and power supply equipment, and two 390-kilowatt electric motors drive the hydraulic pump. There are no CO2 emissions during operation. Compared to existing products powered by diesel engines, this crane will reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 55 tons per year. The crane itself will be manufactured in Germany, while the electrification equipment will be produced in Japan. The crane is expected to go on sale in the summer of 2025 as part of the company’s EVOLT line of electrified products.
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