Heavy construction equipment gets a jolt

The electric off-highway equipment market is expected to reach $4.5 billion by 2028, according to Global Market Insights, and much of the push toward cleaner machinery has to do with the environment. 

Many companies are looking to reduce their carbon footprint and diesel-powered equipment is a big polluter.  Battery powered replacements could reduce emissions by 59%, according to a report from the Mineta Transportation Institute at San Jose State University. READ MORE