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Mining innovations zero in on sustainability

August 9, 2024 By Rachael Pasini

As professionals rev up for MinExpo International 2024 in Las Vegas, here’s a look at some mining innovations released since the last gathering. Electrified vehicles, battery storage, and autonomous technology are top of mind across the mining industry, as all companies strive for net-zero targets and more sustainable operations. One glaring challenge is providing fast charging […]

Filed Under: Featured, Industry News, Mobile Hydraulics Blog Tagged With: Caterpillar, hitachi, Komatsu, sandvik

GM and Komatsu collaborate on hydrogen-powered mining truck

December 14, 2023 By Ken Korane

General Motors and Komatsu will co-develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for Komatsu’s 930E mining truck, said to be the world’s best-selling ultra-class haul truck. The surface-mining electric drive truck has an operating weight of 1,150,000 lbs and a nominal payload capacity of 320 tons. The companies will jointly design and validate the technology. […]

Filed Under: Featured, Industry News Tagged With: Komatsu

Komatsu to acquire U.S. battery manufacturer

November 27, 2023 By Ken Korane

The construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment markets are experiencing rapid and massive growth in electrification driven by CO2 reduction efforts, regulatory demands, ESG and operational improvement needs. That’s the motivation behind the announcement that Komatsu, through its wholly owned subsidiary in the U.S., Komatsu America Corp., has agreed to acquire American Battery Solutions, […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: Komatsu

High-efficiency hydraulics bolsters battery electric machines

April 13, 2023 By Ken Korane

Komatsu showcased several hydraulic-electric machines and related battery technology at Conexpo 2023. The goal, said company officials, is to develop the technology and equipment to help customers reduce their carbon footprint and plan for implementing sustainable solutions, including electrification, and to make fleet management more efficient. One featured product was the 20-ton PC210LCE electric excavator. […]

Filed Under: EV Engineering, Featured, Industry News Tagged With: Komatsu

Komatsu will showcase electric machines and battery technology at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023

March 7, 2023 By Mary Gannon

Komatsu's PC210LCE electric excavator features Proterra's lithium-ion battery technology.

For the sustainability of businesses and the planet, at CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2023, Komatsu will be showcasing machines and technology engineered to help customers reduce their carbon footprint and plan for implementing sustainable solutions, including electrification. In booth W42044, visitors to the show will find a variety of options designed to help manage energy transitions and increase […]

Filed Under: EV Engineering, Featured, Industry News, Mobile Hydraulics Blog Tagged With: Komatsu

Creating value together at CONEXPO

January 10, 2023 By Rachael Pasini

Komatsu HB365-3 hybrid excavator

For CONEXPO 2023, Komatsu will be in booth W42044, and the theme for the show will be “Creating value together.” With the right products, latest technologies, actionable data, and dealer support, Komatsu helps customers create value to help achieve their visions for productivity, efficiency, sustainability, and safety. The Komatsu booth will feature equipment, technology, and […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: conexpo, Komatsu

Komatsu expands its range of hydraulic breakers

November 18, 2021 By Mary Gannon

Komatsu-JMHB-V-breaker-image-one

Used in a variety of rock and concrete demolition applications from scaling a tunnel, to running a pedestal-boom on a quarry, or tearing out reinforced concrete abutments, breakers are essential tools. Designed and tested for compatibility with Komatsu excavators from the PC210 up to the PC490,  Komatsu’s new JMHB-V breaker series helps customers achieve excellent […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: Komatsu

Hoseless drilling machine improves uptime

September 21, 2021 By Ken Korane

At MINExpo 2021, Komatsu introduced a new underground hard rock drilling machine with several advanced features originating from customer input and collaboration. Unlike previous models, it includes hoseless booms. The ZJ32Bi is a battery-electric, medium-class jumbo which, according to the company, is built on a common platform for increased user adoption and efficient training. A […]

Filed Under: Featured, Industry News Tagged With: Komatsu

IFPE Download: Komatsu wheel loader increases fuel efficiency by up to 30%

March 11, 2020 By Ken Korane

Komatsu introduced its versatile new WA475-10 wheel loader at Conexpo/IFPE 2020. It’s designed for quarry, waste, infrastructure, forestry, and non-residential construction applications. According to the company, the new machine was developed to support customers’ needs for improved productivity and lower fuel costs. Its engine has 22 more horsepower than the previous WA470-8 model but, thanks […]

Filed Under: Featured, Industry News Tagged With: Komatsu

Mobile hydraulics gets an unwelcome jolt

June 12, 2019 By Ken Korane

Komatsu bauma 1 is a small-electric-excavator with no mobile hydraulics

One unmistakable take-away from this year’s bauma show was the buzz surrounding electrification. The idea of massive mobile machines running only on batteries may seem far-fetched, but for smaller equipment it has become a reality. At every turn, major manufacturers like Cat, Kobelco, Komatsu and Volvo to niche players like Ecovolve and Giant featured electrified […]

Filed Under: EV Engineering, Featured, Industry News, Mobile Hydraulics Blog Tagged With: bucher, bucherhydraulics, Komatsu, wackerneuson

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