And then there was one: Nikola workforce down to a single employee
And then there was one: Nikola workforce down to a single employee

Nikola’s story of fraud, deception, and political intrigue is almost over – the bankrupt company that promised a revolution in hydrogen- and battery-powered heavy trucking has seen its workforce shrink from 874 to a single remaining employee.

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Toyota Hino-backed semi brand Tern adds 6×2 tandem axle variant
Toyota Hino-backed semi brand Tern adds 6×2 tandem axle variant

After launching its first-ever battery-electric Class 8 truck at the 2024 ACT Expo, the Toyota Hino-backed Tern brand announced the launch of its second electric semi truck. Meet the new Tern RC8 6×2 80k tractor.

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E-quipment highlight: Komatsu PC365-11 hybrid excavator
E-quipment highlight: Komatsu PC365-11 hybrid excavator

Thanks to a clever, fully electric swing system and “boom up” power assist features, the big PC365-11 hybrid excavator from Komatsu promises better performance and serious fuel savings compared to conventional diesel machines.

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Mammoet expands electric vehicle fleet with massive XCMG hybrid crane
Mammoet expands electric vehicle fleet with massive XCMG hybrid crane

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.

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