Caterpillar, Inc.

- lower operating costs - quieter operation - zero emissions for indoor operation Replacing the hydraulics with electric linear actuators further reduces the maintenance required on these machines. Electric linear actuators offer the potential for more precise and responsive control. Autonomous technologies within farming can improve productivity and labour costs, especially for crops like apples and grapes which need lots of attention. Bobcat has electric mini-excavators in production. Bobcat is a well-known brand in skid steer loaders and founded the market. It is fitting for it to be delivering the first fully electric skid steers.

- Better air quality for workers on the site - Less noise, making a more comfortable and potentially safer environment - Ability to work indoors/underground without air extraction/filtering systems - Lower TCO from reduced energy and maintenance costs

Volvo CE is a leader in the electrification of construction equipment and has a comprehensive range of excavators and loaders. Volvo CE is also interested in hydrogen power for construction.

In 2019 Deutz was announced as a partner to Kobelco to assist with electrification work.

Caterpillar is the largest supplier of construction machinery and carries agriculture products. It is currently electrifying its construction equipment, but not its agricultural machines

lower energy cost, lower maintenance, less noise, less heat, easy indoor/underground operation and more. Strong portfolio of electric machines. Available in most major construction markets. IDTechEx thinks Volvo CE is a leader in terms of electric machine options, commercialisation progress and availability across different regions. Currently researching hydrogen technologies which could be a future solution. Innovative new business model proposed with TARA and the TA15.

Largest supplier of construction equipment, based in US. Multiple electric vehicle projects.