The State of Electric Vehicles in Construction
By Dr. Ray Gallant, Construction Business Owner
Each year, we see exciting innovations move from conception to implementation on construction jobsites and in construction businesses. As more original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) make progress toward equipment electrification, it is essential to understand the research and development that led us here and what challenges and opportunities exist moving forward.
Four major trends drive the shift toward electromobility — or electrification — as a possible alternative fuel in many industries. The one that everyone is currently talking about is the push toward sustainability. Electric vehicles significantly reduce machine emissions, which alone is a worthy enough reason to continue the work. However, it’s also important to ensure that the new sustainable paths are economically sustainable as well.