HomeTrendsHybridsChoosing Electric (AC) Lift Trucks Over Internal Combustion (IC)Choosing an electric lift truck can offer many benefits including zero emissions, cost savings and two shifts working on one battery charge allowing continuous productivity.October 20, 2011Caterpillar Inc.DownloadRelatedCat Lift Trucks Offers Resources to Help Switch to ElectricRecommendedElectronicsHeavy Equipment Industry Increases Presence at CES 2021Advanced technologies like automation and artificial intelligence being utilized in the heavy equipment industries are taking center stage at this year's Consumer Electronics Show.ConnectorsAdapting Between M12 and Deutsch DT Connectors in Heavy Equipment ApplicationsNew solutions which combine the capabilities of M12 and DT connectors will be needed as OEMs continue integrating advanced technologies into their equipment.ElectrificationCommercial Availability of Electric Vehicles and Equipment IncreasesSeveral electric truck and heavy equipment models are now available for order and set to begin production in 2021.