There might be plenty that human beings can do well, but at the same time, there is nothing we do better than growing on a consistent basis. This tendency to improve, no matter the situation, has empowered us to hit upon some huge milestones, with technology emerging as a major member of the stated group. The reason why we hold technology in such a high regard is, by and large, based on its skill-set, which ushered us towards a reality that nobody could have ever imagined otherwise. Nevertheless, if we look beyond the surface for a second, it will become how the whole runner was also very much inspired from the way we applied those skills across a real world environment. The latter component actually did a lot to give the creation a spectrum-wide presence and start what was a full-blown tech revolution. Of course, this revolution then went on to scale up the human experience through some outright unique avenues, but even after achieving a feat so notable, technology will somehow keep on delivering the right goods. The same has turned more and more evident over the recent past, and assuming a new construction-related development ends up with the desired impact, it will only propel that trend towards far greater heights moving forward..

Bobcat Co. has officially unveiled the world’s first all-electric skid-steer loader in Bobcat S7X. Powered by lithium-ion battery, the S7X features electric drive motors and is seemingly designed to leverage ball screw actuators for all lift and tilt functions. This is particularly interesting because, by combining battery with electrical powertrain, the loader is able to deliver torque three times greater than what a traditional loader would manage. Moving on to other features, the S7X is well-equipped to operate for up to eight hours on a single charge, although the exact duration remains dependent on the customer’s individual application. However, the loader in question here isn’t focused on constructing unmatched technological prowess, but it also takes care of the sustainability aspect. You see, the vehicle has the means to operate without producing any carbon emissions, and if that somehow isn’t impressive enough, it still boasts a very clear edge over its diesel-powered equivalent.

“As the inventor of the original skid-steer loader, we are excited to take the machine that created the industry and reinvent it all over again,” said Joel Honeyman, Doosan Bobcat’s vice president of global innovation. “The S7X is an incredible product with real-world application that can support operators on environmentally sensitive sites, in noise-restricted areas and for indoor operation.”

Further details indicate that, in order to develop S7X, Bobcat teamed with an old partner in Moong Inc, a developer of motion control components and systems for industries ranging from aerospace and defense to construction. Beyond that, the company also extended its collaboration with Vridi for availing the latter’s lithium-ion, fail-safe battery systems. These systems are worth a mention here, as they are expected to play a big role in upgrading energy storage methods across the entire industrial space.