A Review Article on the Future of Construction: Exploring the Rise of Electric Earthmovers

Year : 2025 | Volume : 16 | Issue : 01 | Page : 1 9
    By

    Sagar M. Bechara,

  • Paresh M. Sangadiya,

  • Mihir D. Gajjar,

  • Indrajit J. Jadeja,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Automobile Engineering, Atmiya University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Automobile Engineering, Atmiya University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India
  3. Lecturer, Department of Automobile Engineering, Atmiya University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India
  4. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Atmiya University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India

Abstract

The development of the nation’s infrastructure is crucial to its overall progress. India is regarded as the center of the service sector, which depends heavily on the development of its infrastructure. The use of electric earthmovers is propelling a revolutionary change in the building sector towards environmental sustainability. These heavy machines, traditionally powered by diesel, are now evolving into cleaner, quieter, and more efficient alternatives powered by electricity and being reimagined to reduce carbon footprints and meet stringent environmental regulations. The stricter emission regulations for construction machinery (CM) are a result of the growing severity of the energy crisis and global warming. CMs find it difficult to implement electrification, even though pure electric drive systems are widely utilized in industry and some technologies have been successfully transferred to mobile machines. The transition to electric earthmovers promises to revolutionize construction practices and contribute significantly to global efforts to combat climate change. It’s believed that new technology will help with this. Automotive electric drive technology, including the electric hybrid and pure electric concepts, has already been implemented to address this difficulty. Additionally, CMs are using electric driving technology more and more. Many earthmoving companies like Caterpillar (CAT), Volvo CE, Komatsu’s Hybrid Excavator introduced their products in this segment. This Article explores the advancements in electric earthmover technology, evaluates their advantages and challenges, and examines their potential to revolutionize the construction and mining sectors.

Keywords: Electric, Earthmovers, Sustainability, Construction, Mining.

[This article belongs to Journal of Control & Instrumentation ]

How to cite this article:
Sagar M. Bechara, Paresh M. Sangadiya, Mihir D. Gajjar, Indrajit J. Jadeja. A Review Article on the Future of Construction: Exploring the Rise of Electric Earthmovers. Journal of Control & Instrumentation. 2025; 16(01):1-9.
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Sagar M. Bechara, Paresh M. Sangadiya, Mihir D. Gajjar, Indrajit J. Jadeja. A Review Article on the Future of Construction: Exploring the Rise of Electric Earthmovers. Journal of Control & Instrumentation. 2025; 16(01):1-9. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/joci/article=2025/view=194166


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Regular Issue Subscription Review Article
Volume 16
Issue 01
Received 18/12/2024
Accepted 06/01/2025
Published 15/01/2025
Publication Time 28 Days
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