ELECTRIC MACHINES find their niche

Smaller machines working in cities are particularly ripe for electrification, but most off-highway applications will retain the internal-combustion engine.

Many players in the off-highway market are announcing electrification efforts. But why? To date, global regulatory programs have spurred off-highway technological innovations, to improve fuel economy and reduce criteria pollutants. Think U.S. Tier 4 final, Euro Stage V and other global regulations.

There's more to it now.