Vanair’s zero-emission compressor at CONEXPO-CON/AGG solves emission and noise contaminants The EPEQ EPRO20 power skid represents idle-free portable air-compression technology that delivers 20 CFM at up to 150 PSI By Stephanie Bontorin February 26, 2026 Vanair, a Lincoln Electric Company, has launched its new EPEQ EPRO20 Power Skid, a battery-powered air compressor system that eliminates the need for engine idling and fuel-powered compressors on construction sites. The patent-pending system na...

When a company claims to have created what’s essentially the holy grail of batteries, there are bound to be some questions. Interest has been swirling since Donut Lab, a Finnish company, announced last month that it had a new solid-state battery technology, one that was ready for large-scale production. The company said its batteries can charge super-fast and have a high energy density that would translate to ultra-long-range EVs. What’s more, it claimed the cells can operate safely in the e...

Audi admits the new RS5 has put on ‘some weight,’ but swears you won’t feel it. The RS5 Avant weighs 5,225 lbs (2,370 kg). The sedan isn’t much lighter, at 5,192 lbs (2,355 kg). They say weight is the enemy of performance, but the company with the Four Rings is confident it has found a way to offset the massive heft brought by the new RS5’s plug-in hybrid system. In an official post on LinkedIn, Audi Sport’s Managing Director pledged the new fast wagon “feels agile...

Mf3d/Getty Images Batteries, in a sense, rule our lives. From the compact lithium-ion batteries powering our smartphones to the much larger units powering our EVs, not to mention all the battery ecosystems that tool manufacturers have invested in, it’s safe to say we wouldn’t be where we are without battery technology. The main downside of batteries, of course, is their limited lifespan. After all, even the smartphones with great battery life will rarely last more than a day or tw...

Two Illinois daycare employees were arrested this week on multiple battery charges stemming from incidents that occurred last November involving children in their care. The Des Plaines Police Department said that Jessica Murillo, 36, and Izabella Thompson, 23, were charged on Monday with the offenses following an investigation that also involved the state Department of Children and Family Services and the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. Police said the directors of A Mother’s Touch...