CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 recap: electric momentum cools despite technology readiness. Apr 6, 2026. By Paul Drabble, Global Marketing Director CONEXPO-CON/AGG is a must-attend industry event for OEMs, suppliers, and service providers across global construction equipment, mining, agriculture and mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs). Taking place every three years in Las Vegas, the 2026 event delivered on its reputation: enormous indoor and outdoor exhibits featuring the latest products, emerging technologies, and everything from massive earth-moving machines to AI-driven autonomous systems. A true stage for showcasing innovation! Delta-Q at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026. Delta-Q Technologies, an on-board charging business unit of the ZAPI GROUP, had a presence located indoors within the Component Supplier Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Delta-Q Technologies Corp. co-exhibited together with sister companies ZAPI Spa, Inmotion US, ZIVAN srl, Schabmüller GmbH, 4e Consulting and recent acquisition, Stercom GmbH. Seven companies, one unified presence as an integrated electrification partner. Delta-Q showcased two new high-voltage, high-powered charging solutions designed to meet the operational parameters of larger construction equipment. Its 7.2kW and 22 kW liquid-cooled on-board solutions are designed for 100 V, 400 V or 800 V lithium-ion battery packs. Both chargers are compact modular design platforms, integrating multiple functions such as DC-DC conversion, EV charging station interface, DCFC and PLC (22kW). Rounding out the charger offering, Stercom showcased their 22kW OBC V2X on-board charger with bi-directional charging mode, Universal Grid Compatibility (UGC) and Functional Safety features. The electrification Reality check. Electrification is replacing internal combustion engines to meet sustainability targets and improve operational efficiency and is where off-highway machines are heading. The 2023 event showed strong momentum, but in 2026, that momentum has noticeably cooled down. This wasn't unexpected. Despite battery electric vehicle (BEV) technology being ready and the benefits being well understood, several barriers continue to slow adoption: * Upfront acquisition cost of BEVs can be double that of the diesel equivalent * Residual values at resale tend to be lower * Charging infrastructure is challenging to access at remote worksites * Inconsistent regulatory pressure reduces urgency to transition What the OEMs were saying on the floor. The team anticipated less electrification at the 2026 event, and that's largely what was observed. Major North American OEMs (e.g.) Caterpillar and John Deere, along with Japanese players like Yanmar and Komatsu, had limited BEV offerings, particularly in the heavier machine categories. One notable western exception was Volvo Construction Equipment, who affirmed their belief in electric as the future. With large strategic investments in manufacturing in the US and Mexico, they believe that total cost of ownership (TCO) advantages and zero-emission benefits will eventually pull the rest of the industry into adoption. Their impressive outdoor exhibit featured several large earth-moving BEVs, including autonomous operations. Others pushing forward include Manitou, who featured several electric lifts and telehandlers, and Bomag (Fayat Group), who showcased their compact rollers using the Delta-Q XV3300 charger. Strong electrification push from Chinese OEMs. With BEV adoption already widespread in the Chinese construction market, it was no surprise to see a strong electrification showing from Chinese OEMs. The LuGong Group exhibited a full range of larger earth-moving machines, aerial work platforms, and Class 1 material handling equipment. When the tipping point into BEVs truly arrives in North America, Chinese manufacturers will be well-positioned to seize market share with their lower-cost, already-proven offerings. Is the Future electric? While some OEMs are cooling program investment, others are pushing forward. The 2026 show made one thing clear: the industry is not moving as one. Some are pulling back, reassessing timelines, and waiting for geopolitical, financial and construction market stability. Others are betting big, building factories, and putting large BEVs on the floor. Regardless of commitments, the case for electric isn't going away. The technology exists. With global instability and conflicts continuing to drive fuel and materials' price volatility, every spike in fuel costs quietly strengthens the electrification argument. The adoption curve may be slower than 2023 suggested, but the fundamentals haven't changed. The Future of Electrification virtual conference. For those looking to go deeper, the Future of Electrification virtual conference is worth registering for. Now in its fifth year, ZAPI GROUP's annual event brings together OEMs, suppliers, and industry leaders to tackle where electrification really stands. The 2026 theme, From Hype to Reality, says it all. Paul Drabble is the Global Marketing Director for Delta-Q Technologies. Paul's 20-year career in marketing management spans across a variety of B2C and B2B tech industries, including 10 years in the global power-electronics manufacturing sector. Read the latest industry trends, company news, product updates, events and more!

Burnaby, BC, December 16, 2025-(T-Net)-ZAPI GROUP, the parent company of Burnaby-based Delta-Q Technologies, and a global leader in electrification technology, announced that it showcased its latest advancements in integrated high-voltage solutions at AGRITECHNICA 2025, which took place recently in Hannover, Germany. These new capabilities directly spoke to the show's guiding theme, "Touch Smart Efficiency," by providing an integrated electrification platform for innovative, networked agricultural systems. ZAPI GROUP's new capabilities help agricultural Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) increase efficiency, sustainability, and productivity through high-voltage power management and intelligent system integration. The exhibited solutions were engineered to meet the robust demands of next-generation electric agricultural machinery. * IMI, permanent magnet motor with integrated inverter, showcasing high power density, liquid cooling, and simplified mechanical integration * A 7.2 kW liquid-cooled high-power on-board charger for 400 V and 800 V battery packs * OBC bidirectional V2X charger, enabling seamless integration and energy sharing within networked agricultural environments * DCC3, rugged DC/DC converter with built-in cybersecurity, establishing a secure and reliable digital foundation for vehicle systems * ACH3 - a versatile, high-performance inverter portfolio engineered for durability, sustainability, and seamless customization, tailored to meet the rigorous demands of electrified vehicles and advanced industrial applications. These high-voltage components complement ZAPI GROUP's existing suite of integrated solutions spanning motive power, charging, autonomous navigation, safety and asset tracking, telematics, and collision avoidance. "The industry is shifting from component-level thinking to integrated, high-voltage architectures that provide verifiable, smart efficiency," said Claes Avasjo, Executive Director, ZAPI GROUP. "By embedding digital technologies like V2X capability and advanced cybersecurity directly into our core electrification platform, we are enabling OEMs to strategically create the networked, sustainable machinery required to meet the increasing productivity and efficiency challenges of global crop production." ZAPI GROUP experts also presented four educational sessions with practical strategies and real-world case studies on the DLG-Expert Stage Systems & Components: * Future Ready Farming: Real-Time Monitoring and EVSE-Compatible Charging for Electric Machinery * Electrification and System Integration of a Multi-Functional Agricultural Rover * The Challenges of Designing Electric Mobile Machinery for Agriculture and How to Overcome Them * Optimizing Battery and Charger Integration for Agricultural Electrification: A System-level Approach About ZAPI GROUP ZAPI GROUP is engineering the transition to an all-electric future with a highly integrated product portfolio, including motion controllers (inverters), electric motors, and high-frequency battery chargers for application in full-electric and hybrid vehicles. We provide turnkey system integration, autonomous navigation software, and safety and asset tracking for fleet management. Our companies include Zapi, Inmotion, Schabmueller, Best Motor, Delta-Q, ZIVAN, Stercom, BlueBotics, Ubiquicom, ZTP, and 4e Consulting. As a global electrification leader with deep systems experience, leading innovations, and an obsession with driving customers' success, ZAPI GROUP now counts more than 1,700 employees worldwide with a total annual revenue of more than 700 million US dollars. | Company Snapshot | | / | Delta-Q Technologies Corp. Burnaby, BC (CleanTech & Energy) 80 Employees In BC (96 Total) Founded: 1999 | Revenues: $50-100 Million Delta-Q Technologies develops and supplies battery chargers to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of electric vehicles and industrial equipment. | See Full Profile | other recent company News | | 1 - 3 of 9 results | new search | | / | Delta-Q parent company ZAPI GROUP advances high-voltage capabilities for sustainable agricultural machinery Burnaby December 16, 2025 | | / | Delta-Q Technologies acquires SMPC technologies Burnaby june 9, 2025 | | / | Delta-Q Technologies and A&K robotics partner to advance sustainable urban mobility Burnaby july 18, 2024 | | want more Delta-Q Technologies Corp. News? 1 | next" | Member Toolbar | | Delta-Q Technologies Corp. Burnaby Posted: Dec 16, 2025 | | News Actions | | Print Forward Company Profile News (9) Follow Company | | Navigation | | Member Admin Return to News |