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British agricultural and construction manufacturing giant JCB is now in full production of its electric mini excavators and electric teletrucks.

JCB has been extremely busy recently living up to its motto of “always looking for a better way”, evidence of which is clear with a host of new products and existing machine upgrades unveiled.

Launching 25 new products in 2018, JCB is upping the ante for 2019 with 35 new product launches planned. JCB says the global market for construction machines in 2018 was one million but adds 2019 will be less due to a slower rate of growth.

With an increasing focus and demand for alternatives to diesel power, the company is now in full production of its new electric mini excavator and electric Teletruk.

However, according to JCB chairman Lord Bamford, there is still a

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