The prestigious awards honour sustainable designs, innovative products, bold social initiatives and other creative projects that are changing the way we work, live and interact with the world. The all-electric Bobcat T7X compact track loader received multiple distinctions, as it suceeded in the Transportation category, was a finalist in the General Excellence category and gained an honourable mention in the North America category.
The T7X is fully battery-powered and is designed to deliver a smaller carbon footprint and a quieter experience, but it was also built to outperform its diesel machine counterparts. This emissions-free solution is positioned to transform how the world runs jobsites, builds cities and thinks about a sustainable future – all while increasing jobsite power and productivity.
“Innovation is at the core of Bobcat’s legacy," exclaimed said Joel Honeyman, Doosan Bobcat vice president of global innovation. "We invented the compact equipment industry 65 years ago with the development of the world’s first compact loader, and we continue to pioneer new products and services to help our customers accomplish more and create a more sustainable world.
“There is always more work to be done and contributions to make within the industry. This is why Bobcat continues to invent new concepts, create new equipment, build smart technologies and develop innovative solutions to empower customers and lead the industry forward.”
“It’s thrilling to see the creativity and innovation that are so abundant among this year’s honourees,” added Fast Company Editor in Chief, Brendan Vaughan. “While it’s easy to feel discouraged by the state of the world, the entrepreneurs, companies and non-profits featured in this package show the limitless potential to address society’s most urgent problems. Our journalists have highlighted some of the most exciting and impactful work being done today - from housing to equity to sustainability - and we look forward to seeing not only how these projects evolve but how they inspire others to develop solutions of their own.”
