Electrification has been a dominant technological trend for the fluid power industry and its many customer markets in recent years, but is that still the case? This is the question our top piece in today’s newsletter asks. Market dynamics have changed in the electric vehicle space, particularly the passenger car market, but many mobile equipment manufacturers, like those developing construction machinery — a key customer segment for hydraulics and pneumatics — continue to invest in hybrid and electric machine developments.

So, we want to hear from you, those in the fluid power industry: Is electrification still an important development area or have you seen some cooling in this trend? You can take our quick poll at the end of today’s top story or reach out to me directly to offer your thoughts at [email protected].

Sara Jensen, Editor, Power & Motion