Sustainability

Leading Manufacturers Outline Major Advancements in Clean Diesel

March 7, 2014

From Diesel Technology Forum

New diesel construction and farm equipment has near-zero emissions with benefit of increased efficiency.

Tier 4 Final CX350D Hydraulic Excavator

From Case Construction Equipment - CNH

Available in 2015, the unit represents the first in the new line of D Series excavator models.

BASF introduces EPD development service for concrete mixtures

March 4, 2014

From BASF Construction Chemicals

The Admixture Systems business of BASF’s Construction Chemicals division has announced launch of a third-party critically reviewed Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Manager tool for concrete. This tool enables BASF to create customer specific...

Caterpillar 336F H Hybrid Moving to Tier 4 Final

From Caterpillar - Cat

Next-generation hybrid excavator model will soon be powered by a Tier 4 Final Cat engine.

Green Building Initiative Launches Sustainability Assessment Program for Federal Buildings

February 21, 2014

Program developed to significantly reduce the amount of time and effort required from federal agency personnel to achieve a green building certification

Towable Mobile Generators

From Kohler Company

Rugged line offers fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly towable power options

MIT Research Points to Importance of Road Design in Fuel Consumption

February 20, 2014

From Portland Cement Association

Research models predict the use of stiffer pavements could reduce fuel use by as much as 3%

Bobcat Discusses ULPC Combustion

Bobcat Tier 4 Engine Technology unveiled for skid-steel loaders and compact construction equipment

PowerTech Tier 4 Final Engines

From John Deere Power Systems

Engine lineup 174 hp and above utilizes Integrated Emissions Control system

Diesel Exhaust Fluid

From JOHN DEERE

John Deere is offering a full range of fluids and handling equipment for convenient, easy access, handling and use of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and other fluids in Tier 4 Final-compliant equipment. Plus-50 II Premium Engine Oil and Diesel...

NRMCA Signs On to International Responsible Sourcing Program

February 13, 2014

From National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) has signed an agreement with several cement and concrete groups from around the world to develop an international responsible sourcing certification program for concrete. The project, which is...