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Battery-Powered Equipment Electrifies Jobsites

The Toro Company

As contractors continue to realize the advantages of battery-powered equipment, the industry is poised for transformation, and manufacturers are ready to help meet the new demand.

January 25, 2024

Equipment that operates with zero engine exhaust emissions opens up an entirely new world of applications, such as interior construction and demolition, landscape and urban renovation jobs.

Moog Launches Modular Battery for Construction Equipment

Moog Construction

The modular energy solution is designed to convert diesel-powered construction fleets into zero-emissions machines that create all-electric jobsites.

January 24, 2024

ZQuip Excavator digging at Moog Construction test site in West Seneca, N.Y.

DEWALT Survey Shows Las Vegas Contractors Confident in Electric Tools

According to the newly released Power Pulse Survey from DEWALT, the majority (91%) of construction professionals in Las Vegas are confident that their construction sites are adequately fitted for the transition to fully electric-powered tools.

January 22, 2024

According to DEWALT, the majority (91%) of construction professionals in Las Vegas are confident that their construction sites are adequately fitted for the transition to fully electric-powered tools.

Cummins, Daimler Truck, PACCAR to Produce Batteries in Mississippi

The 21-gigawatt hour (GWh) factory is expected to begin producing battery cells in 2027.

January 18, 2024

Oils, Lubricants & Greases

Implementing Changes to Reduce the Total Cost of Ownership From a Lubricant Perspective

Strategic Reliability Solutions

Lubricants can help keep costs down when managing a fleet of heavy equipment.

January 17, 2024

When trying to decide if you can use one type of diesel engine oil for your fleet, you should ideally develop a register of your equipment.

Continental Finalizes First Scalable Autonomous Trucking System

Continental - Commercial Vehicle Tires

Continental and Aurora have finalized the design and architecture of the future fallback system and hardware of the Aurora Driver – an SAE Level 4 autonomous driving system – that Continental plans to start production of in 2027.

January 16, 2024

Continental and Aurora reach partnership milestone by finalizing design of world’s first scalable autonomous trucking system.

Equipment Management

Permitting & Safety in Mobile Fueling

For fleets considering the adoption of a mobile refueling service, permitting is one important step that adds to overall fleet safety but is often overlooked.

January 16, 2024

Geotab reported that for a fleet of 100 vehicles, each vehicle drives about 2.2 miles out of the way to fill up and each gas station stop adds more than 20 minutes to each trip, with nearly eight fill-ups a month.

Equipment Management

Tractics Launches to Heavy Civil Contractors

Through its single-platform solution, the company's mission is to empower civil construction companies with the management solutions and project insights they need to be more efficient and improve their bottom line.

January 15, 2024

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PAVE/X Essentials

Co-founder Jessica Lombardo shares what you should know about this exciting new event from IRONMARKETS that is launching this year.

January 15, 2024

Milling during BOMAG Innovation Days

Cat, CRH Sign Agreement for Electric Off-highway Trucks, Charging

Caterpillar - Cat

The agreement is focused on accelerating the deployment of Caterpillar's 70 to 100-ton-class battery electric off-highway trucks and charging solutions at a CRH site in North America.

January 8, 2024

Executives from CRH sign the agreement with Caterpillar Group President Denise Johnson at the company’s headquarters in Irving, Texas.

Construction's Transition to Cleaner Energy Sources

It’s time for the construction industry to go green and some companies are already making the switch.

January 4, 2024

The construction industry’s reliance on traditional energy sources is holding it back, but there are a plethora of new green solutions ready for the taking.

Fleet Maintenance

Fueling a Sustainable Fleet

Environmental considerations for fueling diesel-powered equipment.

December 27, 2023

Onsite fuel storage can further reduce emissions by being strategically moved and placed in areas that reduce the distance equipment needs to travel to refuel.

Equipment Management

What Is Rigging & Machine Moving in Construction?

Sullivan Industrial Services

Creativity, planning and technology are required for safe and efficient equipment transportation.

December 26, 2023

By distributing weight evenly, limiting accident risks and adhering to extreme safety protocols, rigging is a pillar for preventing costly delays and mishaps at construction sites.

Fleet Maintenance

Tech Advances Productivity, Sustainability & Safety

Telematics and data management are more common and critical to operations on today’s jobsites.

December 22, 2023

Telematics and data management can assist contractors, operators and rental shop owners.

How to Choose & Maintain a Torque Wrench

Proper selection and caring for this often-used tool are important for reliable fastening and peace of mind.

December 20, 2023

The most important consideration in the torque wrench selection process is understanding the torque range that the user will most commonly be working within.

How Tire Monitoring Created Savings for a Concrete Supplier

Doran Manufacturing

Schedule disruptions and delays caused by roadside tire service can ruin a fresh batch of concrete, and incur out-of-pocket costs. Here's how Ernst Concrete used a tire monitoring program to eliminate the run flats and save some money in the long term.

December 13, 2023

Ford Pro & Xcel Energy Team Up to Provide 30,000 EV Charging Ports by 2030

The companies are putting their heads together to pursue their 30x30 initiative.

December 6, 2023

The initiative will be part of Xcel Energy's Electric Vehicle Supply Infrastructure (EVSI) program which will improve the availability and access to charging ports for business fleets in particular within Xcel's U.S. service areas.

Cummins' Accelera Names Zero Emissions Leaders

The company's zero-emissions technology business segment has named Brian Wilson as general manager – eMobility, and Andreas Lippert as vice president and general manager – electrolyzers.

December 6, 2023

Accelera by Cummins has named Brian Wilson as general manager – eMobility, and Andreas Lippert as vice president and general manager – electrolyzers. Wilson and Lippert each have several decades of industry and technology expertise.

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