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Commercial Truck Fleet Electrification to Cost $1T

Clean Freight Coalition

Full electrification of the U.S. commercial truck fleet would require nearly $1 trillion in infrastructure investment alone, according to a new report released by the Clean Freight Coalition.

March 20, 2024

Full electrification of the U.S. commercial truck fleet would require nearly $1 trillion in infrastructure investment alone, according to a new report released by the Clean Freight Coalition (CFC).

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Astec Reveals IntelliPac Moisture System for Asphalt Producers

Astec Industries Inc.

Astec shows off more of what it plans to bring to the show, this time for asphalt plants and producers.

March 15, 2024

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Concrete Materials

Trials Begin for Potential Replacement of Portland Cement

Terra CO2 Technology

Concrete decarbonization company Terra CO2 announced concrete trails for OPUS ZERO as an alternative to portland cement.

March 7, 2024

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Daimler Launches Dealer Certification for Battery-electric Vehicles

Daimler Truck North America

Eight dealerships have already completed the certification and the number is doubling in the coming weeks.

March 6, 2024

The certification program covers all areas required to help customers navigate moving toward emissions-free driving.

Women in Construction Week: The Women Behind the First Real-Life LEGO Building

About 10 percent of construction jobs are held by women. For more than 25 years, Women in Construction Week has celebrated and promoted the role of women in the construction industry.

March 6, 2024

For more than 25 years, Women in Construction Week has celebrated and promoted the role of women in the construction industry.

World of Asphalt Preview Guide 2024

The biggest product showcase and event for asphalt producers, pavers, and everything in-between.

March 5, 2024

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Electric Power Will Displace Diesel Machines

Why will EVs eventually dominate the market? Whether it comes from gas, diesel, liquid hydrogen or solid state batteries you are buying energy. And pound for pound, ounce for ounce, dollar for dollar – electric means more bang for your buck.

March 4, 2024

Matt Stanley demoing the 8520c at the first PAVE/X.

Mack Trucks Discloses Lineup for Work Truck Week 2024

Mack Trucks Inc.

The trucks on display are configured for a variety of applications, with the Mack LR Electric also offering the benefits of reduced emissions.

March 3, 2024

The breadth of the product lineup on display at Work Truck Week 2024 spotlights Mack’s commitment to vocational applications and making sure customers have several options from which to choose.

Schaeffler Announces Ohio E-vehicle Manufacturing Facility

Schaeffler Group USA Inc.

Schaeffler recently completed an expansion in Wooster of almost 90,000 square feet to produce electric motors and components for electric powertrain systems.

March 2, 2024

Schaeffler is developing high-performance e-motors for commercial vehicles. Electrified drives will account for an increasingly large share of the powertrain mix in this segment in the future.

IMT Reveals Lineup of Service Truck Solutions for Work Truck Week 2024

Iowa Mold Tooling Co. Inc.

The IMT prototype battery-powered hydraulic telescopic crane and compressor package will be on display during Work Truck Week 2024.

March 1, 2024

Show attendees will get an up-close look at the company’s patented control system: IMT CMD.CTRL.

Groundbreaking Carbon Neutral Asphalt Material

Aggregate Industries

Prominent construction materials supplier, Aggregate Industries, has launched Foamix Eco, a groundbreaking, onsite asphalt material that can achieve carbon neutral status. Could the UK product see use in the domestic market soon?

February 28, 2024

Foamix Eco Is Here

Thalle Industries Mixing it Up for Charity

Thalle Industries

Thalle Industries decided to display its support for local non-profits on its two new concrete mixer trucks.

February 28, 2024

Thalle Industries supports its Elmsford location neighbors - the Paws Crossed Animal Rescue.

Challenges & Benefits of Moving to Electric Equipment

As emission regulations tighten, construction equipment power sources will evolve, but adoption will be gradual.

February 28, 2024

Jobs that can rack up 10,000 hours on a diesel machine might add 6,000 hours or 7,000 hours to a comparable electric machine.

Truck Industry Heads to Work Truck Week

NTEA – The Work Truck Association

New technology, emission regulations, and the ride and drive are all highlights this year.

February 27, 2024

The 2023 exhibit hall.

CORE Ends Heavy-Duty Equipment Funding Cycle

The funding cycle, which closed on Jan. 18, received more than 1,300 voucher requests for off-road ZE equipment, and an additional 750 requests for charging equipment.

February 23, 2024

Transitioning to ZE equipment improves the health of workers and nearby communities, and helps to mitigate detrimental climate-change effects.

Higharc Declares $53M Series B for Homebuilding Software

The adoption of Higharc’s generative design technology helped builders bring new homes and communities to market faster than ever in 2023.

February 22, 2024

Higharc’s Homebuilding Cloud replaces the “pen and paper” processes and software solutions that dominate the industry.

Vanguard Talks About How Rental Houses Benefit From Battery and Engine Technology

Briggs & Stratton (Vanguard)

Nick Moore and Jason Steadman showcase the Vanguard SI Swappable and Fixed Battery as well as engines sharing how rental stores can benefit from the technology.

February 21, 2024

MEC Prepares New Equipment for ARA 2024

MEC Aerial Work Platforms

This event will demonstrate how MEC is making big steps in innovation and driving the aerial industry forward with technology, enhanced productivity solutions, and improved safety features.

February 16, 2024

Booth visitors can view the first in this range, the award-winning NANO10-XD, a lightweight scissor lift.