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[VIDEO] How Electromobility Impacts Volvo's LX1 Hybrid Loader Design and Operation

Scott Young, Volvo Construction Equipment, highlights the improvements that can be gained from electromobility in its prototype LX1 hybrid electric wheel loader.

[Video] Electromobility Enables Up to 50% Fuel Efficiency Gain in Volvo's LX1 Hybrid Loader

Construction Technology

[VIDEO] How Construction Benefits from Explosive Growth in Autonomous Vehicles

Martin Weissburg, Volvo CE president, discusses how the explosive growth in autonomous vehicle technology can benefit both construction equipment customers and society.

[Video] How Construction Industry Benefits from the Explosive Growth in Autonomous Technology

Volvo CE Predicts Up to a 95% Reduction in Carbon Emissions at Electric Jobsite

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Electric site research project aims to transform the quarry and aggregates industry by reducing carbon emissions by up to 95% and total cost of ownership by up to 25%

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[VIDEO] Sound of Silence: Volvo Prototype Electric Hybrid Loader Demo

The super-quiet LX1 prototype electric hybrid wheel loader is designed to deliver up to a 50% fuel efficiency improvement.

Sound of Silence: Volvo Prototype Electric Hybrid Loader Demo

Volvo States Up to 50% Fuel Efficiency Gain Possible with Prototype Electric Hybrid Loader

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LX1 also offers a significant reduction in emissions and noise pollution compared to its conventional counterparts

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World's Tallest Timber Tower Tops Out

The cross-laminated timber building also incorporates a concrete foundation, two concrete stair cores, steel connectors and a steel-beam-and-decking roof

World's tallest wood tower, Brock Commons for the University of British Columbia, Vancouver.

Volvo Construction Equipment Unveils Futuristic Innovations to Drive Sustainability and Change

Volvo Construction Equipment

Company showcases futuristic concepts and innovations from electromobility to intelligent machines and total site solutions at its Xploration Forum in Eskilstuna, Sweden

Volvo Construction Equipment's concept HX1 autonomous, battery-electric, load carrier and the LX1 prototype electric hybrid wheel loader.

Earthmoving Equipment

Advanced Powertrains Generate ROI Even When Fuel Prices Trend Lower

The focus for advanced powertrains and hybrid drive systems in today's construction equipment looks beyond fuel economy to increased performance and ease of operation.

The Caterpillar D7E features an electric drivetrain that generates high torque at low speeds and remains efficient over the entire operating range. Ease of use makes it more productive for even less experienced operators.

New Study Shows Corporate America Continuing to Invest in Sustainability

Nine years of research finds top U.S. companies' sustainability involvement continues to grow but a gap between committed companies and a minority that don't see the business benefits

The percentage of U.S. companies at the high end of the sustainability-acceptance scale has grown from 15% in 2006 to 41% in 2015. However, there has also been a slight increase in those at the lower end of the scale (Stages 1 and 2) as well, with 21% in 2015 compared to 17% in 2012.

Caterpillar Inc. Named to 2016 Dow Jones Sustainability Index

The annual DJSI process follows a best-in-class approach, evaluating numerous corporate economic, environmental and social performance factors. 2016 marks the 17th year Caterpillar, Inc. has made the list.

LED Retrofit Helps Convention Center Save 318,230 Watts Per Day

Raleigh Convention Center replaced 750 halogen bulbs with LED and achieves big savings.

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Earning LEED Certification on Retrofit Projects

Following a comprehensive retrofit, the UAE Embassy in Washington D.C. has achieved the LEED Gold rating for Existing Buildings, the only embassy in the world to have this distinction

Following a comprehensive retrofit, the UAE Embassy in Washington D.C. has achieved the LEED Gold rating for Existing Buildings, the only embassy in the world to have this distinction

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