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Sustainability
Volvo Group Releases 2015 Sustainability Report
The report shows that during 2015 the Volvo Group’s volumes were on the same level as in 2014, but sales increased by 10%
Sustainability
New Legislation May Require Solar Panels on All New San Francisco Buildings
New legislation would require 15% solar space on new residential and commercial buildings have solar panels installed
Diesel Engines
Cummins Improves Fuel Efficiency of 2017 GHG-certified Engines
Cummins Inc.
Engines meet both the current EPA regulations and the second step in greenhouse gas (GHG) and fuel efficiency standards
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Construction Safety
Investing in Worker Safety Through Wearable Technology
Insurance companies are investigating how wearable technology and BIM can help reduce risk and increase efficiencies in the construction industry.
Many companies looking to bring more wearable tech to the jobsite are focusing on getting their innovations into workers’ existing gear to boost adoption. As a result, in the near future, construction workers may find that common assets, such as hardhats, safety vests and even the tools they carry, are being infused with new capabilities.
Sustainability
USGBC’s New Report Reveals Hospitality Industry Poised for Tremendous Growth in Green Building
Green construction in the hospitality sector has increased by 50% from 2011-2013 and now represents 25% of all new construction in the sector today.
Compact Wheel Loaders
Wacker Neuson Tier 4 Final WL Wheel Loaders
Wacker Neuson America Corporation
Upgraded models come with 48- to 75-hp Tier 4 Final engines and updated cabs
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Rental
Natural Gas Vital to the Future of Reliable, Independent Energy Mix
The benefits of using natural gas reach far and wide. Natural gas is more environmentally friendly than other fossil fuels. It’s “cleaner” than coal when burned, emitting half the amount of carbon dioxide.
Loaders
Komatsu WA600-8 Wheel Loader
Komatsu America Corp.
Up to 13% less fuel consumed, plus a bigger, better bucket and a smooth, quiet ride
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Excavators
Komatsu PC78US-10 Hydraulic Excavator
Komatsu America Corp.
Features up to 3% increase in productivity and an up to 5% drop in fuel usage with no loss of performance
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Sustainability
EPA Awards Grants to 38 Student Teams for Innovative Sustainable Projects
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
This year’s teams are testing innovative ideas such as repurposing chemical byproducts from the mining industry into new concrete that helps inhibit the corrosion of steel.
Sustainability
USGBC Report Shows Global Green Building Continues to Double Every Three Years
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
U.S. Green Building Council Partners with Dodge Data & Analytics to release the 2016 world green building trends report
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Trucks & Accessories
Push to Cut Diesel Exhaust Emissions Is Far From Over for Heavy-duty Trucks
Greenhouse gas emissions regulations being implemented through 2018 promise $50 billion in fuel-cost savings for the US fleet
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