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Cummins, Accelera, Daimler Trucks and PACCAR Break Ground on Mississippi Battery Cell Factory
The 500-acre site will be home to a 2 million square-foot, energy efficient facility. Amplify plans to begin battery cell production in 2027 and is expected to create more than 2,000 U.S. manufacturing jobs.
Tires
TBC Brands Launches King Navitrac Commercial Truck Tire Portfolio
Fleet News
Near-zero Emissions Diesel Vehicles Increased 4% Over 2022
Fleet Maintenance
Modine Releases Cabin Climate System
Tires
Trelleborg Showcases EMR Series Construction Tires
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Why Fleet Connectivity is Key for Profitability
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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Machine & Grade Control in Construction Surface Prep
How these technologies provide precision and finesse, even for novice operators responsible for moving earth and materials to exact design specifications.
Construction Technology
Construction's Inevitable Shift to Alternative Power
What do new fuel options and emission regulations mean for contractors?
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Construction Technology
The Move to Synthetics & Synthetic Blends
The market for synthetic lubricants is only expected to grow. Here are the main benefits, costs, and considerations you’ll need to know before making a switch.
Compact Track Loaders
Prepping Construction Fleets for Natural Disasters
Following a disaster in which flooding is an issue, contractors may need to change oils in the different compartments, such as axles and the transmission, if it was submerged.
Tires
Doran Offers 360OTR Tire Monitoring System
Doran 360OTR tire monitoring systems include visual and audible alerts for low inflation pressure, rapid deflation events and high tire temperatures.
Tires
Uptake Launches Tire Insights for Fleet Maintenance
Uptake’s solution uses analytics to detect tire-related issues, such as leaks, sensor malfunctions and pressure drops.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
The Evolution of Diesel Engine Oil
As engines have evolved, the lubricants that keep them running have changed with them.
Equipment Monitoring & Logistics
Bobcat Releases New Machine IQ Telematics Features
Remote Engine Disable/Enable is available for Machine IQ Health and Security subscribers with connected and compatible Bobcat machine(s).
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Komatsu HB365LC-3 drives performance, fuel efficiency and sustainability
Do more with less — its hybrid electrical swing system can increase productivity and reduce fuel consumption compared to non-hybrid Komatsu excavators.
Excavators
Heavy Equipment Sticker Shock? What Can Contractors Do?
This column offers advice about adjusting to higher sticker prices on most types of equipment.
Trailer Accessories
Western Global Introduces MultiCube Non-Hazmat Diesel Fuel Trailer
The MultiCube has preconfigured, pre-installed accessory package options that include fuel pump packages, hose reels, a DEF kit and custody transfer meter.
Batteries
POWR2 Unveils ADVANTAGE Battery Energy Management System
ADVANTAGE is comprised of an energy control module (ECM) and an energy management cloud (EMC).
Construction Technology
Construction's Inevitable Shift to Alternative Power
What do new fuel options and emission regulations mean for contractors?
Diesel Engines
Kenworth Launches PACCAR MX-13 CARB-Compliant Engine for Class 8 Trucks
The new PACCAR MX-13 CARB-compliant engine is available on select Class 8 models, including the T680, T880 and W990.
Batteries
DEWALT Launches XP POWERPACK Tabless Cell Battery for Power Tools
The tabless XR POWERPACK battery supports energy flow by forcing energy through multiple tabs to distribute power.
Business
Scania Establishes Erinion Charging Solutions Company
Charging stations will first be installed in European countries during the next several years. Erinion was founded by Scania to provide solutions for depot and destination charging, with the goal of accelerating electric truck adoption.
Construction Safety
How Proper Ergonomics on Jobsites Help Protect Workers
Ergonomic injuries are largely preventable. Help your team recognize tasks that may create physical limitations and use the resources available to put them in safer positions.
Worksite Equipment
Makita Offers 1,200Wh Portable Power Supply
The new battery-only configuration (model PDC1200) is an option for users running the ConnectX equipment.
Tires
OTR Launches Customer Portal for Equipment
Using the new portal, customers have access to OTR’s full product offering of tires, tubes, wheels, assemblies and rubber tracks across multiple industries including construction, landscaping, agriculture and mining.
Worksite Equipment
Milwaukee Tool Releases MX FUEL Portable Battery Extension System
Allowing the user to wear the battery on his or her back or place it on the ground, this new solution reduces tool weight while maintaining performance.
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Construction Technology
Volvo CE Invests $40.5M in EV Factories
In South Korea, an investment of $7.8 million is for a new battery pack production factory, and in Sweden $32.7 million has been used to advance electromobility for articulated haulers.
Batteries
Volvo CE and Portable Electric Introduce PU130 Mobile Battery Storage System
The PU130 can charge electrified construction equipment at a 20 kW charge rate and simultaneously provide 40 kW of jobsite power to support tools, lighting, office trailers and more.
Fleet Maintenance
Using 1 Fleet Platform in Construction
The notion that fleets could ever achieve their safety and efficiency goals, let alone attain the satisfaction that comes with a genuine culture of safety, without embracing a next-gen solution, is baffling.
Business
World’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell RTG Crane Operational
The H2-ZE RTG Transtainer Crane runs 100% on fuel-cell hydrogen technology, representing an unprecedented first for terminal operations, offering the ability to achieve zero emissions on large container cranes without connecting to the electric grid.
Worksite Equipment
DEWALT Unveils TOUGHSERIES Construction Jack
The TOUGHSERIES Construction Jack features a lift capacity of up to 340 lbs. and a lift height of 8-3/4 in.
Power
Volvo CE Unveils Mobile Charging Solutions for Construction EVs
The new products are the PU750 (capable of supporting three to four mid-size machines) and the PU130 (towable charging solution).
Batteries
Volvo CE PU750 Mobile Charging System
The first-generation PU750 has enough energy to support three to four mid-size machines.
Trucks
Ford Pro EV Charging Solutions for Fleets
The solutions help simplify the path to electrification for commercial operators across various powertrains.
Construction Technology
Evolution of Heavy Equipment Tire Innovations
Having tires that can adjust to new conditions without diminishing the quality of performance is crucial to overcoming obstacles and staying on schedule.
Sustainability
Optimizing & Designing Engines for the Future
As construction navigates the adoption of new technologies and changes in regulations, manufacturers are optimizing diesel engine architecture to support future technology innovations.
Construction Technology
Sensors, Connectivity and AI: The Building Blocks to a Safer, More Productive Worksite
As we look to the future, we can expect to see AI-powered robots and automated machinery performing repetitive tasks on the jobsite, such as digging trenches, moving earth, or building brick walls with great precision.