Why You May Need to Rethink Machine Work Hours with Electric Equipment

Melissa Schuch September 25, 2023

The construction industry continues to integrate electric equipment into fleets, as they’re promising alternatives to their diesel-powered counterparts. The reason they’re becoming more popular options is because electric heavy equipment offers numerous advantages including lower or zero emissions, reduced operating costs and quieter operations. But when it comes time to consider an

Electric Construction Equipment: Your Charging Questions Answered

Melissa Schuch September 25, 2023

What type of charging infrastructure do I need for electric construction equipment? To have an optimal charging time for electric machines, we strongly recommend a 240-volt NEMA 14-50 outlet utilizing an SAE J1772 charging adapter or J plug — the same as for electric cars. While you can charge the machines on

4 Surprising Ways Construction Companies Can Save Money Through Services

Melissa Schuch July 25, 2023

These days, heavy construction equipment is manufactured with features that cut down on costs or help you save money through deliberate machine design. OptiShift technology on wheel loaders and integrated work modes on excavators are a couple of Volvo examples. But did you know one of the best ways to

Volvo Trucks, University of Minnesota Team Up with Local Fleets to Conduct Extreme Weather Field Testing on Volvo VNR Electric Trucks

Melissa Schuch June 23, 2023

Volvo Trucks North America is working with the University of Minnesota (UMN) to conduct extreme weather testing for its Class 8 VNR Electric model to analyze the impact of ambient temperature on a truck’s battery life. UMN has teamed up with Murphy Logistics Solutions (Murphy) to test the battery-electric trucks

Heavy Construction Equipment — Diesel or Electric? The Impact of Noise Ordinances on Construction Equipment”

Melissa Schuch June 5, 2023

Heavy construction equipment — diesel or electric? Increasingly, contractors are facing options for how a machine is powered when they’re buying or renting. The decision for your business can come down to a lot of different criteria, but one important factor may simply be noise. Generally, noise ordinances are designed

Volvo Construction Equipment Walks the Talk with Sustainability Demonstration for Top U.S. Policymakers

Melissa Schuch May 17, 2023

May 17, 2023–Volvo Construction Equipment Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) brought its industry-leading display of sustainable solutions for today and tomorrow to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Celebration of Construction on the National Mall event in Washington DC on May 14-16. By bringing commercial electric solutions – as well

Volvo Construction Equipment Product Lines: Your Top Questions Answered

Melissa Schuch May 15, 2023

At CONEXPO 2023, Volvo Construction Equipment product experts spent time answering a wide range of questions from booth attendees and their online audience. Take a look at these top questions and answers for each of the top Volvo CE product lines. VOLVO EXCAVATORS & ARTICULATED HAULERS Why are wheeled excavators

What Happens to the Batteries? Volvo’s Plan for Sustainable Electromobility

Melissa Schuch May 1, 2023

Does it perform like a diesel? How much does it cost? How long does a charge last? These are some of the most common questions we hear about battery-electric vehicles today, including electric construction equipment. By Anna Axelsson, Volvo Energy They’re focused on the now — for example, an electric excavator

EC500: The Next Generation of Faster, Safer and More Productive Excavators from Volvo Construction Equipment

Melissa Schuch March 15, 2023

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has unveiled a prototype of its new EC500 crawler excavator. Built with operator comfort and safety front of mind, the EC500 features a new and improved operator interface and cabin design. In line with Volvo’s vision for zero accidents, the excavator is fitted with Volvo

Mack Trucks Introduces the Medium-Duty Mack® MD Electric, Adding its Second Battery Electric Vehicle to Lineup

Melissa Schuch March 9, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS (March 8, 2023) – Mack Trucks revealed today its Mack® MD Electric, the company’s first electric vehicle in the medium-duty segment of the trucking industry. Mack revealed the truck for the first time during an event at the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) 2023 Work Truck Show, March 6-9 at the

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