Equipment World Staff (EQW)BusinessPresident Obama visits Daimler plant in Mt. Holly, N.C.During a visit to the Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) manufacturing facility in Mount Holly, N.C., on March 7, President Barack Obama announced a $1 billion National Community Deployment Challenge designed to spur deployment of clean, advanced vehicles in communities around the country. He also congratulated Daimler on the production of its 1,000th Freightliner natural gas truck, and for adding 1,000 workers to the plant last year, many of whom had been laid off during the recession.March 7, 2012SafetyParsons Brinckerhoff designing Connected Vehicle Project infrastructureParsons Brinckerhoff has been selected to design and supervise deployment of technology infrastructure for a U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) pilot program to study the potential of operating connected vehicles on the streets and highways of Ann Arbor, Mich. Called the Connected Vehicle Safety Pilot Model Deployment project, the $15 million research effort is […]March 7, 2012TechnologyIron Search expands into construction marketFranklin, Tenn.-based Iron Search has expanded into the construction market. “The goal is simply to help dealers reach new buyers and sell their inventory faster,” said David Greenberg, Iron Search president, in a press release announcing the expansion into the construction market. Iron Search has recently been redesigned with new features, content and service partners […]March 6, 2012RoadbuildingPropane autogas trucks on display at Work Truck ShowThe Propane Education & Research Council will showcase the “lean and green” benefits of propane autogas as it displays trucks, mowers and fuel dispensers at the 2012 Work Truck Show, North America’s largest work truck event, in Indianapolis through Thursday, March 8. PERC is exhibiting propane autogas vehicles that it says cost less to operate […]March 6, 2012RoadbuildingU.S. diesel price continues to climbWith tensions overseas continuing to drive up the price of crude oil, the price of diesel has soared 23.8 cents in the past four weeks. The average retail price of a gallon of on-highway diesel jumped 4.3 cents to $4.094 a gallon during the week ended Monday, March 5, according to the U.S. Department of […]March 6, 2012Construction EquipmentBobcat launches 2012 line of light construction productsBobcat’s 2012 lineup of light construction products features a revamped line of air compressors, generators and pressure washers, as well as compaction equipment, including plate compactors and upright rammers. Powered by fuel-efficient, Honda engines, these durable models are designed to provide reliable performance for jobsite development and cleanup operations. Air compressors Three portable air compressor […]March 5, 2012Construction EquipmentHelp AED today with Equipment Industry Action DayThe Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) has declared March 5 Equipment Industry Action Day to keep the reauthorization process moving forward and is asking that Congressional offices be flooded with e-mails and calls from around the country. An important procedural vote in the Senate on March 6 will determine whether and when there will be a […]March 5, 2012SafetyFHWA: Be innovative with state highway federal fundingThe Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) began accepting proposals by California and Vermont to explore innovative ways of using federal funds to cover certain indirect costs of managing highway projects, Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez announced on March 2.March 5, 2012RoadbuildingPavement work on I-70 in Kansas City beginsConstruction on interstate will continue on various nights through June.March 2, 2012RoadbuildingU.S. 60/62 bridge to reopenThe U.S. 60/62 bridge over the Mississippi River at Cairo, Ill., will reopen March 6 after being closed since January 2011.March 2, 2012Previous PagePage 117 of 590Next PageTop StoriesCompact Track LoadersCloser Look: Takeuchi's First EH-Controlled Compact Track LoaderTake a walkaround tour of the new electro-hydraulic CTL with 40.5 gpm of hydraulic flow, improved undercarriage and upgraded cab.Market PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Mini Excavators in 2024-2025PickupsHemi V8 or Cummins Diesel? – 2026 Ram 2500 HD Offers Hefty ChoiceVintage Equipment“The Great Tractor Race” – Cat’s 1931 Film Reveals its Early Crawlers in Zany EventFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
