Wayne GraysonWayne Grayson is the former Executive Video Producer for Randall-Reilly; in previous positions, he served as the Executive Editor and Online Editor for Equipment World.BusinessChicago-St. Louis high-speed rail construction could create 6,200 jobsA high-speed rail project that will connect Chicago, Illinois to St. Louis, Missouri has been cleared for construction, according to a report by CivSourceOnline.com. The project’s environmental impact plan passed muster with environmental feasibility standard and received the OK from state and federal officials. Amtrak trains are being considered to run the roughly 300-mile route […]November 21, 2012BusinessU.S. home starts rise to highest rate in 4 yearsThe housing recovery gained more momentum in October as construction began on the most homes and apartments since July 2008. According to numbers released by the U.S. Commerce Department, privately-owned housing starts in October were at a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 894,000. That’s an increase of 3.6 percent above the revised September estimate of 863,000 […]November 20, 2012Construction EquipmentPro Pickup: Getting the most out of a wreckPro Pickup, our excellent sister publication, has posted a great feature on how to make a front-end collision work to your benefit. Editor Bruce Smith writes that a front-end collision provides the perfect opportunity to add diesel performance upgrades because the insurance company pays for both the labor and a chunk of the parts cost […]November 19, 2012HomeThe heart of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay BridgeThough the most well-known San Francisco bridge is the Golden Gate, the Bay Bridge carries 150,000 more vehicles per day than its more famous counterpart and celebrated its 76th birthday last week. Plus, the inner-workings of the bridge are pretty cool. You’ll definitely want to check out this graphic from MercuryNews.com which details the bridge’s […]November 19, 2012HomeWelcome to the new Equipment WorldThe product is the site you see today, a site we feel is easy to read, easy to navigate and one that echoes the design cues of our print product in both subtle and apparent ways. More importantly, it’s a site that we love reading and visiting ourselves.November 19, 2012EquipmentEner-G Force concept is Mercedes’ hydrogen-powered patrol SUVAs an entry to the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show Design Challenge, Mercedes-Benz created the monster you see above — its concept of what the patrol car of 2025 should look like. The company says the Ener-G Force concept is built off the tank-like design of its G-Class series of SUVs, including the original G-Wagen […]November 19, 2012HomeNYC council member calls for sea wall to shield city from stormsIn a speech Tuesday afternoon, a New York City councilwoman said it’s time to discuss building a storm barrier that would protect the city from flooding caused by future storms, according to the Wall Street Journal.November 15, 2012BusinessHome Depot third quarter exceeds expectations thanks to housing recoveryThe Home Depot has seen its stock price increase 52 percent so far this year and it’s finally comfortable with saying those gains are thanks to what the Wall Street Journal calls a “housing revival.”November 14, 2012Construction EquipmentSolar panels cheaper to operate with new thermal energy storage systemA new method of storing the thermal energy collected through solar panels is not only cheaper than current methods, but does less damage to the storage tanks themselves.November 13, 2012EquipmentCentury-old fermentation process may produce cleaner-burning dieselUniversity of California, Berkeley scientists have discovered a way to produce renewable diesel fuel by using a fermentation process once used to produce explosives.November 13, 2012Previous PagePage 420 of 434Next PageTop StoriesThe DirtKubota’s Next-Gen Excavators: Why are They So Popular?On this episode of The Dirt, we take a deep dive into Kubota’s dash-5 mini excavator lineup.Compact Track LoadersTakeuchi’s First EH-Controlled Compact Track Loader – the TL11R3Compact Track LoadersCTLs Dominate 40 Years After Tracks Added to a Skid Steer – Buyer’s Guide 2025Compact equipmentA Closer Look: Toro Debuts its First Tracked, Electric Dingo & Ultra BuggiesFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
