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President Obama announces 54.5 mpg fuel efficiency standard

President Obama on July 29 announced a historic agreement with 13 major automakers to pursue the next phase in the Administration’s national vehicle program, increasing fuel economy to 54.5 miles per gallon for cars and light-duty trucks by Model Year 2025. The President was joined by Ford, GM, Chrysler, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar/Land Rover, Kia, […]

July 29, 2011

Final CAFE standards mean $65+ billion loss for highway, transit improvements

A July 29 Obama Administration proposal to increase fuel efficiency standards for cars and light trucks to an average 54.5 miles per gallon (mpg) between 2017 and 2025 would result in the loss of more than $65 billion in federal funding for state and local highway, bridge and transit improvements, an analysis by the American […]

July 29, 2011

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Sens. Boxer and Inhofe release outline for bipartisan transportation reauthorization bill

Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), and Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.), ranking member, on July 19 released an outline for Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), a bipartisan proposal to reauthorize the nation’s transportation programs for two years. (Click here for an archived Webcast of […]

July 26, 2011

Navistar sues EPA again over ‘irrelevant’ SCR rule

Navistar has filed another suit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, signaling the latest round in the ongoing battle between the exhaust gas recirculation-only engine manufacturer and its competitors, all of which are using selective catalytic reduction technology to meet 2010 diesel exhaust emissions regulations. Navistar opted to use in-cylinder EGR technology to meet the […]

July 26, 2011

SB 582: Commute benefit bill passes legislature, awaits Governor’s signature

Senate Bill 582 (SB 582), authored by state Sen. Leland Yee (D-San Francisco), is now on Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk and awaiting the Governor’s signature after passing both houses of the state legislature, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) reports. The bill, which was jointly sponsored by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District and the […]

July 21, 2011

Cummins chairman and CEO is retiring

Tim Solso, Cummins Inc.'s chairman and CEO since 2000, is retiring, the company's board of directors announced on July 12. Solso, 64, will be succeeded by Tom Linebarger, Cummins president and chief operating officer. Linebarger, 48, has been with Cummins 17 years, and was formerly President of Cummins Power Generation and served as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. He will assume his new role on Jan. 1, 2012.

July 12, 2011

LaHood announces $527 million in funding for third round in TIGER grant program

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on June 30 announced that $527 million will be available for a third round of the TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) competitive grant program, which funds innovative transportation projects that will create jobs and have a significant impact on the nation, a region or a metropolitan area. “Through the […]

July 11, 2011

LaHood: $101.4 million to promote innovative clean-fuel technologies in transit

Transit providers will be able to compete for a share of $101.4 million in federal funding by proposing innovative projects that create ‘green’ jobs, promote the use of clean fuels and cut our nation’s dependence on oil, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced on June 30. “This money supports President Obama’s plan to improve the […]

July 5, 2011

2011 Utility Supplement (Sponsored Information)

Make your supplier part of your emergency response team by Thomas D. Aldridge, Jr., Griffin Pump and Equipment Many contractors view dealing with a pump – either in a bypass operation or a dewatering application – as a problem. Most contractors make their living by moving dirt, laying pipe, or building, so pump suppliers who […]

July 1, 2011

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What’s new in welding A new generation of machines and technology makes this task easier, safer, more productive and comfortable By Tom Jackson If you are looking to replace, upgrade or buy a new welding unit for your shop or service truck you may be pleasantly surprised at the innovations that have come along in […]

June 30, 2011

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BAE Systems launches HybriDrive Website

Johnson City, N.Y.-based BAE Systems has launched a website to showcase its HybriDrive family of hybrid-electric products at www.hybridrive.com.

June 17, 2011

Harvard report: Traffic congestion linked to 2,200 early deaths

Traffic congestion is not just costing us money. Now it’s costing us our health. According to a Harvard report, traffic congestion is responsible for more then 2,200 premature deaths. For the full report, click here: Harvard report: Traffic congestion linked to 2,200 early deaths In the report, the researchers found “strong evidence for a causative […]

June 2, 2011

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By Equipment World Staff Green Fleet Initiative Making sure your fleet meets one of these levels could mean the difference at bidding time. Burnishing your company’s environmental credentials or putting in place a program to reduce your fleet’s exhaust emissions just got easier with the Association of Equipment Management Professionals’ Green Fleet initiative. The beauty […]

May 30, 2011

Marketplace

By Amy Materson EDITOR’S PICK Eliminate Emissions Useful for applications where users already have a generator on site or have grid power available, Doosan Portable Power’s HP750e portable air compressor features a quiet three-phase electric motor instead of a diesel engine. Launched at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011, the 750-cfm unit is 100-percent emissions free and therefore […]

May 30, 2011

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Maintenance

Hauling ash DPF service intervals are few and far between – but stay on your toes; the filters work so well they sometimes mask serious engine problems By Tom Jackson If you’ve bought a new diesel engine truck since 2007 or in some cases a new piece of equipment this year, there may be a […]

May 30, 2011

CONPEXPO/CON-AGG Product Report

IMT revamps service trucks around new crane design By Tom Jackson The driver of service and crane truck manufacturer IMT’s intros at CONEXPO-CON/AGG was its Penta Boom, which has a flat top and half-hex cross section that eliminates stress concentrations. The five-sided boom offers 30 feet of reach with controlled tracking at long distances […]

May 30, 2011

Imt Dominator Iii With 12000 Penta Boom Crane

John Deere updates construction website

John Deere Construction & Forestry recently enhanced its North American construction website to better serve its key audiences. The new site’s features include easier-to-navigate functionality and even more interactivity. The update, which is part of a larger JohnDeere.com upgrade, features a more customer-friendly, visually dynamic design with faster access to more information on products, such as specifications, […]

May 19, 2011

Detroit Diesel wins 2011 Michigan Green Leader award for big business

Detroit Diesel announced that it has been named one of the two 2011 Michigan Green Leaders in the Big Business category by the Detroit Free Press. Selected by a panel of 25 independent judges, the award recognizes Michigan-based companies that are working to move the state forward in innovation, sustainable development and conservation. Detroit Diesel’s […]

May 18, 2011

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Watch Antique Tractors from Holt, Best, Caterpillar at HCEA Show 2025

The historical construction equipment show presented a veritable timeline of Caterpillar history from 1917 to 1979, including Best and Holt tractors.

2026 GMC Canyon AT4X

2026 GMC Canyon Revealed: 4 Trims, 7,700 Lbs. Towing, Loads of Features

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Closer Look: Develon’s Reduced Tail-Swing DX62R-7 Mini Excavator

Bobcat Newest Mini Track Loader

Closer Look: Bobcat's Largest Mini Track Loader Packs Power & Precision

The Kubota RTV-X Long Bed can be converted to flat bed with its adjustable side rails and tailgate.

Kubota Launches New RTV-X Long Bed UTV for 1,200-lbs. of Hauling

Why excavator 3D machine control is right for you.

When it comes to your OTR (off-the-road) tires, nothing is more important than having proper tire inflation. This directly impacts the performance and longevity of your tires, which is linked to the overall productivity of your operation.