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Caterpillar manager named to EPA advisory group
EPA has appointed a Caterpillar manager to a committee that advises the agency on air quality issues. John Campbell, general manager of engineering for Caterpillar’s large power systems division, will serve on EPA’s Clean Air Act Advisory Committee, which consists of 60 senior managers and experts representing industry, state and local governments, environmental and public […]
September 13, 2005
Equipment
Cummins, Scania form fuel systems joint venture
Cummins and Scania CV AB announced Aug. 26 they have created a joint venture that will produce next-generation fuel systems for heavy-duty, on-highway trucks. The companies say Cummins-Scania XPI Manufacturing is a 50-50 joint venture that builds on partnerships dating to 1992. Cummins and Scania already work together to produce the HPI fuel system, which […]
September 6, 2005
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Mack offering clinics on 2007 emission regs
Mack Trucks is holding customer clinics to provide information about its strategy for meeting 2007 engine emissions regulations. At the clinics, Mack representatives provide information about the advanced cooled exhaust gas recirculation system Mack will use to meet more stringent EPA standards that take effect in 2007. The North American Institute – Mack’s distributor and […]
August 21, 2005
Business
Bill could provide $1 billion for diesel engine retrofits
Several senators introduced legislation June 16 that would create a national grant and loan program designed to provide $200 million annually for five years to retrofit diesel engines. The Associated General Contractors of America, Caterpillar, Cummins and the Diesel Technology Forum are supporting the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2005. Sen. George Voinovich, R-Ohio, is […]
June 23, 2005
Equipment
Engine manufacturers call for on-time delivery of ULS fuel
After a May 27 EPA announcement that the agency will postpone next year’s retail compliance date for ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel by more than a month, engine manufacturers say they will not be able to meet 2007 emissions standards for trucks and buses if the clean fuel requirements are relaxed, weakened or delayed. Jed Mandel, president […]
June 20, 2005
Equipment
Report: Grants best incentive for diesel engine retrofits
Construction equipment owners and air quality agencies say monetary grants are the best incentive for retrofitting diesel engines with devices that will reduce harmful emissions, according to a report a technology and policy consulting firm prepared for the U.S. EPA. Decreasing emissions from off-road equipment requires investments that don’t pay for themselves in operating cost […]
June 14, 2005
Business
Biodiesel use on rise among manufacturers, fleets
Biodiesel, a fuel derived from soybeans or other oil-producing plants, may be coming to a truck near you. Thanks in part to federal emissions regulations set to go into effect in 2007, this alternative fuel is increasingly available, and automotive and equipment manufacturers are taking notice. By the end of 2005, John Deere will be […]
June 1, 2005
Equipment
Power Plus excavator excels in bucket breakout
Komatsu America’s 242-horsepower PC300LC-7 Power Plus excavator offers improved lift capacity and more efficient use of the machine’s arm-crowd and bucket-breakout forces. With extra upper frame reinforcement and increased counterweight mass, the unit features an additional 2,500 pounds on the rear bias for improved stability in all digging applications. In comparison to the standard PC300LC-7 […]
May 31, 2005
Equipment
Cummins launches next-generation Tier 3 QSB engines
Cummins’ QSB engines not only meet Tier 3 emissions requirements, but are fully capable of moving forward to future Tier 4 requirements, the company says. The engines feature advanced electronics, new sculpted blocks, rear gear trains and high-pressure, common-rail fuel systems. Available in both a four- or six-cylinder platform, the engines are rated from 110 […]
May 4, 2005
Equipment
Illinois DOT limits equipment emissions for Chicago road projects
The Illinois Department of Transportation is leaping federal non-road diesel emission regulations by at least three years with its enforcement of the Clean Air Construction Initiative on the agency’s Dan Ryan and Kingery Expressway projects. The initiative is the result of recommendations from health and environmental focus groups and partnerships with the U.S. and Illinois […]
May 2, 2005
Equipment
Caterpillar names regulatory affairs manager
Caterpillar has named James Halloran California regulatory affairs manager for its large power systems division. Halloran will work as a liaision with local and state regulators, environmental groups, user groups and Caterpillar resources in an attempt to ensure a smooth transition to clean diesel technology. Halloran, formerly truck engine marketing supervisor for Caterpillar on-highway engines, […]
April 11, 2005
Business
Detroit Diesel’s Redford renaissance: Fresh ideas bring new life to an old plant
Late last month, Detroit Diesel‘s 65-year-old Redford, Mich., manufacturing facility played host to a wide range of dignitaries, media and guests. The full house was on hand to witness the Redford facility being reborn – cast anew as a model for efficiency, forward thinking and technological expertise. An initial modernization investment of $275 million would […]
April 1, 2005
Equipment
Honda models capitalize on inverter technology
The EB5000i and EB7000i i-Pro generator models by Honda Power Equipment offer inverter technology advantages, including the EcoThrottle load-dependent throttle system for reduced noise and emissions, with up to a 30-percent increase in fuel economy over previous models. The i-Monitor system provides performance monitoring and diagnostics. The new ground-fault-circuit-interrupter-protected models offer 120/240 dual voltage with […]
March 29, 2005
Equipment
Vermeer upgrades CC155 concrete cutter
Vermeer has added an improved ground drive system and easy access tilting to its CC 155 self-propelled concrete cutter. The new drive system features two hydraulic pumps and four motors to provide true all-wheel drive in all speed ranges. This equates to better traction and less tire spinning in cutting applications. The CC 155’s 155-horsepower […]
March 21, 2005
Equipment
Electric motor technology could carry construction equipment into a clean future
It’s the holy grail of the construction equipment industry: high performance, reduced fuel consumption and lower emissions – all at a reasonable price. Alternative energy technology developer UQM Technologies aims to make this grail a reality. The 25-year-old company has already developed concept hybrid vehicles with John Deere, and with Vehicle Projects LLC, which operates […]
February 24, 2005
Equipment
Transportation construction and ethanol communities bridge tax rivalry
Two former fuel-tax rivals have formed a legislative partnership to ensure continued federal financial support for highway and bridge improvements. During the 10th annual National Ethanol Conference, the Renewable Fuels Association honored the American Road and Transportation Builders Association with its “Industry Partner Award” for helping reform federal tax policy on ethanol-blended motor fuels. “It […]
February 21, 2005
Business
Caterpillar on track for greenhouse gas reduction target
Caterpillar has pledged to reduce its global greenhouse gas emissions 20 percent by 2010 as part of the company’s partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency. The GHG reduction pledge is a target goal set by Caterpillar and the EPA’s Climate Leaders GHG Program. One of the world’s largest manufacturers of construction and mining equipment, diesel […]
January 31, 2005
Equipment
Gas-powered drill/breaker starts easier, runs quieter and smoother
Weighing just 55 pounds, the new Cobra Combi gas powered drill/breaker from Atlas Copco features fewer emissions, easier starts and quieter and safer operation. A new choke control and user-friendly start instructions allow for better speed control and easier operation. A silencing muffler reduces noise down to 110 decibels, and a new vibration-dampening handle increases […]
January 14, 2005
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