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Construction Equipment

German heavy truck battery supplier plans Detroit production facility

Darmstadt, Germany-based electric systems company AKASOL is planning a production facility in metro Detroit with production slated to begin next year. AKASOL, founded in 1990, is Europe’s largest supplier of battery systems for commercial vehicles and buses with hybrid or all-electric drives and is a leading manufacturer of high-performance, lithium-ion battery systems for buses, commercial […]

August 15, 2019

Construction Equipment

Stellar used equipment market softens … a bit. Here’s what’s hot and what’s not.

Although the used equipment market has been steady, it doesn’t mean there won’t be softer prices ahead, especially compared with 12 months ago. “It’s still a strong market, even though it’s not as good as last year,” says Michael Cole with Cole Equipment, a used equipment dealer in Ada, Oklahoma. “The low-hour machines will still […]

August 13, 2019

Vocational

Cemen Tech’s cloud-based Accu-Pour software now works with more volumetric concrete mixers—including competing models

Cemen Tech, makers of volumetric concrete mixers and technology, has announced expanded compatibility of its Accu-Pour cloud software suite. Unlike drum mixers, volumetric concrete mixers act as mobile batch plants mounted to a truck chassis or a trailer. Using a segmented body, they carry unmixed sand, cement, coarse aggregates, water, and any other admixtures or […]

August 12, 2019

Class 7-8

Regs limiting glider kits score a win in EPA ruling

The Environmental Protection Agency’s internal watchdog has concluded that a 2017 EPA study used to promote limiting production of glider kit trucks was “consistent” with the agency’s research standards and, therefore, the study’s conclusions shouldn’t be dismissed. EPA’s Office of Inspector General released a preliminary report Wednesday and says it expects to issue a final […]

August 6, 2019

Construction Equipment

This is the first unmanned truck to run at speed on a public highway—with traffic

Starsky Robotics becomes the first company to test an unmanned vehicle in traffic on a public road. Learn more about the historic moment on Equipment World.

July 4, 2019

Class 7-8

Volvo Trucks to roll out improved Driver Assist platform

The VADA 2.0 enhances the original platform by integrating radar and cameras for improved traffic awareness, and much more. Details on Equipment World.

June 27, 2019

Telematics

Volvo launches Haul Assist real-time load monitoring for articulated haulers

Volvo has launched Haul Assist, a load monitoring system for its articulated haulers. The system can operate in Project Mode or Trip Meter Mode. Details here.

June 25, 2019

Class 7-8

With new driver-assist features for heavy trucks, ZF has big plans for automating commercial vehicles in NA

ZF is making a push for broader brand awareness and higher market share for electrification and automation in North America. Details here on Equipment World.

June 19, 2019

Vocational

Dump truck doubles as public art in new downtown Boston exhibit

The red dump truck on display in downtown Boston is a tribute to community construction workers that have helped build bridges and park systems in Boston.

June 14, 2019

Construction Equipment

Keep hoses clean with Bergkamp tack system for pothole patcher

Bergkamp's new system for the FP5 Flameless All-In-One Pothole Patcher was designed for more safety and less cleanup for operators and crew. Details here.

June 7, 2019

Construction Equipment

Boss intros new SK Box Plows for compact equipment alongside new snow removal products for pickups

Boss Snowplow introduced its newest box plow for tractors, skid steers, and other compact equipment, as well as other new snow removal equipment. Details here.

June 3, 2019

Vocational

An up-close look at the Chevy Silverado 6500HD with dump body

Check out this medium-duty 2019 Silverado 6500HD with dump body upfitted by Monroe Truck Equipment here on Equipment World.

May 30, 2019