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Roadbuilding
Wirelessly monitor concrete curing with Maturix Smart Concrete Sensors
Maturix Smart Concrete Sensors, introduced at World of Concrete 2020 by Kryton International, wirelessly monitor the concrete hardening process, eliminating the need for manual data collection. The sensors transmit concrete temperatures at chosen depths in real-time to internet-connected devices. The system then automatically estimates the concrete’s maturity and strength, the company says. The sensors use […]
February 20, 2020
Construction Equipment
Weego’s 9-pound Crankenstein jumpstarts construction equipment
The Weego Crankenstein Jump Starting 12V/24V Power Pack weighs 9 pounds and can jumpstart dead batteries on light and heavy-duty equipment. Details here.
May 27, 2019
Battery electric
Volvo, Skanska to test electric, autonomous site quarry for 10 weeks this fall
Come fall, Volvo will see its electric site quarry come to life thanks to the help of Skanska Sweden. Watch Volvo's RC model demonstration on Equipment World.
May 22, 2018
Construction Equipment
POLL: Diesel? Hydrogen? Electricity? What will fuel future highways?
With road-legal self-driving trucks and an economically-feasible way to harness solar energy and go off the power grid being a part of our present and no longer possibilities of a far-off future, we got to thinking: what’s the fuel of the future going to be? Electricity sure seems to be making a pretty strong case with Tesla […]
May 8, 2015
Roadbuilding
Equipment and signs stolen from construction site in S.C.
Police are searching for the thief, or thieves, who stole construction equipment and signs from the side of Interstate 585 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. The South Carolina Department of Transportation says five batteries for large directional signs used to direct traffic in the construction zone were stolen. Wires on four of the signs had been cut […]
September 5, 2014
Roadbuilding
7 Tips for Successfully Jump Starting Heavy-Duty Vehicles
As frigid weather conditions continue, it is good to review some best practices for jump starting your heavy-duty vehicles and construction equipment.
September 9, 2013
Roadbuilding
Batteries Have Changed – Has Your Battery Charger?
Battery composition and construction have changed drastically in the past decade. New battery chemistries, such as AGM and Gel Cell types, are gaining traction with vehicle manufacturers and are becoming increasingly present as aftermarket alternatives. In addition, new battery constructions, such as Spiral Wound batteries, are gaining in popularity in a wide number of application […]
July 31, 2013
Construction Equipment
Supercapacitors may solve battery woes plaguing hybrid and electric vehicles
A new article from Slate makes you wonder: are we wasting our time trying to improve battery technology to power our vehicles when we should be working on capacitors? Electric and electric/fuel hybrid vehicles are steadily growing in popularity. A recent ExxonMobil report forecasts that hybrids will become much more affordable by 2025 and by […]
March 27, 2013
Roadbuilding
Special Report: 2011 Battery Buyer’s Guide
When it’s time for a new work truck battery, should you go with an OEM replacement — or shoot for something bigger and better? Here’s the answer.
February 1, 2011
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