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Polaris intros new gas-powered models for its Pro XD line of UTVs
Polaris is now offering gas-powered models of its Pro XD utility task vehicles, a follow-up to 2018’s launch of the diesel Pro XDs. The new gas-powered UTVs are similar to the diesel models, including seating for two to four riders, depending on the model. The four-seat model 4000G AWD model has 2,075 pounds of payload […]
February 10, 2020
Construction Equipment
Vermeer’s D23x30DR S3 Navigator merges rock drilling with compact size
Vermeer’s new D23x30DR S3 Navigator horizontal direction drill provides a compact machine for drilling through rock in congested areas and tight spaces. At 16,500 pounds, the company says it is the lightest rock drill in its class, designed for fiber, electrical, gas and water utilities installations in hard rock and other challenging ground conditions. That […]
July 30, 2019
Construction Equipment
Ditch Witch introduces its largest trencher, the HT275, for heavy-duty installations
The HT275 trencher from Ditch Witch is the largest trencher they have introduced to date. Check it out here on Equipment World!
August 3, 2018
Dealers
VMAC intros G30 air compressor to rental market
As the equipment rental market grows and shows no signs of letting up, VMAC has decided to enter the fray. The company is launching its foray into rentals with its G30 gas-driven, rotary-screw air compressor, which is now eligible for the first time to rental customers. “There’s been tremendous growth in the equipment rental market […]
February 22, 2018
Roadbuilding
Maryland transit teams up with Zipcar for car-sharing
Maryland light-rail riders can now reserve Zipcars at eight stations. The Maryland Transit Administration has entered an agreement with the car-share program to provide 15 Zipcars at eight Light RailLink, Metro SubwayLink and MARC Train stations. MTA says the Zipcars will help reduce reliance on personal vehicles, ease traffic congestion and reduce pollution. “Car sharing […]
January 25, 2018
Roadbuilding
Batch of taxes for transportation coming to Ore. in 2018
Oregon residents and those who work in the state will face new transportation-related taxes and fees in the new year. The charges on gas, bikes, vehicle sales, electric vehicles and payroll are expected to raise $5.3 billion for improving roads and bridges and other transportation projects, according to KGW.com. The taxes and fees are as […]
December 21, 2017
Roadbuilding
Thanksgiving holiday drivers will find cheaper gas
AAA reports that 46 million Americans will hit the road for the Thanksgiving holiday, and they’ll be finding cheaper gasoline along the way. Drivers will be able to find prices of $2.50 a gallon or less at more than half of the gas stations in the country, the association says. The cheapest gas will be […]
November 22, 2017
Construction Equipment
Astec Industries acquires RexCon in $26 million cash deal
Astec Industries has bought the assets of RexCon LLC, a concrete batch plant manufacturer based in Burlington, Wisconsin, for $26 million cash. “The acquisition of RexCon reflects our stated strategy to drive focused growth, both organically and through acquisitions of strong companies, that serve the infrastructure, aggregate and mining, and energy industries,” said Astec CEO […]
October 4, 2017
Roadbuilding
Fla. continues toll-road suspensions as Irma evacuees return
All road-toll collections in Florida remain suspended following Hurricane Irma, as evacuees make their way home. Gov. Rick Scott directed the Florida Department of Transportation to suspend the tolls ahead of the storm so residents could access hurricane supplies and evacuate faster. Now, the same measure is being implemented to allow for safe return. The […]
September 13, 2017
Roadbuilding
California lowers gas tax by 2.2 cents per gallon
While states like Missouri, Alabama and Mississippi are considering raising their gas taxes to better fund infrastructure, California’s tax board recently decided that its residents paid too much for gas last year, and will give them a break at the pump. The Associated Press reported that the California Board of Equalization voted 3-2 Tuesday to lower the […]
February 25, 2016
Roadbuilding
Roads and bridges in Pennsylvania fail to make the grade
Long story short: Pennsylvania’s roads and bridges need a lot of work. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the state has the worst transportation infrastructure in America. ASCE gave the state a D-minues grade, the worst of any other state, citing 44 percent of the roads in Pennsylvania are in poor condition. Without […]
August 27, 2014
Roadbuilding
Alternative fuel-powered Dodge Ram touted as cost-effective transportation industry option
A Dodge Ram powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) is wrapped to promote the 2014 Land Investment Expo in West Des Moines, Iowa. Legendary oil-and-gas entrepreneur T. Boone Pickens, who is working to meet the transportation industry’s need for cost-effective alternative fuels, will deliver a keynote address during the seventh annual event presented by Peoples […]
December 6, 2013
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