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POWR2 offers hybrid system for cleaner, quieter diesel generator operation
The HES allows operators to switch from diesel to electric operation and reduces noise and emissions from diesel generators and cuts fuel and maintenance costs.
November 30, 2018
Construction Equipment
Hamm brings hybrid drive asphalt compaction to N. America with new HD+ 90i PH tandem roller
Hamm’s new PH hybrid powertrain system for tandem asphalt compactors debuted earlier this month in Houston at World of Asphalt 2018, billed as a new concept that will save owners fuel, costs and maintenance. Hamm introduced the hybrid powertrain system in the HD+ 90i PH tandem roller. Expected to be available this year, the hybrid system […]
March 21, 2018
Dealers
Business Roundup: JCB wins AEM award; AGCO sales jump; Engcon establishes U.S. HQ; Danfoss acquires Visedo; Vandalia Rental opens Cincinnati branch
JCB honored with AEM’s Pillar of the Industry award JCB received the “Pillar of the Industry” award from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) in recognition of its work to improve the business environment for the equipment manufacturing industry, its efforts to advocate for pro-manufacturing solutions, and its participation in AEM’s “I Make America” grassroots […]
November 14, 2017
Equipment Experts
Caterpillar intros 336F L XE hybrid excavator: smart pumps, boom work faster, burn less fuel (PHOTOS)
Now we know. In 2012 when Caterpillar first unveiled it’s 336EH hybrid excavator, the company spokespeople offered only vague notions about how and when they might deploy this new technology on other excavators. But at a press event last week in Tinaja Hills, Arizona, Cat showed us not only it’s newest hybrid machine the 336F […]
May 19, 2015
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar intros 336F L XE hybrid excavator: smart pumps, boom work faster, burn less fuel (PHOTOS)
Now we know. In 2012 when Caterpillar first unveiled it’s 336EH hybrid excavator, the company spokespeople offered only vague notions about how and when they might deploy this new technology on other excavators. But at a press event last week in Tinaja Hills, Arizona, Cat showed us not only it’s newest hybrid machine the 336F […]
May 19, 2015
Construction Equipment
Komatsu reveals intelligent, hybrid machine sales figures at Intermat, says more on the way
Komatsu’s intelligent machine initiative, now well into its second year, was top of mind during at Intermat presentation from Komatsu Europe executives at Intermat today. The company also reported on its hybrid excavator population, and the fuel savings realized from the machines it first introduced five years ago. The company now has six intelligent dozer […]
April 21, 2015
Maintenance
How 3 diesel-electric and hybrid construction machines are waging war on wasted energy
For the past decade the drive to reduce diesel exhaust emissions has dominated the headlines. But with the last EPA mandated deadline of 2014 for Tier 4 Final engines here, the war is over and a new front has opened in the drive for cleaner, greener equipment. The new technology trend for heavy equipment is […]
June 1, 2014
Construction Equipment
EchoDrive bolt-on kit turns pickup trucks into hybrids, cuts fuel use by 40%
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to note that EchoDrive cannot be installed by anyone not approved by Echo Automotive. DIY installs without Echo training will void product warranties. The day has finally arrived when you or your shop mechanic can convert your conventional, gas-powered heavy-duty pickup into a plug-in, hybrid-electric model before lunch time. […]
March 19, 2014
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar stresses technology, unveils 336F H hybrid excavator and compact wheel loader
If there’s one word that Caterpillar wants you to take away from this year’s ConExpo it’s “technology.” And the equipment manufacturer had plenty of it to show off in a pre-ConExpo press event that included the unveiling of an update to its hydraulic hybrid excavator. F Series excavators The 336F H contains the same three-part […]
March 3, 2014
Construction Equipment
TONIGHT: Chat live with John Deere about the 644K Hybrid wheel loader
We got our first look at John Deere’s 644K Hybrid wheel loader at World of Concrete back in February. And ever since then it’s been a machine that’s drawn quite a bit of interest. And for good reason. Deere’s innovative design uses both diesel and electricity—a combination that is already saving RJS Construction, the first […]
August 26, 2013
Business
First buyer of John Deere’s 644K hybrid loader seeing 25% fuel savings
In 2009, RJS Construction Group, based out of Superior, Wisconsin, was the second construction company to buy John Deere’s 764 HSD high-speed dozer. Hoping to be an even earlier adopter on Deere’s latest technology, the company recently made sure it was first out of the gate to buy Deere’s new 644K Hybrid loader. Both moves […]
August 13, 2013
Roadbuilding
Guest Blog: Electric vehicles are becoming a taxing problem
A recent article on CNN‘s website called attention to efforts by a handful of states to collect infrastructure revenues from electric vehicles (EVs), which operate without gasoline or diesel fuel and thus do not contribute to road and bridge budgets. The article detailed how Washington State legislators passed a $100 annual flat tax on EVs […]
June 14, 2013
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