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Volvo Trucks Boosts Range on Enhanced VNR Electric Truck
The new VNR Electric gets an 85% increase in range and faster charging time.
January 20, 2022
The Dirt
Video: A Surprisingly Low-Cost Estimating Tool for Small Contractors
In this episode of The Dirt, host Bryan Furnace demonstrates software that has been a game changer for bidding projects.
January 14, 2022
Pickups
Chevy Takes Aim at Competitors with Electric 2024 Silverado
The electric Silverado boasts the highest towing weight of any other electric pickup so far and offers 100 more miles of range than Ford's F-150 Lightning.
January 19, 2022
Equipment
Hyundai-Doosan's Concept-X Reveals Smart Construction Site of the Future
Equipment manufacturers reveal autonomous concepts for safer, more efficient construction.
January 13, 2022
Pickups
Ford F-150 Lightning and Hybrid Can Now Charge Other EVs
Both pickups provide vehicle-to-vehicle charging for things like topping off a friend’s electric vehicle or helping during a home power outage.
January 11, 2022
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Volvo CE to Run Urban Jobsite with All-Electric Construction Equipment
Volvo CE is testing how electric machines work in an urban ecosystem – from charging infrastructure to energy supply and more – through its research project Electric Worksite (E-Worksite).
January 6, 2022
Business
Why Construction Companies Need to Invest in Digital Marketing
Car dealers that didn't embrace digital marketing in the past decade faded away. Construction contractors are next in line unless they follow these tips.
January 3, 2022
Pickups
Nissan Unveils Electric 'Surf-Out' Pickup Truck with Futuristic Design
Geared toward off-road performance, this concept pickup features exportable power and extended cargo space, as well as a funky look.
January 5, 2022
Equipment
Product Roundup: Check Machine Health Remotely with Bobcat's Machine IQ app
Machine data is at your fingertips with this new mobile app from Bobcat. Plus, more top product news from JLG and Trimble.
January 3, 2022
Technology
New Trimble base station comes with cellular connections for office-to-field connectivity
The RT750 improves performance for more reliable and precise positioning in the field.
December 31, 2021
Technology
Reduce False Insurance Claims with These Cloud-Enabled Truck Cameras
One company has seen a 30% reduction in backup incidents since installing these cameras and expects to save $30,000 by exonerating drivers from false claims.
December 30, 2021
Technology
Reduce Time Sheet Errors with Soil Connect’s eTickets platform
When a driver punches in or out, the location is automatically geo-tagged to analyze route efficiency.
December 27, 2021
Technology
Track Jobsite Activity and Topos with 2 New Komatsu Smart Construction Tools
Komatsu's new smart tools help you analyze data throughout each project phase to stay on track and on budget.
December 16, 2021
Workforce
Apprentices Help Build Their Own Training Facility – And Used the Latest Tech to Do It
“They went from working on this project straight to contractors and are still going today.” The center routinely has 125-150 apprentices training at any one time.
December 13, 2021
The Dirt
Video: iDig Offers Low-Cost Grade Guidance for Excavators | The Dirt #49
In the episode of The Dirt, we take a closer look at a 2D excavator guidance system that can benefit contractors without breaking the budget.
December 10, 2021
Equipment
Largest Gold Mining Co. Invests $100M in Caterpillar Autonomous, Electric Haul Fleet
The alliance with Cat aims for automated, net-zero carbon emissions mining by 2050.
December 9, 2021
Better Roads
Two States Race to Build First Wireless-Charging Road for Electric Vehicles
That means no stopping to plug in to a power source. The pavement would be electrified to do the charging automatically.
December 8, 2021
Compact Excavators
Aftermarket Grade Control Now Available for Cat Mini Excavators
Say goodbye to grade stakes. Cat's smaller excavators are finally getting a taste of the technology the larger machines have had for years.
December 7, 2021
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