Technology: Page 74

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What about Cat?
The fur started flying when a federal court ruled against the EPA in yet another ongoing legal fight by Navistar to get its EGR-only diesel engines certified compliant to 2010 emissions regulations. In a case brought by Volvo and Mack, the court essentially ruled that the EPA had been giving Navistar an unfair competitive advantage […]
June 22, 2012
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Technology
Tweet and report
This bit of information from UK’s The Construction Index: Transport for London, which plans and delivers the city’s transport facilities, is charging utilities — and their contractors –the equivalent of almost $4,000 per day to work in congested areas or at busy times. The kicker: They’re encouraging city dwellers to report — via a tweet […]
June 22, 2012
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Technology
LocataNet allows GPS-based construction applications to operate without a GPS signal
LocataNet allows GPS-based construction applications to operate without a GPS signal.
June 20, 2012
Roadbuilding
From roof to road: Using recycled asphalt shingles in roadbuilding
Recycled asphalt shingles, or RAS, are gaining popularity in recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) mixes as agencies, contractors go green to save green.
June 19, 2012
To ensure a pavement mix using recycled asphalt shingles (RAS) isn’t too soft, all mixes in Illinois must be tested with the Hamburg Wheel test. The test uses a 158-pound steel wheel, which is run under water. The specimen is put in a heated water bath and run back and forth 20,000 times
Technology
Diesel hybrids take first and second at Le Mans
Le Mans, Audi, toyota, hybrids, diesel electric hybrids, ultra capacitors
June 19, 2012
Regenerative braking pumps electrons to the front wheels.
Technology
Yokohama Tire increasing OTR tires price 5 percent
Yokohama Tire Corp. is implementing a price increase of up to 5 percent on all of its off-the-road (OTR) tires in the U.S., effective July 1, the company announced on June 15. There will be in-line adjustments as well, which will be announced at a later date. Gary Nash, Yokohama vice president, OTR Sales, attributes […]
June 19, 2012
Recruiting & retention
Looking for new technicians? Think local.
The Associated Equipment Distributors has re-released the results of a 2008 study of equipment technician recruitment for a good reason — not much has changed. As outlined by a focus group of equipment managers in our May issue, recruiting issues are not easily solved.   Two things resonated in the AED study: Since 59% of techs […]
June 19, 2012
Business
Universities vs. trade schools
Education, trade schools, universities, construction,
June 19, 2012
Workforce
Construction apps evolving into essential tools
If you’ve seen the June issue of Equipment World, you might have noticed I included some of the latest construction apps in Reporter, our news section. These apps were just a few of the newest offerings out there; I wish we had the room to run more. Even if you don’t see articles about them, […]
June 19, 2012
Jobsite Tablet Computer
Business
It’s a jungle out there. Truck drivers are getting safer, but what about everybody else?
Somebody’s got to say it, and I guess it’s going to be me: Americans can’t drive worth a darn. You and I both know it’s true, and I’ll admit straightaway that it’s a hard pill for many of us to swallow. After all, Americans may not have invented the automobile, but we certainly took the […]
June 19, 2012
Traffic
Business
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AEMP, telematics, tier 4, fleet managers, asset management, OEMs, diesel particulate filters, Equipment World, Steve Cosper, Granite Contracting, Contractor of the Year.
June 19, 2012
Business
Autodesk aims to boost cloud and mobile computing on construction job sites with Vela Systems acquisition
Autodesk recently announced its acquisition of Vela Systems a provider of cloud-based field management software for the construction industry.
June 18, 2012
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Technology
Middle schoolers to build Cummins engine from 30,000 Legos
Olympic arenas, Batman and Robin, countless pieces of construction equipment and even Mount Rushmore have all been meticulously sculpted with the classic building blocks of our youth, Legos. Saturday, the latest Cummins engine joins the fray. Cummins announced Thursday its Brickworld Build Team, made up of middle school science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) students and teachers from three Chicagoland […]
June 15, 2012
Students and teachers from three Chicagoland area schools and Cummins engineers are coming together this weekend to build a 4 foot x 3 foot x 2 foot LEGO® replica of Cummins new high-horsepower diesel engine.
Technology
Product Focus
Field Service Trucks   By Lauren Heartsill Dowdle Truck Accessories EFI OPTION Miller Electric’s Bobcat 250 welder/generator has 40 to 250 amps (275 amps with the EFI option) for the DC Stick/TIG and AC TIG/Stick applications. Rated at 104-degrees Fahrenheit, the machine has 11,000 watts peak and 9,500 watts continuous power – or 12,000 watts […]
June 14, 2012
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Business
Survivor Stories
Changing Schedule Pays Off With the recession forcing professionals to re-evaluate their business practices, one New Jersey landscaper went back to his law-enforcement roots and watched as his profits grew. By Lauren Heartsille Dowdle   “It’s the best year we’ve ever had,” says Patrick Donovan of Classic Landscaping in Edison, New Jersey, with 28 years […]
June 14, 2012
Patrick Donovan
Safety
Volvo launches new D-Series wheeled excavators
With more fuel-efficient engines, improved digging performance and modern styling, Volvo Construction Equipment has fundamentally redesigned its popular wheeled excavators. Introducing the D-Series for North America — the EW180D and EW210D. Volvo Construction Equipment has significantly updated its wheeled excavators with the launch of its new D-Series. These rugged, quality machines are highly mobile, productive […]
June 14, 2012
Technology
Methanol may be the best alternative fuel yet
Alternative fuels, methanol, ethanol,
June 13, 2012
Equipment
Diesel exhaust said to be a carcinogen
Diesel exhaust, cancer, carcinogens, diesel emissions, EPA, World Health Organization
June 12, 2012
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