THE DIRT Forget the Hype, Here’s the Reality of Electric Construction Equipment Dec 8, 2023 Transcript Volvo has been a leader in the construction equipment industry in the move toward electrification, and on this episode of The Dirt, we take a closer
GREENSBORO, N.C. (Nov. 20, 2023) – Mack Trucks announced today that it expanded its comprehensive Turnkey Solutions program for Mack® battery-electric vehicle (BEV) customers with the addition of two new full-service partners, InCharge Energy and Blink Charging. These partnerships are two of four that Mack Trucks currently has with charging infrastructure development
eAPU is now a factory-installed option for the Mack Anthem® sleeper When it comes to truck driver comfort, Mack Trucks has made a long-term and intense commitment that is demonstrated by its spacious cabs, use of premium materials, exclusive seats, additional storage, and other sleeper amenities. “We understand that in
Meet Connor, a new service technician in Mankato. What inspired you to join the team here? I was in tech school in Albert Lea and they had a Nuss visit on career day, I liked what I saw, so I applied and now I’m here. What was the name of
The construction industry continues to integrate electric equipment into fleets, as they’re promising alternatives to their diesel-powered counterparts. The reason they’re becoming more popular options is because electric heavy equipment offers numerous advantages including lower or zero emissions, reduced operating costs and quieter operations. But when it comes time to consider an
What type of charging infrastructure do I need for electric construction equipment? To have an optimal charging time for electric machines, we strongly recommend a 240-volt NEMA 14-50 outlet utilizing an SAE J1772 charging adapter or J plug — the same as for electric cars. While you can charge the machines on
These days, heavy construction equipment is manufactured with features that cut down on costs or help you save money through deliberate machine design. OptiShift technology on wheel loaders and integrated work modes on excavators are a couple of Volvo examples. But did you know one of the best ways to
Volvo Trucks North America is working with the University of Minnesota (UMN) to conduct extreme weather testing for its Class 8 VNR Electric model to analyze the impact of ambient temperature on a truck’s battery life. UMN has teamed up with Murphy Logistics Solutions (Murphy) to test the battery-electric trucks
Heavy construction equipment — diesel or electric? Increasingly, contractors are facing options for how a machine is powered when they’re buying or renting. The decision for your business can come down to a lot of different criteria, but one important factor may simply be noise. Generally, noise ordinances are designed
May 17, 2023–Volvo Construction Equipment Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) brought its industry-leading display of sustainable solutions for today and tomorrow to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Celebration of Construction on the National Mall event in Washington DC on May 14-16. By bringing commercial electric solutions – as well
