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
Robert Nuss Earns ATHS 50 Years of Service Award The American Truck Historical Society is dedicated to honoring trucking leaders from across the country for outstanding service to the industry. (Photo by Aaron Marsh) Bob Nuss, President/Founder of Nuss Truck & Equipment, and wife Sharon Nuss, at the American Truck
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
Meet Eau Claire Body Shop Manager Tony (pictured far left with the Eau Claire Body Shop team). Tony is originally from Oklahoma and has been at Nuss for exactly one year. How did you get into Body Shop work? I was always in the automotive section in one form or
Does it perform like a diesel? How much does it cost? How long does a charge last? These are some of the most common questions we hear about battery-electric vehicles today, including electric construction equipment. By Anna Axelsson, Volvo Energy They’re focused on the now — for example, an electric excavator
GREENSBORO, NC (April 24, 2023) – Mack Trucks will feature its Mack® LR Electric, Mack LR, Mack TerraPro®and Mack MD6 models at the 2023 WasteExpo, May 1-4, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The breadth of the product lineup on display spotlights Mack’s commitment to
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has unveiled a prototype of its new EC500 crawler excavator. Built with operator comfort and safety front of mind, the EC500 features a new and improved operator interface and cabin design. In line with Volvo’s vision for zero accidents, the excavator is fitted with Volvo
INDIANAPOLIS (March 8, 2023) – Mack Trucks revealed today its Mack® MD Electric, the company’s first electric vehicle in the medium-duty segment of the trucking industry. Mack revealed the truck for the first time during an event at the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) 2023 Work Truck Show, March 6-9 at the
