Why You May Need to Rethink Machine Work Hours with Electric Equipment

Melissa Schuch September 25, 2023

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

Electric Construction Equipment: Your Charging Questions Answered

Melissa Schuch September 25, 2023

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

Employee Spotlights Seth and Drew, Part 2

Melissa Schuch September 22, 2023

Seth and Drew Employee Spotlight Interviews, Part 2, Drew We recently sat down with brothers Seth and Drew out of Duluth to capture their employee spotlight interviews. My name is Drew, I’m a service technician in Duluth and I’ve been at Nuss for over a year. What are your

Employee Spotlights Seth and Drew, Part 1

Melissa Schuch September 22, 2023

Seth and Drew Employee Spotlight Interviews, Part 1 Seth We recently sat down with brothers Seth and Drew out of Duluth to capture their employee spotlight interviews.

4 Surprising Ways Construction Companies Can Save Money Through Services

Melissa Schuch July 25, 2023

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

Employee Spotlight: Meet Haylie C. – Body Tech

Melissa Schuch July 12, 2023

Meet Hailey from East Bethel! Haylie is from St. Francis and has been working at Nuss for about eight months. Haylie is a lone female working as a body shop technician for our East Bethel location. Fun fact: Haylie was ranked #1 in the nation for BMX bike racing in

Volvo Trucks, University of Minnesota Team Up with Local Fleets to Conduct Extreme Weather Field Testing on Volvo VNR Electric Trucks

Melissa Schuch June 23, 2023

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

Volvo Construction Equipment Walks the Talk with Sustainability Demonstration for Top U.S. Policymakers

Melissa Schuch May 17, 2023

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

What Happens to the Batteries? Volvo’s Plan for Sustainable Electromobility

Melissa Schuch May 1, 2023

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

Volvo Trucks to Exhibit Industry-Leading Sustainable Freight Transport Solutions and Supporting Ecosystem at ACT Expo 2023

Melissa Schuch April 28, 2023

Anaheim, CA – Volvo Trucks North America will showcase its latest generation Volvo VNR Electric model on the showroom floor at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center on May 1-4, 2023. The truck is one of 126 Volvo VNR Electric trucks that are being deployed

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