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‘Noise reduction’ an additional benefit revealed during Skanska-Volvo testing
A Volvo CE machine on a Skanska project in Los Angeles, US, showed reduced noise levels
The German city going electric with its equipment
City looking to electric equipment to meet its sustainability targets 
Is this an effective way to convert diesel to electric? New tech’s developer thinks so.
Contractors have a new way to meet zero emissions requirements on their jobsites, following the launch of a modular energy solution that converts diesel-powered construction equipment into electric machines.
Low noise midi excavator launches from Yanmar
Two new models in the 8-10t class size
Granite Construction awarded final leg of work in US National Park
US-based contractor will finish up at Alaska-based National Park
US$14 million school construction contract awarded
A turnkey project will see a Swedish firm receive SEK 150 million for the project
HD Hyundai unveils lineup of eight mini excavators
Five of the new series will be launched in February
JCB unveils new mini excavator and dumper machines
The new additions fill gaps in the company’s machine lineup
How urbanisation is set to drive demand for compact machines higher
Equipment manufacturers are banking on European urbanisation to drive sales of compact earthmoving machines. Mike Hayes reports
Intermat debut for Ammann electric mini excavator
1.5t model will be followed by bigger machine later this year
Yanmar introduces its first compact track loaders to North America
The announcement follows four years of research and development
Turning diesel-powered construction equipment into zero-emissions machines
ZQuip modular energy solution puts rental companies at the center of the effort to electrify jobsites
Develon unveils DX17Z-7 and DX19-7 mini-excavators
New compact machines fully equipped for efficient operation on confined jobsites
Hitachi adds compact excavators to Zaxis-7 range
Two new models added to OEMs Zaxis-7 compact excavators range for the European market
Extinguishing EV fires poses unique challenges
When lithium ion batteries catch fire, they burn differently from internal combustion engines. Fighting those fires poses difficulties in vehicle fire suppression
Are governments going to start mandating for non-diesel-powered construction equipment?
As the UK considers a new strategy for decarbonising construction equipment, is it a sign that governments could start mandating for machines powered by something other than diesel?
Want to drive a new 35-tonne generation 8 Liebherr?
Machine operators to be put to the test with Liebherr’s new R 930, R 934 and R 398 excavators at NDA San Antonio
Interview: Wacker Neuson gears up for John Deere excavator production
Gert Reichetseder, president and CEO Americas, talks about when to expect new models and how the market is shaping up to receive them
5 tech takeaways from CES 2024
Leading equipment manufacturers were a force at CES 2024, showing off tech for the future of construction and agriculture while hinting at a new world to come
Volvo reveals new compact excavators for North America
New EC37 and ECR40 models boast 10% efficiency increase and more spacious cabs
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