CEG - Wed November 17, 2021
VIDEO: Hoffman Equipment Holds 'Mini ConExpo' in Piscataway, N.J.
On Nov. 5, 2021, Hoffman Equipment didn't want to host just any open house. After all, it had been more than a year since the dealer's last event because of COVID-19, so it wanted to go big and bold now that it had an opportunity to bring customers back together again....
Eric Olson - CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR - Thu November 11, 2021
DECO's Success Taking On Tough Demo Projects Goes Easier With Volvo Machines
At a site off Interstate 26, northwest of Charleston, S.C., Volvo construction equipment, including large and medium crawler excavators, can be seen knocking down an old auto parts manufacturing facility....
Volvo - Thu November 04, 2021
Volvo Founding Member of First Movers Coalition to Drive Demand for Low Carbon Tech
Roughly half of the emission reductions needed to reach the 2050 climate goals rely on technologies in early development, demonstration, or prototype phases. Accelerating innovation in this decade is critical to bring these technologies to market and make them cost-competitive....
Volvo - Wed November 03, 2021
Volvo, Holcim Jointly Work to Use Autonomous Electric Haulers
Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Holcim Switzerland have entered a collaboration to jointly test and further develop the use of autonomous electric haulers in a limestone quarry. Holcim's quarry Gabenchopf in Siggenthal has been chosen as the site for this project....
Volvo Construction Equipment - Wed October 27, 2021
VIDEO: Volvo Prototype LX03: Intelligent Future of Construction
The LX03, a fully autonomous, battery-electric prototype by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is the first real-world example of a self-learning concept wheel loader with the brains to make decisions, perform tasks and interact with humans....
Volvo Construction Equipment - Thu October 21, 2021
Volvo CE Boosted by Solid Growth Outside China in Q3
Despite a dip in sales in China, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) continues its improved profitability with a strong performance across all other regions and a rise in services for Q3, 2021. Due to continuing high levels of investment in both infrastructure refurbishment and more sustainable products of the future, Volvo CE has increased its net sales by 11 percent....
Volvo Construction Equipment - Mon October 18, 2021
Integration of Topcon 3D-MC With Volvo Active Control Raises Bar in Excavation Precision
The semi-autonomous digging functionality offered by Volvo Active Control on the Dig Assist suite of tools from Volvo CE can now be used with Topcon 3D-MC software on applicable models. Delivering excavation accuracy in a fraction of the normal time and automating the digging process, Topcon and Volvo have raised the bar in excavation works, according to the manufacturers....
Eric Olson - CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR - Thu October 14, 2021
Volvo, Ascendum Boosts Success of Tenn. Construction Firm
There are few road projects that have taken place in western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee in recent decades that did not rely on Knoxville-based Harrison Construction Company for the materials and services needed to complete the work successfully....
Volvo - Wed October 13, 2021
VIDEO: Volvo Group Launches Vehicle Using Fossil-Free Steel
Volvo Group has revealed the world-first vehicle made of fossil-free steel from SSAB. During the green steel collaboration event, it was announced that more vehicles will follow in 2022 in what will be a series of concept vehicles and components using fossil-free steel from SSAB....
Volvo Construction Equipment - Thu October 07, 2021
Volvo CE Powers Sustainable Future With Largest Range of Electric Machines
With three new electric compact machines — the L20 Electric, EC18 Electric and ECR18 Electric — now being introduced to the market, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is showcasing its commitment to build the world we want to live in by offering the industry's largest range of electric machines....
