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....

Associated Press - Wed October 06, 2021

Contractor Crews Come Together After Train Derailment

Volunteer emergency responders, firefighters, law enforcement, medical providers, contractor crews and regular citizens all worked together to help those whose trip was so suddenly and violently interrupted by the derailment of an Amtrak train on Sept....

Volvo Construction Equipment - Wed September 29, 2021

VIDEO: Volvo CE Unveils CX01 Single-Drum Asphalt Compactor Concept at The Utility Expo

As a part of its continuous pursuit of ground-breaking machine innovation, Volvo Construction Equipment unveiled its CX01 single-drum asphalt compactor concept at The Utility Expo in Louisville, Ky. The CX01 concept utilizes one vibratory asphalt compactor drum that's actually two independent halves (called a split-drum) kept upright by a self-balancing control system....

Volvo Construction Equipment - Wed September 22, 2021

Volvo Construction Equipment Announces First North American Electric Machines' Pilot Results

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) announced the results of a pilot project testing the ECR25 Electric compact excavator and L25 Electric compact wheel loader in North America. Remarks were provided at a press event in Los Angeles alongside officials from the U.S....

Volvo Construction Equipment - Wed September 15, 2021

VIDEO: Could You Pull a 100-Ton Volvo Hauler Using Only LEGO Technic Elements?

It seemed impossible, they said it couldn't be done… but leave it to some of the brightest young minds to come up with a solution. In an audacious engineering challenge set by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) in collaboration with the LEGO Group, young people from around the world united to take on this fiendishly difficult task....

Volvo Construction Equipment - Thu September 09, 2021

Electromobility in Construction: Expert Interview

The world is moving toward a more environmentally conscious, sustainable future — and that includes the construction industry. As more emissions incentives and zero-emissions levels are set for on-road vehicle improvements, the off-road industry is following suit....

Volvo - Tue September 07, 2021

Groundbreaking Electro-Hydraulic System Wins Volvo Technology Award

Breaking new grounds for hydraulic efficiency in excavators, the Common Pressure Rail Hybrid system by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), is yet another innovation improving performance while reducing CO2 emissions in line with Volvo Group's net zero value ambitions by 2040....