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Cummins launches next-generation Tier 3 QSB engines
Cummins’ QSB engines not only meet Tier 3 emissions requirements, but are fully capable of moving forward to future Tier 4 requirements, the company says. The engines feature advanced electronics, new sculpted blocks, rear gear trains and high-pressure, common-rail fuel systems. Available in both a four- or six-cylinder platform, the engines are rated from 110 […]
May 4, 2005
Illinois DOT limits equipment emissions for Chicago road projects
The Illinois Department of Transportation is leaping federal non-road diesel emission regulations by at least three years with its enforcement of the Clean Air Construction Initiative on the agency’s Dan Ryan and Kingery Expressway projects. The initiative is the result of recommendations from health and environmental focus groups and partnerships with the U.S. and Illinois […]
May 2, 2005
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Caterpillar names regulatory affairs manager
Caterpillar has named James Halloran California regulatory affairs manager for its large power systems division. Halloran will work as a liaision with local and state regulators, environmental groups, user groups and Caterpillar resources in an attempt to ensure a smooth transition to clean diesel technology. Halloran, formerly truck engine marketing supervisor for Caterpillar on-highway engines, […]
April 11, 2005
Business
Detroit Diesel’s Redford renaissance: Fresh ideas bring new life to an old plant
Late last month, Detroit Diesel‘s 65-year-old Redford, Mich., manufacturing facility played host to a wide range of dignitaries, media and guests. The full house was on hand to witness the Redford facility being reborn – cast anew as a model for efficiency, forward thinking and technological expertise. An initial modernization investment of $275 million would […]
April 1, 2005
Equipment
Honda models capitalize on inverter technology
The EB5000i and EB7000i i-Pro generator models by Honda Power Equipment offer inverter technology advantages, including the EcoThrottle load-dependent throttle system for reduced noise and emissions, with up to a 30-percent increase in fuel economy over previous models. The i-Monitor system provides performance monitoring and diagnostics. The new ground-fault-circuit-interrupter-protected models offer 120/240 dual voltage with […]
March 29, 2005
Equipment
Vermeer upgrades CC155 concrete cutter
Vermeer has added an improved ground drive system and easy access tilting to its CC 155 self-propelled concrete cutter. The new drive system features two hydraulic pumps and four motors to provide true all-wheel drive in all speed ranges. This equates to better traction and less tire spinning in cutting applications. The CC 155’s 155-horsepower […]
March 21, 2005
Equipment
Electric motor technology could carry construction equipment into a clean future
It’s the holy grail of the construction equipment industry: high performance, reduced fuel consumption and lower emissions – all at a reasonable price. Alternative energy technology developer UQM Technologies aims to make this grail a reality. The 25-year-old company has already developed concept hybrid vehicles with John Deere, and with Vehicle Projects LLC, which operates […]
February 24, 2005
Equipment
Transportation construction and ethanol communities bridge tax rivalry
Two former fuel-tax rivals have formed a legislative partnership to ensure continued federal financial support for highway and bridge improvements. During the 10th annual National Ethanol Conference, the Renewable Fuels Association honored the American Road and Transportation Builders Association with its “Industry Partner Award” for helping reform federal tax policy on ethanol-blended motor fuels. “It […]
February 21, 2005
Business
Caterpillar on track for greenhouse gas reduction target
Caterpillar has pledged to reduce its global greenhouse gas emissions 20 percent by 2010 as part of the company’s partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency. The GHG reduction pledge is a target goal set by Caterpillar and the EPA’s Climate Leaders GHG Program. One of the world’s largest manufacturers of construction and mining equipment, diesel […]
January 31, 2005
Equipment
Gas-powered drill/breaker starts easier, runs quieter and smoother
Weighing just 55 pounds, the new Cobra Combi gas powered drill/breaker from Atlas Copco features fewer emissions, easier starts and quieter and safer operation. A new choke control and user-friendly start instructions allow for better speed control and easier operation. A silencing muffler reduces noise down to 110 decibels, and a new vibration-dampening handle increases […]
January 14, 2005
Equipment
Contractors could benefit from new fuel, oil additives
Diesel fuel and oil additives developed by American Clean Energy Systems could help contractors save on fuel costs, reduce equipment wear and meet increasingly stringent emission requirements. A variety of contractors have field tested the additives, and Penn State University is currently testing them in a controlled laboratory environment. Early real-world use has shown the […]
January 11, 2005
Equipment
Donaldson launches diesel emission website
The Donaldson Company launched an online diesel engine resource center Nov. 3 that answers questions about retrofitting diesel engines and provides a glossary of emission-related terms. The Emissions Resource Center site has free access and features descriptions of new technologies used to reduce engine emissions, highlights the benefits of retrofitting a diesel engine exhaust system […]
November 16, 2004
Equipment
Construction groups support EPA emission decision
The Clean Air Act does not grant the Environmental Protection Agency the authority to regulate “greenhouse gases,” according to an opinion statement a coalition of construction industry groups submitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. The American Road and Transportation Builders Association, along with the American Petroleum Institute, the National […]
November 10, 2004
Equipment
Cast iron components give pumps long lives
With their overhead cam engines, Robin Subaru centrifugal pumps maximize performance while lowering emissions and improving fuel economy. The 2-inch PKX201 has a 4.5-horsepower engine and delivers 158 gallons per minute. The 3-inch PKX301 runs off a 6-horsepower engine while pumping 256 gallons per minute. A cast-iron, three-blade impeller resists abrasion and a cast-iron volute […]
November 8, 2004
Equipment
Caterpillar engines receive Tier 3 certification
The Environmental Protection Agency certified a full line of Caterpillar off-road engines as compliant with Tier 3 standards on July 8. Certification of the seven models allows Caterpillar to go into early production of the engines. The company will be producing a full line of engines with ACERT technology in the 175-750 horsepower range. Caterpillar […]
July 26, 2004
Equipment
Longest suspension bridge in the world to be built in Italy
The longest suspension bridge in the world, with a 2.05-mile span, 1,200-foot-high towers and cables several feet thick, could connect the Italian mainland with Sicily in the near future. The Italian government approved plans for the bridge in April and has started out on a search for a general contractor for the $7.5 billion project. […]
June 21, 2004
Equipment
Bush administration finalizes off-road diesel rule
Non-road diesel engine and fuel regulations proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency last year were finalized today by the Bush administration. The “Tier 4” rules are the fourth step in off-road standards EPA began introducing in 1996, and mirror emission rules that already exist for on-road diesel trucks and buses. The new rules vary according […]
May 13, 2004
Equipment
Supreme Court strikes down state, local emission standards
State and local governments cannot impose their own emission standards for off-road equipment or on-road trucks, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled April 28. In the 8-1 decision, the court said that under the Clean Air Act the federal government has the authority to enforce air quality standards nationwide. The emission restrictions made by local and […]
May 6, 2004
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