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Near-zero Emissions Diesel Vehicles Increased 4% Over 2022

Engine Technology Forum

Gasoline, diesel, natural gas and propane continue to be the primary fuel and technology choices for U.S. commercial trucks, with the population of advanced technology near-zero emissions diesels increasing 4% over 2022.

From 2010 through 2030, this generation of diesels will save approximately 1.3 billion tons of carbon dioxide emissions, 130 billion gallons of fuel, yield a cumulative savings of 1 million tons of particulate matter and 18 million tons of nitrogen oxide emissions.

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Compaction 101 for New Professionals

Volvo Construction Equipment

New to construction or roadbuilding? We’ve all been there! Join us October 14 at 12:00pm EDT as we break down the fundamentals of compaction in a simple way. You’ll learn important terms, key factors that affect compaction, how to avoid mistakes to get better at your job and more.

Compaction 101 for New Professionals

FAYAT Acquires Asphalt Drum Mixers Inc.

FAYAT acquired a controlling interest in Asphalt Drum Mixers LLC (ADM), based in Huntertown, Indiana, which manufactures high-quality asphalt plants and components for contractors and asphalt producers worldwide.

Rob Meckler, General Manager FAYAT North America Road Division, Victoria Boyd-Devine, Partner of ADM, Mike Devine, President of ADM, Jamie Roush, President of Dynapac.

$1.8B in Infrastructure Grants Announced Across U.S.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced $1.8 billion in awards from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program for 148 projects across the country.

Funding comes from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program for projects across the country.

The Move to Synthetics & Synthetic Blends

The market for synthetic lubricants is only expected to grow. Here are the main benefits, costs, and considerations you’ll need to know before making a switch.

One of the most significant qualities of a lubricant is its response to temperature.

A Win for Low-Carbon Concrete

Winn Construction

Seven low-carbon concrete mixes were developed for the construction of the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota. Featuring concrete contractor Winn Construction and ready-mix supplier Dickinson Ready Mix.

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Is AI-Driven Asphalt Production Possible?

Could asphalt plants eventually run themselves? We talked to Command Alkon who are at the head of the pack of technology companies integrating AI into the future of the asphalt world.

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Henkel Starts Program to Improve Heavy Equipment Sustainability

Henkel Corporation

Henkel’s program focuses on the design, build, and use of vehicles and equipment that prioritize people and the environment.

Working toward climate protection includes formulas for metal cleaning processes that reduce required bath temperatures, lower chemical consumption, and decrease energy use.

What Concrete Contractors Need to Know About EPDs

Eco Material Technologies

EPDs may be used as inputs for the evaluations conducted under rating systems like LEED and Green Globes but they are not a rating system themselves. Here's what concrete contractors should know about an EPD.

EPDs and Concrete | What Concrete Contractors Need to Know About Environmental Product Declarations

Construction's Inevitable Shift to Alternative Power

What do new fuel options and emission regulations mean for contractors?

Grid-connected equipment is popular in the E.U. and on its way to North America.

Role Of Construction In Advancing Sustainability

EY (formerly Ernst & Young)

Sustainability must be at the forefront of every construction project, guiding decisions from conception to completion.

Sustainability must be at the forefront of every construction project, guiding decisions from conception to completion.

Ammann Joins Asphalt Pavement Industry’s Net Zero Commitment

Ammann America Inc.

The road map to a 2050 carbon neutral asphalt industry gains another major ally from the production sphere, as the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) looks to make bigger strides in sustainability.

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Milwaukee Tool Releases MX FUEL Portable Battery Extension System

Milwaukee Tool Corp.

Allowing the user to wear the battery on his or her back or place it on the ground, this new solution reduces tool weight while maintaining performance.

Allowing the user to wear the battery on his or her back or place it on the ground, this new solution reduces tool weight while maintaining performance.

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