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Portable Electric Partners With VCE

Portable Electric partners with Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) to provide silent, emission-free mobile charging solutions for construction equipment as an extended offer through the Volvo Construction Equipment dealer network We are proud to announce a partnership with Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) to provide sustainable and efficient mobile charging solutions for construction sites. As […]

How Hydrogen Fuel Cells Work

While battery electric solutions are ideal for smaller machines in urban construction, landscaping and many other applications, the size and weight of the batteries may not be practical for larger machines at this time. This is where hydrogen comes in as a promising alternative. If you aren’t familiar with how hydrogen fuel cell technology works — or you just […]

Volvo Construction Equipment Launches New 37’9″ Foot Straight Boom Demolition Excavator

Volvo Construction Equipment announced Thursday at the NDA show in Phoenix the launch of its new 30-ton EC300E Straight Boom demolition excavator. The company also announced an industry-first feature called Lifting Mode for Multi Demolition Boom that allows a high-reach demolition excavator to serve as a safe carrier for the lifting of machine components from a trailer to […]

Fortuna Construction Company Receives the First Volvo All-Electric Compact Wheel Loader in North America

FORTUNA, Calif. (KIEM) – Silent construction, two words you typically don’t hear together, but this piece of equipment allows for exactly that. “They are amazing machines,” said Kelly Killingsworth, owner of Kelco Construction in Fortuna. This morning Killingsworth became the owner of the first Volvo Electric Compact Wheel Loader in all of North America. And […]

Greg Rents Inc., First in California to Own and Rent Volvo’s New Ecr25 Electric Compact Excavator

A pioneer may be defined as an innovator who sees the potential in trying new things. A pioneer always enjoys breaking new ground and pushing boundaries to advance a cause or idea. Being the first to do anything requires courage, boldness, persistence, and the vision to see it through to fruition. Greg Webster definitely fits […]

How To Maintain Electric Heavy Equipment

How different is it to maintain electric construction equipment versus diesel construction equipment? The short answer is that with electric, it’s much simpler — hardly any maintenance is needed at all on the electric components. But if you’re looking for a little more detail, keep reading. A major maintenance-related advantage of electric equipment is that the machines […]

You’re Guide To Year-End Tax Benefits on 2022 Equipment Purchases

If you’re looking to put money back to your bottom line this year, your business could save thousands of dollars on new and used equipment purchases. Take advantage of available tax incentives created by the government to encourage businesses to buy equipment and invest in themselves. There are similar tax advantage opportunities in Canada as well. Let’s […]

How to Land Snow Removal Job With the Right Equipment

With snow removal jobs, the right equipment can make or break your profitability. If your machines are too small, you might not be able to properly load trucks, or they may not have the required horsepower to take on bigger jobs. Too large, and you can tear up surfaces and lose maneuverability to get all […]

Volvo at ConExpo 2023 – Be Ready For It.

With future-ready diesel technology, emissions-free electric construction equipment and unique Volvo services that help you earn more, we’re ready to show you what the efficient, get-it-all-done future of construction looks like.Change starts here. Join us! Not planning to attend CONEXPO 2023? Stay tuned for more information about our interactive virtual event. EXPERIENCE VOLVO AT CONEXPO The […]

Electric Heavy Equipment Incentives: Your Questions Answered

More and more private contractors, personal users and government entities are either considering or actually integrating electric heavy equipment into their fleets. A lot of companies and individuals want to get in on the movement but aren’t yet sure how they’ll afford the new technology as an early adopter — and many aren’t familiar with the […]