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    Volvo CE Upgrades L30 & L35 Compact Wheel Loaders For Greater Versatility & Uptime
    Posted On: September 15, 2026
    Volvo Construction Equipment is upgrading its L30 and L35 compact wheel loaders with their most significant frame redesign since their introduction in 1998. ...
    Volvo Construction Equipment Tests First-Ever EC500 Electric Pre-Build Machine In Norway
    Posted On: September 1, 2026
    The EC500 Electric is a 50-tonne-class electric excavator designed to deliver the same performance as the conventional EC500 while offering flexible electric operation through both grid connection and onboard battery power. ...
    Volvo Releases Special-Edition Truck To Celebrate Its 100-Year Anniversary
    By: Volvo
    Posted On: August 19, 2026
    In a prelude to the Volvo Group’s 100th anniversary celebrations in 2027, Volvo Trucks has unveiled a new special version of its FH, FH16, FH Aero, and FH16 Aero tractor units. ...
    Raw Material Extraction On A New Level: Volvo CE At Steinexpo 2026
    Posted On: July 7, 2026
    Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) will showcase its latest machines, electrification solutions and digital services at Steinexpo 2026, taking place from 2-5 September in Nieder-Ofleiden, Germany. ...
    Volvo FM Electric Shows Its Steel For Special Green Delivery
    Posted On: May 28, 2026
    Haulage firm ET Morris & Sons has successfully transported the first load of fossil-free steel to land in the UK, using a Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor unit for a zero-tailpipe emission delivery. ...
    Volvo: How Sustainability Impacts Transport Buyers' Decisions
    Posted On: May 22, 2026
    Motivated by consumer demand, government regulations, and their commitments to social responsibility, many companies are striving towards net-zero emissions. ...
    Volvo CE Debuts New L120 Electric Wheel Loader
    Posted On: June 19, 2024
    Volvo CE recently introduced the new L120 Electric wheel loader with a 6-tonne lifting capacity, 230 kilowatts of power, and up to nine hours of runtime. ...
    50-Tonne Volvo EC500 Demolition Excavator Has More Reach Than Standard Models
    Posted On: April 10, 2024
    Volvo’s EC500 Straight Boom demolition excavator has 30% more reach than standard models, a well-protected cabin, superior stability, and enhanced visibility. ...
    Volvo EC380E Hybrid Excavator Reduces Fuel Costs, Emissions For Germany’s Eichstetter GmbH
    Posted On: June 21, 2023
    Volvo Construction Equipment says the EC380E Hybrid excavator delivers the same power and performance as a conventional EC380E, but with up to 17% better fuel economy and 15% lower emissions. ...
    New Electro Thermo Controlled Screeds Make Volvo’s Large Tracked Pavers Even More Productive
    Posted On: December 21, 2022
    The new MB122 and VTD121 screeds let paving crews get started in as little as 40 minutes, and because they are powered by a 55-kilovolt-ampere generator, they reduce downtime as they don’t require operators to periodically refill gas bottles. ...
    Volvo Trucks Presents A New Electric Axle For Extended Range
    Posted On: September 22, 2022
    Freeing up space for more batteries, the new e-axle allows for even longer range for Volvo’s battery-electric trucks. ...
    Volvo FH 460 I-Save, I-Shift & I-See Features Improving Efficiency For K1 Logistics
    Posted On: August 24, 2022
    “During our trial, we saw significant fuel savings which we project could yield a £10,000 annual cost saving per truck compared to the older vehicles we have on the fleet,” says K1 Logistics Managing Director Kurt Evans. ...
    Volvo’s FMX 460 8x4 Tridem Proves An Effective Base For Custom-Built Multifunction Tipper
    Posted On: August 8, 2022
    Malcolm Allan Housebuilders wanted a truck that could simplify the delivery of building materials to construction sites across the UK, while also capably handling muckaway duties on the return trip. ...
    Mon Motors Making Car Deliveries With New Volvo FM 460 Globetrotter 4x2
    Posted On: June 8, 2022
    “We went for the FM this time to take advantage of the three-star cab, and it’s proven to be perfect for our needs and the distances we cover,” says Mon Motors Managing Director Gavin Cleverly. ...
    Lights, Camera, Action: New Volvo FH Transports Lighting & Staging Equipment For Bath International Transport
    Posted On: March 11, 2022
    “During the summer it gets really busy and the guys can be away for four to five weeks at a time, all across Europe, so it’s important they are happy in their working environment,” says owner Gary Bath. ...
    Volvo Tests World’s First Remotely Controlled High-Lift Wheel Loader Over 5G In Sweden
    Posted On: March 3, 2022
    The Volvo L180HHL loader is equipped with various cameras and sensors to give its remote pilots the necessary views and data to run the machine. ...
    Upgrades To Volvo’s I-Save Technology Further Improve Fuel Efficiency & Driveability
    Posted On: February 24, 2022
    Updated engine hardware, improved software that includes the new I-Torque function, and more refined aerodynamics add up to even greater fuel efficiency. ...
    Driver Preference & Advanced Safety Features Drive United Utilities’ Acquisition Of Two New Volvo FMX Tractor Units
    Posted On: February 21, 2022
    “Volvo has been awarded the contract for the past two renewals as its vehicles have consistently proven to be the best fit for our operation,” says United Utilities’ Martin Shaw. ...
    Berlin Waste Management Firm Goes Electric With 9 L25 Electric Wheel Loaders From Volvo CE
    Posted On: December 14, 2021
    The 5-tonne electric machines help keep city streets and sidewalks clean and clear by pushing waste from the city’s 26.000 garbage bins into boxes and transferring the waste to compacting containers. ...
    New Volvo FL Recovery Truck Hauls Larger Vehicles For Ladyroyd Garage
    Posted On: December 14, 2021
    “Before committing to Volvo, we did look closely at rival marques, but none of them could really compete,” says Ladyroyd Garage owner David Thornes. ...
    Huge Volvo EC950F Excavator Brings Muscle, Productivity To Sweden’s Aitik Copper Mine
    Posted On: December 10, 2021
    Contractor Rutqvists Schakt CEO Lars-Göran “Lalla” Rutqvist says the enormous digger combines the speed, capacity, and fuel economy his operation needs, and is a pleasure to drive, to boot. ...
    Samworth Brothers Supply Chain Of Leicestershire Boosts Sustainability Efforts With New Volvo FM LNG Trucks
    Posted On: December 6, 2021
    “Running on biomethane allows us to make a significant and immediate reduction to the carbon footprint of these vehicles vs. the diesel models they replace,” says Samworth Transport Manager Dave Alexander. ...
    South Yorkshire Muckaway Fleet Adds 12 Volvo FMX 8x4 Tippers With X-High Chassis
    Posted On: December 1, 2021
    “In years gone by, we’ve been predominantly Volvo, so we’re very happy to be going back to them again for this new order,” says Brocklebank & Co Demolition owner Nick Brocklebank. ...
    Volvo CE Releases Tier 4 Final Version Of Its R100 105-Ton-Class Mining Dump Truck
    Posted On: October 7, 2021
    The truck’s fuel-efficient Cummins QST30 diesel power plant produces 1,050 horsepower and high torque for top pulling power and rim pull. ...
    Volvo CE Electric Excavator & Wheel Loader Deliver Solid Performance With Zero Emissions, Pilot Program Shows
    Posted On: September 27, 2021
    “Our customer’s response to these machines validates that there is not only a desire for these types of machines in North America but a pull in many markets,” says Volvo CE President of Region North America Stephen Roy. ...
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    Next In Line: Scania Launches Its New Generation Touring Coach
    Posted 10/7/2026
    Scania reveals its next generation of coach to the world – the new Scania Touring. ...
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    John Deere Returns To LAMMA With New Machinery Line-up
    Posted 9/30/2026
    The show will give visitors the chance to experience the cabs of John Deere’s new tractors and foragers and see a key wrapping baler for the UK and Ireland. ...
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    Five-Star Quartet! 4 More Scania Trucks Receive Euro NCAP's Top Rating
    Posted 9/15/2026
    Joining Scania's L-series and P-series trucks, which received Euro NCAP's top rating earlier this year, are a pair of R-series and G-series trucks in 4x2 tractor and 6x2 rigid forms, respectively. ...
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    Steyr Advances Hydrogen-Powered Farming With New HYTRAC Research Project
    Posted 9/15/2026
    TU Wien, Vienna's leading technology university, together with Steyr and other project partners, has launched the HYTRAC hydrogen agriculture research project. ...
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    Volvo CE Upgrades L30 & L35 Compact Wheel Loaders For Greater Versatility & Uptime
    Posted 9/15/2026
    Volvo Construction Equipment is upgrading its L30 and L35 compact wheel loaders with their most significant frame redesign since their introduction in 1998. ...
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    JCB: Built For The Job
    Posted 9/8/2026
    Wotblock precast needed the manoeuvrability of a skid steer, the mobility of a tracked machine, impressive lifting capability and the reach of a telescopic handler, and chose a JCB Teleskid. ...
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    Krone GX: New Generation With Contactless Forced Steering & A New Job Computer
    Posted 9/8/2026
    Krone has further developed its GX general-purpose wagon’s comfort and versatility to meet the growing demands of agricultural transport even more effectively. ...
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    JCB Electric Compact Excavators Report
    Posted 9/4/2026
    Technical Journalist Dane Gilkes assesses the development of the JCB E-TECH range of electric equipment including compact excavators models. ...
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    High-Performance XPower Wheel Loaders From Liebherr At Steinexpo 2026
    Posted 9/2/2026
    At this year’s steinexpo, the international demonstration trade fair for the raw materials and construction materials industry, Liebherr will showcase two high-performance XPower wheel loaders. ...
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    Volvo Construction Equipment Tests First-Ever EC500 Electric Pre-Build Machine In Norway
    Posted 9/1/2026
    The EC500 Electric is a 50-tonne-class electric excavator designed to deliver the same performance as the conventional EC500 while offering flexible electric operation through both grid connection and onboard battery power. ...
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