RER & The Environment

Environmental news related to construction equipment, emissions, alternative fuels and hybrids.

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Headline News

Cooper Equipment Rentals to Offer Ambient Monitoring Rental Solutions Across Canada

Feb. 14, 2024
Cooper secures exclusive rental rights to LumiNode and LumiSense products.
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Power Generation

Caterpillar Demonstrates Viability of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology for Backup Power at Microsoft Data Center

Jan. 21, 2024
Demonstration marks significant progress toward providing data centers with reliable and sustainable backup power with hydrogen technology.
International News

Holland’s Riwal Opens Sustainable New Head Office in Dordrecht

Dec. 28, 2023
The use of fossil fuels for heating and warm water is eliminated with this gas-free location, served by the latest version of electricity driven heating and cooling.
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Volvo Trucks Charging
RER & The Environment

Volvo Trucks Offers Program to Provide Fleets Full-Service EV Infrastructure Development

Aug. 23, 2023
Volvo Trucks launched its customer-focused Turnkey Solutions program, a consolidated fleet management process for procuring vendor services, parts, and products for electric vehicle...
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Xos Stepvan Foley Announcement
RER & The Environment

Xos Signs Dealership Agreement with Foley Equipment Company

Nov. 18, 2022
Foley Equipment will sell Xos’ flagship Class 5 and 6 stepvan, medium-duty Class 6 and 7 chassis cab MDXT, and heavy-duty Class 8 electric trailer HDXT, as well as provide service...
Kohler Mark Of Trust Certified Iso 50001 Energy Management White Logo En Gb 1019
RER & The Environment

Kohler Engines’ Italian Campus Receives ISO 50001 Certification

July 15, 2021
ISO 50001 is the international norm that specifies the requirements that an energy management system must have, enabling a company to have a systematic approach for continuous...
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Volvo Overview Slide
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Volvo CE Commits to Science-Based Targets with Approved Carbon Reduction Pathway

June 23, 2021
In a pledge to reduce its carbon impact and help meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, Volvo CE is announcing the scope of its Science Based Targets (SBTi) commitment – to achieve...
Caterpillar Nouveau Monde
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Caterpillar and Quebec’s Nouveau Monde to Collaborate on Zero-Emission Solutions for Mining

June 23, 2021
Nouveau Monde and Caterpillar have signed an agreement for Caterpillar to develop, test and produce Cat “zero-emission machines” for the Matawinie graphite mining project in Saint...
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A View from the production line
RER & The Environment

Department of Energy Recognizes JLG’s Shippensburg Manufacturing Facility as a 50001 Ready Site

April 16, 2021
Based on the ISO 50001 (Energy Management System) program, the 50001-Ready program is designed to help facilities identify their energy management gaps, while providing technical...