Tag: hybrid
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Volvo Adds Hybrid Technology to New-Gen Excavators
Volvo Construction Equipment has announced the addition of hybrid models to its newest generation of excavators. These models ranging from 26 tons to 50 tons include the EC260 Hybrid, EC300 Hybrid, EC370 Hybrid, EC400 Hybrid, and EC500 Hybrid, making them the biggest models in Volvo’s hybrid portfolio. These new models deliver up to 20% better fuel efficiency than the previous series’ conventional models…
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RYOBI™ Debuts 18V ONE+™ Hybrid Magnetic LED Task Light
YOBI™ 18V ONE+™ HYBRID MAGNETIC LED TASK LIGHT MODEL: PCL635B (Tool-Only) MSRP: $79.97 RYOBI introduces the all-new 18V ONE+ Hybrid Magnetic LED Task Light to its 18V ONE+ lighting solutions lineup. Image Courtesy of: RYOBI 1,500 Lumens with Multi-Directional Lighting Panel This all-new Hybrid Magnetic LED Task Light emits 1,500 lumens with three brightness modes (1,500 / 800 / 200 Lumens) providing powerful illumination in…
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BSI to explore covid’s impact on construction’s ‘hybrid generation’
The British Standards Institution is asking young people who began working in the built environment sector during the covid-19 pandemic to share their experiences, as part of research into the ‘hybrid generation’. BSI is exploring the impact of the restrictions on younger workers and how transformed ways of working have shaped their careers, including for…
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How Mace built Landsec’s low-carbon hybrid
A hybrid steel and CLT solution, combined with a retained 1950s structure, helped cut construction-related CO2 on a Landsec scheme where Mace is main contractor. Martin Cooper reports from Southwark Targeting the highest sustainability ratings, a Landsec commercial scheme in Southwark, south London, provides an exemplary model of design, setting an industry-wide precedent for the…
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Revolutionizing Buildings with Hybrid Energy Systems and Demand Response
A recent study conducted by the Finnish Building Services 2030 group explores the potential technologies and business prospects for adaptable energy systems within buildings. Building Services 2030 is a Finnish consortium of Aalto University, Tampere University, and 14 industry partners. The consortium has defined a shared vision for the Finnish building service sector and researches…