Keep your options open to find the best powertrain solution say Volvo, Cummins, and Trimble

March 8, 2023

Our three roundtable experts all emphasise that sustainable powertrain solutions are very much a case of “horses for courses.” There is no clear winner yet. Different outcomes are going to be needed for different parts of the world, or for different applications. Diesel has “spoiled us” they say. In the future, choosing the best sustainable powertrain is going to be a far more complex decision.

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Don’t put all your eggs in one basket and stay flexible to win say Trimble, Volvo, and Cummins

Cummins sees a sustainable future that is “fuel agnostic,” because different circumstances will require different solutions to achieve the best outcomes. Trimble agrees, warning the construction sector “not to put all of its eggs in one basket.” For Volvo, the future is electric. The company is committed to making 35% of its fleet electric by 2030. Innovation, collaboration, and efficiency are where it’s at.

March 9, 2023

Data will drive a future full of successful shared sustainability say Cummins, Volvo, and Trimble

March 10, 2023

Go autonomous if you want to reduce your carbon footprint and improve operator safety

March 6, 2023

Defining sustainability and building a better world with Cummins, Trimble, and Volvo

For Cummins, sustainability is all about “the most efficient transfer of energy into power,” a goal that the US engine giant has spent its entire history working towards. Volvo wants to help “build a world we all want to live in,” and Trimble likes to think about “transforming the way the world works.” It all sounds very aspirational but, with sustainable technology taking centre stage, it’s happening now.

February 7, 2024

Leaders from Cummins, Volvo, and Topcon Navigate the Landscape

In this episode, industry giants discuss the evolving role of sustainability in construction and quarrying. From bidding processes to global standards, Cummins, Volvo, and Topcon leaders share insights on the challenges and opportunities.