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Sustainable Construction & Quarrying: Tech Titans Unveil Green Secrets!

February 7, 2024

Dive into the world of sustainability in construction and quarrying with leaders from Cummins, Volvo Construction Equipment, and Topcon Positioning Systems. Learn how Cummins, as a market leader for off-highway engines, continues to provide sustainability through market-leading internal combustion engines and advanced functionalities like start-stop.

Discover Volvo's approach to sustainability, focusing on product development, conventional machines, and innovative technologies like electric tetrasonia. Pontus sheds light on the four-step approach, emphasizing collaboration with key customers and exploring alternative technologies for a sustainable future.

Michael from Topcon shares insights into sustainability through sensors and machine control, enhancing efficiency, reducing fuel consumption, and promoting safer operations. Uncover the collaboration between Topcon and major equipment manufacturers, bringing cutting-edge technologies from the aftermarket to embedded solutions.

Explore the diverse strategies these industry leaders employ to demonstrate sustainability on construction and aggregate sites, paving the way for a greener and more efficient future.

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