ASPHALT ANSWERS
8520C Electric Asphalt Paver
Sustainability ,
I am thinking Thrive-ability !
SHAWN HUTCHINGS
I hope you all had the opportunity to attend the ConExpo-ConAgg this year , it was an awesome conference , and the energy was through the roof ! ConExpo 2023 broke records with over 139,000 attendees and more than 2,400 exhibitors ! ConExpo-ConAgg is a great way for the construction industry to show off the latest technology and advancements in the construction equipment world . With the ever-changing technology comes the education of these changes and this expo doesn ’ t disappoint in this arena either . ConExpo-ConAgg had 190 expert led educational session that ranged from jobsite safety to equipment technology , to sustainable work site practices , and many more . Attending these sessions not only help the contractor grow their business and keep them informed of upcoming changes in the industry but it also helps the manufacture understand the contractors struggles with these changes . With this understanding of changes in the industry equipment manufactures can engineer equipment to meet the upcoming need of the contractor . Some of the latest technology advancements that stood out at this year ’ s show was really focused on sustainability . Sustainability is a buzz word in today ’ s world . Every one of us should be focusing on sustainability , but I also like to look at the changes in our industry that focus beyond sustainable . I think we should focus on thrive-ability and replace the sustainability buzz word , the new buzz word on the street should be thrive-ability ! When most of us think of sustainable construction equipment , we think 100 % electric equipment . Electric equipment really made a splash at ConExpo-ConAgg this year and equipment manufacturers have made huge changes to not only their own products coming out the door but they ’ re also looking at ways to reduce the carbon footprint of the manufacturing facility itself . At the show many manufacturers showed off new electric units . I saw 100 % electric excavators , rollers , sweeper trucks , oil distributor trucks , and even an asphalt paver . These units might not fit everyone ’ s business model but it does fit contractors looking to lower their carbon foot print and the municipal market without doubt can add these units to any of their fleets . There are a ton of programs to help offset the initial cost of these units as they typically carry a higher initial cost , but do keep in mind the cost of operation is lower once you get past the initial cost hurdle . There are studies out there that these electric units will have a longer life span
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