5 Incredibly Useful Construction Equipment Telematics Tips
Top 5 Benefits of Construction Equipment Telematics Telematics has been the hottest phrase in the construction equipment industry for the last three to five years. Google it and you will find no shortage of articles preaching the ROI virtues and on-site benefits of telematics. However, finding a con
Learn Everything About Increasing Fuel Economy with the Rentar Catalyst
The Rentar Fuel Catalyst Will Increase Fuel Economy Dramatically Diesel engine manufacturers, equipment fleet managers and private equipment owners alike are rarely fans of emissions-reducing devices because, in general, emissions-reducing devices also reduce fuel economy and horsepower from an engi
Enjoy Diesel Fuel Savings On Heavy Duty Off-Road Equipment & More
Rentar Fuel Catalyst and Heavy Duty Off-Road Equipment Fuel Cost Savings: Field Test Results Data from diesel fuel emissions reduction device field tests from three different companies — Toyota Transport, Hardrives, Inc., and CEMEX — shows the Rentar Fuel Catalyst is the best diesel fuel cost-
What the Mining, Construction and Excavation World Is Doing to Better the Environment
With respect to greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide (40 billion tons in 2014 alone) is the pollutant we produce the most of each year. That sum was a 0.7 percent increase from 2013. Yet in 2015, there was no increase in the amount of carbon dioxide released into the air and only a small rise of [&helli
A History of Government Regulations Imposed on the Mining Industry
Mining companies have been subjected to many new regulations and legislation over the decades. Since the late 19th century, a range of new laws to regulate mining have been passed at state and federal levels. While some were essential, others placed a huge burden on mining operations. Safety Legisla
Here’s How to Save Diesel Fuel in Heavy Equipment
For people who operate heavy equipment, saving money on fuel is always a top priority. While trucks and other machines do critical work, they can be expensive and wasteful to operate; companies and operators alike have begun to turn their attention to fuel-saving devices and other ways to lower emis
Cracking the Mining Code
Here’s the bad news: the global mining industry is facing unprecedented challenges from climate change and the mounting regulations being imposed by governments around the world to control the release of dangerous greenhouse gases. But here’s the good news: the solution to climate changing using
Heavy Equipment Costs: Breaking Down Owning and Operating Costs
Heavy equipment costs fall under one of two categories. One category indicates how much it costs to purchase (finance), protect (insure) and legalize (permit and registrar) heavy equipment and machinery. The second category includes the costs associated with operating and maintaining a machine: fuel
A Simple Plan For Truck Fleet Costs
Truck fleet costs fall under one of two types: owning costs and operating costs. Owning costs accumulate whether or not a fleet is in operation. Owning costs are expenses associated with the purchase of a truck or trailer as well as registration, permits, and insurance. Operating cost does not acc
How Efficient are Engines: Thermodynamics and Combustion Efficiency
How efficient are engines? Combustion engines are stupefyingly inefficient. Most diesel engines do not even have a thermal efficiency of 50%. Of every gallon of diesel burned by a combustion engine, less than half of the energy generated becomes mechanical energy. That is to say, of the energy produ