Category: Construction Equipment
Kinetic Floors Harness the Energy of Music Fans
In an attempt to reach improved sustainability and reduce its carbon footprint by cutting its CO2 emissions by 50%, British rock band Coldplay has added a kinetic dance floor and energy-storing stationary bikes to their Music of the Spheres world tour. The band wants to make the tour as sustainable as possible while engaging fans in a fun and meaningful
Automakers Doubling Down on EVs
Electric vehicles’ popularity with U.S. consumers and policymakers continues to grow. Manufacturers are getting in on the act, too. According to a newswire exclusive, automakers are planning to double their spending on EVs over the next eight years.
On Oct. 25, Reuters newswire reported that the world’s top automakers are planning to spend nearly $1.2 trillion through 2030 to develop
Webinar: Your 2023 Opportunities: NEC Code Updates, the IRA
On Dec. 6, 2022, ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR will host a free webinar, “Your 2023 Opportunities: NEC Code Updates, the IRA and More,” sponsored by Schneider Electric.
Despite potential economic headwinds in 2023, there are several opportunities to continue to grow your residential business in 2023. From greater adoption of the 2020 National Electrical Code, to the new 2023 NEC,
Indiana City to Study Level 3 EV Charging Stations
Greenfield, Ind., is preparing to dig into hands-on studies to plan for electric vehicle charging stations. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization will award funding to several planning projects throughout central Indiana, and Greenfield got a boost with a $75,000 grant.
Jason Koch, Greenfield’s city engineer, said infrastructure and electric vehicles go a long way toward energy independence. Koch also mentioned