Sustainable urban development is part of the new frontier of green solutions that are improving our environment. Urban spaces are unique. From the dense populations to the heat island effect, urban construction is a tricky business with its own individual needs. What Is Sustainable Urban Development? The idea behind the principles of sustainable urban development are fairly straightforward: Build cities…
From November 15th to the 17th, HEVI had the chance to participate in the New Jersey League of Municipalities‘ 2022 Building For Tomorrow conference! Arriving at the Atlantic City Convention center, visitors to our booth had the opportunity to learn about the importance of electrification, the environmental benefits of our equipment, and take a seat in the behemoth GEL-5000. HEVI equipment is the…
When it comes to heavy equipment, operator health and safety is a huge concern. In 2020 alone, there were 1,008 fatalities amongst construction workers. Between the large machinery, dangerous heights, and exposed materials, jobsites that utilize heavy equipment can be very dangerous. Even in agriculture, where there’s more space and potentially fewer machines, injury and even death are still common…
Let’s face it – managing your fleet is a delicate balancing act. Whenever you’re considering adding a new piece of equipment, or replacing an old one, owners need to make sure they’re making the right decision for their bottom line. Because HEVI’s tech is at the forefront of industrial electrification, people sometimes get the impression that it must come with…
On Tuesday, August 23rd, Baltimore County, Maryland, welcomed HEVI at the grand opening of our first assembly site. Speaking in his opening remarks, HEVI CEO Raymond Wang highlighted the company’s accomplishments. “They said it couldn’t be done. Yet, here we are today with these wonderful, wonderful pieces of equipment that are going to revolutionize job sites and construction sites across…
On Thursday, July 21st, HEVI held its first-ever event – the HEVI Summer Bash 2022! Held on the SFA campus in East Windsor, the Summer Bash saw some great attendance on one of the hottest days of this year. Despite temperatures hitting 100 degrees, everyone who came through had a great time! Arriving at the event, guests were greeted by…
Carbon Emissions Impact Industry at Large It’s generally the Transportation sector that produces the highest levels of carbon emissions, accounting for 27% of all GHG emissions in the United States in 2020. The Industrial sector, however, is not far behind with 24% of the total contributed GHG emissions across the nation. The main difference in these industries right now is…
While developing the nation’s first line of all-electric full-size heavy equipment, one of the first decisions was selecting an EV charging connector. Though all EVs must be charged, not every EV charger is the same. Our heavy equipment would face some of the same charging challenges as electric vehicles. Each charging station has its own specifications. And, there’s a variety…