On a charge
30 August 2023
A new government report recognises that the actual location of electric vehicle (EV) charging points is as important as the overall number available, and says that data from various sources ca…
Discovering Sustainable and Practical Tool Hire and Plant Hire Opportunities
Previous Posts - August 2023
Positive Thinking
30 August 2023
ThinkHire has established itself quickly since its foundation in 2018 to design and manufacture solar and other sustainable power technology which the company now hires to customers in constru…
JCB shows hydrogen Sprinter
29 August 2023
JCB has installed one of its hydrogen engines into a Mercedes Sprinter van as a further demonstration of the technology’s potential applications.
The retrofit was completed i…
Atlas Copco's deep dive
24 August 2023
An Atlas Copco hand-held breaker and power pack combination is being used in an underwater cable-laying project at Malta’s biggest harbour.
When completed, the installa…
Recycling steel for HS2
23 August 2023
Old car parts, radiators and shopping trolleys are being given a new lease of life in the construction of HS2 as part of a recycled steel initiative.
Over the last two years, the U…
How to be green
22 August 2023
Many organisations are aware of the need to adopt sound environmental practices on the route to net zero – perhaps hirers even more so, given their role in the circular economy. However,…
Paving the way for pumps
21 August 2023
Any mention of climate change can quickly polarise opinions but there can be no denying that the number of extreme weather events such as flash flooding is rising.
And looking over…
Staying electric
18 August 2023
As some time had elapsed since my last update on Peter Beach’s ongoing electric vehicle (EV) ownership experience, I contacted him recently for an update and learned that his outlook is…
Trime plays its part
16 August 2023
Trime UK has launched an online spare parts ordering system for owners of its equipment.
After locating the machine’s unique serial number at the bottom of the data plate and enter…
Solar top-ups from Lifos
15 August 2023
Solar and hybrid battery technology specialist Lifos has launched an innovative accessory to help site managers overcome problems with machinery such as diesel generators not starting because…
Prolectric by numbers
14 August 2023
Prolectric has just unveiled an innovative calculator to help companies identify the environmental benefits and cost savings they can achieve by switching from diesel equipment to the company&…
Solutions in sync
11 August 2023
A recent webinar organised by Powr2 provided an excellent example of how new energy sources can simplify operation as well delivering sustainability benefits.
The session gave an o…
TPA’s carbon calculator
8 August 2023
Temporary access equipment provider TPA has launched an online calculator to enable contractors to compare the carbon savings of portable roadways over aggregate and stone roads.
Believe…
Cordless Honda range
7 August 2023
Honda has launched a range of cordless garden and grounds care tools that can be powered by a choice of batteries to match the running time to different users’ requirements.
…
MKM adds MHM
4 August 2023
MKM, the independent builders’ merchant which is steadily expanding its tool and plant hire activity, has added generators from MHM to its fleet.
The MG 6000 SSY-Eco machines…
Stihl power pack
3 August 2023
Stihl has added a portable 230V battery pack unit as a low-maintenance and emission-free alternative to fossil fuel powered generators.
Weighing 19.8kg and offering a 3.6kW output,…
Himoinsa sounds good
2 August 2023
Himoinsa supplied power generation equipment to enable a music festival held in its home city of Murcia to operate in an eco-friendly way.
Products from the manufacturer were used…
Speedy plans hydrogen generator hire joint venture
2 August 2023
Speedy Hire is to launch a joint venture (JV) hire business with AFC Energy, a specialist supplier of hydrogen fuel cell technology for power generation.
The collaboration will take the…
Electric Rocket
1 August 2023
Rocket Rentals reports that an electric mini excavator that it recently added to is fleet has quickly proved popular with customers who need to work safely indoors and lower their carbon footp…