Commercial Construction Equipment Users Forum (CCEUF) is focused on the formation of working groups and the scoping of potential demonstration projects.  CCEUF will form several sub-groups that will focus on hydraulics and fluids, codes and standards, and idle reduction.  Demonstration projects that could potentially have a military focus are being solicited and scoped.

The CCEUF will meet at HTUF 2009 in Atlanta with a half-day session that will include presentations on the military’s use of construction equipment, the electrification of off-road equipment, and hydraulic system configurations.  CCEUF will also spend time establishing the working groups.

After the meeting at HTUF, CCEUF will conduct monthly conference calls/webinars.  Next live meeting of the CCEUF post HTUF 2009 is targeted for March 2010.

As part of its Hybrid Truck Users Forum (HTUF), CALSTART, in conjunction with the U.S. Army’s National Automotive Center, initiated a Commercial Construction Equipment Users Forum (CCEUF).  This manufacturer/supplier/end-user collaboration seeks to foster technology advancements in the heavy construction and materials handling sectors with the ultimate goal of increasing the efficiency of construction equipment such as loaders, excavators, and dozers.