The TRA is calling for applicants for its dual transport innovation competition. The TRA Visions 2018 competition invites young and senior researchers from all over Europe to submit innovative transport concepts to www.travisions.eu. The two European-funded TRA Visions 2018 competitions, one for young researchers and the second for senior researchers, are now open to applicants. Young and senior researchers throughout Europe are invited to submit innovative concepts on future transport matters to develop ef
More than 35 million electric vehicles (EV) will be on the world’s roads by 2022, according to a new report from Navigant Research.
“With gasoline prices remaining high, acquiring an EV is becoming an economic decision for many consumers,” says Scott Shepard, research analyst with Navigant Research. “The initial purchase price premiums for EVs, compared to conventional gasoline and diesel-powered internal combustion engines, are substantial. Yet, operational cost savings due to reduced refuelling and maint
Wirtgen’s new W 220 XFi cold milling machine has been designed to work across as many applications as possile, “from surface layer rehabilitation to complete asphalt removal,” says the German manufacturer.
“Specific carbon emissions are low and milling performance is high plus, in automatic mode, Mill Assist selects the operating strategy with the most favourable balance between milling performance and operating costs.”
