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Renovation on a bridge over the Rhine River in Karlsruhe, Germany, has been completed using a weather-resistant tent covering the entire length of the structure

An Ammann asphalt plant is being used in Poland to deliver multiple mix specifications for a range of clients

The Illinois Tollway, the agency which maintains and operates toll roads in the state of Illinois, is currently trialling rejuvenators in a bid to increase the percentage of RAP that can be used in its roads while maintaining their performance

John Deere Power Systems is offering advanced new power solutions for its customers

Rolls-Royce Power Systems is developing its operations with a series of key moves. The firm says it is taking the next step towards a climate-neutral future. By 2030, the Rolls-Royce business unit is to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 35% compared to its 2019 level through the use of new net zero and cero carbon technologies

Lintec-Linnhoff has supplied a major Chinese contractor with an asphalt batching plant to meet high output requirements. The contractor required a plant able to deliver over 3000tonnes of asphalt/day to keep pace with strong demand in the area

Following recent policy-setting decisions by authorities in Europe and North America to achieve net zero emissions economy-wide no later than 2050, IRF has invited contributions from notable industry innovators in preparation for the 18th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition. Jonathan Davis, co-founder and CCO at Uberbinder, shares his thoughts on the historic responsibility and opportunity for the road industry to enhance its energy and carbon performance

A fleet of machines from the Wirtgen Group has been used for an airport runway upgrade in Malaysia

All-new machines are also a new size class for Volvo CE, offering a 25% boost in fuel efficiency and a range of advanced features to also deliver a 20% boost in productivity

Available in two models: CBA 30 for 18 to 28-ton excavators, and CBA 40 for the 25 to 40-ton range

A New Zealand road upgrade will tackle landslips.

Cummins is now commencing testing of hydrogen-fuelled internal combustion engines, while also entering into a partnership with oil firm Chevron for the supply of hydrogen

Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) reopened its northern runway (06L-24R) at the end of 2020, after completing the surface refurbishment work

Organised as a joint partnership between the International Road Federation, EIT Urban Mobility, and FACTUAL, the training Planning for Autonomous Mobility training is designed to tackle key aspects of autonomous mobility as a means to respond to new transport demands and to deliver value to society and businesses

In June 2021, Komatsu announced a new variant of their PC490HRD-11 high reach demolition machine featuring a brand-new boom connection system. Named “K100”, the new system allows the operator to change the configuration of the machine singlehandedly in only a few minutes, without leaving the comfort of the operator cab. One of the first of these new machines recently went to work in Bradford, UK.