Testing of Electreon’s inductive dynamic charging technology along a Detroit road will start next year using a Ford E-Transit van equipped with the Electreon receiver.
The Italian construction equipment manufacturers association, UNACEA, is calling for new controls to help prevent unfair competition and also to help boost industry by providing incentives for fleet renewal.
According to Centauro-ASAPS data, hit and run accidents in Italy increased by 33 per cent in the first half of 2012. Out of a total 461 accidents, 57 resulted in fatalities, up by four per cent year-on-year, while the number of casualties increased by 35 per cent to 564. Police managed to find those responsible for hit and run accidents in 265 instances out of the total 461.
