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Shantui’s raging bulldozer
February 23, 2012
Shantui’s SD16 bulldozer, which qualified for CE importation three years ago, is said to be an all-purpose dozer that comes straight out of the factory in any one of numerous configurations depending on its intended deployment, which may include swamp, forest, highlands, landfill and coal-handling applications.
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Philippines highway plan
February 23, 2012
In the Philippines the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) intends to set out on a strategy of improving key roads and bridges to international standards in 2011. Under this strategy most of this US$2.31 billion budget will be targeted at national road network upgrades.
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Chile's road safety drive
February 23, 2012
In Chile a serious accident has triggered a major assessment of existing safety regulations.
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New report highlights transportation need for US
February 23, 2012
A new joint report on the US transport sector is highlighting the importance of infrastructure investment for the country's economic growth.
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Mexican road projects in hand while others face delays
February 23, 2012
Several key highway developments are being planned in Mexico, although project delays are now facing increasing public scrutiny.
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Seattle road tunnel moves forward
February 23, 2012
Plans are now in hand for a 2.7km mile tunnel in the US to be built in the city of Seattle in Washington State.
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Cars have electric future
February 23, 2012
The market for electric cars looks set to expand rapidly as the technology improves. Past vehicles have suffered from poor range imposed particularly by limitations in available battery technology.
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Japan's highways to generate power
February 23, 2012
An innovative approach to power generation is being taken in Japan, with highway companies planning to rent out space to utility companies to install solar power arrays.
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Brazil's flood damage
February 23, 2012
Major repairs are required to roads and bridges in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro State following the recent spate of flooding.
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Texas highway underway
February 23, 2012
Work is now well underway on the new North Tarrant Express project in Texas.
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ARTBA concern over US construction
February 23, 2012
The latest survey from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association's (ARTBA) suggests a worrying trend for US road and bridge construction in 2011.
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Event promotes mobile construction plant benefits
February 22, 2012
A new alliance has been formed to promote the benefits and implementation of technology for mobile plant in the construction and associated industries.
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Driving simulator upgraded
February 22, 2012
The TRL’s car driving simulator has notched up 100,000 miles (160,000km) and has never driven anywhere.
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Investing in Croatia's toll roads
February 22, 2012
Major investments in Croatia’s tolled highway network are being seen during 2011.
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French road accidents on the increase
February 22, 2012
The road accident rate in France looks to be on the increase as a result of changes in laws, which have softened penalties for offences.
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