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Israel link upgrade

March 19, 2012

Israel’s National Infrastructure Committee (INRC) has now issued its final approval for upgrades to Road No 1.

Multi-modal HMI approach will combat driver distraction

March 16, 2012

To deal with the issue of driver distraction, the automotive industry is turning to a multi-modal human machine interface (HMI) approach, wherein all the interfaces play an equal role in order to . to prioritise information and reduce driver workload.

INTERMAT launch for Merlo stability control

March 16, 2012

Following the successful integration of CDC Dynamic Load Control management in its agricultural telehander range, Merlo is introducing the technology to its construction models at INTERMAT The system is an advanced method of load management, and effectively places a real-time image of the handler’s load chart on a colour screen in the cab, showing the weight and position of the load on the chart, at all times.

Clemson University to trial wireless EEV charging technology

March 16, 2012

Clemson University's International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) in South Carolina has announced that it will participate in the 2012 Apollo Launch Programme hosted by Evatran, a developer of Plugless Power wireless electric vehicle recharging systems.

Vitronic's impressive enforcement performance in Dubai

March 16, 2012

According to Dubai Police statistics for 2011, of more than 1.7 million traffic violations registered by the 323 speed enforcement systems in Dubai last year, the 27 PoliScanspeed systems from Vitronic that are deployed in the Emirate captured 565,148 violators, a third of all violations.

INTERMAT 2012 sees JCB add 8026 CTS to mini excavator line

March 16, 2012

JCB is expanding its range of mini excavators with the launch of the 8026 CTS. The 8026 CTS joins the range alongside the zero tailswing 8025 ZTS in the line-up. The new 2.7tonne machine offers a conventional layout with a trailer-towable transport weight and increased lifting capacity. The 8026 CTS uses a dedicated boom and dipper arm for greater digging and lifting performance. Increased efficiency allows the 8026 CTS to use the same engine family as the 8025 ZTS, with a similar torque output, but with a

UK launches hydrogen fuel cell EV evaluation programme

March 16, 2012

A ground-breaking project to ensure the UK is well positioned for the commercial roll-out of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles was announced yesterday by Mark Prisk, the UK government’s business minister. The new programme – UKH2Mobility – will evaluate the potential for hydrogen as a fuel for Ultra Low Carbon Vehicles in the UK before developing an action plan for an anticipated roll-out to consumers in 2014/15.

Ramtec presents hydraulic hammer

March 16, 2012

Ramtec’s backhoe series hydraulic hammer BH30C is designed to fit all modern backhoe loaders, larger mini excavators and skid steer loaders. The company will demonstrate sound suppressing housing, for 3-6,500kg carriers, at INTERMAT 2012.Launched last spring, the BH30C has been selling well to western European markets. At the Pre-Intermat event, Ramtec stressed their keenness to link up with UK distributors for its extensive product range

Russian roads revamp

March 16, 2012

Plans are in hand in Russia’s capital Moscow for the rebuilding of nine highways leading out of the city. The work will be carried out by 2014 and is being funded out of the US$69.55 billion budget set for the city’s 2012-2016 transport development programme.

Komatsu reveals PC240 and PC290 excavators at INTERMAT

March 16, 2012

Komatsu has revealed two new mid-sized excavators – the PC240LC-10 and PC290LC-10. Komatsu’s Dash 10 excavators are said to bring improved efficiency, lower fuel consumption, better operator comfort and lower operating costs to market. And the two new Dash 10 models include the 26tonne PC240LC-10 and 31.9tonne PC290LC-10.

Indonesian toll bridge tender

March 16, 2012

The tender process for Indonesia’s Suramadu bridge project will be reopened.

French budgets trimmed

March 16, 2012

Reductions in road building budgets are being implemented in various departments in France, in a bid to cut overall spending. In 2009 some €4.5 billion was spent on the road budget, compared with €3.9 billion planned for 2012.

India's new coastal connection

March 16, 2012

In India work is now kicking off on a new eight lane highway running from Nariman Point to Kandivali in Mumbai. The 35km highway will cost a projected US$1.58 billion to build.

Funding fight for Colorado connection

March 16, 2012

Building two additional lanes in the US state of Colorado for the C-470 freeway between Wadsworth Boulevard and Interstate 25 is expected to cost some US$200 million.