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Plenary sessions to serve key role at 17th IRF World Meeting in Riyadh
June 24, 2013
Plenary sessions will set the stage for and are at the core of activities for the 17th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition. The opening session will celebrate the host country of Saudi Arabia, as well as the IRF’s first 65 years, including the federation’s many accomplishments throughout the decades and its commitment to professional training, education, road safety and the sharing of information and knowledge. This session will also remind those in attendance about the powerful links between a strong and stable
Cat’s bigger precious metals engine rebuild kit range
June 24, 2013
Caterpillar has increased its precious metals engine rebuild kit range to include options for C-9 powered machines. Last year, Cat announced the availability of an initial phase of machine engine rebuild kits for certain machine models, including motor graders, hydraulic excavators, material handler and wheeled loaders, powered by 3406, 3306 and 3176 engines. Precious metals kits are available in four levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. Each kit is designed to save time and lower cost. Whether you do
Doosan’s new DX140LC-3 and DX160LC-3 crawler excavators
June 24, 2013
Both machines are powered by Doosan’s DL06K ‘common rail’ six-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, said to meet Stage IIIB engine emission regulations through the use of EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) and Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) after-treatment technologies. The engine has a displacement of 5,890cm³ and is said to deliver 15% more power [82 kW @ 1850RPM] than previous Stage IIIA models. The engine also delivers 11% more torque (49.5kgf.m) in the DX160LC-3 model. Doosan said that factory tests had
Ice bound
June 24, 2013
A car owner in China had something of a shock when he returned to his vehicle and found it covered in ice. The car had been parked underneath a bridge in Changchun, in the northern province of Jilin and the day had started sunny and warm, which resulted in a thaw.
Tempting biscuits
June 24, 2013
The authorities in Brussels have proposed handing out biscuits to drivers who stick to speed limits. This novel ploy has been suggested in a bid to tempt drivers in the Belgian capital from speeding and reduce accident levels. While Belgium borders with the Netherlands, its road accident rate is significantly higher.
Armchair traveller
June 24, 2013
A British film-maker has made a short movie detailing his exploits while pulling a sofa a distance of 160km from one town to another. The man explained he wanted to experience the world for real, rather than watching it from the comfort of his own sofa at home.
US$766.15bn to be invested in China road network expansion
June 24, 2013
Over the next 17 years, China will invest US$766.15 billion (CNY 4.70tn) to expand the country's major road network by over two times. By 2030, the length of roads in China is expected to total 5.8 million kilometres, with trunk ways and highways making up 7% of the total. Provincial and countryside roads are expected to account for 9% and 84% respectively. According to a road expansion blueprint approved in May 2013 by the State Council, the length of toll-free trunk ways and toll highways should by 2030 i
Running away
June 24, 2013
In the US state of Arizona a woman was arrested by police following an incident in which she ran over a restaurant worker. The woman ran over the waitress after attempting to flee without paying for her pancakes. Given that she was also guilty of a number of other crimes she will have to get used to prison food instead for a period.
New bill allocates US$ 5.5bn for US bridges repair
June 24, 2013
A total of US$5.5 billion has been allocated for bridges repair under a new bill introduced by democratic transport leaders led by Nick J Rahall. To date, there are over 150,000 structurally deficient or functionally obsolete bridges across the US, according to the US Department of Transportation. Figures showed that a quarter of bridges in the country fall into one of the two categories, with 26.7%, 27.7% and 77.4% of bridges in Virginia, Maryland and Washington falling under one of the two categories resp
Unveiling of Australia’s WestConnex road project funding plan
June 24, 2013
The state government of New South Wales, Australia will ask the private sector to contribute to the funding of the 33km WestConnex road project. While initial sections of the road will be financed by the state government, its following phase will be financed by the private sector. For the project, a total of US$1.66 billion (AUD 1.8bn) will be allocated by the state government over a four-year period. Of the total, $102.22 million (AUD 111mn) will be spent in 2013-2014. The development was mentioned by Trea