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Solutions to road user charging
February 28, 2012
In this second of a two-part article, Jack Opiola, demonstrates that the imposition of a government provided GPS mandate to levy mileage tax could be eliminated by offering motorists transparent choices regarding their manner of compliance. The key to a mileage tax system without a GPS mandate is through offering motorists choices. Most motorists are consumers who are comfortable with selecting products and services from among options available in the marketplace. A mileage tax can be built upon this realit
Compressor power
February 28, 2012
Atlas Copco is aiming its new three-tool, towable compressor at the construction and construction rental industries. Highly mobile, the XAS87Kd compressor weighs in at less than 750kg, is compact in design, robust, sturdy and simple to operate. Power comes from a four-cylinder Kubota diesel rated at 33kW and the compressor features a novel smaller element with improved rotor design, coupled through direct gear transmission. It provides a free air delivery of 5m³/min at 7 bars allowing a three tool capacity
Ritchie broadens service
February 28, 2012
Canadian equipment auction firm Ritchie Bros is offering new services for customers in Europe, the US and Canada as well as other territories around the world.
Centre of attention: Michelin's XHA2 tyre line-up
February 28, 2012
The Michelin XHA2 Experience Day 2009, at the Michelin Technology Center in Almeria, Spain, enabled 140 earthmover dealers from some 20 European countries to visit the world's largest centre devoted exclusively to the development of earthmover tyres.
Colombia targets journey time reduction and safety
February 28, 2012
Key links in Colombia will benefit from upgrades and improvements with US$156 million being invested in the Cuestaboba-Bucaramanga road project.
Pothole problem in UK
February 28, 2012
The UK's Road Surface Treatment Association (RSTA) is voicing concern over moves by one London Borough to downgrade the importance of road repairs.
Eurocode regulations assure conformity
February 28, 2012
A Europe without borders is an attractive prospect for the construction and design industries, claim supporters of Eurocodes. For all companies involved in the construction and infrastructure sectors, Swedish company Trelleborg for example, new Eurocode regulations will have decisive importance. So says Professor Haig Gulvanessian, one of the experts involved in developing the codes, which are a series of 10 European Standards (EN 1990-EN 1999) providing a common approach for the design of buildings and oth
China's Ya'an City sees new highway links
February 28, 2012
China's Ya'an City is investing US$114 million in infrastructure improvements so far in 2010.
Noise and dust get a cool reception with iNDr
February 28, 2012
Hydraulic excavators move with a lot of power generated by a large engine and, like a truck, this will overheat if not properly cooled. To keep things running smoothly, several cooling components are built into the design, such as the radiator, oil cooler and intercooler, which all need wind to function properly.
Joint action on Europe's road safety
February 28, 2012
A new report says that the vehicle industry and the highways sector should work closely in a bid to save lives on the road.