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Volvo CE is working on an innovative machine communications technology system. This development will help with the operation of autonomous machines, allowing remote control and operation even when equipment is in use as much as 400m underground. The aim of the development project is to boost safety, productivity and efficiency. The firm is using 5G communications technology in trials being carried out in partnership with communications specialist Telia. The trials are being run at a test facility in Eskils

Parsons is now working on a project to improve the State Route 91 Freeway in California’s Orange County. Parsons has won an on-call consulting services agreement contract from the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). The Orange County segment of the 91 Express Lanes consists of a four-lane toll facility located on the median of the State Route 91 freeway. The SR 91 route runs between the south side of Los Angeles, straight out of Compton, and the east of the city, to Riverside, where it becomes I-

Volvo Penta has set 2021 as its deadline to introduce electric power solutions.

SDLG reports a strong dealer success in Oman. With the help of its local partner, SDLG claims to have become a leading player in the construction equipment market in Oman. It has been five years since General Engineering Services (Genserv) introduced SDLG to Oman’s construction equipment market. “It was a challenge to introduce a new brand into an established market, but we used our name and reputation to p

Caterpillar has redesigned three of its ADT models, the 730, 730 EJ (Ejector), and 735. The firm says that the updates boost the proven features and performance of their C-Series predecessors (730C2, 730C2 EJ, and 735C). Improvements include operator stations with innovative new controls, transmission-protection features, new hoist-assist system, advanced traction control system, new stability-assist system, and a fuel saving ECO operating mode. In addition, the 730 and 730 EJ now have an automatic retarde

BOMAG claims that its new Ion Dustshield system can help reduce dust emissions from milling operations. Jonathan Stringham is vice president of marketing at BOMAG and said, “If you look at the milling process, it’s another emitter of fine dust.” He said that while existing dust control systems remove dust from the working area around the operator, many then exhaust the dust forward of the machine away from the crew. However this new package is said to clean up the working area around the milling machine, s

The major manufacturers are introducing an array of advanced asphalt compaction machines - Mike Woof writes. New compaction machines are coming to market from an array of manufacturers, aiming to increase output and efficiency for road contractors. One of the most notable developments is with Hamm’s launch of a production hybrid compactor model, while other firms say they are also working on similar systems. However, several manufacturers have introduced new and improved machines with superior performance t