Dana used bauma 2013 to show a hydraulic hybrid concept for use with wheeled loaders, offering the potential to reduce fuel consumption by 20-40%. Called PowerBoost, the system uses high-pressure hydraulic accumulators to store up fluid power that can be released to assist the engine in driving hydraulic pumps and motors. “PowerBoost offers hydraulic power assistance to almost any machine function, to prevent peak loads on the engine during short duty cycles such as loading,” said Donald Remboski, Dana vice
$14 billion awarded in the national highway sector of which around $4 billion will be for small roads in rural areas.
Makers of small construction equipment should take a closer look at the Indian market given the government’s focus on rural roads.
During its bauma Forum presentation, Anand Sundaresan, president of the Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (ICEMA), said there is an urgent need for equipment suited to small projects. These include breakers and small pavers of around
When it comes to advancing highway sustainability, the role of 3D modeling and digital technologies in road construction is becoming ever-more important. Anna Liza Montenegro, director of marketing at Microsol Resources explains why your business needs to get involved now.
Infrastructure Malta, the government’s road agency, is putting out to tender contracts for the upgrade of 170 residential roads worth around €70 million.
The work is divided into six contracts and covers a total of 52km of roads as well as 85km of pavement/sidewalks, signage and where necessary stormwater improvements.
This latest announcement is part of a wider €700 million upgrade over seven years announced last year. The government let 120 contracts last year, of which 31 projects have started. Fiv
