One of Morocco’s most dangerous roads could get tunnels in a bid to improve its safety. A feasibility study on the potential installation of tunnels on the RN9 mountain-passing route will begin in December 2014.
January 9, 2014
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One of Morocco’s most dangerous roads could get tunnels in a bid to improve its safety. A feasibility study on the potential installation of tunnels on the RN9 mountain-passing route will begin in December 2014.
Volvo Penta may be a major manufacturer of diesel engines, but being part of the Volvo group - along with the construction equipment and truck and bus divisions - has given it a broad view of future power trends.
Electrification of powertrains is now being seen in many sectors including cars, trucks and construction machines. There has been a spate of construction machine and industrial engine launches featuring either hybrid powertrains or all-electric systems. Volvo Penta’s president and CEO, Björn Inge
A new highway in Mexico is connecting Necaxa with Tihuatlan and the project features challenging terrain - Mauro Nogarin reports In Mexico a landmark highway project is now close to completion, having set a number of records for Latin America.
There are fears that President Barack Obama is overlooking the benefits of good highway design following his recent announcement that he plans to impose higher fuel efficiency standards for medium and heavy-duty trucks by 2016.
There are fears that President Barack Obama is overlooking the benefits of good highway design following his recent announcement that he plans to impose higher fuel efficiency standards for medium and heavy-duty trucks by 2016.
