Tag: Navman Wireless

Business

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By Equipment World Staff   Built in America Louisiana storm surge barrier takes top global honors The Lake Borgne Surge Barrier, a two-mile-long, 26-foot-tall concrete and steel bulkwark against hurricanes and floodwaters, has been named the world’s most outstanding engineering achievement for 2012. Built in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, the $1.1 […]

May 26, 2012

Roadbuilding

Volvo Construction Equipment: Torque Parallel linkage combines power, precision

Volvo Construction Equipment’s new L60G, L70G, and L90G wheel loaders are the latest from the manufacturer in the 13 to 17 tons class and meet the requirements of Tier 4 Interim emissions. The G-Series wheel loaders are all fitted with a Volvo 6-liter, 6-cylinder turbochavrged V-ACT (Volvo-Advanced Combustion Technology) off-highway diesel engine, which features cooled […]

April 4, 2012

Roadbuilding

Navman Wireless: Calculates, delivers fastest/shortest routes

Navman Wireless has added a route optimization capability to its OnlineAVL2 fleet tracking software through integration with Dashfly’s web-based mapping service. The new option, available exclusively in the United States, is said to save time, mileage, and fuel by enabling dispatchers to calculate the fastest and shortest driving routes for up to 25 stops with […]

April 4, 2012

Maintenance

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Symposium covers critical equipment issues Coming engine technology will create tougher lubrication challenges, said Len Badal, Chevron Lubricants, speaking at the Chevron Construction Symposium 2011, held in November. One example: piston design changes that reduce the crevice volume. “Low-emission design places greater demands on engine oil due to higher top ring temperatures,” Badal said. Increasing […]

January 10, 2012

Business

CONEXPO/CONAGG 2011

CONEXPO-CON/AGG What it means to you and the future of the industry Staff Reports With a backdrop of 20-percent construction unemployment and two years of abysmal machine sales, the tri-annual heavy equipment trade show CONEXPO-CON/AGG opened on March 22nd, in Las Vegas – ground zero in the housing bust and a town still reeling from […]

May 4, 2011