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Longest suspension bridge in the world to be built in Italy
The longest suspension bridge in the world, with a 2.05-mile span, 1,200-foot-high towers and cables several feet thick, could connect the Italian mainland with Sicily in the near future. The Italian government approved plans for the bridge in April and has started out on a search for a general contractor for the $7.5 billion project. […]
June 21, 2004
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Bush administration finalizes off-road diesel rule
Non-road diesel engine and fuel regulations proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency last year were finalized today by the Bush administration. The “Tier 4” rules are the fourth step in off-road standards EPA began introducing in 1996, and mirror emission rules that already exist for on-road diesel trucks and buses. The new rules vary according […]
May 13, 2004
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Supreme Court strikes down state, local emission standards
State and local governments cannot impose their own emission standards for off-road equipment or on-road trucks, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled April 28. In the 8-1 decision, the court said that under the Clean Air Act the federal government has the authority to enforce air quality standards nationwide. The emission restrictions made by local and […]
May 6, 2004
Equipment
BOMAG discontinues two-cycle tamper production
Citing more stringent emissions standards and growing customer acceptance of four-cycle tamper technology, BOMAG has discontinued production of its two-cycle tampers. Four-cycle tampers offer both performance and operating-cost advantages over two-cyle options, said Bert DeJong, vice president of sales and marketing for BOMAG. The company will continue to provide parts and service for its two-cycle […]
March 8, 2004
Equipment
Guidelines to make new WTC environmentally friendly
Imagine an office building where the rainwater on the roof is used to flush the toilets, where wind generates 10 percent of the electricity used and where the materials used in construction are made up of organic substances and recycled metals. According to recently released development guidelines for the new World Trade Center, its construction […]
January 22, 2004
Equipment
Caterpillar C11 engine earns EPA 2004 certification
Caterpillar announced Dec. 16 that its C11 engine, popular for use in vocational trucks, has earned EPA’s 2004 certification. The 2004 regulations require engine manufacturers to demonstrate lower emissions for nearly double the miles of operation called for in the October 2002 decree. Full production of the C11 engine, offered in the 305- to 370-horsepower […]
January 12, 2004
Equipment
Proposal could give contracts to companies with cleaner equipment
Texas counties and municipalities may soon be obligated to award contracts to construction companies that use cleaner diesel equipment, even if they aren’t the lowest bidder. Government leaders are working with the Texas Clean Air Working Group to devise a plan that will encourage more construction companies to participate in the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan, […]
November 9, 2003
Equipment
Komatsu loader/tool carriers sport improved engines, cabs
The Tier 2 engines in Komatsu’s new WA250-5 wheel loader and WA250PT-5 tool carrier boost productivity while reducing emissions and decreasing fuel consumption by more than 15 percent. The new machines also incorporate what the company calls advanced technology hydrostatic transmissions that allocate only as much power as needed for a given application, making the […]
October 9, 2003
Equipment
Contractors urged to take part in emissions reduction program
Dallas-area contractors and construction companies were urged Thursday to participate in the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan, a plan that will award $150 million in grants through next August to help companies replace older diesel-powered construction equipment and retrofit aging engines with pollution controls to reduce emissions. Officials have warned contractors to take part in the […]
September 25, 2003
Equipment
Air quality district sues Caltrans over heavy-equipment pollution
The California Department of Transportation could require contractors to use newer, cleaner construction equipment if the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District gets its way. The organization recently filed suit against Caltrans over the agency’s effort to reduce air pollution from construction projects. According to the Sacramento air district, Caltrans isn’t doing enough to reduce […]
September 8, 2003
Equipment
Caterpillar to record $37 million in emission expenses in 2003
In its quarterly financial report filed last week with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Caterpillar said it expects to pay $37 million this year in expenses related to new emissions standards for highway truck and bus engines. The money is being paid as part of an agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency, which allowed Cat […]
August 27, 2003
Equipment
Cat updates 928G wheel loader, IT28G integrated toolcarrier
Caterpillar has updated the 928G wheel loader and comparably sized IT28G integrated toolcarrier. Both models now feature electronically controlled engines that are rated at 131 net horsepower and meet EPA Tier 2 emissions requirements. The operator’s station has been redesigned and includes a new instrument panel with easy-to-read, white-faced gauges and expanded warning, indicator and […]
August 4, 2003
Equipment
Engine makers’ group to settle lawsuits with EPA, CARB
The Engine Manufacturers Association announced Wednesday it has agreed to settle several outstanding lawsuits with the Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board. As part of the agreement, engine manufacturers will develop and implement a program to test emissions from heavy-duty vehicles and trucks that are in use. The lawsuits were brought by […]
June 18, 2003
Equipment
Engine makers’ group to settle lawsuits with EPA, CARB
The Engine Manufacturers Association announced Wednesday it has agreed to settle several outstanding lawsuits with the Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board. As part of the agreement, engine manufacturers will develop and implement a program to test emissions from heavy-duty vehicles and trucks that are in use. The lawsuits were brought by […]
June 18, 2003
Equipment
EMA president testifies at hearing on off-road diesel emissions proposal
While proposed off-road diesel emission requirements would provide huge air quality benefits, sufficient time must be allowed for manufacturers to develop the necessary technology, Jed Mandel, president of the Engine Manufacturers Association, said Tuesday at a public hearing on the proposal. In a testimony at the Environmental Protection Agency hearing, Mandel stressed the commitment of […]
June 16, 2003
Equipment
EPA Administrator Whitman resigns
After two years at odds with the White House over environmental issues, Christine Todd Whitman resigned as chief of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Wednesday. Whitman, who met with President Bush Tuesday, said in a resignation letter that she needed to spend more time at home with her husband in New Jersey. Her decision will […]
May 27, 2003
Equipment
New retrofit system to be altered for off-road diesels
Fleetguard Emission Solutions announced April 16 a retrofit system that reduces nitrogen oxide and particulate matter emissions from diesel engines. The Longview system, which has been installed in approximately 60 dump trucks, refuse trucks, transit buses and long-haul trucks, is expected to be altered for off-road diesel engines in the near future. EPA announced a […]
April 28, 2003
Equipment
Cat’s new C-Series wheeled excavators showcase increased performance
Caterpillar introduced three new C-Series wheeled excavators, the M316C, M318C and M322C. The M316C, a new size in the lineup, delivers 138 net horsepower and has an operating weight of 35,800 to 40,200 pounds. A new Cat 3056E ATAAC engine provides power for all three models. This electronically controlled engine is turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled […]
March 27, 2003
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