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NHTSA officials could require vehicle-to-vehicle communication in future cars
Manufacturers may soon be required to include vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) technology in all new cars. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) officials are working to decide whether the technology should be a requirement to help prevent car crashes, ABC News reports. The report notes that a recent study by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that […]
January 2, 2014
Roadbuilding
5 Tips for a Fresh Start in the New Year
Maybe you had a successful year in 2013. Or maybe you didn’t. Either way, there is always room for improvement. No matter how 2013 ended, it’s time to prepare for a new year and a fresh start. Our sister site Total Landscape Care offers these tips for a positive start in the new year: Set […]
January 2, 2014
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Wirtgen Group to display 41 machines at ConExpo-Con/Agg
Wirtgen Group will display 41 machines at ConExpo-Con/Agg in March. The company says most of the machines on display will be new i-series products — Tier 4 Interim-compliant equipment with intelligent technology. Wirtgen America’s 39,600-square-foot indoor stand will feature new asphalt pavers, concrete slipform pavers, cold mills, recyclers, asphalt and soil compactors and mobile crushers. […]
December 31, 2013
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John Deere updates motor graders with Tier 4 Final technology
John Deere has updated its G-Series motor graders with a John Deere PowerTech EPA Tier 4 Final engine. The updated G-Series includes 12 models — 670G/GP, 672G/GP, 770G/GP, 772G/GP, 870G/GP, 872G/GP — with net horsepower ranging from 220 to 287 and weight remaining the same as that of their predecessors. Six of the units (672G/GP, […]
December 31, 2013
Roadbuilding
American Eagle updates installation, maintenance of SHD-60 hydraulic air compressor
American Eagle has updated is SHD-60 hydraulic air compressor. The air compressor includes improvements to installation, maintenance and serviceability. A new metal enclosure with a flip-up lid provides easy access to check oil level and change the air filter. A reconfigured front-mount bulkhead connectors simplifies the installation and maintenance processes. The company says the SHD-60 […]
December 31, 2013
Roadbuilding
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December 31, 2013
Roadbuilding
25 Days of RollOuts: Cat 336EH
Caterpillar’s hybrid excavator, the Cat 336EH, is the first in a line of hybrid excavators launched in April 2013 at bauma. The 336EH features Cat’s hydraulic hybrid technology, which won a 2013 Silver Edison innovation award earlier this year. The technology allows the new 336EH to get 25-percent greater fuel efficiency than the standard 336E and 50-percent […]
December 30, 2013
Roadbuilding
Chevy Silverado named 2013 Fleet Truck of the Year
Automotive and Business Fleet magazine has named 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 as the 2013 Fleet Truck of the Year, according to a report from our sister site Hard Working Trucks. The winner is selected each year by qualified fleet managers from all industry segments and fleet sizes. The truck was redesigned for 2014, featuring a […]
December 30, 2013
Roadbuilding
25 Days of RollOuts: Liebherr R 9XX
Liebherr’s R 9XX 40-ton prototype electric hybrid excavator features an electric hybrid driveline and is powered mostly by a standard diesel engine, though it also uses an electric storage device known as supercaps and a hydraulic pressure accumulator. The hybrid system on the R 9XX can supply short-term peak power at up to twice the […]
December 30, 2013
Roadbuilding
25 Days of RollOuts: Komatsu’s wheel loader
Komatsu America’s WA270-7 wheel loader lowers fuel consumption by up to 10 percent compared to its predecessor, the WA250-6. A Tier 4 Interim SAA6D107E-2 engine powers the 28,836-pound machine and delivers 149 net horsepower. The wheel loader features Parallel Z-bar loader linkage, which delivers a 10-percent increase in lift force and offers a parallel lift […]
December 27, 2013
Roadbuilding
25 Days of RollOuts: Terex’s front-discharge mixer truck
After a halt in production, Terex Roadbuilding rolled its FD5000 “Great Lakes” front-discharge mixer truck. It is 2013 EPA-compliant engine (MTU DD13 diesel engine), which can be configured to provide 350-, 380- or 450-horsepower. The mixer truck on display has a 450-horsepower diesel engine with 1,550 ft.-lb. torque. 197-inch wheelbase, an increase compared to previous […]
December 27, 2013
Roadbuilding
Calm yourself with yoga during your layover
Is there really anything more stressful than a layover when you still have another flight to catch? In the moment, I never think so. That’s why it’s so awesome that more and more airports are embracing the power of yoga. According to Jaunted, several airports –including San Francisco International, Burlington International and Dallas-Fort Worth International […]
December 27, 2013
Roadbuilding
Spatter-Cote Armor-Xtra removes, protects against build-up
Cresset Chemical Company has introduced its Spatter-Cote Armor-Xtra Spatter Protection formulation, which prevents build-up caused by concrete splatter. The solution, which consists of a proprietary mixture of corrosion inhibitors and non-stick polymers, is applied to equipment surfaces exposed to concrete spatter and rinsed off with water. Spatter-Cote Armor-Xtra is applied using sprayer, brush or roller, […]
December 27, 2013
Roadbuilding
Seven states use technology, innovative solutions to combat extreme winter weather
It’s no secret that extreme winter weather can drive up costs, forcing state transportation departments to think creatively when looking for effective solutions within their budgets. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) President and Secretary of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Mike Hancock notes that some DOTs have found solutions to cut costs, […]
December 26, 2013
Roadbuilding
25 Days of RollOuts: Wirtgen’s concrete/asphalt milling drum
Wirtgen’s Hamm H251 VC combination concrete/asphalt milling drum with a vibrating roller – a.k.a. “crusher drum” – destroys material underfoot while on the move. Applications for the crusher drum include Applications for the crusher drum include breaking or pre-crushing rock, breaking up concrete, crushing and compacting mixed soils, compacting cohesive soils, compacting during cold recycling […]
December 26, 2013
Roadbuilding
Allen introduces LS175 LaserStriker
Allen Engineering has introduced its LS175 LaserStriker laser guided screed. Engineered to meet or exceed “F” number requirements for floor levelness, the LS175 screeds 192 square feet per pass using a 12-foot-wide screeding head and a 16.5-foot telescopic boom. A heavy-duty auger plow powered by a powerful hydraulic system helps maintain the grade for a […]
December 26, 2013
Roadbuilding
10 Most Ambitious Subway Systems in the World
What if you could make a quick trip from New York to London? And what if that quick trip was only an hour long? Well, the Transatlantic Tunnel would have made that possible. The Transatlantic Tunnel, which, according to a 2004 Popular Science article, would have connected America and Europe with a 4,000-mph vaccuum tube […]
December 26, 2013
Roadbuilding
5 Best Smartphones for the Jobsite
As smartphones become increasingly popular, they are also becoming a necessary part of many jobs. Transportation construction work is no exception. With many manufacturers creating apps for the jobsite — including Komatsu’s app that lets Komtrax customers view critical machine information from their smartphone, OSHA’s app that calculates heat risk, Holcim’s weatherAPP that will help […]
December 24, 2013
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