Volvo has unveiled the latest and best low entry cab for refuse collection operations, the FE-LEC
Electric CATs The Caterpillar Corporation has joined the select number of manufacturers around the world who are looking to alternative methods of power transmission to improve engine efficiency and help operators reduce their carbon footprint
Hybrid electrics in London A Volvo/Geesink Norba diesel electric hybrid has been delivered to Veolia for use in London, UK
The straight? Or the narrow? Several manufacturers and service suppliers got together recently in the UK to investigate the advantages - or otherwise - of two different types of truck chassis commonly used on waste and recycled materials collections in the UK and Europe.
Pollutec news: Latest LGR attachments from Italy The Italian attachments maker LGR Srl used Pollutec 2009 to highlight its latest HRP180 hydraulic rotating pulveriser and its new HMG100 hydraulically operated magnet.
Holland - what's in a name? The 'Urbin' range - that's as in 'urban bin collection' - was launched at the recent Entsorga event held in Cologne
Portugal - going underground The Sotkon system utilises a pre-made underground 'bunker' which allows for easy site excavation and installation.
Germany - raising the stakes? Unveiled at Entsorga - alongside the also new 20 tonne machine weight '818' 360 materials handler - the production raised cab 310 telescopic handler, looks even better than the prototype
