Volkswagen becomes majority shareholder in MAN.
Volkswagen now holds 55.9 % of the voting rights in MAN and 53.7 % of its share capital. Volkswagen indicates that this paves the way for closer cooperation between MAN, Volkswagen and Scania. Substantial advantages are expected in purchasing, production, and research and development. Source: http://www.man.eu/MAN/en/
Volvo Trucks launches new game for smartphones and tablets.
Truck enthusiasts will enjoy the new game, which has one driving a Volvo FH16 (750hp) along a challenging road. The driver has to miss various objects placed in the roadway. There are eight different levels of difficulty. The game can be downloaded for free from the Apple App Store, Android Market or http://loadingramp.volvotrucks.com/
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Something different – Husqvarna sponsored world record for the most ride-on mowers!
Husqvarna ride-on mowers were part of record breaking effort for the most mowers working in the same field at once. 710 mowers took to a field at Dunnamaggin in Ireland to break the record, and in the process, raise funds for children with disabilities. See http://www.rideonmowerworldrecordattempt.com/links.html and the video clip at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eukIy6wlLiA
3-D forest laser scanning from Treemetrics.
Autostem Forest is an impressive system using 3-D stem profiles and 3-D images from the forest for inventory management purposes. Standing trees are measured with the lasers, but also collect information on stem straightness. Forest level volume, taper models and product assortments are also calculated. Additional advantages include its use as a valuation tool and the ability to monitor forest condition. Source: www.treemetrics.com
New Doosan rock buckets for harsh conditions.
The rock buckets are designed for tough digging and loading operations. Three different models are available with capacities of 3 m3 (4 yd3), 3.4 m3 (4.5 yd3) and 4.6 m3 (6 yd3). All three models feature a spade-nose design with standard weld-on teeth. Source: www.doosanequipment.com