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Toyota’s Boss Aims at Porsche’s Nurburgring Record

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6 years ago

August 20, 2019

Rob Leupen, who is the Toyota’s LMP1 Team’s boss, said that he is interested in Porsche’s Nurburgring Nordschleife record. He took a dig at Porsche when he said that he thinks the Toyota’s FIA world endurance Championship challenger is way quicker than Porsche’s 9191 Evo.

Porsche developed a faster version of the car in 2017. It made an upgrade to the Porsche 919 Hybrid. And it did so, to bid on Nordschleife track record. In the track, Porsche 919 Evo is a dream. It works its magic with its agile features.

It has more power, more downforce and reduced weight. Timo Bernhard made history when he clocked a time of 5 min 19.546 secs on the historic 20.832 km course. Leupen thinks his team can do better.

He says that his Toyota team, which is not far from Nurburgring in Cologne can do it better. And he vouches for the uprated TS050 Hybrid to do the job. He said, “I would like to try that, that would be fun! I think his car would be quicker on the Nordschleife than the Porsche.”

But even though he thinks that Toyota can do a better job, it is not on Toyota’s plans now. He reported that such a thing needs planning, time and money. It needs budget and strategy. But now Toyota has too much on its plate already.

Leupen’s hopes with Toyotas cars, is high. He also believes that the outgoing TS050 Hybrid that has been revised for its farewell season can outplay many.

He thinks that it can improve the lap record at Circuit de la Sarthe in its last Le Mans 24 hours appearance. Just before the slower hyper cars come to play.

Leupen said- “The new cars are a bit less complex, but we had to reduce costs. This year is the end of a beautiful era in which we witnessed the quickest and most efficient cars ever at Le Mans. That doesn’t just include our car but also Porsche and Audi.”

Hope this season has a great championship. Even with slower cars there is still much to experience.

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Mega Construction Projects That Relied on Advanced Crane Technology

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2 weeks ago

February 21, 2025

Matthew Wiles

When it comes to large-scale construction projects, the right equipment can make all the difference. From towering skyscrapers to massive bridges and complex infrastructure developments, cranes play a crucial role in lifting, transporting, and positioning heavy materials with precision and efficiency. As technology has advanced, so too has crane engineering, allowing for safer and more ambitious builds. In the points below, we take a closer look at some of the world’s most impressive mega construction projects that relied on cutting-edge crane technology to bring them to life.

Burj Khalifa – Dubai, UAE

Standing at a staggering 828 metres, the Burj Khalifa remains the tallest building in the world. Constructing such a colossal structure required cranes that could operate at extreme heights. Specialised luffing-jib tower cranes were employed to lift materials hundreds of metres into the air, battling high winds and desert heat. These cranes were anchored to the structure itself as it rose, ensuring stability and precision throughout the build.

Sydney Metro – Australia

As Australia’s largest public transport infrastructure project, the Sydney Metro has transformed the way people move around the city. The project required massive tunnel boring machines (TBMs) to carve underground routes, but just as critical were the cranes used to transport and position enormous precast concrete segments. Mobile and crawler cranes with advanced hydraulic systems played a key role in assembling stations and track infrastructure with minimal disruption to existing road networks.

Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge – China

This engineering marvel, stretching 55 kilometres across the Pearl River Delta, is one of the longest sea crossings ever built. Given its scale, floating cranes with immense lifting capacity were used to position pre-fabricated bridge sections. Some of these cranes had lifting capabilities exceeding 3000 tonnes, demonstrating the sheer power and precision required for such a complex marine project.

The Panama Canal Expansion – Panama

The expansion of the Panama Canal was one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in recent history, involving the construction of massive new lock chambers. Gigantic gantry cranes were used to install the enormous steel lock gates, some weighing over 3000 tonnes. These cranes had to operate with pinpoint accuracy to ensure the seamless functioning of the canal’s new locks, allowing for the passage of larger vessels.

Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station – UK

The construction of this next-generation nuclear power plant has required some of the world’s most advanced heavy-lift cranes. The site features one of the largest land-based cranes in the world, capable of lifting reactor components that weigh hundreds of tonnes. These high-tech cranes have been crucial in ensuring the safe and efficient assembly of the plant’s intricate infrastructure.

The Role of Advanced Crane Technology in Modern Construction

Each of these projects would have been impossible without the evolution of crane technology. Innovations such as digital load monitoring, autonomous operation, and enhanced safety systems have allowed cranes to handle heavier loads with greater precision than ever before. For companies tackling complex construction projects, working with an experienced crane hire provider is essential. Businesses like Sventek Cranes offer cutting-edge crane solutions, ensuring that even the most ambitious projects can be completed safely and efficiently.

Mega construction projects continue to push the limits of engineering and design, and advanced crane technology remains at the heart of these achievements

Whether it’s lifting components for a record-breaking skyscraper or positioning bridge segments over open water, cranes will always be an integral part of building the world’s most remarkable structures. By leveraging state-of-the-art crane systems, today’s construction industry is making the impossible possible – one lift at a time.