Congestion on U.S. Interstate highways added over $9.2 billion in operational costs to the trucking industry in 2013, according to research released by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI). ATRI, the non-profit research ...
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The third generation of the Iveco Daily, which will soon make its arrival in markets across Europe, will be presented to the international press in June 2014. This entirely new vehicle is the result of the perfect blend between tradition ...
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British automotive services firm RAC has introduced its first mobile electric charging system at GreenFleet Scotland for electric vehicles facing breakdown due to lack of power. The company has equipped a standard RAC diesel VW ...
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GigOptix Inc of San Jose, CA, USA (a fabless supplier of analog semiconductor and optical communications components for fiber-optic and wireless networks) has claimed a leadership position in point-to-point (PtP) wireless backhaul with ...
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There was a time when the typical floor tile used in the U.S. was under a foot. Today, a 12-inch tile is considered small, as Americans have discovered the unique styling attributes of large format tiles. In fact, it wasn't too long ago ...
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The new Conti EcoPlus HS3 steer tire completes the company's line of third generation fuel efficient truck tires in North America The 2014 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) is over. But there is still plenty to look forward to, says Paul ...
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Trucking is an industry large enough and diverse enough to accommodate the interests and skill sets of virtually everyone. However, because it also happens to be “invisible” , those outside of trucking are left unaware of the ...
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How people care for urban, suburban and rural lawns – the nation's second biggest crop behind corn – is less consistent than believed, according to scientists with the U.S. Forest Service, Clark University, the Cary Institute of ...
Jonway Auto, a China-based subsidiary of American automaker ZAP has introduced a small electric vehicle sedan, SPARKEE, for city commuters in China. Developed collaboratively by ZAP and Jonway, the new SPARKEE is available in two ...
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VisLab of the University of Parma has entered into a technical-scientific collaboration agreement with Italian auto components maker Magneti Marelli to study the intelligent vehicles and autonomous driving concept. As part of the deal, ...
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Philips has partnered with communications technology provider Ericsson to jointly launch a connected LED street lighting model. The partnership will see the lighting manufacturer incorporate mobile telecoms equipment from Ericsson into ...
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What is antibiotic resistance and is it correct to describe it as a ‘looming global threat’? Antibiotic resistance is a consequence of antibiotic use. Bacteria adapt to the threat of antibiotics using mechanisms to overcome ...
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The Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) can spread the lethal and incurable citrus disease known as huanglongbing (HLB) or citrus greening that threatens the multi-billion dollar global citrus industry. In Southern California, large and widespread ...
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According to the Indian government's Press Information Bureau, at the 24th meeting of the National Steel Consumers' Council, Minister of Steel Shri Beni Prasad Verma said that ten steel plants are being set up in Indian state of Uttar ...
As India tries to power its emerging economy, it will look beyond coal to offshore wind energy. And, it will be getting some help from the European Union, which will be coming up with a roadmap and help with financing. The plan, which ...
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