Legs begin to tire and booth demonstrators run out of things to say into their wireless stage mics, but we keep walking the show floor at the 2014 International CES so you don’t have to! Here is our wrap up of all the weird and ...
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Federal Transit Administration (FTA) of the US Department of Transportation has announced a grant of $24.9m for a new generation of advanced, non-polluting transit buses through its new Low or No Emission Vehicle Deployment Program (LoNo). ...
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A city known for its Gordian roundabouts and pedestrian-defeating roads is testing a clean new form of public transit: electric buses charged via induction. The borough of Milton Keynes, in the UK, will begin testing eight electric buses ...
Fuel economy must improve 57 percent in order for light-duty vehicles to match the current energy efficiency of commercial airline flights, says a University of Michigan researcher. Michael Sivak, a research professor at the U-M ...
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The UK can celebrate the launch of its first electric bus routes, to swing into operation this month in Milton Keynes, where eight electric buses will be running, taking over a busy "Number 7" 15-mile route, and covering two suburbs of ...
Eco-friendly vehicles distributor Green Automotive (GAC) has purchased 21.63% stake in American electric truck manufacturer Viridian Motor (VMC). This move is a part of the company's strategy to become a leading player in electric ...
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TT file photo The percentage of truck and bus drivers cited or warned for speeding and seat belt use declined during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Operation Safe Driver, the group said. Officers pulled over 29,048 ...
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Spy shots of a camouflaged van emerging from Hyundai’s European headquarters have fuelled rumours the South Korean manufacturer is preparing to enter the large commercial vehicle segment. CarAdvice’s spy photographers spotted ...
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With much of the U.S. frozen by a severe cold snap, many must walk on slippery ice and experts suggest walking in a shuffle motion to maintain balance. Orthopaedic surgeons at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai suggest those ...
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Hankook Tire America Corp. has received a 2013 outstanding supplier award in the polymer category from Blue Bird Corp. The award highlights Hankook's efforts as an original equipment tire supplier for Blue Bird's line of school buses. An ...
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IndiaCircus, the lifestyle, fashion and home decor label, headed by the brilliant Krsna Mehta, delves into its fashionable side with its latest collection of apparels. The range comprises of new jackets, waistcoats, palazzo pants and lots ...
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Daimler Trucks is about to reach its sales target for 2013 and to deliver more trucks than in any year since 2006. Despite having to contend with a comparatively difficult market environment, the world’s leading commercial vehicle ...
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On September 17, 2013, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) releases the Notice on Continuing the Promotion of New-energy Vehicle (the Notice hereinafter) jointly issued by the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of ...
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American commercial vehicles manufacturer Supreme Industries is set to sell its shuttle-bus business. The company manufactures truck bodies to the specifications of its customers. It also manufactures armored vehicles and trolleys. ...
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Supreme Industries Inc., a manufacturer of specialized truck bodies, armored vehicles and trolleys, intends to divest its shuttle-bus business, the company reported. Supreme's shuttle-bus products represent less than 12% of consolidated ...