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Nexxiot consolidates its leading position in Cargo TradeTech with MOST acquisition
Nexxiot consolidates its leading position in Cargo TradeTech with MOST acquisition Nexxiot, the emerging TradeTech juggernaut transforming the cargo freight industry around the world through data and logistics digitization advancements, has announced it will acquire a majority interest in the Swedis...
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JCB profitable in 2020 despite severe Covid impact on global manufacturing operations
JCB profitable in 2020 despite severe Covid impact on global manufacturing operations Staffordshire-based JCB remained profitable in 2020 despite the severe impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on its global manufacturing operations, the company announced today. Last year sales turnover fell to £3.1 bill...
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The unspoken dangers of Railway Perimeter Safety
The unspoken dangers of Railway Perimeter Safety UK based security fencing specialist, Jacksons Fencing has revealed findings from a survey regarding UK railway perimeter safety. With government plans to increase the railway infrastructure in the UK, research was commissioned to find out if perimete...
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The Crosby Group launches Straightpoint ChainSafe for protecting cargo
The Crosby Group launches Straightpoint ChainSafe for protecting cargo The Crosby Group announces the launch of the Crosby Straightpoint ChainSafe – for protection of cargo during transport. The ChainSafe, with a 4t capacity, is a smart dynamic solution for measuring the load on lashing, load secure...
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Balfour Beatty wins £52m National Grid contract to re-wire London
Balfour Beatty wins £52m National Grid contract to re-wire London Balfour Beatty has announced that it has been awarded a £52 million contract on behalf of National Grid to deliver essential cabling works as part of the London Power Tunnels 2 project. Having delivered the cabling works for phase one...
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MOKE restarts production of their classic vehicle in the UK
MOKE restarts production of their classic vehicle in the UK MOKE International has announced that full production of MOKE vehicles has returned to the United Kingdom! All MOKEs will be built at a state-of-the-art facility operated by the British automotive manufacturing services company, Fablink Gro...
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ePropelled showcases new Electric Vehicle Motor Technology at CENEX-LCV
ePropelled showcases new Electric Vehicle Motor Technology at CENEX-LCV ePropelled, the technology company that offers leading-edge electric propulsion systems, announced the release of a ground-breaking new electric vehicle (EV) propulsion system at the Cenex-LCV in Millbrook. This new system incre...
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Road Marking and Coatings market forecast to 2025
Road Marking and Coatings market forecast to 2025 The increased spending on infrastructural development across numerous regions and the growing focus on boosting the transport infrastructure will prove to be a profitable growth generator for the road marking coatings market during the forecast perio...
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Edgar Hooley inventor of the modern road surface honoured with a blue plaque
Edgar Hooley inventor of the modern road surface honoured with a blue plaque An unsung hero credited with inventing the modern road surface has been celebrated with the unveiling of a commemorative blue plaque in Nottingham. Edgar Hooley, a Nottinghamshire County surveyor, perfected the method of ma...
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Point of Rental creates Cloud Engineering Team to focus on scalability
Point of Rental creates Cloud Engineering Team to focus on scalability Point of Rental is expanding its focus on providing scalable, secure, and reliable cloud hosting by creating a cloud engineering division, headed by new Chief Architect of Cloud Engineering Collin Pike. “Business takes place in t...
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The London EV Show goes live in December
The London EV Show goes live in December Valiant Business Media will host one of the world’s most important EV events of 2021. The London EV Show will be conducted as a ‘Hybrid Event’ from 7-9 December 2021 at Olympia London, UK, amalgamating the features of both in-person and virtual events. The Lo...
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B2W Software’s new API streamlines Construction Equipment inspection and repairs
B2W Software’s new API streamlines Construction Equipment inspection and repairs B2W Software, a leading provider of heavy construction management software, has introduced new capabilities within its ONE Platform that enable contractors to identify equipment defects and make repairs faster and...
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ENVISION 21 bringing 3D Rendering and Architectural Visualization community together
ENVISION 21 bringing 3D Rendering and Architectural Visualization community together Enscape, a leading provider of real-time rendering, visualization, and virtual reality technology for the global architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, has announced the full speaker list and ag...
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Plantworx creating Futureworx technology and sustainability event
Plantworx creating Futureworx technology and sustainability event The CEA, hosts of the Plantworx construction exhibition, has joined forces with The Supply Chain Sustainability School to deliver a future technology event – Futureworx. The new event is taking place on the 30th and 31st of Marc...
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Procore launch AI innovation to connect construction and messaging
Procore launch AI innovation to connect construction and messaging Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of construction management software, today announced the next wave of enhancements for a smarter and more connected platform. “For almost 20 years, Procore has been working to connect ev...
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RoboSense LiDAR Sensor 1st in China and 2nd Worldwide
RoboSense LiDAR Sensor 1st in China and 2nd Worldwide RoboSense LiDAR, the leading Smart LiDAR Sensor provider, boasts 10 percent of the market share worldwide, ranking first in China and second globally, according to the “LiDAR for Automotive and Industrial Applications Report 2021” from Yole Dével...
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Logos Technologies unveils tethered MicroKestrel drone for wide-area surveillance
Logos Technologies unveils tethered MicroKestrel drone for wide-area surveillance Logos Technologies LLC, a leader in wide-area motion imagery (WAMI), announced today that it will be unveiling its new MicroKestrel sensor for small, tethered, multirotor-type unmanned aerial systems (UASs) at the upco...
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REE Automotive and Hino win European Product Design Award
REE Automotive and Hino win European Product Design Award REE Automotive LTD, a leader in e-mobility, today announced that REE, together with its partner Hino Motors, are the top winners in the European Product Design Award in the “Design for Society” category. Amos Boaz, lead designer for REE, and...
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Royal Air Force launches trial of Self-Driving Technology with Academy of Robotics
Royal Air Force launches trial of Self-Driving Technology with Academy of Robotics Academy of Robotics and the Royal Air Force announced a new trial deployment of autonomous vehicles on an airbase as part of the RAF’s Astra campaign to deliver next generation Air Force capability. This trial is the...
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Cepton and Belam partner to increase safety at Railway Level Crossings
Cepton and Belam partner to increase safety at Railway Level Crossings Cepton, a Silicon Valley-based innovator of smart lidar solutions has teamed up with Lithuania-based system integrator Belam to improve road user and rail passenger safety by deploying lidar-enabled obstacle detection at railway...
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2J Antennas launch smallest 5GNR, WiFi-6E and GNSS combination 9-in-1 antenna
2J Antennas launch smallest 5GNR, WiFi-6E and GNSS combination 9-in-1 antenna 2J Antennas, a global leader in high performance antenna solutions, introduces the new Stellar Series that is designed for a large suite of devices with a focus on sub 6 GHz, 5G NR, 4G LTE, 3G, 2G, WiFi-6E and GNSS technol...
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Retrofitting legacy CNC systems to safeguard against cyberattacks
Retrofitting legacy CNC systems to safeguard against cyberattacks FANUC America, a leading supplier of CNCs, robotics and ROBOMACHINES, introduces an upgrade solution for legacy CNC machines running on operating systems older than Windows 10. The Panel i Replacement Program retrofits FANUC CNCs with...
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Wirtgen sets World records with SP 1600 concrete slipform paver in India
Wirtgen sets World records with SP 1600 concrete slipform paver in India During the construction of a motorway, between the major Indian city of Vadodara and the global metropolis of Mumbai, the Wirtgen SP 1600 was able to demonstrate its impressive performance potential and set four world records....
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IQ publishes Good Practice Guide for Handling Soils in Mineral Workings
IQ publishes Good Practice Guide for Handling Soils in Mineral Workings An update to the MAFF guidance ‘Good Practice for Handling Soils’ is now available following a detailed review led by The Institute of Quarrying (IQ), in consultation with Natural England and the Welsh Government, and with the s...
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Lochweidli Tunnel in Switzerland constructed with rentable Tunnel system Doka
Lochweidli Tunnel in Switzerland constructed with rentable Tunnel system Doka Construction is underway on a tunnel as part of a bypass to relieve traffic for communities in Toggenburg in Switzerland. For Doka’s formwork experts the conditions of this particular project have been a baptism of fire fo...
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Case re-engineers their acclaimed SV Series Backhoe Loader
Case re-engineers their acclaimed SV Series Backhoe Loader CASE Construction Equipment today launched the new Backhoe Loader SV Series, over 60 years in the making and widely acclaimed legendary king of backhoe loaders. A pioneer market leader since 1957, the SV Series features a new expanded cab wi...
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Velodyne Lidar technology enabling TOPODRONE high-precision mapping
Velodyne Lidar technology enabling TOPODRONE high-precision mapping Velodyne Lidar, Inc., today announced a multi-year agreement to provide its lidar sensors to TOPODRONE, which is based in Switzerland and develops affordable, high-precision solutions for aerial surveys. Using Velodyne lidar sensors...
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Renesas R-Car SDK accelerates ADAS Deep Learning for Automated Driving
Renesas R-Car SDK accelerates ADAS Deep Learning for Automated Driving Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today unveiled the R-Car Software Development Kit (SDK), a complete software platform in a single package that enables quicker and easier so...
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Bosch Power Tools introduces 12V and 18V Cordless Orbit Sanders
Bosch Power Tools introduces 12V and 18V Cordless Orbit Sanders Bosch Power Tools, a global leader for power tools and power tool accessories, expands its comprehensive line of woodworking and wood cutting solutions with the introduction of its 12V and 18V cordless sanders, the GEX12V-5 Brushless 5...
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AECOM set to develop hydrogen-powered railway in Central Italy
AECOM set to develop hydrogen-powered railway in Central Italy AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Spanish renewables group Iberdrola, and Italian partners Cinque International and Ancitel Energy and Enviro...
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Iteris wins Traffic Signal Timing Engineering contract in City of Suffolk, Virginia
Iteris wins Traffic Signal Timing Engineering contract in City of Suffolk, Virginia Iteris, a global leader in smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it has been awarded an open-ended annual services on-call contract by the City of Suffolk, Virginia’s Department of Public Wor...
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ElectReon wins UN Approval to integrate Wireless EV Charging technology in vehicles
ElectReon wins UN Approval to integrate Wireless EV Charging technology in vehicles ElectReon, a leading provider of in-road electric vehicle charging technology for shared, commercial and passenger vehicles, has obtained ECE R10 certification—the United Nations and European Economic Community’s Ele...
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Procore acquiring Levelset to simplify Lien Management Workflows for Construction
Procore acquiring Levelset to simplify Lien Management Workflows for Construction Procore Technologies, a leading provider of construction management software, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Levelset. This acquisition will add lien rights management to the Procore platform, enabling Pr...
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VolvoCE announces first Electric Machine Pilot results in North America
VolvoCE announces first Electric Machine Pilot results in North America Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) announced the results of a pilot project testing the ECR25 Electric compact excavator and L25 Electric compact wheel loader in North America. Remarks were provided at a press event in Los...
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Digitalization demands drive Topnet Live GNSS network expansion
Digitalization demands drive Topnet Live GNSS network expansion Topcon Positioning Group announces an expansion of the Topnet Live Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) network of correction solutions to support today’s work environments. The newly expanded global network now has more types of...
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viAct integrates with Autodesk Forge and Autodesk Construction Cloud
viAct integrates with Autodesk Forge and Autodesk Construction Cloud viAct, one of the leading contech start-ups in Asia today announced its integration with Autodesk Forge® and Autodesk Construction Cloud ®. The integration with Autodesk Forge, a cloud-based developer platform, enables viAct to bui...
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UK Construction Industry takes on the Ziggurat cycle challenge
UK Construction Industry takes on the Ziggurat cycle challenge Today sees the fifth edition of the Built Environment ride for people from across the Construction Industry to come together for a cycle ride, ‘Ziggurat’. Attendees will cover over 300 miles, to help raise funds and awareness for childre...
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Doosan introduces all new DX245NHD-7 Heavy-duty Crawler Excavator
Doosan introduces all new DX245NHD-7 Heavy-duty Crawler Excavator Doosan has launched the new DX245NHD-7 25 tonne heavy duty crawler excavator, a completely new model in the Doosan range, designed for the most abrasive of applications. Whilst it is a real 25 tonne excavator, the DX245NHD-7 incorpora...
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Aquobex and HydroGuard partner to develop sustainable flood barrier solution
Aquobex and HydroGuard partner to develop sustainable flood barrier solution Aquobex, a specialist in designing and engineering flood protection solutions, has negotiated the exclusive rights to develop and globally distribute the first lightweight, compact, and simple-to-use flood barrier solution...
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Terravis Solar and COR Battery Systems open global pre-order Portal
Terravis Solar and COR Battery Systems open global pre-order Portal Worksport Ltd is excited to present the market with a pre-order portal for its flagship solar-integrated tonneau cover and COR mobile energy storage system(ESS). The website will allow customers from around the world to be first inl...
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Can you rely on force majeure in the absence of a HGV Driver?
Can you rely on force majeure in the absence of a HGV Driver? The current shortage of HGV drivers is well documented. A combination of Covid, Brexit and other factors has meant that there are simply not enough drivers to meet UK demand. The Road Haulage Association estimates that there is now a shor...
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Hitachi continues expansion in Scotland with new Product Support depot
Hitachi continues expansion in Scotland with new Product Support depot Hitachi Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK), a leading name in the construction, quarrying and demolition equipment market, are relocating their Scottish depot to support its fast-growing customer base and increasing demand for Pro...
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John Deere expands SmartGrade Excavator range with 470G Model
John Deere expands SmartGrade Excavator range with 470G Model The 470G LC Excavator is the latest model to join the John Deere excavator lineup that includes a full range of grade management solutions. Newly enhanced with the factory-installed 3D SmartGrade system, the SmartGrade 470G LC delivers i...
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Haver and Boecker Niagara launched New F-Class Vibrating Screen at MINExpo
Haver and Boecker Niagara launched New F-Class Vibrating Screen at MINExpo Haver & Boecker Niagara has revolutionized its signature Niagara F-Class vibrating screen with new technology for simplified maintenance combined with maximum performance and longevity. The new design retains the technica...
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What can be done about the HGV Driver Shortage in the UK
What can be done about the HGV Driver Shortage in the UK It’s been a challenging 18 months for the haulage sector. Not only did the COVID-19 pandemic have a dramatic and varied impact on the industry, but the pressing driver shortage is reaching a critical point. The sector’s driving workforce has b...
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MB Crusher introduces three new models of sorting grapples
MB Crusher introduces three new models of sorting grapples To satisfy many construction sites, MB Crusher manufactured three new grapples, designed, and built with the company’s philosophy in mind: to simplify the work on-site, reduce the time spent processing material, and save on operational costs...
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Bitumen plays a vital sustainability role in road construction
Bitumen plays a vital sustainability role in road construction Bitumen, the binder used during road has changed the face of transportation since its application. It shaped mobility as we know it and would hold the future of transportation with its flexibility and durability benefits. Bitumen is stic...
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AGM selects Velodyne Lidar Alpha Prime Sensor for Mobile Scanning System
AGM selects Velodyne Lidar Alpha Prime Sensor for Mobile Scanning System Velodyne Lidar today announced AGM Systems LLC has deployed the Alpha Prime lidar sensor on the AGM-MS5.Prime, AGM’s latest high-performance mobile scanning solution. The AGM system’s advanced 3D data capture capabilities open...
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Bentley Systems announces 2021 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure Finalists
Bentley Systems announces 2021 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure Finalists Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the finalists for the 2021 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure. The annual awards program honours the extraordinary work of Bentley sof...
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Element Six launches new Grade of Diamond for Quantum Technology
Element Six launches new Grade of Diamond for Quantum Technology Element Six, part of the De Beers Group, has launched DNV-B14™, its newest general-purpose chemical vapour deposition (CVD) quantum-grade diamond, an ideal material for quantum technologies such as magnetic field devices, RF sen...
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100-ton Volvo Hauler hauled by a Lego Technic Elements Hauler
100-ton Volvo Hauler hauled by a Lego Technic Elements Hauler In an audacious engineering challenge set by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) in collaboration with the LEGO Group, young people from around the world united to take on the fiendishly difficult task of pulling a 100-ton Volvo Haule...
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MaaS subscriber revenue set to explode by 900 percent by 2027
MaaS subscriber revenue set to explode by 900 percent by 2027 A new study by Juniper Research has found that MaaS (Mobility-as-a-Service) subscribers will generate $53 billion in revenue for MaaS platform providers by 2027; rising from $5.3 billion in 2021. MaaS is the provision of multimodal end-to...
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Vanuatu boosts Transport Projects with $5m ADB grant
Vanuatu boosts Transport Projects with $5m ADB grant The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Vanuatu today signed a $5 million grant to help fund the preparation of ADB-supported land, maritime, and aviation projects in Vanuatu. Vanuatu’s Minister of Finance and Economic Management Jo...
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Considerations for Geotechnical Site Investigations
Considerations for Geotechnical Site Investigations Undertaking a geotechnical site investigation is no small feat. It requires extensive planning, and there are several key considerations to make before you even get on site. It isn’t simply a case of getting there, drilling a hole and going on your...
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ACWA Power wins first competitive procurement for wind power plant in Uzbekistan
ACWA Power wins first competitive procurement for wind power plant in Uzbekistan ACWA Power has bid the lowest tariff for the construction and operation of a 100 MW wind power project in Uzbekistan, with a tariff of US$ 2.5695 cents per kilowatt hour. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Develop...
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ADB funds $60m Electricity Grid modernization project in Nepal
ADB funds $60m Electricity Grid modernization project in Nepal The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $60 million loan as additional support for the ongoing Electricity Grid Modernization Project that is upgrading power transmission and distribution systems in Nepal. The ongoing project, ap...
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Balfour Beatty leads the charge against climate change
Balfour Beatty leads the charge against climate change Think Global. Act Local. Make a difference: In advance of COP26, the United Nations climate change conference in November, Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, today launches the first in a series of innovative solutions and l...
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Hyundai puts Factory Safety Service Robot to work to support Site Safety
Hyundai puts Factory Safety Service Robot to work to support Site Safety Hyundai Motor Group has introduced a Factory Safety Service Robot for industrial site safety, and announced its pilot operation at Kia’s plant in South Korea. The Robot is based on Boston Dynamic’s quadruped robot, Spot, with...
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Thermal Imaging can detect Water Penetration problems
Thermal Imaging can detect Water Penetration problems Water penetration can occur due to several reasons, but not always in the places you might expect. Bubbling or spongey walls, foul-smelling cracked flooring and damp, sagging ceilings are all signs of a leak or water damage. But by the time you s...
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All electric F150 Lightning Truck starts pre-production
All electric F150 Lightning Truck starts pre-production As the first pre-production F-150 Lightning trucks roll out of Ford’s new Rouge Electric Vehicle Center and demand soars for the all-electric truck, Ford said it will increase investment and add jobs to boost production. Ford is investing an ad...
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