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Mammoet rises to the challenge of Dismantling HS2 Tunnel Boring Machines
Mammoet rises to the challenge of Dismantling HS2 Tunnel Boring Machines HS2 (High Speed Two) is seen as the UK’s flagship transportation project, connecting the West Midlands and London and through 140 miles (225km) of high-speed rail line. The underground section of the route is created using tunn...
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FM Conway celebrates PAS 2080:2023 Carbon Certification
FM Conway celebrates PAS 2080:2023 Carbon Certification Leading infrastructure services company FM Conway is now British Standards Institute (BSI) certified to PAS 2080:2023, the global standard for the management and reduction of whole-life carbon in infrastructure and the built environment. PAS 20...
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Power Curbers celebrates Continuous Improvement Award in North Carolina
Power Curbers celebrates Continuous Improvement Award in North Carolina Power Curbers has been honoured with the 2024 Continuous Improvement Award by the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership for its outstanding commitment to enhancing manufacturing processes and driving organizational...
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Peterbilt PACCAR MX-13 Engine available in Models 579, 567 and 589
Peterbilt PACCAR MX-13 Engine available in Models 579, 567 and 589 Peterbilt is pleased to announce the availability of a new CARB low nitrogen oxide (NOx) compliant PACCAR MX-13 engine in the Models 579, 567 and 589. This engine meets the CARB Omnibus Regulation and features redesigns of internal h...
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Tatra Trucks unveils newest generation of the Tatra Phoenix
Tatra Trucks unveils newest generation of the Tatra Phoenix In the early evening of Wednesday, June 5, the oldest Czech vehicle manufacturer unveiled the newest generation of the Tatra Phoenix model line as part of a celebratory event. This happened in the presence of a number of important guests, r...
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Major Financial Institutions are intensifying their focus on Digital Assets
Major Financial Institutions are intensifying their focus on Digital Assets Major financial institutions are intensifying their focus on the digital assets sector with increased investment and training for staff, new global research from industry association Global Digital Finance (GDF) shows. Its s...
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Balfour Beatty prepares for a decade of Sustainable Infrastructure Growth
Balfour Beatty prepares for a decade of Sustainable Infrastructure Growth As global understanding and awareness of environmental and social impacts progresses, today, Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, has launched its evolved Sustainability Strategy, demonstrating its commitmen...
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Mining, Metals and Circular Economy Conference heads to Sydney
Mining, Metals and Circular Economy Conference heads to Sydney Early bird delegate passes are now on sale for the inaugural Mining, Metals and the Circular Economy conference, scheduled to take place at the ICC Sydney on 29 & 30 October 2024. The launch of this event is timely, as circularity in...
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BCIS announces Measurement Tool for Whole Life Costs and Carbon Emissions
BCIS announces Measurement Tool for Whole Life Costs and Carbon Emissions A revolutionary tool which measures and reports on whole life costs and whole life carbon emissions at the same time has been launched by the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS). Life Cycle Evaluator brings together BCIS’...
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Metso builds €150m Lokomotion Technology Centre in Tampere
Metso builds €150m Lokomotion Technology Centre in Tampere Metso will gradually move its current operations in Hatanpää, Tampere, to a new Lokomotion technology centre to be built in Lahdesjärvi, Tampere. In the future, Metso will design, test and manufacture technologies, equipment and components i...
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Leveraging Pressure Gradients for a novel Manifold Design Theory
Leveraging Pressure Gradients for a novel Manifold Design Theory University of Illinois researcher Kyle Smith, along with doctoral students Md Habibur Rahman and Vu Do, master’s student Colby Warden, and recent graduate Irwin Loud IV (MSME 2023), have published their new manifold design theory (pate...
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Develon releases High Performance DX10Z-7 Mini-Excavator
Develon releases High Performance DX10Z-7 Mini-Excavator DEVELON, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, has launched the new DX10Z-7 1 tonne zero tail swing mini-excavator, providing a significantly improved performance compared to the previous DX10Z model it replaces. The DX10Z-7 is compact and e...
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Mecalac launches The Revotruck Dumper
Mecalac launches The Revotruck Dumper Mecalac has announced the availability of their new Revotruck, a unique site dumper that combines a rotating cab with exceptional off-road capabilities. Already the winner of five awards, including the prestigious Red Dot Design Awards “Best of the Best...
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ZF and Aidrivers offering Autonomous Mobility Solutions for Port Logistics
ZF and Aidrivers offering Autonomous Mobility Solutions for Port Logistics In major ports around the world, there is a growing need for autonomous goods handling, the vehicles in the ports, which are operated around the clock and have largely been manually operated. Building on their complementary p...
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7th Edition of Sacyr iChallenges Open Innovation Program launched
7th Edition of Sacyr iChallenges Open Innovation Program launched Sacyr has launched the 7th edition of its open innovation program, Sacyr iChallenges. Sacyr iChallenges is an initiative for innovation, technology, and cooperation to converge to address two business challenges issued by Sacyr in par...
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JCB starts construction of new $500m Manufacturing Plant in USA
JCB starts construction of new $500m Manufacturing Plant in USA WORK began yesterday on a new $500 million JCB factory in North America, the biggest-ever investment in the company’s history. The start of construction was signalled at an official ground-breaking ceremony at the site in San Antonio, T...
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DJI celebrates the first Drone Delivery Flight on Mount Everest
DJI celebrates the first Drone Delivery Flight on Mount Everest DJI has teamed up with Nepalese drone service company Airlift, video production company 8KRAW, and Nepalese certified mountain guide Mingma Gyalje Sherpa, to fly the world’s first successful delivery drone trials on Mount Everest...
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Shell driving Green Hydrogen with Ceres Solid Oxide Electrolyser Module Contract
Shell driving Green Hydrogen with Ceres Solid Oxide Electrolyser Module Contract Ceres has been awarded a further contract for the second phase of its collaboration with Shell, to cooperate in the design of a solid oxide electrolyser module, for use in large-scale industrial applications such as syn...
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Klas unveils TRX D16 Cloud Developer Server and Vehicle Data Logger
Klas unveils TRX D16 Cloud Developer Server and Vehicle Data Logger Klas, a global leader in rugged edge technology solutions, is proud to unveil its most advanced vehicle data logging solution yet – the TRX D16. This cutting-edge device combines high-performance computing (HPC) and storage in...
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Xwatch is tackling Crush Risks of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms
Xwatch is tackling Crush Risks of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms Xwatch Safety Solutions part of Hexagon introduced an innovative safety system for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), a significant advancement for workplace safety in construction and maintenance. This cutting-edge technology i...
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Raising Capital for Expansion in the Construction Industry
Raising Capital for Expansion in the Construction Industry The construction industry thrives on ambition, but growth demands significant financial muscle. From the initial cost of heavy machinery and securing skilled labour to everyday materials and permits, the expenses of scaling a construction bu...
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Ground-breaking Field Instrument enables Lava Flow Mapping
Ground-breaking Field Instrument enables Lava Flow Mapping Millions of people live near active volcanoes that are constantly monitored for signs of an impending eruption. When one occurs, scientists and governments rely on data to estimate the extent of the possible damage, informing evacuation plan...
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Vögele SUPER 1900-5i Paver lays the perfect Noise-Reducing Surface Course
Vögele SUPER 1900-5i Paver lays the perfect Noise-Reducing Surface Course Traffic jams are an everyday occurrence on the A6 near Bern. The hard shoulder was repurposed in a scheme known as a PUN in order to improve the flow of traffic and reduce noise and environmental pollution in this heavily popu...
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Site-Safe Products and Innovative Access Solutions acquired by RoadSafe Traffic Systems
Site-Safe Products and Innovative Access Solutions acquired by RoadSafe Traffic Systems RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc., a leading provider of infrastructure services, announced today the acquisitions of Site-Safe Products, LLC and its wholly owned subsidiary, Innovative Access Solutions, LLC, expand...
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Next-Gen Materials with Direct Observation of Electron Transfer in Solids
Next-Gen Materials with Direct Observation of Electron Transfer in Solids Nanoscale electron transfer (ET) in solids is fundamental to the development of multifunctional materials. However, ET in solids is not yet clearly understood. Now, researchers from Japan achieved a direct observation of solid...
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Econolite EOS Traffic Signal Software integrated into PTV Vissim
Econolite EOS Traffic Signal Software integrated into PTV Vissim As part of Umovity, PTV Group and Econolite announce a powerful new integration: Econolite’s next generation Advanced Traffic Controller (ATC) software, EOS, is now embedded in the leading traffic simulation software PTV Vissim. With t...
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Revolutionising EU to Africa Bitumen Logistics with the ADR/RID Bitutainer™
Revolutionising EU to Africa Bitumen Logistics with the ADR/RID Bitutainer™ TEC Container Solutions has announced its ground-breaking work in the European bitumen market, achieved through the innovative use of the ADR/RID Bitutainer™. The project aimed to safely and efficiently transpo...
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Catalysing Industrial Growth in Malawi
Catalysing Industrial Growth in Malawi In a bold step towards industrialisation, Malawi is set to witness the rise of the Magwero Industrial Park, a $300 million integrated industrial zone. This ambitious project is spearheaded by ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP), a leading pan-Afri...
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Aerogels could Cool Buildings and Protect from Electromagnetic Radiation
Aerogels could Cool Buildings and Protect from Electromagnetic Radiation Aerogels, known for their porosity and low density, are solid materials that offer versatile functionality — from gobbling up fat globules in weight-management supplements to facilitating more sustainable metal-recycling proces...
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Brewing Coffee helping to Understanding Turbulence in Pipes
Brewing Coffee helping to Understanding Turbulence in Pipes In 1883 Osborne Reynolds injected ink into water in a short, clear pipe to observe its movement. His experiments showed that as the input water velocity increased, the flow went from laminar (smooth and predictable) to turbulent (unsteady a...
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New ONEboard+ Control Board introduced by hofer powertrain
New ONEboard+ Control Board introduced by hofer powertrain hofer powertrain, a strong technology and engineering partner in the field of electrified powertrains, introduces its revolutionary ONEboard+ solution. This new generation of the Control Board marks an evolutionary advancement in inverter co...
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Podfather deployed for Highways Groundworks by C P Dynes
Podfather deployed for Highways Groundworks by C P Dynes Groundwork and drainage specialist C P Dynes has implemented Podfather fleet logistics software to help manage the movement of hundreds of cubic tonnes of excavated waste a month. Working for Morgan Sindall on a £65 million upgrade of the A12,...
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AENOR certifies Sacyr’s BIM Information Management System
AENOR certifies Sacyr’s BIM Information Management System AENOR has certified the information management of the BIM (Building Information Modelling) model used by Sacyr in its construction projects. This certification, to ISO19650-1 and ISO19650-2 standards, reflects the company’s commit...
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Another Plastic Recycling Loop closed with EcoCortec
Another Plastic Recycling Loop closed with EcoCortec EcoCortec® is pleased to announce that it has closed another plastic recycling loop with the first delivery of plastic waste from its customer Jakob Schober GmbH (Waldorf, Germany) to Beli Manastir, Croatia. This signals the start of a new recycli...
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Intel accelerates AI Everywhere at Computex 2024
Intel accelerates AI Everywhere at Computex 2024 AI runs best on Intel across the compute continuum from the data centre, cloud and network to the edge and PC. Today at Computex, Intel unveiled cutting-edge technologies and architectures poised to dramatically accelerate the AI ecosystem – from the...
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The Bailey Group of Companies in Canada acquired by Saint-Gobain
The Bailey Group of Companies in Canada acquired by Saint-Gobain Saint-Gobain has completed the acquisition, announced on April 3, 2024, of The Bailey Group of Companies (Bailey), a leading manufacturer of metal building solutions in Canada. With approximately 690 employees working across twelve man...
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Atomic Density Fluctuations in Silica Glass
Atomic Density Fluctuations in Silica Glass The intermediate range order of covalent glasses has been extensively studied in terms of the first sharp diffraction peak (FSDP), but the direct observation of the atomic density fluctuations that give rise to FSDP is still lacking. Addressing this gap, r...
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CDE encouraging Quarries to Uncover Buried Profits
CDE encouraging Quarries to Uncover Buried Profits As the rate of global resource extraction continues to accelerate, finite natural materials continue to deplete, and barriers to gain approval for new mineral extraction sites mount, CDE, a leading supplier of sand and aggregate washing solutions fo...
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Volvo CE unveils Ground-breaking Innovations at Volvo Days 2024
Volvo CE unveils Ground-breaking Innovations at Volvo Days 2024 Volvo Days 2024, held in the scenic town of Eskilstuna, Sweden, was nothing short of a spectacle. Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) seized this opportunity to showcase its ambitious vision for the future, cementing its position a...
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Chile’s Vertical Mines rely on rugged Atlas Copco Portable Air Compressors
Chile’s Vertical Mines rely on rugged Atlas Copco Portable Air Compressors In the heart of Chile’s demanding mining environment, Vertical Mine Chile has been leading the vertical assembly service sector for over 15 years, specializing in the installation, maintenance, and repair of high-...
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Canal del Dique in Colombia set for $835m restoration
Canal del Dique in Colombia set for $835m restoration In the vibrant Caribbean region of Colombia, a monumental project is underway to rejuvenate the Canal del Dique. The concessionaire, Ecosistemas del Dique, a subsidiary of Sacyr Concesiones, has embarked on an ambitious initiative to restore the...
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VolvoCE announces new Medium and Large Excavator Ranges
VolvoCE announces new Medium and Large Excavator Ranges Volvo CE is introducing a new range of excavators designed to give customers an edge with upgrades that include up to 15% greater fuel efficiency, increased productivity, enhanced safety and a slew of operator-friendly features. The series rep...
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New Concrete Sustainability App wins Tarmac Innovation Challenge
New Concrete Sustainability App wins Tarmac Innovation Challenge An innovative digital analysis tool that can help to improve the sustainability of concrete has been named the winner of Tarmac’s 2023 Innovation Challenge – an annual competition encouraging supply chain companies, SMEs and other orga...
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Ensuring Social Sustainability in Construction Supply Chains
Ensuring Social Sustainability in Construction Supply Chains Ensuring a commitment to health and safety is a well-established practice. However, as Alex Minett, Global Head of New Markets at Veriforce CHAS, explains, companies are increasingly being held accountable for their suppliers’ sustai...
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DEVELON set for first appearance at the GaLaBau 2024 in Germany
DEVELON set for first appearance at the GaLaBau 2024 in Germany DEVELON, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, will make its first appearance at the 2024 edition of the GaLaBau International Trade Fair from 11-14 September 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany. Develon will be represented at Galabau by deale...
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The Path to Greener Construction includes Accurate Machine Emissions Data
The Path to Greener Construction includes Accurate Machine Emissions Data Large diesel engine equipment wheeled, and static are significant producers of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on a global scale. On a construction site scale, there are several ways to reduce CO² impact, including deploying gr...
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Over 90 Machines and Innovations featured at Bobcat Demo Days 2024
Over 90 Machines and Innovations featured at Bobcat Demo Days 2024 More than 700 customers, dealers, suppliers and journalists from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are heading to Doosan Bobcat EMEA’s campus in Dobříš, Czechia for Bobcat Demo Days 2024. From 21 May to 5 June, attende...
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Ferrovial specifies Renewable Sourced Energy during Paris Metro Project
Ferrovial specifies Renewable Sourced Energy during Paris Metro Project Ferrovial, through its Construction division, alongside its French partner, Spie batignolles, have reached an agreement with Électricité de France (EDF) to ensure that the electricity supply required during construction work on...
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Avoiding Electric Car Charging Queues with AI
Avoiding Electric Car Charging Queues with AI More and more people drive electric cars, which has lead to congestion and queues when multiple cars need to charge at the same time. A new study from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden shows how AI-controlled charging stations, through smart al...
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Increasing Driver Visibility on the A2 with Road Studs and Markings
Increasing Driver Visibility on the A2 with Road Studs and Markings When improving safety through visibility was identified as a top priority for planned resurfacing work on three sections of the A2, National Highways selected WJ Group to install high performance road studs and markings. The work re...
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A Young Engineer shares his journey with Xwatch Safety Solutions
A Young Engineer shares his journey with Xwatch Safety Solutions Welcome to our Q&A session with Max Harris, a 24-year-old Design Engineer at Xwatch Safety Solutions, part of Hexagon. Max began his journey with Xwatch in 2020 while studying at the University of Portsmouth and quickly advanced fr...
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Shaping the UK Safety Industry with the BSIF Pilot Scheme
Shaping the UK Safety Industry with the BSIF Pilot Scheme The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), the leading membership organisation for PPE and safety equipment manufacturers, distributors, and specialist service providers, is excited to announce a ground-breaking initiative. They are invit...
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World of Concrete Asia to explore latest Technologies and Solutions
World of Concrete Asia to explore latest Technologies and Solutions World of Concrete Asia 2024 (WOCA) will be taking place on 14-16 August in Shanghai, China. As the only comprehensive exhibition for Concrete, Flooring and Mortar industries in Asia, WOCA will be showcasing high-quality products, le...
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VolvoCE driving Transformation with new facilities in South Korea and Sweden
VolvoCE driving Transformation with new facilities in South Korea and Sweden Volvo CE has inaugurated new facilities at its plants in Changwon, South Korea and Braås, Sweden to support its strategy to offer more sustainable solutions to its customers and meet its ambitious sustainability commitments...
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University of Utah announce crucial Geothermal Energy Milestone
University of Utah announce crucial Geothermal Energy Milestone A major University of Utah-led geothermal research project, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), achieved a critical breakthrough in April after hydraulically stimulating and circulating water through heated rock formations a...
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PERI announces Mabey Hire Acquisition
PERI announces Mabey Hire Acquisition Mabey Hire Ltd. has joined the PERI Group as of 21st May 2024, with PERI SE acquiring the Dewsbury, UK-based company. The PERI Group, headquartered in Weissenhorn, Germany, is a family-owned enterprise. With around 9,000 employees, over 160 global locations, and...
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Standout Features for a Safer and Efficient Compaction Roller
Standout Features for a Safer and Efficient Compaction Roller Crewmember safety is the highest priority in road construction. However, traditional compaction machines are about as rigid as it gets. Every degree of slope is felt by operators as they sweat through the sloping road shoulders and ditche...
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Fluke FEV150 streamlines EV Charging Maintenance
Fluke FEV150 streamlines EV Charging Maintenance Fluke, a leading provider of safe, rugged, and reliable industrial tools and integrated software, today announced the FEV150, the latest addition to their expanding line of eMobility and Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Test Solutions. Enginee...
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Are Biobased Building Materials less Sustainable than Concrete?
Are Biobased Building Materials less Sustainable than Concrete? Scientists at the University of Bristol have discovered that mycelium composites, biobased materials made from fungi and agricultural residues, can have a greater environmental impact than conventional fossil-fuel-based materials due to...
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Cemex US to Power Fleet in Southern California with Natural Gas
Cemex US to Power Fleet in Southern California with Natural Gas Cemex, a leader in the building materials industry, and Clean Energy Fuels Corp., the largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market, have announced a new fuelling agreement to provide ultra-clean renewable natural...
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