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Decarbonizing Construction for a Greener Planet

Decarbonizing Construction for a Greener Planet Despite the commitment from various governments to reduce carbon emissions and ambitious goals from industry leaders to achieve net zero by 2050, the construction industry faces significant challenges in its decarbonization efforts. Environmental advoc...
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Zacua Ventures boosted by Volvo Group Venture Capital Investment

Zacua Ventures boosted by Volvo Group Venture Capital Investment Volvo Group Venture Capital AB has invested in Zacua Ventures Builders Fund I, L.P. – a global venture capital fund focused on early-stage technology for the construction industry. Zacua Ventures was established in 2022 and focus...
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First All-Electric Skip Lift Vehicle put to work in Northern Ireland

First All-Electric Skip Lift Vehicle put to work in Northern Ireland WASTE and resource management company, RiverRidge has announced that it has taken delivery of Northern Ireland’s first and only fully electric skip lift vehicle, a Renault Trucks E-tech D Wide 4×2 with Hyva skip loader equipme...
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Innovations at the World Bank Transport Conference

Innovations at the World Bank Transport Conference Ah, the hustle and bustle of the world’s transport systems – from the clattering trains whisking commuters to their next destination to the silent glide of electric buses through bustling city streets. It’s a complex web that keeps the w...
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Smart Home returns to SE Asia for Solar PV, Energy Storage and Lighting

Smart Home returns to SE Asia for Solar PV, Energy Storage and Lighting Indonesia, which is located on the equator, has very abundant solar energy sources. 600 MegaWatt (MW) of its potential of 3,200 GigaWatt (GW) has been utilized, showing that there are still plenty of rooms for further developmen...
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Unlock glasses-free 3D using LeiaSR Technology

Unlock glasses-free 3D using LeiaSR Technology Leia Inc. announced that ZTE’s nubia Pad 3D II is the latest device to unlock glasses-free 3D using LeiaSR technology, a proprietary mix of advanced optics and Depth (Gen) AI software enabling immersive experiences — for anyone, anywhere, on any device,...
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North England and Midlands allocated £4.7bn to Transform Transport

North England and Midlands allocated £4.7bn to Transform Transport Millions of people in the North and the Midlands will benefit from better public transport, reduced congestion and upgraded local bus and train stations thanks to the new £4.7 billion Local Transport Fund announced today (Monday 26 F...
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Uncovering Blind Spots in the Breakdown Lane for Fleet Safety

Uncovering Blind Spots in the Breakdown Lane for Fleet Safety Fleet managers face a daunting challenge in keeping up with the evolving landscape of fleet safety. With so many best practices, safety tools, and research findings to consider, it can be difficult to know which decisions will lead to the...
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H2MARINE Project developing Maritime Fuel Cells

H2MARINE Project developing Maritime Fuel Cells EH Group is now a proud member of H2MARINE, a co-funded initiative by the EU’s Clean Hydrogen Partnership and SERI (Switzerland). The project is committed to innovation in hydrogen technologies, focused on the development of next generation PEM fuel ce...
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Sanborn Map Company unveils Enhanced Image Analyst Application

Sanborn Map Company unveils Enhanced Image Analyst Application The Sanborn Map Company has unveiled an enhanced version of its Sanborn Image Analyst™, a web-based imagery data review application accessible through the Sanborn GeoServe platform. This upgraded application transforms and streaml...
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First Asymmetrical Ethernet Devices for Automotive AI and ADAS released

First Asymmetrical Ethernet Devices for Automotive AI and ADAS released AVIVA Links, Inc., the automotive company delivering the world’s most advanced multi-Gigabit vehicle infrastructure for AI and ADAS systems, today announced the industry’s first family of multi-Gigabit asymmetrical Ethernet devi...
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Metal 3D Printing unlocked with Velo3D Flow Developer

Metal 3D Printing unlocked with Velo3D Flow Developer Velo3D, Inc., a leading additive manufacturing technology company for mission-critical metal parts, today announced the release of Developer, a new offering made available in the company’s Flow print preparation software that unlocks full transpa...
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Eaton introduces new Power Take-off and Hydraulic Control Valves at Work Truck Show

Eaton introduces new Power Take-off and Hydraulic Control Valves at Work Truck Show Power management company Eaton today announced its Mobility Group is expanding its mobile power products portfolio with the introduction of the Bezares 3960, 2500 and 500 series power takeoff (PTO) units, as well as...
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Range Energy accelerating Electric Powered Commercial Trailers

Range Energy accelerating Electric Powered Commercial Trailers Range Energy, the hardware company bringing powered trailers to the commercial trucking market, today announced $23.5 million in new funding led by Phillip Sarofim’s Trousdale Ventures, with participation from UP.Partners, R7, and Yamaha...
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Revolutionizing Roadworks Planning with 1Streetworks

Game-changing’ roadworks tool hits the highway An automated roadworks planning tool is cutting connection times for customers, in a trial led by UK Power Networks. The company successfully used 1Streetworks software in phase one of a trial to quote for and connect small power connections for custome...
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Autostrade per l’Italia investing €1bn for EV charging and Sustainability

Autostrade per l’Italia investing €1bn for EV charging and Sustainability Autostrade per l’Italia has successfully placed new Sustainability-Linked Bonds worth €1bn in two tranches of €500m each with terms of 8 and 12 years. The bonds were issued under the Company’s Euro Medium Term Notes (EMTN) pro...
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Discover the latest developments at the Qatar Autonomous e-Mobility Forum

Discover the latest developments at the Qatar Autonomous e-Mobility Forum The Autonomous e-Mobility Forum (AEMOB) continues to surge forward in the global conversation on autonomous e-mobility, with the Ministry of Transport serving as the host and strategic partner. A significant addition to the Fo...
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ARISE IIP investing in Malawi Special Economic Zone and Dry Port Construction

ARISE IIP investing in Malawi Special Economic Zone and Dry Port Construction ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP), owned by Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), Afreximbank and Africa Transformation and Industrialization Fund (ATIF), the developer and operator of world-class industrial ec...
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The importance of Sustainability in Manufacturing

The importance of Sustainability in Manufacturing Sustainability in manufacturing has been a big topic for many years now and there’s good reason for it. With more and more pressure being put on businesses around the world to reduce their carbon emissions, it’s essential that those who work in secto...
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Cornerstone Building Brands set new Metal Building Standards

Cornerstone Building Brands set new Metal Building Standards Cornerstone Building Brands’ latest metal building innovations continue to make waves in the industry, providing fast, affordable, durable and long-lasting metal building solutions for a wide variety of low-complexity metal building applic...
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AI-Enabled Digital Twins with Looq AI

AI-Enabled Digital Twins with Looq AI Looq AI announced the launch of its ground-breaking AI-enabled digital twin technology, the Looq platform, a one-stop solution for surveyors, engineers, contractors, and asset owners to digitally map the physical world infrastructure in minutes, with survey-grad...
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Iteris wins over $2m contracts from the US Federal Highway Administration

Iteris wins over $2m contracts from the US Federal Highway Administration Iteris, Inc., the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced the National Highway Institute (NHI) awarded Iteris seven new task orders totaling over $2 million dollars to...
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A Comprehensive Guide to Securing Compensation for Traffic Collision Injuries

A Comprehensive Guide to Securing Compensation for Traffic Collision Injuries Traffic collisions can turn lives upside down, leaving victims grappling with physical pain, emotional distress, and financial strain. In the aftermath of such harrowing events, navigating the maze of seeking compensation...
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Intel brings AI Everywhere Across Network, Edge and Enterprise to MWC 2024

Intel brings AI Everywhere Across Network, Edge and Enterprise to MWC 2024 At MWC 2024, Intel announced new platforms, solutions and services spanning network and edge AI, Intel® Core™ Ultra processors and the AI PC, and more. In an era where technological advancements are integral to staying...
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GIGABYTE Ignites AI and 5G Visions at MWC 2024

GIGABYTE Ignites AI and 5G Visions at MWC 2024 GIGABYTE Technology, an IT pioneer advancing global industries through cloud and AI computing systems, is presenting innovative enterprise computing solutions at MWC 2024, featuring trailblazing servers, green computing solutions, and edge AI technologi...
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DT302RP Rugged Tablet for Peak Performance in Field Environments

DT302RP Rugged Tablet for Peak Performance in Field Environments DT Research, the leading designer and manufacturer of purpose-built computing solutions for vertical markets, today announced the DT302RP rugged tablet, which elevates the standards for rugged tablets designed for field environments. S...
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Graforce Plasma Technology set to advances Hydrogen Economy and CO2 Removal

Graforce Plasma Technology set to advances Hydrogen Economy and CO2 Removal Graforce is setting new standards in hydrogen production and carbon dioxide removal with its cross-cutting plasma technology (Plasmalysis). By harnessing the plasma catalytic effect, a unique property of ionized plasma, this...
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The Influence of Global Events on the Bitumen Market

The Influence of Global Events on the Bitumen Market In a world where geopolitical tensions often dictate the ebb and flow of commodities, the bitumen market has not been immune to the upheavals. As we navigate through these tumultuous times, a closer look at global bitumen prices and crude oil mark...
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The revolutionary TEC Bitumen Storage Facility concept

The revolutionary TEC Bitumen Storage Facility concept In the face of growing unpredictability in the bitumen market, TEC Container Solutions has announced a new approach to tackle the industry’s logistical challenges. The unveiling of their innovative Bitutainer™ Storage Facility is se...
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Machine Learning reveals Hidden Crash Predictors

Machine Learning reveals Hidden Crash Predictors In an era where technology intertwines with every facet of life, a ground-breaking study emerges, casting a beacon of hope on road safety—a field where innovation can literally save lives. Spearheaded by a team of visionary engineers from the Universi...
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Revolutionizing Chemical Catalysis

Revolutionizing Chemical Catalysis In a world constantly seeking more efficient and sustainable industrial processes, a ground-breaking discovery has emerged from the laboratories of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This discovery, with the potential to significantly enhance the effi...
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VolvoCE expands Electric Machinery Sales in Indonesia

VolvoCE expands Electric Machinery Sales in Indonesia Volvo Construction Equipment continues its rollout of lower emissions construction equipment across Region Asia, with the introduction of the first electric machines in Indonesia. Two models are now available in the country after being presented...
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Plans for Construction in 2024 and 2025 in Scotland

Plans for Construction in 2024 and 2025 in Scotland The Scottish Government revealed its draft Scottish Budget for 2024/25 in late December 2023, which will have significant impacts on the Scottish construction industry. The Budget sets out the Scottish Government’s proposed spending and tax plans f...
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Rebuilding Route E45 in Denmark with Sustainable Cold Recycling

Rebuilding Route E45 in Denmark with Sustainable Cold Recycling A 6.5 km section of the European Route E 45 highway not far from Denmark’s world famous Legoland theme park had to be completely rehabilitated in both directions. The highly-respected contractor, SR-Gruppen A/S, which already has consid...
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The Evolution of Next-Gen Construction Machinery

The Evolution of Next-Gen Construction Machinery In an era where the phrase “next generation” garners buzz across various sectors, its significance within the construction domain is nothing short of transformative. This term, far from being mere jargon, symbolizes a leap towards futurist...
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Bilbao’s revolutionary €200m Subfluvial Tunnel Project

Bilbao’s revolutionary €200m Subfluvial Tunnel Project In a landmark move set to redefine urban transit in Spain, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Provincial Council of Bizkaia have inked a deal on a whopping €200 million loan. This significant financial boost is earmarked for a pion...
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MIT creating Agricultural Maps with AI and Satellite Data

MIT creating Agricultural Maps with AI and Satellite Data In the latest AgriTech innovation a team from MIT used machine learning to analyse satellite and roadside images of areas where small farms predominate and agricultural data are sparse. Crop maps help scientists and policymakers track global...
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Driving Security to Protect In-Vehicle Apps

Driving Security to Protect In-Vehicle Apps If you look at a modern vehicle, it would seem as if nothing has really changed since their early 19th century cousins. You would find a steering wheel, windows, doors, engine, brakes, and a fuel tank, but that is where the similarities end. Modern vehicle...
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The Top 10 Oil Production Countries and their World Impact

The Top 10 Oil Production Countries and their World Impact In an ever-evolving global marketplace, where the shimmer of black gold continues to dictate the ebb and flow of economies and geopolitics alike, understanding the world’s top oil moguls is more than just a matter of statistics. It...
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Traffic technology and mobility start-ups invited to pitch at Intertraffic Amsterdam

Traffic technology and mobility start-ups invited to pitch at Intertraffic Amsterdam Embrace the wave of innovation in smart mobility with the growing community of start-ups leading the charge. The landscape of traffic technology and smart mobility start-ups is expanding rapidly, injecting a dynamic...
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Wirtgen to premiere their Compact Milling Machine at World of Asphalt 2024

Wirtgen to premiere their Compact Milling Machine at World of Asphalt 2024 From March 25 to 27, the Wirtgen Group will be presenting a cross section of its sustainable technologies for the entire road construction process chain. In addition to the 13 exhibits, the highlights at the booth shared by t...
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INTERMAT Innovation Awards announces 30 Nominees

INTERMAT Innovation Awards announces 30 Nominees Chaired by Alain Grizaud, the chairman of FNTP, the international INTERMAT Innovation Awards competition pays tribute to equipment, technology, services, solutions or products that contribute to driving progress in the construction, infrastructure and...
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Meet Geotab Ace the fully integrated trusted Generative AI Copilot

Meet Geotab Ace the fully integrated trusted Generative AI Copilot At the annual Geotab Connect event, Geotab Inc, the global leader in connected transportation solutions, unveiled Geotab Ace, an artificial intelligence copilot designed for fleets. Geotab Ace, a pioneering addition to the MyGeotab p...
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Alfa Laval releases new edition of the renowned Pump Handbook

Alfa Laval releases new edition of the renowned Pump Handbook Alfa Laval just published a brand new edition of the company’s renowned Pump Handbook. The 375-page handbook is free and contains scholarly information on basic pump functionality and in-depth guidelines for sizing and selecting the right...
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Unlock innovation and IoT at the Edge with Trackunit TU700

Unlock innovation and IoT at the Edge with Trackunit TU700 Global IoT player Trackunit has today launched its new-generation IoT device to the construction industry that will help unlock innovation at the ‘Edge’ and extend the life of a new machine significantly. Trackunit’s TU700, the latest versio...
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John Deere partners with Leica Geosystems to accelerate Digital Transformation

John Deere partners with Leica Geosystems to accelerate Digital Transformation John Deere announced a strategic partnership with Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, to help accelerate the digital transformation of the heavy construction industry. The partnership between John Deere and Leica Geosystem...
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Haewoori 1GW Floating Offshore Wind awards FEED Contract in Korea

Haewoori 1GW Floating Offshore Wind awards FEED Contract in Korea Haewoori Offshore Wind 2 (500MW) and 3 (500MW), Copenhagen Infrastructure Partner’s floating offshore wind projects off the coast of Ulsan, Korea have awarded a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract to Aker Solutions and Pr...
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Venezia Station will create a new Archaeological Marvel in Rome

Venezia Station will create a new Archaeological Marvel in Rome In the heart of Rome, a ground-breaking project is underway that promises to redefine the intersection of modern infrastructure and ancient history. The forthcoming Venezia Station on the Metro C line is poised to become not just a tran...
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True One-way Glass with new Optical Metamaterial

True One-way Glass with new Optical Metamaterial A new approach has allowed researchers at Aalto University to create a kind of metamaterial that has so far been beyond the reach of existing technologies. Unlike natural materials, metamaterials and metasurfaces can be tailored to have specific elect...
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Detecting Structural Cracks with Circular Vibration Mode Ultrasound

Detecting Structural Cracks with Circular Vibration Mode Ultrasound A high-efficiency circular vibration/polarization ultrasonic conversion technology capable of detecting cracks, which can occur in various directions within a structure, has been developed for the first time in the world. For the fi...
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Creating Highly Ordered Self-Assembled Materials with Thermal Engineered Templates

Creating Highly Ordered Self-Assembled Materials with Thermal Engineered Templates Self-assembled solidifying eutectic materials directed by a template with miniature features demonstrate unique microstructures and patterns as a result of diffusion and thermal gradients caused by the template. Despi...
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Motorola extends visibility with Silent Sentinel acquisition

Motorola extends visibility with Silent Sentinel acquisition Motorola Solutions has acquired Silent Sentinel, a provider of specialized, long-range cameras based in Ware, United Kingdom. Designed to operate in the harshest conditions, Silent Sentinel’s rugged, thermal cameras offer clear visibility...
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Adimec to be acquired by Teledyne

Adimec to be acquired by Teledyne Teledyne Technologies Incorporated have announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Adimec Holding B.V. and its subsidiary. Adimec, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, develops customized high-performance industrial and scient...
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Superhydrophobic Materials revolutionizing Surface Science

Superhydrophobic Materials revolutionizing Surface Science Superhydrophobic surfaces, characterized by their ability to repel water with a contact angle above 150° and a sliding angle below 10°, offer a range of applications from self-cleaning and anti-corrosion to oil/water separation and droplet m...
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Iteris supporting City of Downey ITS project in Los Angeles County

Iteris supporting City of Downey ITS project in Los Angeles County Iteris, Inc., the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it has been awarded a new contract by the City of Downey in Los Angeles County, California for a regional smart...
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Granite wins $112m Final Construction in Denali National Park

Granite wins $112m Final Construction in Denali National Park Granite successfully finished preconstruction services and, on February 1, 2024, was awarded the final $112 million construction option for the Polychrome Area Improvements Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) project by the Fe...
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Robotic LaserWeeder upgraded to evolve Agriculture

Robotic LaserWeeder upgraded to evolve Agriculture Carbon Robotics today announced the Track LaserWeeder, a new model of its proven LaserWeeder, and two software enhancements: spatial data intelligence in the Carbon Ops Center and multi-language support in the iPad operator app. By incorporating the...
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Sensors made from Frozen Smoke and AI can detect toxic formaldehyde

Sensors made from Frozen Smoke and AI can detect toxic formaldehyde Researchers have developed a sensor made from ‘frozen smoke’ that uses artificial intelligence techniques to detect formaldehyde in real time at concentrations as low as eight parts per billion, far beyond the sensitivity of most in...
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Atoms thick adhesive tape set to revolutionize future technology

Atoms thick adhesive tape set to revolutionize future technology Materials just atoms in thickness, known as two-dimensional (2D) materials, are set to revolutionize future technology, including in the electronics industry. However, commercialization of devices that contain 2D materials has faced ch...
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18,000 Freightliner Cascadia CNG Tractors to get Allison Transmissions

18,000 Freightliner Cascadia CNG Tractors to get Allison Transmissions Allison Transmission has announced a leading global logistics and delivery company will add Freightliner Cascadia compressed natural gas (CNG) day cab tractors equipped with the Allison 3414 Regional Haul Series™ (RHS) tra...
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