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Geotab helps improve street-level transportation
Geotab helps improve street-level transportation Geotab, a global leader in IoT and connected transportation, today announced that its new Geotab Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) line of business has launched a transportation analytics platform capable of providing governments with actionabl...
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NEXT Coalition calls for innovations to tackle Digital Twins
NEXT Coalition calls for innovations to tackle Digital Twins One year after the nation’s leading construction and infrastructure companies united to establish the NEXT Coalition to promote and share industry best practices, the Coalition has completed its “Construction Safety Challenge” and is again...
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Heavy Equipment Platform eqhq.com continues its rapid growth
Heavy Equipment Platform eqhq.com continues its rapid growth eqhq.com, an equiptech company is set to transform the $450 billion heavy equipment industry as it is continuing its rapid growth and expansion with the closing of its initial round of financing. The AI powered platform is reinventing the...
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Cat highlights diesel electric drive design of the R2900 XE LHD at MINExpo
Cat highlights diesel electric drive design of the R2900 XE LHD at MINExpo Built on the company’s most popular load haul dump (LHD) platforms, the Cat® R2900 XE LHD will feature a diesel electric drive system that delivers high productivity, smooth and quick machine response, and improved digging an...
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Caterpillar previews new D10 dozer at MINExpo
Caterpillar previews new D10 dozer at MINExpo Previewed at MINExpo 2021, the new Cat D10 dozer continues this tradition and is designed to do more with less. Improvements to the drivetrain, hydraulic and cooling systems reduce fuel consumption by up to 4% while increasing productivity by up to 3%. ...
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Caterpillar announces the Guardhat™ Connected Worker system
Caterpillar announces the Guardhat™ Connected Worker system Expanding the Cat® MineStar™ Detect portfolio, Caterpillar is set to launch Connected Worker, a Guardhat™ developed safety and productivity solution for surface mining operations, at MINExpo 2021 in Las Vegas. The Conne...
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Asolvi enters Traffic Management and Highways sectors with Momote acquisition
Asolvi enters Traffic Management and Highways sectors with Momote acquisition Asolvi has announced that it has acquired UK-based Momote, the company behind the innovative SaaS solution MyMobileWorkers (“MMW”). MyMobileWorkers is one of the UK’s most successful mobile workforce solutions for th...
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VÖGELE pavers deliver maximum precision for Formula 1 at Circuit Zandvoort
VÖGELE pavers deliver maximum precision for Formula 1 at Circuit Zandvoort Three VÖGELE pavers have modernised Circuit Zandvoort in preparation for the Dutch Grand Prix. The project was very demanding since it included the addition of two steeply banked turns of up to 32%, requiring a tolerance of ±...
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Swiss Hyperloop Team wins Pole Position at Not−A−Boring Competition
Swiss Hyperloop Team wins Pole Position at Not−A−Boring Competition The “Swissloop Tunneling” research team from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich was one of only two teams from the final 12 teams to qualify to complete the “Not-A-Boring Competition” in Las Vegas on Sunday, S...
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Liebherr introduces new versatile 36 XXT truck mounted concrete pumps
Liebherr introduces new versatile 36 XXT truck mounted concrete pumps Following extensive testing, sales of Liebherr’s completely newly developed 36 XXT truck mounted concrete pump are now starting. The result: A real all-rounder, packed with technical innovations from Liebherr. A large number...
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Rio Tinto and Caterpillar team-up for Net-Zero Autonomous Trucks
Rio Tinto and Caterpillar team-up for Net-Zero Autonomous Trucks Rio Tinto and Caterpillar have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Caterpillar’s development of zero-emissions autonomous haul trucks for use at one of Rio Tinto’s Western Australian mining operations. The collaboration will...
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RealWear and Zoom to bring hands-free Connectivity for Frontline Workers
RealWear and Zoom to bring hands-free Connectivity for Frontline Workers RealWear today announced that it is working with Zoom to expand the use of its RealWear assisted reality headset devices to frontline workers globally at ExxonMobil. Field workers will use RealWear devices that integrate with Z...
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Graco introduces intuitive pulse level Tank Monitoring System
Graco introduces intuitive pulse level Tank Monitoring System Graco Inc., a leading manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, is excited to announce the launch of the Pulse® Level Tank Monitoring system. Choose from multiple tank-level monitoring technologies, including the first system running enti...
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UK National Highways sets out digital revolution vision
UK National Highways sets out digital revolution vision A virtual twin of the road network that can predict the time and location of potholes and other maintenance issues is just one of the innovations poised to transform National Highways’ future operations. Other initiatives that could lead the ch...
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Trimble launches Trimble Construction One™ Management Platform
Trimble launches Trimble Construction One™ Management Platform Today at the Collaborate Conference, Trimble introduced Trimble Construction One™, a connected, cloud-based construction management platform that drives speed, efficiency and accuracy at each phase of the construction proje...
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A Hyundai HX210A Excavator is the ideal solution for CG Robinson
A Hyundai HX210A Excavator is the ideal solution for CG Robinson Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe has recently added a new 20-tonne class excavator into the range – the HX210A – the first of which has been sold by Cumbria-based Hyundai dealer, Taylor and Braithwaite to Darlington ba...
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wilko invests in StreetDrone for autonomous deliveries
wilko invests in StreetDrone for autonomous deliveries UK High street retailer wilko has today announced a major investment in the UK’s leading autonomous delivery company, StreetDrone. The £3 million investment will give the retailer a significant interest in the company, putting it at the forefron...
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Creating sustainable zero-impact highways
Creating sustainable zero-impact highways Creating a highway with zero deaths, pollution, carbon and environmental impact is certainly a bold mission, but it’s one that UK-based Innovia Technology and The Ray aim to achieve. Together, they have developed a proving ground on Interstate 85 in the US s...
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Quantron premiers their electric 12-metre bus
Quantron premiers their electric 12-metre bus E-mobility specialist Quantron AG is launching its own QUANTRON vehicle, the electric QUANTRON 12 m low-floor bus, at the end of this year. The city bus will be offered in two versions: In the BEV variant, the vehicle can be ordered as early as the end o...
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Topcon technology improves the road between Burkina Faso and its neighbours
Topcon technology improves the road between Burkina Faso and its neighbours Tansoba Boulevard is the busiest road in Ouagadougou, the capital city of West African nation Burkina Faso. The south-eastern bypass is a key interconnection corridor, not only connecting the city with the rest of the landlo...
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Effidence and Manitou integrate Datalogic security into their robotic solutions
Effidence and Manitou integrate Datalogic security into their robotic solutions Effidence, a pioneer in collaborative mobile robots, and Manitou Group, world reference in handling, lifting and earthmoving, have adopted the security and identification products of the leader Datalogic, for their palle...
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Using non-destructive Ground-Penetrating Radar to Ensure Dam Safety
Using non-destructive Ground-Penetrating Radar to Ensure Dam Safety As the world struggles to improve its critical infrastructure, many are seeking out non-destructive testing (NDT) methods that can help to accurately determine what can be repaired and what needs to be replaced. In the field of dam...
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BAM sells BAM Deutschland to Zech Group and Gustav Zech Foundation
BAM sells BAM Deutschland to Zech Group and Gustav Zech Foundation Royal BAM Group nv has reached agreement to sell the shares of its German operating company BAM Deutschland (including subsidiaries BAM Immobilien-Dienstleistungen and BAM Sports) to Zech Group SE and Gustav Zech Foundation. The tran...
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TRL to lead Digital Road for Evolving Connected and Automated Driving programme
TRL to lead Digital Road for Evolving Connected and Automated Driving programme TRL are celebrating a significant new contract win having been appointed Project Management Lead on the Digital Road for Evolving Connected and Automated Driving (DiREC) project. A two-year programme that forms part of t...
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Josef Umdasch Research Prize looking for solutions that contribute to digitalization
Josef Umdasch Research Prize looking for solutions that contribute to digitalization The countdown has started. Ideas for innovative solutions that make a significant contribution to digitalization in shell construction can be submitted for the Josef Umdasch Research Prize until 7 November 2021. The...
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Komatsu working on a concept autonomous water truck
Komatsu working on a concept autonomous water truck Komatsu has been trialling an autonomous water truck, based on its proven Autonomous Haulage System (AHS). In development at the moment, the vehicle is planned to be commercially availability in 2022 The technology on the concept HD785-7 truck auto...
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First Western Balkans Rail Summit to modernise of rail and intercity links
First Western Balkans Rail Summit to modernise of rail and intercity links Building a modern, digitalised rail network with direct express train connections between major cities in the region will help establish better connectivity and provide a safer and more environmentally sustainable mode of tra...
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Doosan Transparent Bucket technology wins two Matexpo Awards
Doosan Transparent Bucket technology wins two Matexpo Awards The industry’s first wheel loader ‘Transparent Bucket’ system from Doosan Infracore Europe has won two of the major awards at the international Matexpo Exhibition held at the Kortrijk Xpo convention centre in Kortrijk in Belgium from 8-12...
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Digitalisation and the great digital overhaul
Digitalisation and the great digital overhaul Digitalisation has transformed every sector in recent years. The implementation of technologies like artificial intelligence and automation have streamlined processes, improved data accuracy, and allowed businesses in every industry to become more effici...
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Brokk announces new Pedestal Boom for Plug-and-play efficient breaking
Brokk announces new Pedestal Boom for Plug-and-play efficient breaking Brokk, the world’s leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition robots, introduces the Brokk Pedestal Boom, a compact, stationary breaker boom system for the mining and aggregates industry. The new machine range allows pr...
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Sensata Technologies debuts new Battery Management Systems
Sensata Technologies debuts new Battery Management Systems Sensata Technologies, announced it will debut new Battery Management Systems at the upcoming Battery Show North America in Novi, Michigan from September 14th to 16th in booth #2617. In addition, Sensata will highlight its sensing and control...
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Converge launch wireless V2 Signal Sensors to maximise physical site data collection
Converge launch wireless V2 Signal Sensors to maximise physical site data collection Converge present Signal Sensor v2, an upgraded sensor with the innovative capability to measure a vast range of physical data types on the construction site, all while operating within a wireless embedded system. Si...
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Magid revolutionizing PPE for the Glass Industry
Magid revolutionizing PPE for the Glass Industry A leader in PPE innovations, Magid is producing unmatched lightness and comfort that protects workers in the hot and dangerous conditions of glass manufacturing. The 2021 Glass Build America Show in Atlanta, Georgia (Booth #3215) will see the unveilin...
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Komatsu featuring real-time teleoperated excavator at MINExpo in Las Vegas
Komatsu featuring real-time teleoperated excavator at MINExpo in Las Vegas Previewing their in-development capabilities to help customers advance their safety and productivity goals, Komatsu will teleoperate a new hydraulic excavator loading its autonomous concept truck in Arizona from a remote cons...
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CDE wins Platinum Deloitte Best Managed Company Award
CDE wins Platinum Deloitte Best Managed Company Award CDE has been named a Deloitte Best Managed Company for the 13th consecutive year. The leading manufacturer of wet processing equipment globally, requalified for Platinum status in the highly respected scheme for showing “exceptional business perf...
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An expert insight on electromobility in the construction industry
An expert insight on electromobility in the construction industry The world is moving toward a more environmentally conscious, sustainable future — and that includes the construction industry. As more emissions incentives and zero-emissions levels are set for on-road vehicle improvements, the off-ro...
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GAP Group acquires new Headquarters in Glasgow
GAP Group acquires new Headquarters in Glasgow GAP Group has completed the acquisition of Citypoint 2 on Tyndrum Street in Glasgow. The UK’s leading independent equipment hire company plans to relocate its current Head Office to the 38,836 sq ft office building, which overlooks the M8 motorway on th...
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Billd and Procore to transform how Subcontractors secure funding and manage projects
Billd and Procore to transform how Subcontractors secure funding and manage projects Billd, a leading provider of material financing for commercial subcontractors, today announced a partnership with Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of construction management software. This partnership...
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Lenovo announces Everything-as-a-Service global strategy
Lenovo announces Everything-as-a-Service global strategy Today, at its annual Tech World event, Lenovo announced an evolution in its consumption-based business model, introducing Lenovo TruScale, a new portfolio-spanning everything-as-a-service offering. This announcement is part of Lenovo’s continu...
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Eaton joins partnership to develop fuel-cell technology for trucks
Eaton joins partnership to develop fuel-cell technology for trucks Power management company Eaton today announced its Vehicle Group has partnered with leading fuel system manufacturer Ballard Fuel Cell Systems, and the Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), to develop he...
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Plus and Teledyne FLIR testing Thermal Cameras for Autonomous Trucks
Plus and Teledyne FLIR testing Thermal Cameras for Autonomous Trucks Plus, a global provider of self-driving truck technology that recently disclosed its proposed business combination with Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. V, announced today that it will collaborate with Teledyne FLIR, LLC on a deve...
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Loop Energy and METTEM-M to build Hydrogen Electric Powertrains for buses in Russia
Loop Energy and METTEM-M to build Hydrogen Electric Powertrains for buses in Russia Loop Energy, a developer and manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell-based solutions, announces their partnership with METTEM-M Ltd., a developer of vehicle control systems and systems integrator, to provide hydrogen elec...
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RISE Robotics partners with Anthony Liftgates for fluid-free electric liftgate rams
RISE Robotics partners with Anthony Liftgates for fluid-free electric liftgate rams RISE™ Robotics, a high-growth industrial technology company, will be announcing its partnership with Anthony Liftgates by demonstrating the breakthrough fluid-free RISE™ Cylinder inside an Anthony Liftg...
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Tetra Tech awarded $49m Coastal Geospatial Contract by NOAA
Tetra Tech awarded $49m Coastal Geospatial Contract by NOAA Tetra Tech, Inc., a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services, announced today that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded the Company a five-year, $49 million, multiple-award contract to s...
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20 percent of Australian Construction bosses say Data Analysis helps reduce defects
20 percent of Australian Construction bosses say Data Analysis helps reduce defects Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of construction management software, has released new industry research showing a growing appreciation for the role of data in reducing potential defects and improving p...
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L Lynch Plant Hire invests for the future with 80 new Caterpillar machines
L Lynch Plant Hire invests for the future with 80 new Caterpillar machines As part of its commitment to sustainable construction, L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage has invested in 80 Cat machines so far in 2021, with another 20 expected to arrive later this year. This means that Lynch currently has o...
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Yes Recycling expands with launch of recycled plastic Ecosheet plywood alternative
Yes Recycling expands with launch of recycled plastic Ecosheet plywood alternative Yes Recycling, today announces exciting plans for a state-of-the-art recycling facility in Glenrothes, Fife. As an experienced recycler, Yes Recycling specialise in hard-to-recycle plastics, including banknotes, Hard...
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National Highways trialling road resurfacing in the UK using Graphene
National Highways trialling road resurfacing in the UK using Graphene If successful, using this high-tech product could see the operational life of key road features extended by a number of years, reducing the frequency of roadworks and making journeys for road users smoother and more reliable. The ...
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New Hitachi Zaxis-7 wheeled excavator range designed to maximise profitability
New Hitachi Zaxis-7 wheeled excavator range designed to maximise profitability The new Hitachi Zaxis-7 wheeled excavators offer an extensive range of features designed to help owners and operators control their profitability, comfort, safety and uptime. The highly versatile ZX150W-7, ZX155W-7 and ZX...
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Cat’s new MH3040 Material Handler cuts fuel by up to 25 percent
Cat’s new MH3040 Material Handler cuts fuel by up to 25 percent Delivering the power and reliability required for the most demanding material handling applications in scrap, waste, and mill yard operations, the new Cat® MH3040 builds on the successful legacy of the M325D L MH model. The boom,...
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New Cat MH3026 Material Handler optimizes power and efficiency
New Cat MH3026 Material Handler optimizes power and efficiency Purpose built for reliable and efficient operation in waste and scrap metal applications, the new Cat® MH3026 material handler design provides superior performance, low operating costs and improved operator efficiency. The advanced elect...
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New Cat MH3022 and MH3024 Material Handlers feature improved cycle times
New Cat MH3022 and MH3024 Material Handlers feature improved cycle times Purpose built for reliable and efficient operation in waste and scrap metal applications, the new Cat® MH3022 and MH3024 material handler design provides superior performance, low operating costs and improved comfort. Their adv...
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Norilsk Nickel invests in five New Bobcat Rotary Telehandlers in Russia
Norilsk Nickel invests in five New Bobcat Rotary Telehandlers in Russia MMC Norilsk Nickel, one of the leaders in the Russian mining industry, has purchased five new Bobcat TR50.210 rotary telehandlers and related attachments from the Bobcat Authorised Dealer in Russia, NAK Machinery. These are firs...
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Kingston announces mini XS2000 Portable SSD
Kingston announces mini XS2000 Portable SSD Kingston Digital, Inc., the flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced it is shipping XS2000, a pocket-sized portable SSD utilizing USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 speeds to...
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Terrafugia launches Commaris Commercial UAV at Commercial UAV Expo
Terrafugia launches Commaris Commercial UAV at Commercial UAV Expo Terrafugia Inc. today announces the launch of a new brand, Commaris™, and the brand’s first product, the SEEKER™, an innovative, electric, fixed-wing/VTOL hybrid aircraft designed explicitly for autonomous commercial ae...
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Sleek new Mobileye robotaxi unveiled with launch of MoovitAV robotaxi service
Sleek new Mobileye robotaxi unveiled with launch of MoovitAV robotaxi service Mobileye, an Intel company, today unveiled the 6-passenger, road-ready electric autonomous vehicle (AV) that will be used for commercial driverless ride-hailing services in Tel Aviv and Munich starting in 2022. Equipped wi...
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TeleDriving as a new path to Autonomous Mobility Future
TeleDriving as a new path to Autonomous Mobility Future Vay, the world’s leading teledrive mobility company, has announced that it will become the first company with a driverless, certified commercial mobility service operating on public streets in Europe as soon as next year. Operating in stealth m...
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Use of HVAC Electronics Has Taken a New Leap- Explore the Scenario
Use of HVAC Electronics Has Taken a New Leap- Explore the Scenario HVAC that stands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning has now turned out to be a frequently used term for recounting manoeuvres used to keep homes at an easy & calm temperature. Rise in expenditure in construction activ...
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Hyundai Motor Group sets out 2040 vision for a global hydrogen society
Hyundai Motor Group sets out 2040 vision for a global hydrogen society At the Hydrogen Wave global online forum held today, Hyundai presented its plans to popularize hydrogen by 2040 through the introduction of new technologies and mobility solutions in transportation and other industrial sectors. F...
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Morgan re-invents the three wheeler
Morgan re-invents the three wheeler The Morgan Motor Company has confirmed it is working on an all-new three-wheeled vehicle to replace the outgoing Morgan 3 Wheeler. An early glimpse of the model shows a heavily disguised engineering prototype undergoing durability testing. Having previously stated...
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