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National Highways Innovation Competition winners announced
National Highways Innovation Competition winners announced Ten winners of a National Highways innovation competition launched to help improve people’s experiences of roadworks have been revealed. Each of the winners will now get £15,000 to develop their ideas which will help take the sting out of ro...
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New AGD Traffic Detector boosts safety with AI
New AGD Traffic Detector boosts safety with AI The first ever AGD650s manufactured by AGD Systems were sent to local authorities so they could trial the dual zone stop line detector, which makes use of AI technology. The 650 was specifically designed to detect both moving and stationary targets in t...
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Asahi Kasei launches new DC-DC step-up converter for efficient Energy Harvesting
Asahi Kasei launches new DC-DC step-up converter for efficient Energy Harvesting Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) has launched a new DC-DC step-up converter with ultra-low power consumption that is able to boost low voltages, offering solutions for remote and battery-free operation as well as low-main...
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What is holding Electric Vehicle sales back in the UK
What is holding Electric Vehicle sales back in the UK In his 2022 Autumn Statement, UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that electric vehicle owners will have to pay road tax from 2025. At the moment road tax in the UK is free to incentive EV ownership. Critics say the move will further hinder consu...
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Castrol updates branding to reflect changing needs of customers
Castrol updates branding to reflect changing needs of customers Castrol, a global leader in lubricants, part of the bp group, today unveils its refreshed brand, including an updated look and feel. The brand refresh is aimed at better reflecting its unique positioning in the market and the opportunit...
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Faction simplifies Self-Driving Systems with DriveLink and TeleAssist Technologies
Faction simplifies Self-Driving Systems with DriveLink and TeleAssist Technologies Today, Faction Technology, Inc., a self-driving technology provider for affordable driverless fleets, has announced the expanded commercial availability of its self-driving technologies, DriveLink® and TeleAssist®, wh...
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Wiggins Lift to power Hydrogen-Electric eBull Forklift with Loop Energy
Wiggins Lift to power Hydrogen-Electric eBull Forklift with Loop Energy Loop Energy™, a designer and manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell solutions, has been selected by Wiggins Lift Co., a leading American material handling vehicle manufacturer, to provide the fuel cell system for its new hyd...
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Bosch driving the development of 6G mobile communications standard
Bosch driving the development of 6G mobile communications standard Worldwide, research and development work on the future 6G mobile communications standard is picking up pace. Companies and states are investing massively in this technology. Bosch is leading the way and is actively involved in projec...
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Radisys ReachPoint delivers Indoor Navigation and Geo-Location
Radisys ReachPoint delivers Indoor Navigation and Geo-Location Radisys® Corporation, a global leader of open telecom solutions, today announced the availability of Radisys ReachPoint, a smart network-based geolocation platform that allows Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to deliver real-time geolocat...
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Revolutionized approach to Mapping is essential and unavoidable
Revolutionized approach to Mapping is essential and unavoidable The purpose of mapping has been to help people navigate around places in the physical world, something that has held true for centuries. But driving has evolved and, most importantly, cars and roads have evolved. As we enter an era of a...
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VolvoCE now offers Electric Conversion for L120H Wheel Loader
VolvoCE now offers Electric Conversion for L120H Wheel Loader As part of an industry-leading ambition to advance its electromobility offering with speed and reliability, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has developed a solution to convert the L120 wheel loader to electric – fulfilling market...
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What to consider when buying a second-hand vehicle
What to consider when buying a second-hand vehicle The used market is a popular option for many motorists. It offers a much broader selection of vehicles, at comparatively very reasonable prices. What’s more, when you’re buying used cars, you don’t have to think about the environmental consequences...
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Caring for your First Car
Caring for your First Car When you’re getting out onto the road for the first time, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by expectations. This applies not just to how you behave behind the wheel, but to your responsibility to keep your car in good condition, too. Fortunately, caring for a car is something th...
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Esri to provide Malta with GIS Technology and Training
Esri to provide Malta with GIS Technology and Training In 1990, the government of Malta formed the Malta Information Technology Agency (MITA) with a mission to manage the implementation of public IT programs; since then, the agency has sought to increase the digital transformation of the country...
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Top 5 Robotics trends for 2023
Top 5 Robotics trends for 2023 The stock of operational robots around the globe hit a new record of about 3.5 million units – the value of installations reached an estimated 15.7 billion USD. The International Federation of Robotics analyses the top 5 trends shaping robotics and automation in 2023....
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Sixth CyberTruck Challenge introduces students to Transport Cybersecurity issues
Sixth CyberTruck Challenge introduces students to Transport Cybersecurity issues The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) announced today that it will once again serve as the lead sponsor for CyberTruck Challenge – a five-day gathering in which college students from the United States a...
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MIT discovers method to extract Carbon Dioxide from the ocean
MIT discovers method to extract Carbon Dioxide from the ocean A new method for removing the greenhouse gas from the ocean could be far more efficient than existing systems for removing it from the air. As carbon dioxide continues to build up in the Earth’s atmosphere, research teams around the world...
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VisionTrack delivers AI Video Analysis Technology to improve Highway Safety
VisionTrack delivers AI Video Analysis Technology to improve Highway Safety VisionTrack, the leading AI video telematics and connected fleet data specialist, is transforming fleet safety with the launch of a sophisticated AI-powered post-analysis solution. NARA (Notification, Analysis and Risk Asses...
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FLIR Si124 Thermal Cameras preventing failures to keep the lights on
FLIR Si124 Thermal Cameras preventing failures to keep the lights on SPI Inspections provides their customers with top-notch utility system and infrastructure inspections, relying on their extensive experience in the field and advanced inspection technology. The team uses UAVs, FLIR thermal cameras,...
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GroundCloud acquired by Descartes
GroundCloud acquired by Descartes Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that it has acquired GroundCloud, a cloud-based provider of final-mile carrier solutions and road safety compliance tools. GroundCloud is a leader in final-mi...
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Travelers new Innovation Network aims to boost Construction productivity
Travelers new Innovation Network aims to boost Construction productivity The Travelers Companies, Inc., today launched the Travelers Innovation Network for Construction, an online platform providing construction customers with access to industry insights, as well as a curated group of technology pro...
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BMW in talks with UK Government for £75 million EV grant
BMW in talks with UK Government for £75 million EV grant It recently came to light that the British government is in talks with German automotive giant BMW, over a funding package that would be worth £75 million. If successful, the scheme would mean electric Minis being produced, long-term, at a fac...
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Electric Mobility the future of construction sites
Electric Mobility the future of construction sites Construction sites are one of the largest sources of carbon dioxide emissions. The machines used in construction also contribute to these “grey emissions”. Many companies are currently switching to electromobility to improve their carbon footprint....
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Yara Marine reducing emissions on 300 vessels with FuelOpt propulsion optimization
Yara Marine reducing emissions on 300 vessels with FuelOpt propulsion optimization Yara Marine has secured the three hundredth vessel contract for FuelOpt, its automated propulsion optimization system. The order strengthens Yara’s presence in the rapidly growing sector of vessel optimization, as shi...
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Connected Street Lighting improves Highway Maintenance for Local Authorities
Connected Street Lighting improves Highway Maintenance for Local Authorities Bath & North East Somerset (B&NES) Council is now managing its entire stock of 22,271 lighting assets, comprising streetlights, bollards, bellisa beacons; illuminated signs and feeder pillars, through an advanced co...
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JCB breakthrough proves appeal of Hydrogen Combustion Technology
JCB breakthrough proves appeal of Hydrogen Combustion Technology JCB has made a major breakthrough in proving the wider appeal of hydrogen combustion technology by installing one of its super-efficient hydrogen engines into a 7.5 tonne Mercedes truck. The retrofit was completed in just days and one...
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How 3D Printing is improving Flexible Design in Construction
How 3D Printing is improving Flexible Design in Construction Construction and flexibility aren’t traditionally words that go together—particularly when you consider traditional building materials such as concrete and throw tight budgets, limited materials, and increasing transportation costs into th...
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Cyngn wins Autonomous Driving contract for Heavy Machinery
Cyngn wins Autonomous Driving contract for Heavy Machinery Cyngn, a developer of innovative autonomous driving solutions for industrial applications, has announced it has been awarded a multi-phase contract to implement autonomous vehicle technology by a global, large-cap company in the heavy machin...
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Esri’s new ArcGIS Reality Software captures the World in 3D
Esri’s new ArcGIS Reality Software captures the World in 3D Business, government, and science organizations increasingly rely on drones, crewed aircraft, and satellites to capture imagery. Detailed imagery data provides visibility into operations and opportunities, unpacking information from e...
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RoboSense LiDAR to drive safety for Toyota Cars
RoboSense LiDAR to drive safety for Toyota Cars RoboSense, a world-leading provider of Smart LiDAR Sensor Systems, officially announced its partnership with Toyota, the world’s best-selling carmaker, on large-scale production with nominated orders for multiple models. With its advanced technol...
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Staying safe on the roads as a new driver
Staying safe on the roads as a new driver Getting on the road for the first time unaccompanied is a brilliant feeling but can be nerve wracking which may lead to greater risk of collisions. Here are a few things to be aware of as a new driver to ensure that your journeys are as ...
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Kautex Pentatonic Electric Vehicle Skid Plate wins OEM orders
Kautex Pentatonic Electric Vehicle Skid Plate wins OEM orders Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KG announced it has received the first order from an automotive OEM for a thermoplastic composite underbody battery protection skid plate. The skid plate is part of the company’s new Pentatonic battery syste...
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Cepton wins US Highway Tolling LiDAR System contract
Cepton wins US Highway Tolling LiDAR System contract Cepton, Inc., a leader in high performance lidar solutions for the automotive and smart infrastructure markets, announced today that it has won a multi-million dollar sales contract from one of the largest highway tolling system operators in the U...
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Esri joins Overture Maps Foundation to build Interoperable Open Map Data
Esri joins Overture Maps Foundation to build Interoperable Open Map Data In an increasingly digital and automated world, geospatial data plays a critical role in understanding the physical environment and powering the next generation of location technologies. For geospatial developers and profession...
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Xendee simplifies rapid design of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Xendee simplifies rapid design of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Xendee, a provider of microgrid design and operation software, has released a new offering called MOBILITY that enables firms to rapidly design EV charging infrastructure along with supporting Distributed Energy Resources. Wi...
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Smart insoles could identify Workplace Trip Hazards
Smart insoles could identify Workplace Trip Hazards Slips, trips and falls (STFs) remain the top causes of major injuries in the workplace. According to the International Labour Organization, more than a million workers globally are injured at work on a daily basis with slips and trips being the pri...
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Do we need a 4th Traffic Signals for Self-Driving Cars
Do we need a 4th Traffic Signals for Self-Driving Cars At a traffic light, red means stop and green means go. But transportation engineers at North Carolina State University are now proposing a “white light,” which would enable autonomous vehicles to help control traffic flow – and let human drivers...
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Chinese research team develops Polymers with a Metal Backbone
Chinese research team develops Polymers with a Metal Backbone Until now, you can have a metal or a plastic, but not both in one. However, things don’t have to stay that way. In the journal Angewandte Chemie, a Chinese research team has now reported a polymer with a metallic backbone that is conducti...
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What to consider when choosing your first car
What to consider when choosing your first car Passing your driving test is one of the greatest feelings in life as it opens a whole new world and gives you an entirely new level of freedom. Choosing your first car is an exciting process to go through, but what should you look for when there is ...
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Smart Sensors could prevent metal thieves running off with the rails
Smart Sensors could prevent metal thieves running off with the rails Cable theft costs the UK taxpayer millions of pounds each year—and that’s just for infrastructure repairs. The total cost to the economy is even higher. Thieves are attracted to metal for its buoyant pricing, targeting overhead pow...
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8 tips for a well-maintained and roadworthy vehicle
8 tips for a well-maintained and roadworthy vehicle Vehicle maintenance is vital while you’re on the road. If you don’t keep your vehicle in good shape, you won’t be able to drive it correctly and safely. You may get into accidents or get stranded when your car breaks down. To avoid these scenario...
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B2W Software to showcase enhanced Construction Management at CONEXPO
B2W Software to showcase enhanced Construction Management at CONEXPO B2W Software, a Trimble company providing estimating and operations software for heavy construction, today announced plans to demonstrate enhancements to its unified platform at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023. New B2W features give construct...
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When it comes to Tyres, Commercial Fleet Operators should go Digital
When it comes to Tyres, Commercial Fleet Operators should go Digital With the price of a single 18-wheeler tyre ranging from £250 each to £555, proper maintenance should be a top priority for fleet managers to eliminate immobilization costs. Tyres are a big line-item, which is why commercial truckin...
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XenomatiX introducing Dual-Lane LiDAR at Geo Week
XenomatiX introducing Dual-Lane LiDAR at Geo Week XenomatiX is announcing the new Dual Lane, the latest version of its road lidar, XenoTrack, at the 2023 edition of Geo Week on February 13-15 in Denver, a leading event for the geospatial, 3D and built world. XenomatiX, a true solid state lidar comp...
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Equipping American Road Builders for the next Generation of Roads
Equipping American Road Builders for the next Generation of Roads America has a love affair with the car, and its road networks are some of the most highly developed and extensive in the world. Despite this, the highway projects that link together urban and rural American population centres have not...
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ICC Digital expands Industrial Computers expertise into Europe
ICC Digital expands Industrial Computers expertise into Europe ICC Dijital Endüstriyel Teknolojiler Ltd. Şti. (ICC Digital) is a well-known company in Turkey specialising in industrial computers. Focusing on delivering real-world solutions has seen ICC Digital grow rapidly as the founder Tamer Yiğit...
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Ferrovial launches Infraverse for Infrastructure Digitalisation and Virtualisation
Ferrovial launches Infraverse for Infrastructure Digitalisation and Virtualisation Ferrovial has unveiled Infraverse: a virtual platform from which to transform, develop and improve its assets and operations. Bringing the metaverse and infrastructure together, the Infraverse reinforces the company...
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Wejo is supporting Intelligent Transportation through Connected Vehicle Data
Wejo is supporting Intelligent Transportation through Connected Vehicle Data Imagine a world where data that can drive real change for a safer, more sustainable future is at the fingertips of civil engineers and Departments of Transportation. This data is already here – in vehicles on the road every...
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My Brokk Online Platform showcased at World of Concrete
My Brokk Online Platform showcased at World of Concrete Brokk, the world’s leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, offers My Brokk, a comprehensive online support platform that offers multiple services in a single resource. The My Brokk portal offers two new online services —...
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ADEPT Live Labs 2 announce projects to start in 2023
ADEPT Live Labs 2 announce projects to start in 2023 The winning bidders who will take their projects forward as part of the £30 million ADEPT Live Labs 2: Decarbonising Local Roads programme have been announced by Roads Minister, Richard Holden. Funded by the Department for Transport, the three-yea...
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The Most Reliable SUVs for Tradespeople
The Most Reliable SUVs for Tradespeople If you’re a tradesperson, you know the importance of having access to reliable transportation — particularly when it comes to getting from job to job. An SUV is great for transporting your tools and materials and comfortably carrying passengers along wit...
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The 50 most Disruptive Contech Start-ups of 2023 announced by Cemex Ventures
The 50 most Disruptive Contech Start-ups of 2023 announced by Cemex Ventures CEMEX Ventures, CEMEX’s corporate venture capital and open innovation unit, launches its annual TOP 50 list of construction technology start-ups. Its fourth annual edition features the 50 most promising Contech start-ups th...
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Lenovo unveils Smart Infrastructure Solutions to accelerate IT Modernisation
Lenovo unveils Smart Infrastructure Solutions to accelerate IT Modernisation Lenovo has unveiled 25 new ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile server and hyperconverged solutions powered by Intel’s 4th Generation Xeon Scalable Processors as part of its recently announced Infrastructure Solutions V3 portfolio. D...
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Intuitive Machines to fly Dymon Lunar Rover to the Moon
Intuitive Machines to fly Dymon Lunar Rover to the Moon Intuitive Machines, LLC, a leading space exploration, infrastructure, and services company, and Japan-based robotics company, Dymon Co., Ltd., have signed an agreement to fly Dymon’s Yaoki rover on Intuitive Machines’ second mission to the Moon...
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Could abandoned mines be turned into batteries
Could abandoned mines be turned into batteries Renewable energy sources are central to the energy transition toward a more sustainable future. However, as sources like sunshine and wind are inherently variable and inconsistent, finding ways to store energy in an accessible and efficient way is cruci...
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Simplify shaft alignment with the Fluke 831 Laser Tool
Simplify shaft alignment with the Fluke 831 Laser Tool Misalignment causes at least half of all damage to rotating machinery, but instead of fixing the problem, teams often just treat the symptoms of misalignment by replacing bearings, couplings, and seals because they think alignment takes too long...
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New Generation of Hytera HP5 DMR two-way Radio designed for real work
New Generation of Hytera HP5 DMR two-way Radio designed for real work Hytera Communications, a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, today released HP56X and HP50X portable two-way radios to further expand and strengthen its new generation of Digital Mobi...
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Australia’s first Prototype Battery designed for Electric Mining Hauler Trucks
Australia’s first Prototype Battery designed for Electric Mining Hauler Trucks Fortescue’s decarbonisation journey has taken a major step forward today, with WAE Technologies completing and delivering to Australia the largest battery of its kind, ready to be installed in a prototype zero-emission ba...
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Iveda announces $1.5m Utilus Smart Pole deployment in Taiwan
Iveda announces $1.5m Utilus Smart Pole deployment in Taiwan Iveda, a global solution for cloud-based AI video and sensor technologies, announced the launch of a $1.5 million project for Utilus Smart Pole technology in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, equipping the country’s largest harbour city with critical IoT...
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VivaCity and Nottingham City Council reducing congestion and emissions
VivaCity and Nottingham City Council reducing congestion and emissions VivaCity, the transport technology scaleup transforming cities into smarter and more efficient places to live and work, has today announced its partnership with Nottingham City Council to transform decision making on transport in...
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Exodigo Subsurface Imaging makes Underground Exploration safer
Exodigo Subsurface Imaging makes Underground Exploration safer Exodigo, the most accurate non-intrusive subsurface imaging platform, today announced its 2022 milestones, as well as its predictions for what is in store in 2023 and beyond as the push for safer, more sustainable builds intensifies. Deb...
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B2W Software Employee App wins Constructech Top Products Award
B2W Software Employee App wins Constructech Top Products Award B2W Software, a Trimble company providing estimating and operations software for heavy construction, has earned a 2023 Constructech Top Products award for its B2W Employee App. Designed for time and performance tracking, the B2W Employee...
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Peterbilt creates new ecosystem of Connected Products with Platform Science
Peterbilt creates new ecosystem of Connected Products with Platform Science Peterbilt has announced that it will develop a new ecosystem of connected products for its industry-leading vehicles. The initiative will be under the umbrella of the cooperation agreement recently signed between Platform Sc...
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Otonomo to support Iteris with Traffic Intelligence Solutions
Otonomo to support Iteris with Traffic Intelligence Solutions Otonomo Technologies Ltd., the platform powering the mobility economy, and Iteris, the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced a multi-year agreement to integrate connected vehicl...
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MIT researches driving objects through granular materials
MIT researches driving objects through granular materials Pushing a shovel through snow, planting an umbrella on the beach, wading through a ball pit, and driving over gravel all have one thing in common: They all are exercises in intrusion, with an intruding object exerting some force to move throu...
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Porsche explores Braking and Regeneration
Porsche explores Braking and Regeneration Battery electric vehicles place new demands on the chassis, particularly when it comes to braking and recuperation. Developers at the Porsche Group are working on new concepts for brake force distribution which will enable better recuperation without comprom...
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