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New battery discovery promises big impact for transportation and the grid
New battery discovery promises big impact for transportation and the grid Researchers uncover new avenue for overcoming the performance decline that occurs with repeated charge-discharge cycling in the cathodes of next generation batteries. Battery-powered vehicles have made a significant dent in th...
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Cornell finds Carbon-coated Nickel enables Hydrogen fuel-cells free of precious metals
Cornell finds Carbon-coated Nickel enables Hydrogen fuel-cells free of precious metals A nitrogen doped carbon-coated nickel anode can catalyse an essential reaction in hydrogen fuel cells at a fraction of the cost of the precious metals currently used, Cornell University researchers have found. The...
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New Composite Film lowers interior temperature of PPE suits by 40 percent
New Composite Film lowers interior temperature of PPE suits by 40 percent A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed a novel super-hygroscopic material that enhances sweat evaporation within a personal protective suit, to create a cooling effect for better th...
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Melbourne hosts first Intelligent Corridor smart Traffic Management system
Melbourne hosts first Intelligent Corridor smart Traffic Management system The ‘Intelligent Corridor’ at Nicholson Street, Carlton will be launched by the University of Melbourne, Austrian technology firm Kapsch TrafficCom and the Victorian Department of Transport. Covering a 2.5 kilometre stretch o...
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Ouster and Tacticaware launch LiDAR solution for the Physical Security Market
Ouster and Tacticaware launch LiDAR solution for the Physical Security Market Ouster, Inc. and Tacticaware, a Hexagon company that manufactures and produces the volumetric security system Accur8vision, today announced the launch of their joint security solution: Ouster x Accur8vision. The solution c...
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Handle.com secures $10m for Construction Industry Power Payment Compliance
Handle.com secures $10m for Construction Industry Power Payment Compliance Handle.com, the leading software platform for construction payment compliance, announced today that it has closed $10M in Series A funding led by Energize Ventures and Ironspring Ventures. To build on escalating customer inte...
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Hong Kong Antenna Scientists advancing Wireless Connectivity
Hong Kong Antenna Scientists advancing Wireless Connectivity An authority in microwave antenna design, Professor Kwai Man Luk, the Chair Professor of the Department of Electrical Engineering at City University of Hong Kong (CityU), presented an online talk as the second part of the Hong Kong Insti...
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Einride and AP Moller-Maersk drive electrification of Heavy-Duty Road Freight
Einride and AP Moller-Maersk drive electrification of Heavy-Duty Road Freight Swedish freight technology company Einride today announced a partnership with A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) to provide its Freight Mobility platform to Maersk. The solution includes 300 Einride connected electric trucks, in...
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All roads lead to Digitalization for American Infrastructure
All roads lead to Digitalization for American Infrastructure American leaders have allotted $1.2 trillion to the development and maintenance of the country’s infrastructure under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). This funding will transform existing structures and provide for the bu...
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Sandvik and Boliden trial 3D manufactured parts
Sandvik and Boliden trial 3D manufactured parts Additive manufacturing of parts looks set to upend the supply of components globally. A small-scale trial of 3D manufactured parts is helping Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions and leading mining company Boliden explore the potential. Sweden has a long...
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Skyports raises $23m to advance air mobility infrastructure
Skyports raises $23m to advance air mobility infrastructure Skyports, the electric air taxi infrastructure and drone services provider, has raised USD 23 million in the first close of its Series B funding round. The capital, from a combination of new and existing investors, will enable Skyports to c...
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Syslogic newest Rugged Computer powered by NVIDIA Jetson Edge AI Platform
Syslogic newest Rugged Computer powered by NVIDIA Jetson Edge AI Platform Syslogic’s newest AI Rugged Computer RPC RSL A3 E2 is based on an NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier Industrial module and meets protection classes IP67 and IP69. This makes it possible for NVIDIA technology to be used in demanding indu...
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Halodi Robotics providing ADT Commercial with 140 Humanoid Robots
Halodi Robotics providing ADT Commercial with 140 Humanoid Robots Halodi Robotics has signed an agreement to provide 140 humanoid robots to ADT Commercial, a premier, U.S.-based provider of commercial security, fire, life safety and risk consulting services. The two companies will demonstrate their...
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Skyline Robotics secures $6.5m ahead of first deployment of Ozmo Window-Cleaning Robot
Skyline Robotics secures $6.5m ahead of first deployment of Ozmo Window-Cleaning Robot Skyline Robotics, developers of Ozmo, the world’s first high-rise window-cleaning robot, today announced the successful completion of a $6.5M pre-Series A funding round. The funding comes as Skyline Robotics prepa...
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FIRST Robotics Competition sponsored by Mouser Electronics empowers future Engineers
FIRST Robotics Competition sponsored by Mouser Electronics empowers future Engineers Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction (NPI) leader™ empowering innovation, is pleased to announce its continued sponsorship of FIRST® Robotics Competition, which inspires innovation and foste...
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National Highways unveiling model for Connected and Autonomous Plant at Futureworx
National Highways unveiling model for Connected and Autonomous Plant at Futureworx National Highways will be unveiling a new industry-wide scoring system for Connected and Autonomous Plant (CAP) to construction bosses at the Futureworx event next week. Visitors to the industry event will be given th...
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Manitou gets the Digital Twin BIM treatment
Manitou gets the Digital Twin BIM treatment Manitou Group, the global leader in handling, aerial lift platforms and earthmoving, has chosen the BIM&CO platform to model its Manitou products. The solution relies on architecture software to digitize the product catalogue and make the models availa...
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SOCOTEC Monitoring upgrades Wireless Monitoring Technology on A46
SOCOTEC Monitoring upgrades Wireless Monitoring Technology on A46 Atkins Global, a leading design, engineering and project management consultancy, approached SOCOTEC Monitoring to replace an existing monitoring system located on the A46 in Gloucestershire, about 1km south of Brockworth. Ensuring con...
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The future of quantum computers could be repelled by tiny magnets
The future of quantum computers could be repelled by tiny magnets From MRI machines to computer hard disk storage, magnetism has played a role in pivotal discoveries that reshape our society. In the new field of quantum computing, magnetic interactions could play a role in relaying quantum informati...
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Improve Pavement Management with next-level Road Lidar
Improve Pavement Management with next-level Road Lidar XenomatiX specializes in the design and development of solid-state-lidars. In 2020, the company launched its 6D road scanning product and service for fast, accurate and cost-effective pavement inspection. This offering is built around the Road L...
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Obayashi selects Innoviz LiDAR for proprietary Automatic Tower Crane System
Obayashi selects Innoviz LiDAR for proprietary Automatic Tower Crane System Innoviz Technologies, a leading provider of high-performance solid-state LiDAR sensors, and Obayashi Corporation, a major Japanese construction company, today announced Obayashi’s development of an automated tower cra...
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Sensata collaboration working on Tyre Tread Depth monitor solution
Sensata collaboration working on Tyre Tread Depth monitor solution Sensata Technologies, today announced a new collaboration with NIRA Dynamics AB to deliver an accurate and robust tire Tread Depth Monitoring (TDM) ‘virtual sensor’ system for automotive OEMs that optimizes tire health and improves v...
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Iteris wins $5m Florida DoT Smart Mobility, Safety and Sustainability Initiative
Iteris wins $5m Florida DoT Smart Mobility, Safety and Sustainability Initiative Iteris, Inc., the global leader in smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it has been awarded a multi-year professional services contract of up to $5 million from the Florida Department of Transp...
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Third Wave Automation and Clark Material Handling launch Autonomous Forklift
Third Wave Automation and Clark Material Handling launch Autonomous Forklift Third Wave Automation, providers of the most versatile and effective autonomous solutions for the materials handling industry and CLARK Material Handling Company, a top-ten global manufacturer of forklift trucks and afterma...
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GAUSSIN announces Hydrogen Fuel Cell Automated Port Vehicles
GAUSSIN announces Hydrogen Fuel Cell Automated Port Vehicles GAUSSIN, a pioneer in the clean and intelligent transport of goods and people, announces the launch of the world’s first hydrogen-powered fuel cell Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV H2) for seaports. These new vehicles complement GAUSSI...
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Improve urban planning with Superblocks to make Cities more liveable
Improve urban planning with Superblocks to make Cities more liveable Cities face challenges from rising heat, noise and air pollution, and dwindling green spaces – due to climate change and population growth. How can we tackle them? “A crucial factor is urban planning. The design and use...
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Telematics – A tool for reducing stress for transport professionals
Telematics – A tool for reducing stress for transport professionals In observance of Stress Awareness Month, Teletrac Navman’s Product Manager Oswaldo Flores discusses how those in the transport sector can use telematics to empower drivers to reduce stress and prioritise wellbeing. In 2020, th...
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Hytera Radio Technologies essential for Global Critical Communications
Hytera Radio Technologies essential for Global Critical Communications Technology underpins the successful running of all kinds of mega events. Audiences these days are constantly amazed by the top-notch technologies adopted by the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Winter Games. Among them...
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Cincoze sunlight readable Display Modules take IoT outdoors
Cincoze sunlight readable Display Modules take IoT outdoors Cincoze has recently added to its Display Computing – CRYSTAL product line with 15” (CS-W115FHC), 21” (CS-W121C), and 24” (CS-W124C) 16:9 wide-screen high-efficiency sunlight-readable display modules with a robust design for industria...
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ArcGIS Image for ArcGIS Online to enhance City Services in Yakima, Washington
ArcGIS Image for ArcGIS Online to enhance City Services in Yakima, Washington For years, staff at the City of Yakima have managed all the geographic data for the municipality and used imagery as a tool to support the city’s government, police, fire, transit, drinking water, refuse, and utility...
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Argonne National Labs develop Estimating Tool for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Argonne National Labs develop Estimating Tool for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations With the sale of electric vehicles on the rise, the race is on to build a network of convenient, affordable electric vehicle charging stations to keep the cars running. There are currently about 47,000 public chargi...
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Yunex Traffic technology upgrades to help reduce CO2 emissions across Liverpool
Yunex Traffic technology upgrades to help reduce CO2 emissions across Liverpool Forming part of a Transforming Cities Funding project, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) has awarded a contract to Yunex Traffic to upgrade over 750 traffic signal sites across the region. The programme wi...
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Urban Digital Twins are a key strategy for a clean energy future
Urban Digital Twins are a key strategy for a clean energy future A leading COP26 Climate Action Champion, Nigel Topping, has revealed his ‘must-take’ strategy to reach global net-zero goals and tighten energy security. The task now is to map out exactly how to execute Topping’s plan says Michael Jan...
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StreetLight Data announces Local and National EV Charging Site Evaluation Solution
StreetLight Data announces Local and National EV Charging Site Evaluation Solution StreetLight Data, Inc., a leader in Big Data analytics for mobility, today unveiled StreetLight’s EV Solution for Site Evaluation, with a specific package geared directly towards Alternative Fuel Corridors. With data...
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Mastt Construction Technology start-up raises $9.5m for overseas expansion
Mastt Construction Technology start-up raises $9.5m for overseas expansion Construction technology start-up Mastt has raised $9.5 million (AUD) less than 12 months after its seed round, as it aims to almost double its headcount and continue expansion abroad. The round was led by VC firm OIF Ventures...
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Teledyne Labtech announces Graphite Embedding for PCB Thermal Management
Teledyne Labtech announces Graphite Embedding for PCB Thermal Management Teledyne Labtech announces a major new capability allowing the embedding of layers of synthetic graphite within RF and microwave printed circuit boards (PCBs). Heat management is a significant concern in many aerospace, defence...
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Secure GPS receivers are crucial for GNSS/INS systems
Secure GPS receivers are crucial for GNSS/INS systems With the growth of automation and robotization in many industries, from agriculture and delivery drones to self-driving cars, the demand for accurate and affordable navigation is on the rise. When selecting a GPS/GNSS positioning receiver it is c...
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Zonar SightIQ Asset Productivity Solution unearthed for Construction Aggregate Industry
Zonar SightIQ Asset Productivity Solution unearthed for Construction Aggregate Industry Zonar, the leader in smart fleet technology, today announced the availability of Zonar SightIQ™, a real-time analytics solution for construction aggregate operations. The asset productivity and health solu...
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5 technologies improving productivity in construction
5 technologies improving productivity in construction It’s never unusual for a construction project to run over budget or behind schedule. As a result, contractors can always benefit from new technology that helps improve site productivity and reduce costs. Novel robotics, software and even innovati...
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Laser Cladding enables coatings, repairs and assisted manufacturing
Laser Cladding enables coatings, repairs and assisted manufacturing How to make the surface of a turbine blade wear resistant? How to repair a torn gear wheel? How to extend the life of an oil drill? How do you add complex shapes to a part? Many possible applications for one process – laser cl...
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Lecture explores Nanotechnology for High-Performance Devices and Sensors
Lecture explores Nanotechnology for High-Performance Devices and Sensors Electronics and photonic technologies advanced rapidly in the last two decades and have become promising solutions to complement electronic technologies. To showcase the top-notch research and develop innovative applications at...
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Solid-State LiDAR set for a revolution with Focal Plane Switch Array technology
Solid-State LiDAR set for a revolution with Focal Plane Switch Array technology When Google unveiled its first autonomous cars in 2010, the spinning cylinder mounted on the roofs really stood out. It was the vehicle’s light detection and ranging (LiDAR) system, which worked like light-based radar. T...
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Raspberry Pi powered Industrial Computer now available from OnLogic
Raspberry Pi powered Industrial Computer now available from OnLogic In celebration of Pi Day, OnLogic, a global industrial computing manufacturer and solution provider known for their reliable, orange industrial PCs, has announced that their new Factor 201 Raspberry Pi-powered device is available fo...
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B2W Software launches Time Tracking App for employees
B2W Software launches Time Tracking App for employees B2W Software, a leading provider of software for heavy construction, has expanded its ONE Platform with a new mobile application for reporting labour hours, productivity, equipment utilization and other data for individual employees working indep...
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Unlocking the Power of Data On the Go with Mobile Construction Analytics
Unlocking the Power of Data On the Go with Mobile Construction Analytics As the data revolution in construction continues, paper reports, spreadsheets and outdated software are quickly becoming things of the past. In the heavy highway space, where significant growth in new projects is expected as mo...
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Esri updates Land-Cover Maps with new global datasets
Esri updates Land-Cover Maps with new global datasets Governments and businesses across the world are pledging to adopt more sustainable and equitable practices. Many are also working to limit activities that contribute to climate change. To support these efforts, Esri, the global leader in location...
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Geotab partners with Free2move for Integrated Telematics for Stellantis
Geotab partners with Free2move for Integrated Telematics for Stellantis Geotab, a global leader in IoT and connected transportation today, announced its partnership with Free2move, the global fleet, mobility & connected data company of Stellantis. Through this partnership, Geotab plans to delive...
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VertiGIS acquires EDP in Sweden to expand GIS solutions into the Nordic Market
VertiGIS acquires EDP in Sweden to expand GIS solutions into the Nordic Market VertiGIS, a leading geographic information systems (GIS) solution provider and software developer, has completed the acquisition of 100% of EDP Consult AB, an established software and services provider based in Staffansto...
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AIR and FlyOnE accelerating Personal eVTOL adoption in Australia
AIR and FlyOnE accelerating Personal eVTOL adoption in Australia Today AIR, creator of eVTOLs for the consumer market, announced its partnership with Australia’s FlyOnE, a pioneer of goods and services in the emerging green transport market and a leading supplier of electric aircraft. The partnershi...
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Korea University explores converting Plastic Waste into Porous Carbon to Capture CO2
Korea University explores converting Plastic Waste into Porous Carbon to Capture CO2 Plastic waste can be upcycled into novel materials for capturing CO2 gas, but most demonstrations have only been done in laboratories. In a recent study, scientists demonstrated an environmentally and economically f...
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Jenoptik’s new Speed Cameras deliver power to your Road Safety Toolkit
Jenoptik’s new Speed Cameras deliver power to your Road Safety Toolkit Eight new fixed spot speed cameras being installed in Scotland will boost road safety and reduce deaths, according the man leading the technology installation. Geoff Collins, who is Deputy Managing Director of enforcement c...
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Iteris announces new powerful Asset Management SaaS Solution
Iteris announces new powerful Asset Management SaaS Solution Iteris, Inc., the global leader in smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it has launched a new smart mobility infrastructure asset management solution, ClearAsset™. The state-of-the-art asset management solu...
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Wireless charging pioneered in Finland by Electreon and Destia
Wireless charging pioneered in Finland by Electreon and Destia Electreon intends to enter the Finnish market through a collaboration with Destia, the biggest infrastructure service company and a leading provider of charging infrastructure services in Finland. The companies have signed a Memorandum o...
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The role of Telematics in reducing speeding evaluated by University College London
The role of Telematics in reducing speeding evaluated by University College London University College London (UCL) has received £140k funding from The Road Safety Trust to evaluate the role of telematics in reducing speed violations among drivers and riders in the delivery sector. The Road Safety Tr...
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BriXcell EV charging solution promises to revolutionise the new-build industry
BriXcell EV charging solution promises to revolutionise the new-build industry An innovative new electric car charge point is set to revolutionise the house building industry, saving time and money for developers. With the UK Government due to make it a requirement to introduce mandatory charge poin...
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Digital Twins to Decarbonize Buildings and create a real world Metaverse
Digital Twins to Decarbonize Buildings and create a real world Metaverse Digital Twins are forecast to form the essential building blocks of a Metaverse which connects the physical world with the virtual, enabling optimal urban decarbonization throughout a crucial decade in the Race to Zero. The cur...
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Philippine’s Customs adopt Hytera Body-Worn Camera Solution
Philippine’s Customs adopt Hytera Body-Worn Camera Solution The Philippine Bureau of Customs integrated Hytera Body-Worn Camera Solution to their daily operation to modernize and strengthen its enforcement and border protection capabilities, while at the same time further enhancing trade facil...
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Desktop Metal X-Series Additive Manufacturing Systems print Metals and Ceramics
Desktop Metal X-Series Additive Manufacturing Systems print Metals and Ceramics Desktop Metal, a global leader in additive manufacturing technologies for mass production, today announced the launch of the X-Series line of binder jet 3D printing systems for metal and ceramic powders in a wide range o...
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Wildfire AI Detection Pilot Program in Colorado uses N5 Sensor network
Wildfire AI Detection Pilot Program in Colorado uses N5 Sensor network With extreme weather and drought conditions, wildfires are intensifying and expected to impact areas not typically at risk according to a recent United Nations report. The worldwide risk of extraordinary wildfires is expected to...
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Effidence deploys fleet of EffiBOT robots to support automotive supplier Daimay
Effidence deploys fleet of EffiBOT robots to support automotive supplier Daimay In February 2020, the specialist in the design and manufacture of sun visors for the automotive industry turned to Effidence to complete its process. The aim of the solution: to convey parts from the storage area to the...
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Mandata Go TMS adds new functionality to support hauliers
Mandata Go TMS adds new functionality to support hauliers Mandata Group, the leading provider of transport management technology to the haulage industry, has introduced new functionality to its Go TMS platform to provide greater support to small- and medium-sized hauliers. Mandata Go was first launc...
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Smart City capabilities enhanced with Traffic-based analyses
Smart City capabilities enhanced with Traffic-based analyses Every day, hundreds of thousands of commuters across the country travel from houses, apartments and other residential spaces to commercial buildings — from offices and schools to gyms and grocery stores. These destinations, combined with t...
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Electric Truck Hydropower the perfect solution for trucking in mountainous regions
Electric Truck Hydropower the perfect solution for trucking in mountainous regions Mountain regions have a large potential for hydropower that cannot be harnessed effectively by conventional technologies. IIASA researcher Julian Hunt and an international team of researchers developed an innovative h...
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Saietta transforming Buses and Coaches into Zero-emissions vehicles
Saietta transforming Buses and Coaches into Zero-emissions vehicles SAIETTA Group plc, specialists in high-tech advanced e-mobility propulsion, is intensifying an important overhaul operation to transform existing high polluting diesel-engine-powered buses and coaches into clean, sustainable and zer...
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Targeting queue jumpers with WJ
Targeting queue jumpers with WJ Queue jumping is an ever present and increasing problem on the UK’s road network, whereby motorists wrongly utilise a traffic-free lane to cut in front of other road users. However, an innovative solution put in place by WJ in Northamptonshire could put an end to the...
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Investing in Electric Cars – Get in before it’s too late
Investing in Electric Cars – Get in before it’s too late The automotive industry is shifting towards electric vehicles (EVs) because they are environmentally friendly and rely on lithium-ion batteries rather than fossil fuels. What’s more, managing electric cars is more cost-effective th...
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