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March 15, 2013
From 2 May 2013, it will be illegal for drivers in Norway to touch their mobile phones while behind the wheel of their vehicle for any other purpose…
March 15, 2013
The Malacca state government in Malaysia will spend US$196.75 million (MYR 612.30mn) to build and improve roads in the state. The budget will…
March 15, 2013
A unit of China State Construction International Holdings (China State Construction) has signed a US$617.4 million (HKD 4.79bn) contract with the…
March 15, 2013
A report by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute on traffic congestion in the US has revealed key data on increasing traffic volumes.…
March 15, 2013
Research into the risks posed by the use of smartphones by drivers has revealed extremely worrying results. An international study into this field…
March 15, 2013
In the Indian state of Bihar, investment is underway to improve the infrastructure links with neighbouring Nepal. Some US$109 million is being…
March 15, 2013
Discussions on the next stage of engine emissions controls for Europe will commence in due course. This will follow the completion of the EC…
March 15, 2013
Europe’s construction contracting association, the FIEC, is calling for increased investment in training programmes for the construction sector. FIEC…
March 15, 2013
German company DOLL says that its sophisticated suspension technology offers better ride performance and steering than previous designs, as well as…
March 15, 2013
Itaipu Binacional and Parque Tecnologico de Itaipu (PTI) are said to be in the planning stages of developing a second electric car in Paraguay,…
March 15, 2013
Italian motorway operator SIAS saw a rise in net profits to €508 million (US$ 661.99mn) in 2012, from €180.6 million the previous year. The firm’s…
March 15, 2013
Allison aims to retain its strong position in the transmission market with its latest array of products. Key machines featuring Allison transmissions…
March 15, 2013
A ‘pay-as-you-go’ policy is set to be introduced on some of Taiwan’s national freeways from August or September 2013, the country’s Minister of…
March 15, 2013
Innovative simulation technology is now available from German specialist, CONWORLD. The company claims its technology can be used for operator…
March 15, 2013
The powerful THOR 1721K from the ZB Group in Spain offers high production shredding of materials for recycling purposes. This sophisticated, self-…
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