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Boston-Massachusetts headquartered OLEV Technologies has been appointed the exclusive north and south American licensee responsible for commercialising the OLEV (On Line Electric Vehicle) technology, a zero emission green transportation technology, invented at the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)."OLEV technology is a proven, safe and cost-effective green transportation solution that can be deployed today," said Dr. Hikyu Lee, president & CEO of OLEV Technologies.

VAB, the association of Flemish drivers, has said that the new hard shoulder running scheme on the E313 motorway between Antwerp and Liege during rush hours has reduced travel time by 50 per cent.

Ertico - ITS Europe and ITS China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will open up new areas of cooperation and business opportunities. Both organisations have pledged to intensify efforts to share information about areas of mutual benefit and step up the organisation of demonstrations and workshops where Ertico and ITS China partners can exchange R&D and commercial opportunities

A new study by researchers at the University of Bologna in Italy suggests that young drivers are twice as likely to have a crash if they felt sleepy at the wheel or have had problems sleeping. The study of students found that 56% who'd been involved in at least one accident said they had driven despite feeling sleepy, compared with 35% of those who had not been in a crash. According to the UK motoring organisation the RAC, driver sleepiness is estimated to account for around 20% of accidents on major roads

Vietnam's Ministry of Transport (MoT) is planning to tackle the country's serious congestion problems in its major cities. Proposals include limits on personal vehicle use in order to curb congestion and these could be introduced in early 2012.

Transportation project development in Vietnam will be using cement instead of asphalt. A plan for the switch to cement through 2020 will be drafted by the Department of Planning and Investment. The plan will have a vision through 2020. A deal to support such switch has been entered by the Ministries of Construction and Transport. A pilot for the cement usage will take place with the development of a road stretching 25 km to link Cau Gie-Ninh Binh and Hanoi-Haiphong expressways. Longevity of the roads will b

The authorities in Russia's Kranosyarsk region plan to set up a regional road fund for 2012 worth some US$279 million. Some of the funds will be spent on a fourth bridge over the Esiney River. Rural roads will also benefit from the regional road fund, with additional backing from Russia's Federal Government.

Iteris has announced Vantage Vector, the latest addition to its portfolio of Vantage vehicle detection solutions. The new device, which fuses the company's proven video detection with radar sensor technology to extend the range and richness of detection data, will begin shipping in the first quarter of 2012.

Main road building projects in the Chinese city of Zhongshan are expected to cost US$5.45billion between 2011 and 2015. The $1.89billion bill for two new highways, which will cover a combined length of 80km, is due to be settled by Guangdong province authorities.

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is testing a first-in-the-USA detection system that alerts drivers in real time of wildlife on highways that cause risk to motorists. The OmniTrax solution from Senstar is based on a volumetric electromagnetic proven sensor, buried approximately one third of a metre underground and about 10 metres from either side of the roadway.

Aegis ITS, an Econolite Group company, has announced it will merge with fellow Econolite Group company, Team Econolite, to form a single division - Aegis ITS. The consolidation, effective 1 January, 2012, is designed to provide complete ITS services, streamlining operational processes for enhanced customer service

The Ugandan government aims to cut traffic congestion by building a 37km dual carriageway toll road linking Entebbe International Airport with Kampala. The US$350million project, set to begin later this year, is being funded through a four-year loan from the Export-Import Bank of China. The toll road is due to open in 2015.

Russia is rolling forward with a massive programme of road building and reconstruction. The plans call for some 5,700 km of federal highways to be repaired by 2017. At present, only 38% of Russia's roads are in good condition and this has been identified as a key priority for improvement by the country's Government.Meanwhile the authorities in the Russian city of St Petersburg have a target infrastructure investment programme for 2012 as well as plans for 2013 and 2014