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Autonomous Transport: Hype vs. Reality

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Creating autonomous transport systems is hard enough but proving that the system is safe to customers and legislators is proving as great a challenge, says Dr. Luca Delgrossi, Head of Technology at Volvo Autonomous Solutions. Developing vehicles that can travel anywhere on their own is the jackpot…

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High-Speed Rail Transports First 2 Riders

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Virgin Hyperloop, one of the companies tackling Elon Musk’s open-source idea for sustainable, high speed travel, boarded the first two human passengers to ride in a Hyperloop pod and one of its test tracks. No full hyperloop system exists today, but the two rode a pad at the company’s test track in…

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What is Equipment Floater Insurance for Contractors?

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With the amount of money you invest in tools and equipment, it’s crucial to protect those assets no matter where you go. Whichever route you choose, you can get some peace of mind by exploring and purchasing coverage through an equipment floater. . What is an equipment floater? Who needs equipment floater insurance?

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Nation’s Interstates in Need: TRIP

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Interstate Highway System faces increasing levels of travel and insufficient funding, according to a report from TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit. The report, “Restoring the Interstate Highway System: Meeting America’s Transportation Needs with a Reliable, Safe & Well…

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Coronavirus and airline travel in Europe: No empty plane seats under EU plan

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Airlines will not have to leave seats empty, but passengers flying in the European Union will have to wear masks on planes and in airports under plans to revive the travel industry. Airlines have raised concerns that measures to slow the spread of the pandemic could blight profitability long after any travel restrictions end.

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TRIP: 22% of Georgia County Roads in Poor Condition

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National transportation research nonprofit group TRIP has released a report compiling information and surveys on Georgia, finding that 22 percent of the state's county-maintained roads are in poor condition. Moving Georgia Forward: Road and Bridge Conditions, Traffic Safety, Travel Trends and…

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Travel in Europe during coronavirus: Plan to create ‘tourism corridors’ between countries

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More than three-quarters of trips made by EU citizens are to other EU countries but travel restrictions continue to apply across the bloc. The commission would publish guidance on the issue on May 13 she said, before adding that any lifting of travel restrictions should not discriminate on grounds of nationality. Photo: Getty Images.

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