Transport economics

TruckLabs Announces Maxway Trucking’s Purchase and Successful Pilot of TruckWings Fuel Saving Technology

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Other Transport, Other Manufacturing, Technology, Trucking, Engineering, Transport, Other Technology, Manufacturing, Hardware, Articulated vehicles, Transport, Semi-trailer truck, Trucks, Energy conservation, Transport economics, Transportation engineering

The close partnership and collaboration between TruckLabs and Maxway Trucking resulted in improvements to TruckLabs TruckWings product, which are now the standard on TruckWings.

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  • The close partnership and collaboration between TruckLabs and Maxway Trucking resulted in improvements to TruckLabs TruckWings product, which are now the standard on TruckWings.
  • Maxway was pleased with the durability of TruckWings and the success of the overall pilot program and now plans to implement additional TruckWings on their fleet of approximately 100 trucks.
  • Were excited about growing our partnership with TruckLabs as our company looks for ways to drive down fuel consumption, said Rex Hicks, Operations Manager, Maxway Trucking.
  • Its flagship technology, TruckWings, automatically closes the tractor-trailer gap, reducing a fleets fuel bill without requiring additional actions by the driver or any trailer modifications.

Azuga Advances Per-Mile Charge Research in Oregon Local Road Usage Charge Pilot

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Transport, Road traffic management, Land transport, Transport economics, Electronic toll collection, Transportation planning, Pricing, Congestion pricing, Traffic congestion, RUC, ODOT, Azuga

FREEMONT, Calif., Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Azuga , the leading global provider of connected vehicle and fleet technologies, announced that it has been selected by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) as the Account Management provider for its local-level road usage pricing research project, the OReGO Local Road Usage Charge (RUC) Pilot.

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  • FREEMONT, Calif., Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Azuga , the leading global provider of connected vehicle and fleet technologies, announced that it has been selected by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) as the Account Management provider for its local-level road usage pricing research project, the OReGO Local Road Usage Charge (RUC) Pilot.
  • With Azugas technology and expertise, ODOT aims to evaluate whether road usage charging models can be effective solutions for congestion pricing.
  • The OReGO Local RUC Pilot is the newest of several innovative road usage charge projects to launch in Oregon and begins nearly six years after the start of the states inaugural road usage charging program, OReGO .
  • For governments seeking more information about Azuga Insight, Azugas road usage charging product, visit Azuga.com/insight/government .

Neology Strengthens European Management Team with Industry Veteran

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Monday, December 21, 2020
Transport, Land transport, Electronic toll collection, Transportation planning, Road traffic management, Motoring taxation in the United Kingdom, Transport economics, Congestion pricing, Low-emission zone, Ultra Low Emission Zone, Transport for London, Inductive charging

During his tenure at Transport for London (TfL), Martin was a critical member of its leadership team.

Key Points: 
  • During his tenure at Transport for London (TfL), Martin was a critical member of its leadership team.
  • Neology will benefit from his expertise in design, delivery and operations of crucial infrastructure, which includes Londons congestion charging, low emission zone, ultra-low emission zone capabilities and the worlds first direct vision standards scheme.
  • We are proud of the people who work for us, the experience they bring and the capability to deliver innovative solutions.
  • Neology is a leading provider of innovative mobility solutions and services for transportation, tolling, and public safety markets.

Road charging reform – Council agrees its stance

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Saturday, December 19, 2020
Transport, Transport economics, Land transport, Car costs, Road traffic management, Transportation planning, Road pricing, Toll road, Vignette, Toll roads in Europe

The EU is revising its road charging rules (Eurovignette directive) to address greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental impacts, congestion and road infrastructure financing.

Key Points: 
  • The EU is revising its road charging rules (Eurovignette directive) to address greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental impacts, congestion and road infrastructure financing.
  • As EU countries differ in their geography, population density and road networks and in terms of the charging systems they already have in place, time-based charging will be maintained as a cost-effective alternative to distance-based charging.
  • Background: current EU road charging rules

    Road charging is a national choice in the EU, and member states can choose whether or not to introduce it on their territory.

  • The idea is that the cost of constructing, operating and developing infrastructure can be covered through tolls and vignettes for road users.

Utility Announces Fuel Savings Test Results from MVT Solutions on its Aerodynamic Technologies

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Trucking, Automotive, Transport, Automotive Manufacturing, Other Automotive, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply chain management, Supply chain management, Retail, Fleet management, Transport, Energy conservation, Transport economics, Transportation engineering, Trailer skirt, Trucking industry in the United States

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201201006200/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201201006200/en/
    Test results from MVT Solutions showed that fuel savings for the UAT when combined with the USS-120A-4 side skirt is 646 gallons of fuel per 100,000 miles.
  • Additionally, based on the positive test results from MVT Solutions, we developed a fuel savings calculator on Utilitys website to give fleets an idea of how much they could potentially save by using our aerodynamic products.
  • MVT Solutions is a third-party provider of fuel economy testing, consulting and real-world analysis for the trucking industry.
  • To learn more about Utility Trailer Manufacturing Companys Aerodynamic Side Skirt and Tail, or to calculate your potential annual fuel savings, visit: www.utilitytrailer.com/aerodynamic-savings .

TrueCar, AutoNation and DAV Partner on 4th ‘DrivenToDrive’ Program to Help Injured Veterans Get Back Behind the Wheel

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
TrueCar, AutoNation, Jesse Iwuji, DAV, Companies, Motorsport in the United States, Transport economics

Started in 2016, DrivenToDrive was created to help injured veterans, who have greatly sacrificed for our country, regain their independence and get back behind the wheel of a vehicle.

Key Points: 
  • Started in 2016, DrivenToDrive was created to help injured veterans, who have greatly sacrificed for our country, regain their independence and get back behind the wheel of a vehicle.
  • New for this year, TrueCar Militarys brand ambassador, NASCAR Driver and Naval Officer, Jesse Iwuji , will participate in the 2020 DrivenToDrive program by presenting a vehicle to the recipient on Veterans Day.
  • We are proud to partner with TrueCar, once again, to support DrivenToDrive, a program that embodies our shared commitment to American military veterans, said Marc Cannon, Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Experience Officer at AutoNation.
  • DAV, a nonprofit organization with more than 1 million members, was founded in 1920 and chartered by theU.S.

COVID-19: Car Sharing Market- Roadmap for Recovery|Stringent Government Regulations Regarding Emission Control to boost the Market Growth | Technavio

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Thursday, September 17, 2020
Transport, Public transport, Transport, Land transport, Road traffic management, Road transport, Traffic congestion, Electronic toll collection, Transport economics, Transportation planning, Congestion pricing

The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment.

Key Points: 
  • The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment.
  • Growing adoption of urban mobility due to increasing traffic congestion and pollution is a major trend driving the growth of the market.
  • The stringent government regulations regarding emission control is one of the major factors driving the market.
  • The stringent government regulations regarding emission control will offer immense growth opportunities.

Furnace Carbon Black Market Pricing 2020: Historic and Recent Regional Market Pricing

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Thursday, September 3, 2020
Pricing, Competition, Transportation planning, Microeconomics, Road traffic management, Transport economics

DUBLIN, Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Furnace Carbon Black Market Pricing May 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Furnace Carbon Black Market Pricing May 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report covers furnace carbon black market pricing for China, Europe, and North America for the period 2011 to 2019 with forecasts to 2030.
  • Market pricing information for six reference grades and each region's weighted average grade is provided for China, Europe, and North America.
  • Historic and Recent Regional Market Pricing: Developed using the publisher's proprietary modeling system verified by market pricing spot checks.

Embry-Riddle Works to Advance Sustainable, Environmentally Friendly Urban Air Mobility Vehicles

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Transport, Articles, Road traffic management, Road transport, Infrastructure, Urban air mobility, Traffic congestion, Uam, Transportation planning, Transport economics

This 460% improvement suggests a sustainable, environmentally friendly method to keep urban air mobility (UAM) vehicles aloft.

Key Points: 
  • This 460% improvement suggests a sustainable, environmentally friendly method to keep urban air mobility (UAM) vehicles aloft.
  • "Urban air mobility vehicles are going to solve many of our current problems in cities," said Aerospace Engineering Professor Dr. Richard "Pat" Anderson, director of the EFRC.
  • "Air taxis will relieve roadway congestion, and they will also be greener if they replace cars that are stuck in traffic.
  • Our faculty experts specialize in unmanned and autonomous systems, security and intelligence, air traffic and airport management, astronomy, human factors psychology, meteorology, spaceflight operations, urban air mobility and much more.

Transportation Funding Series Evaluating a User-Based Fee

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
RUC, Downers Grove, Illinois, Electric vehicles, Transport economics

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., July 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --A-to-Be USA, the U.S. subsidiary of Portuguese A-to-Be, released today the fourth and last of A-to-Be's Transportation Funding Series will evaluate the costs and benefits of Road Usage Charging (RUC).

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  • DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., July 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --A-to-Be USA, the U.S. subsidiary of Portuguese A-to-Be, released today the fourth and last of A-to-Be's Transportation Funding Series will evaluate the costs and benefits of Road Usage Charging (RUC).
  • The report looks at Road Usage Charging (RUC) pilot programs and highlights the potential drawback and benefits on such a Road Usage Charging system.
  • According to A-to-Be Global CEO Eduardo Ramos, "Road Usage Charging has many benefits compared to the current gas tax system in place.
  • "Opponents of RUC will point to several factors why RUC is not the right program to solve America's transportation funding crisis," stated Ramos.