Electric Vehicle Adoption Being Restricted by Slow Public Infrastructure Roll-outs, Juniper Research Study Finds
Basingstoke, UK – A new study from Juniper Research, the foremost experts in the sustainability & IoT market, has found that lack of public infrastructure is severely limiting EV (Electric Vehicle) adoption in urban environments. In particular, as flat and apartment owners typically cannot have home chargers fitted, the lack of public infrastructure is a stumbling block to EV adoption in urban environments. While EV charging points in service will grow from 14.2 million in 2023, to 45 million...
Zero emission heavy transport now possible
World-first electric vehicle eliminates carbon impact of large construction projects A new zero emission heavy transport vehicle has been created, which can remove the carbon impact of installing large infrastructure such as bridges, wind turbines and power station components. Mammoet – the world’s largest heavy lifting and transport company – is responsible. It works by converting existing Self-propelled Modular Transporters - or SPMTs - from diesel to electric power. SPMTs are the...
Texas Department of Transportation Selects Woolpert for Three Separate Transportation, Water Contracts
The contracts, valued at a combined $20 million, support infrastructure needs across Houston and Dallas. HOUSTON (July 25, 2023) — The Texas Department of Transportation has hired Woolpert for three separate engineering contracts to support its Houston and Dallas districts. Woolpert will provide planning for highways, roadways, and bridge replacements, as well as hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) services for key roadway projects. The first two contracts, each valued at $5 million, support Tx...
Orlando International Airport deploys Tellabs Optical LAN for high-speed, future-proof, energy-saving gains
Orlando International Airport is one of the first airports to install 10 gigabit Passive Optical LAN for innovative high-speed, future-proof, and energy-efficient fiber-optic connectivity at its new Terminal C CARROLLTON, Texas, July 25, 2023 - Tellabs, the leading provider of Passive Optical Network (PON) solutions, announces that our Tellabs® Optical LAN solutions have been successfully installed and operationalized at Orlando International Airport’s new Terminal C. The Tellabs Optic...
Groundbreaking e-scooter study shows surface transitions as most common hurdle
VTTI conducted the first large-scale naturalistic driving study of electric scooter riders. Photo by Jacob Levin for Virginia Tech. July 25, 2023 -- A historic study has provided first-time insights on electric scooters. In September 2019, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) began the first large-scale naturalistic driving study of electric scooter, also known as e-scooter, riders. Over the span of 18 months, 50 scooters, equipped with forward-facing cameras and other resea...
Woolpert Hired to Design New Terminal at Huntingburg (Ind.) Regional Airport
The 6,000-square-foot facility incorporates sustainable design features and locally sourced materials. HUNTINGBURG, Ind. (July 20, 2023) — The Dubois County Airport Authority has contracted Woolpert to design a new 6,000-square-foot terminal at Huntingburg Regional Airport. Woolpert will provide design, structural engineering, surveying, planning, and construction administration services to address the needs of the rapidly growing general aviation airport located between Evansville, Ind., and...
Five Ways Airports Can Prepare for Hurricanes
1. Secure the airfield and surrounding areas Tie down all aircraft, causeways, support vehicles, etc., and store all lightweight materials away from windows and low points of elevation. Heavy wind or severe flooding can cause stationary objects without these securities to become free moving without control which can cause damage to infrastructure and aircraft. 2. Mitigate flooding chances Limit or prevent unnecessary water damage to structures by constructing effective drainage plans, and p...
FAA Invests Nearly $92 Million to Help Airports Reach President’s Goal of Net Zero-Emissions by 2050
WASHINGTON – Airports across the country are more sustainable thanks to funding from the Federal Aviation Administration. As part of nearly $268 million in grants, about $92 million will go to 21 airports for solar panels, electric buses, charging stations and electrification studies; investments that support good-paying jobs and their local communities. Also, as a part of this sustainability effort, the agency is providing funding to help general aviation airports safely transition to unleaded...
SSSBA and West Virginia Department of Transportation Collaborate to Publish Standard Plans for Short Span Steel Bridges
WASHINGTON, DC – The Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance (SSSBA) and West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) teamed up to develop and publish standard bridge plans for composite rolled beam girders and composite plate girders. The plans will allow owners and engineers to cut project costs and save time since they will not need to design the steel girders. The recently published plans include cross-sections, span configuration, loadings, and state-specific practices for West Virginia and...
ASU research ensures AV safety and reliability
By continuing to develop the safety of autonomous vehicles, faculty members at Arizona State University’s Fulton Schools are improving the experience of not only passengers and drivers but also pedestrians and the general public. Graphic by Erika Gronek/ASU As autonomous vehicles continue to advance at an unprecedented pace, ensuring their safety is a main concern shaping the future of transportation. This multi-billion-dollar industry has attracted many companies to the Greater Phoen...
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