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Estonian PPP GoSwift wins global Transport Award for smart border crossing point service; traffic queue management

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Designated waiting areas provide secure parking, as well as restaurants, toilets, showers and free Wi-Fi. The environment has benefitted both locally in terms of less waste, reduced noise and fewer exhaust fumes, as well as globally through less CO 2 emissions from idling vehicles.

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European consortium investigating graphene-based materials for lightweight cars; energy-efficient and safe vehicles

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As part of the work, a novel graphene-based polymer material will be investigated, modeled, and designed to enhance both vehicle and occupant safety while remaining very light. This enhanced understanding will inform asset owners and managers and lead to improved design strategies. Italy); and Delta-Tech S.p.A.

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