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

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An innovative solution for managing traffic queues at international borders is the winner of the 2015 Transport Achievement Award offered by the International Transport Forum at the OECD. Designated waiting areas provide secure parking, as well as restaurants, toilets, showers and free Wi-Fi.

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Covert Actions Heighten Ukraine’s Nuclear Peril

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The murky internal battle for Ukraine’s nuclear power popped into sight briefly in late March when a few Ukrainian news outlets and IEEE Spectrum reported that Ukrainian counterintelligence officers had detained and questioned Energoatom director of personnel Oleg Boyarintsev. Energoatom. Jeff Merrifield , a former U.S.

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Ukraine Scrubbing Nuclear Agencies of Russian Influence

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The silence and inaction of the international nuclear community paves the way to World War III, to a global nuclear disaster, and the collapse of energy systems.” They could still attack the Rivne nuclear plant, the largest under Ukraine’s control, which is just 60 kilometers from the Belarus border.

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