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EU countries urge bloc to set end date for new CO2-emitting trucks

E&T

The four nations also called for a stronger 2030 emissions target for trucks and buses, adding that CO 2 limits should be expanded to cover more road freight vehicles, given that around 35 per cent of the sector's emissions are not in the EU's existing CO 2 standards.

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UK Government Commits to Funding More Autonomous Vehicle Projects

i4.0 today

The UK Government has issued a rallying call for the nation’s automotive and tech businesses to help Britain become a world-leader in the development of autonomous and connected vehicles. Coleshill road reconstruction on the City Circuit at MIRA.

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Signs of Australian trade rebound while New Zealand still struggles

AU Manufacturing

September data shows a 10% decrease in total vessel TEU volumes from 2020 to 2022. For time-sensitive goods such as fresh produce, some New Zealand shippers are switching to air freight to mitigate export delays. Using project44, shippers and carriers across the globe drive greater predictability, resiliency and sustainability. .

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Manufacturing PMI® at 49.1%; January 2024 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

The overall economy continued in expansion for the 45th month after one month of contraction in April 2020. (A There is a real short-term increase in the cost of international freight.” Currently, orders are positive in our automotive OEM and automotive aftermarket business. Fiore , CPSM, C.P.M., percent, 5.5

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The Benefits of a Smart Connected Commerce for MSMEs in APAC

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

In South Asia, India’s MSMEs have one of the highest shares (49% in 2020) in exports. In APAC, exports from MSMEs accounted for approximately $896 billion in 2020. The number of MSMEs in the region, according to the World Bank, is about 170 million.

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CPKC and CSX announce planned collaboration to manufacture additional hydrogen locomotives

Canadian Manufacturing

“Our hydrogen locomotive went from concept to reality in 24 months with the first zero emissions hydrogen locomotive having already pulled freight in revenue service. We look forward to this collaboration as we work to create a lower carbon future.”

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Tevva Develops a Four Times More Efficient Regen Braking System with ZF

i4.0 today

Tevva is leading the electric charge to zero-emission freight and urban logistics. CVS unites ZF’s former Commercial Vehicle Technology and Commercial Vehicle Control Systems divisions, the latter being formed following ZF’s acquisition of WABCO in Spring 2020. Today Magazine.