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EU to mandate use of sustainable aviation fuels to cut carbon emissions

E&T

Adina Vălean, commissioner for transport at the European Commission, said: “This political agreement is a turning point for European aviation, putting it on a solid pathway towards decarbonisation. Shifting to sustainable aviation fuels will improve our energy security, while reducing reliance on fossil fuel imports.

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TfL funding deal will see cuts to bus services and fare price increases

E&T

TfL later warned that London transport could be forced into a ‘managed decline’ scenario if the government did not provide the emergency funding needed to maintain the capital’s transport services. Now is the time to put politics to one side and get on with the job – Londoners depend on it.”.

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Drone-powered device uses Wi-Fi to see through walls

E&T

The Wi-Peep exploits a loophole the researchers call polite Wi-Fi. While scientists have explored Wi-Fi security vulnerability in the past using bulky, expensive devices, the Wi-Peep is notable because of its accessibility and ease of transportation. We hope our work will inform the design of next-generation protocols.”.

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Why all roads lead to a tax on EVs

E&T

Road pricing is not a new concept and it has always proved a difficult political sale. A panel was first set up by the Ministry of Transport to examine road pricing in 1962. million signatures against the idea overcame political resolve. However, failed referenda for similar approaches in Edinburgh and Manchester followed.

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Saudi Arabia: An Investment Destination with Growth Potential

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Saudi Arabia emerges as a promising destination, offering a fertile ground for investors, driven by its stable political environment and burgeoning economy. increase in non-oil GDP, fueled by private consumption and investment in sectors such as wholesale, retail trade, construction, and transport.

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Getting Wales fit for the future needs engineering solutions

E&T

Sometimes politics can be frustrating, especially if your background is in engineering. Planning and solutions were my trade, and politics in the UK, especially recently, is buffeted from one news story to the next. For this we need to plan and seek workable solutions that protect our planet and our communities.

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Is it time to ban PVC? Ohio freight train crash reopens the debate

E&T

Paul Dempsey counts the cost in financial, environmental and political terms. Should American companies be transporting such dangerous chemicals on such a rickety old rail network? Is there an alternative transport? What happens now? What does it all mean for the future of energy supply? We dip into energy saving as well.

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