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The term "road rage" was coined several decades ago to describe the violent incidents among traditional car drivers; now, there is evidence that the phenomenon is increasingly being seen in over-the-road truck drivers as well.

Somewhat anecdotal reports of increased incidents by and between truck drivers rose to a new level of scrutiny in January, when a fatal incident involving two drivers in Chicago caught some national attention.

Australian road rules could be improved to enhance their benefit to the community, claims the National Transport Commission (NTC) in a discussion paper released recently.

The NTC’s discussion paper – Review of the Australian Road Rules and Australian Vehicle Standards Rules – makes recommendations for improvements to ensure their relevance in today’s society. It was informed by extensive research including a nationwide survey of more than 2,000 Australian adults.

Despite widespread objections to the multi-billion dollar East-West Link and calls for the money to be spent on public transport instead, the Victorian freight and logistics plan called ‘Victoria – The Freight State’ promotes it as the primary solution to the state’s freight woes, along with increased allowances for heavy trucks.

Premier Denis Napthine claimed the government had delivered a solid plan to guide and provide certainty for the freight and logistics sector, which generated $19-$23 billion and thousands of jobs for the state economy each year.

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Международный конгресс.

Учредители конгресса - Министерство транспорта РФ и Межрегиональная общественная организация «Координационный совет по организации дорожного движения».

В Германии прошел дизайнерский конкурс, который должен был определить вектор развития автотранспорта в будущем. Встреча с темой «Будущий дорожный транспорт-2020», проводилась под эгидой Немецкой ассоциации автоиндустрии (VDA) и при поддержке ряда автопроизводителей.

The NSW and Australian Governments have announced major funding of almost $50 million to improve transport and freight links in country NSW.

Almost $10 million has been allocated to build new overtaking lanes on the Newell Highway, which will cut down travel times and improve road safety.

Two Super B-double truck combinations rolled out of the Dandenong depot of Wettenhall Logistics, marking a milestone in access for Higher Productivity Freight Vehicles (HPFVs) on the wider Victorian road network under the new Victorian Freight & Logistics Plan (VFLP).

The Victorian Coalition Government has unveiled its blueprint for the freight & logistics sector.Victoria – The Freight State outlines the long-term strategy to improve freight efficiency, grow productivity and better connect Victorian businesses with their markets, whether local, national or international.

A key element of the Victorian Freight & Logistics Plan is a commitment by the government to better use the existing freight network by allowing larger, safer and more productive freight vehicles on Victoria’s roads.

Australia’s transport ministers have unanimously approved a national strategy to drive the voluntary uptake of technology in the road freight industry to improve road safety, reduce transport costs and cut emissions.

NTC chief executive Nick Dimopoulos said the National In-Vehicle Telematics Strategy: The Road Freight Sector 2010-2030 provides the road freight industry and governments with a clear direction on technology use and gives industry the confidence they need to invest.

“The strategy makes it clear that both government and industry have a role to play in leading the take-up of technology.

French transport tech developer Adgero has unveiled what it claims is the world’s first operational energy-saving, hybrid electric system for road transport.

The regenerative braking-powered UltraBoost ST is a kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) installed on a curtainsider semi-trailer that aims to cut fuel and carbon emissions by up to 25 per cent.

The unique hybrid technology consists of an electrically driven axle mounted under the semi-trailer, powered by a bank of ultracapacitors, and controlled by intelligent management software that automatically controls regenerative braking and acceleration boost.

The UltraBoost ST uses a compact and lightweight YASA motor to recover kinetic energy, otherwise lost as heat during braking, and stores it in high-power graphene-based ultracapacitors from European manufacturer Skeleton Technologies – who helped develop the KERS technology for road haulage with Adgero last year.

Создание грузовика будущего – максимально рентабельного и максимально безопасного – главная цель ведущих автомобилестроительных компаний мира. Это некая витрина их бизнеса, которая максимально приковывает внимание клиентов к бренду.

Китайские конструкторы предложили свое, оригинальное, видение этой проблемы. Они презентовали оригинальную концепцию Rail-Road Vehicle – гибрид автомобильного поезда и железнодорожного товарного состава.

Суть проекта – создание универсального грузовика, который способен быстро перестроится для движения по железнодорожным магистралям. Для этого в конструкции предусмотрены специальные выдвижные тележки, служащие ведущими колесами, как в настоящем локомотиве.