76% of the 450 transport companies that participated in the survey believe autonomous trucks are just around the corner, but 71% cited cost and investment as the major challenges to adopting new technology
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Stronger and lighter vehicle bodies can equate to profitability
Wear-resistant and high-strength steels (HSS) enable the development of lightweight and strong bodies, which translates into financial savings and less CO2 emissions, according to specialised steel company SSAB
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Analyzing the costs and benefits of simulation-based training
Myles Carter, content manager, marketing, CM Labs, provides tips on what to consider before investing in crane and earthmoving equipment simulators
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Dubai Municipality to boost support for Truck Market traders
Dawood Al Hajiri, director general of Dubai Municipality interacted with traders to obtain their views and suggestions and find ways to enhance business
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US company introduces financing programme to reduce prices of natural gas trucks below diesel trucks
Clean Energy is launching the Zero Now Financing programme with $100 million in credit support from its new strategic partner Total S.A
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IHC’s private placement attracts over 1000 investors and 230% oversubscription
The company, one of the world’s largest crane operators, is eligible to list on Boursa Kuwait’s premier market
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Value is the name of the game for Lovol
Bu Hamdan Group is competing in a sweet spot of price and performance to increase the market share of Lovol in the UAE
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Construction, mining, petrochemicals and waste management industries to drive demand for heavy-duty trucks in MENA
In terms of value, the MENA trucks market is likely to increase from $3.2 billion in 2017 to $5.3 billion by 2027
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UAE consumers should take advantage of no-claims discounts on car insurance, says yallacompare
Under new regulations, UAE drivers are entitled to discounts of up to 20% on their insurance renewals if they have not been claimed
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The impact of crushing directly with excavators
Najmeddine Sahraoui, deputy general manager, Middle East and Africa, MB Crusher, talks about the feasibility and convenience of deploying crusher buckets at construction sites