Tata Motors recently launched the Ace EV 1000, developed to revolutionise last-mile mobility. This zero-emission mini-truck offers higher rated payload of 1 tonne and a certified range of 161km on a single charge. The Ace EV is developed after feedback from its customers and the new variant will address evolving needs from sectors like FMCG, beverages, paints & lubricants, LPG ...

The 72-Km Chitradurga-Davangere section of a new six-lane highway in Karnataka is expected to boost connectivity and minimise travel time between Mumbai and Bengaluru. This could become a lifeline linking the financial capital to the Tech hub. This new route will be time-saving, fuel-efficient, and eco-friendly travel. In order to reduce future maintenance costs, the NHAI aims to employ sustainable ...

With Infrastructure development poised for growth with 3.3% of the GDP allocated for it in FY 2024, Surety Insurance Bonds have emerged as a robust alternative to traditional bank guarantees for contractors who can unlock capital and enhance their bidding capacity. TATA AIG General Insurance has rolled out its own bonds with an aim to support the government’s ambitious infrastructure ...

The Border Roads Organisation marked its 65th Raising Day in May this year. According to the Defence Ministry, the BRO will soon commence the construction of the 4.10-km long Shinkun La Tunnel. Once completed, this will become the world’s highest tunnel at 15,800 ft by passing Mila Tunnel in China at 15,590 ft. In his address on the Raising Day, ...

Having completed the construction and widening of most stretches under it, the National Highway Authority of India has turned its focus on ensuring their operations and maintenance by setting up Corridor Management Units (CMUs). This has come at a time when there has been an increased need for the NHAI to work more in managing and maintaining its road assets ...

NHAI is exploring the use of self-healing materials for road construction to solve the issue of potholes especially on rural roads. A new asphalt blend is expected to enable a road to autonomously repair itself. This composite will be a mix of steel fibres and bitumen. If a gap is formed, the bitumen will expand to fill it, while the ...

The Austria-based traffic technology group SWARCO prides itself on providing safe and smart travel for all. “Innovations and sustainability are the backbones of our company,” says CEO Michael Schuch in a conversation with Mangala Chandran at Intertraffic Amsterdam 2024. Schuch reflects on over 25 years with SWARCO, tracing its evolution from provider of   glass beads to  leading global mobility solutions. ...

Safety and security are critical considerations in parking solutions. While parking facilities occupy large floor spaces or land areas, these have relatively lesser activity when compared to the businesses they support. Such locations therefore, are at risk for potential larceny and crime, given low occupancy. Safety in a parking facility can be significantly enhanced by planning and implementing security measures ...

A Case Study of Udaipur-Sabroom section, Tripura by Dr Siksha Swaroopa Kar, Principal Scientist, CSIR-CRRI, and Dr Devesh Tiwari, Former Chief Scientist, CSIR-CRRI Road infrastructure serves as the lifeline of transportation networks, playing a pivotal role in fostering economic growth, regional integration, and societal advancement. However, the durability of pavements inevitably deteriorates over time due to various factors such as ...

  Established over 25 years back primarily for supplying road safety products, Lucknow based Descon Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd (derived from Design Section and coined by the Founder Sanjeev Khobragade) has today earned its special space in India’s urban and highway infrastructure development. From safety solutions, retroreflective signage, and thermoplastic road markings to highway management, Descon has come a long way. ...