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- January 2012

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The Congestion Problem: TTI identifies the worst stretches of highway that offer unpredictable travel times, plus an update on the Highway Trust Fund.

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- December 2011

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Hybrid construction vehicles are pitted against conventional diesel vehicles in $2 million study to determine reduced emissions benefits.

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- November 2011

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Bill purported to make the air cleaner, boost employment, and support a construction industry hit hard by the recession, California miner fires on co-worker and $500,000 tax break available for ...

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- September 2011

Industry leaders say the final CAFE standards will mean a $65 billion-plus loss for highway and transit improvements; Caterpillar Settles alleged Clear Air Act violations for $2.55 million.

Determining a CAFE Standard: How is a manufacturer’s CAFE determined for a given model year?

- August 2011

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A manufacturer’s CAFE is the fleet-wide average fuel economy, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Separate CAFE calculations are made for up to three potential fleets: domestic ...

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- August 2011

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With House and Senate proposals millions of dollars apart, the fight has started. Meanwhile, with the introduction of House Bill (H.B.) 4746, the burden will now be on a township ...

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- July 2011

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Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011, Holcim Canada celebrates Earth Week, LaFarge,Canada donates World War II Memorial and a road rally is held.

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- May 2011

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Boulder Dash makes a bold statement, Knife River expands operations and Vulcan and Luck Stone receive gold awards.

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- April 2011

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Congress moves forward with seven-month extension of highway and transit program; meanwhileCalifornia Dump Truck Association Sues CARB.

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- March 2011

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Mining deaths and an under-investment in the U.S. infrastructure are among the issues featured.
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