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NPE 2015 end-use regulatory impact review: Automotive lightweighting
Don Rosato EngineeringThe National Plastics Exposition (NPE) recently took place March 23-27 in Orlando, Florida. Let's go behind the scenes and take a look from a plastics engineering standpoint at some of the regulatory impacts in key plastics end-uses and related technologies.
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Reader Sound-Off: Are elevated tracks a viable option to avoiding collisions?
Ryan Clark Transportation Technology & AutomotiveRailroad collisions between trains and vehicles that have stalled in their paths are tragically common. While it can be the popular knee-jerk reaction to consequently limit train use or the reach of the country's train systems, perhaps there are other options. Gary Kline, a railroad, transportation and travel enthusiast, feels that the responsibility for avoiding accidents can be shared by everyone, including car and truck drivers.
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Wichita’s first new terminal in 61 years is almost ready
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveWichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (formerly Mid-Continent) National Airport is gearing up to open its first new terminal in 61 years, with a series of special events to introduce the new structure to the public and special guests before the first plane pulls up next month.
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Meet the 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder — the Boxster we’ve always…
David Hurth Transportation Technology & AutomotiveUnless you've been living under a rock, then you have probably seen at least some coverage of the new Porsche Boxster Spyder. It is a car that stood out as one of the most popular automobiles to debut at this year's New York International Auto Show. This new Spyder is the Boxster that we've all been waiting for since the model first debuted in the 1990s.
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Will the government finally stop short‑changing HEMS providers?
Mark Huber Medical & Allied HealthcareIt's no secret that the federal and state governments short-change helicopter EMS providers when it comes to reimbursement for air medical flights covered by Medicare and Medicaid. Patients covered by these programs account for nearly 60 percent of all medical transport flights, so we're not talking pocket change here.
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Follow this checklist as Porsche driving season arrives
Noelle Talmon Recreation & LeisureIt was a particularly brutal winter for those of us in New England, with Boston receiving a record amount of snowfall — a whopping 110.6 inches. As a result, Porsche sightings have been slim in the Northeast in the past couple of months, with the exception of models such as the Cayenne navigating the weather-beaten streets.
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Hong Kong’s 3rd runway approved, but challenges remain
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThe much anticipated third runway system (3RS) for Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok has been given the green light for construction to go ahead by the Executive Council to the delight of the Airport Authority Hong Kong.
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Digital Autobahn: The world’s largest used car lot
Jason Gonzalez Transportation Technology & AutomotiveI finished college in the early '90s. I lived in Port Orange, Florida, a neighboring town to Daytona Beach. I was a securities principal, stock and bond trader and a broker. At the time, I had a beautiful office in the Halifax Harbor Marina on North Beach St and Basin — right on the Halifax River. I could take my boat to work if I didn't feel like driving my Corvette (sorry, I was young and inexperienced).
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7 ways to make helicopter operations safer
Mark Huber Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThe International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST) is a volunteer organization that does excellent work analyzing safety data and making recommendations for best practices. It recently analyzed 500 accidents and released its latest list of seven initiatives that would make helicopter operations safer.
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Pedal to the floor: From street car to race car
Michael Gerowitz Transportation Technology & AutomotiveIn January 2014, John Mauro walked into a dealership and bought a 2013 Porsche (991) Carrera S Coupe. John, a businessman, is 47 years old with a wife and family of two daughters. He is an athlete and lifelong learner with an enthusiasm for sport cars. This Porsche is his first introduction into an elite sport car adventure.
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