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This excel database contains the rolling stock inventory of rail operators in the European Union (EU). The database covers mainline rail applications—intercity, commuter, and freight rail—and offers insight into the rolling stock operated across the EU, including ones that have been retired. In some cases, ordered locomotives have been included. ...

Rail transportation offers a lot of advantages in terms of environmental impact and safety. The ongoing improvement of the rail traffic management is crucial to respond to dynamic growth of transportation turnover. The gradual replacement of existing signalling systems with more reliable, cost-effective and innovative technologies will lead to incr...

Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) analyze driver behavior, detect behavior patterns for micro-sleep, and issue appropriate warnings to alert and refocus the drivers attention back to the road, thus working to reduce drowsiness-related crashes. DMS functions are achieved using data processed from the steering angle sensor, the sensors on the steering ...

Vehicle leasing is seen as a solution to the growing number of challenges faced by companies with regard to their mobility needs. Amongst others, these include challenges associated with vehicle funding, fleet maintenance, and, more importantly, residual risk handling. Businesses in the present market conditions are focused on their core products/s...

This study investigates the OEM go-to-market strategy for automated cars as compared to non-automotive efforts such as Googles. Key automakers and potential new entrants are looking to make driverless vehicles a reality by 2020. An overall philosophy towards automated cars is provided, focusing on a targeted level of automation and introduction ti...

Spain’s economy is on the road to recovery, mainly driven by internal demand and the revival of the exports sector. The country is likely to perform well due to export and domestic demand growth. Infrastructure investment is likely to play a key role in driving investment growth. In 2016, GDP expanded by 3.2%, making Spain one of the fastest-growin...

This research service analyzes the impact of prognostics and Big Data in the medium and heavy duty trucking industry. Discussions cover existing business models of vehicle manufacturers, component suppliers, and aftermarket telematics vendors in Europe and North America. The base year is 2012. Highlights include the demand for prognostics from the ...

In this paper we will highlight the specific mega trends impacting the future of mobility, and define what Social Innovation can deliver to the transportation market. We will take a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities for Social Innovation in Transport and Mobility, as well as quantifying the relevant opportunities and their impact from...

11 Feb 2021  |  Europe  |  Megatrends

A New Global Paradigm with China’s One Belt, One Road Initiative

Improved Connectivity and Reshaping of Trade Relations Leading to New Growth Opportunities

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China envisions the revival of the ancient Silk Road, which previously facilitated trade with nations across Persia, Central Asia, and Europe for over 2,000 years, as a catalyst to unify both local and international markets through trade activities and trade routes. The introduction of the One Belt, One Road Initiative in 2013 seeks to develop a ne...