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Arkansas recycled old I-30 concrete in place, avoiding more than 95,000 tons of new stone and about $15,000 in truck fuel- In 2011, Colorado reused 134,000 tons of old asphalt in highway mixes; CDOT estimated the recycled material saved the state about $1.6 million
- Curing our broken, disturbing roads: NHAI mandates AI-based machine control for highway projects
- Nearly 300 tonnes of unwanted glass were headed for the landfill. Idaho used them to build a highway instead and solved a local landfill crisisEngineers have ingeniously repurposed discarded glass as a foundation material for highways, utilizing around 300 tonnes of crushed glass c...04 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- In 1996, Florida researchers whitened 7 shops in a Cocoa strip mall; roof surfaces fell by as much as 70°F, cooling energy dropped 25.3%, and peak demand dropped 40.3%In an innovative Florida trial, it was found that white roofs significantly decreased heat levels and energy usage. Traditionally, unpainte...04 Sep, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
- In 1980, New Jersey reused 14,000 tons of milled U.S. 1 asphalt for U.S. 130 shoulders, saving $50,346 and 12,753 tons of virgin stoneNew Jersey's engineering team successfully transformed milled road surfaces into functional highway shoulders, achieving significant saving...04 Sep, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
- In 2009, Illinois used 38,881 tons of fly ash in highway construction; IDOT reported spending $1.75 million while reducing landfill use and cement demandIllinois highways are increasingly integrating fly ash, a byproduct of coal combustion, as a sustainable option for road construction. This...04 Sep, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
- In 2011, CEQ, EPA and GSA launched a national electronics plan. 15 years later, 2.4 billion EPEAT products generated $24.6 billion in savings for buyers nationwide2011 strategy emerged at a time when computers, monitors, printers, mobile devices and other electronics were becoming increasingly importa...03 Sep, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
- In 1921, a 14-year-old Idaho farm boy looked at the rows in a potato field and imagined television: How Philo Farnsworth turned a plowed field into a world-changing inventionIn 1921, 14-year-old Philo Farnsworth found inspiration for electronic television while plowing a potato field in Idaho. His simple idea of...03 Sep, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
- Up to 290% gains! SBI, Federal Bank make massive windfall as Arcil’s Rs 733-crore IPO hits D-StreetSBI and Federal Bank have gained 281% and 292%, respectively, on Arcil investments as the asset reconstruction company launches its Rs 733-...03 Sep, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
- That third brake light above your rear window isn’t styling; NHTSA says the high-mounted lamp cuts rear-end crashes 4.3 percent and saves $655 million in property damage a yearThe small red lamp, known as the Centre High Mounted Stop Lamp, has significantly decreased rear-end accidents by over four percent. The fe...03 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- PM Narendra Modi urges auto industry to innovate, pursue excellence and expand global footprintPrime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged the Indian automobile industry to innovate and excel. He emphasized charting a bold path towards Vi...03 Sep, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
- In 2000, California packed 6,627 tons of shredded tires beneath Dixon Landing Road; the lightweight fill saved an estimated $477,000In Milpitas, California, an innovative on-ramp has been constructed using shredded tires as a lightweight fill material. This eco-friendly ...02 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- In Australia, worker loses thumb in factory accident; Plastic surgeon rebuilds it using her second toe after 12-hour operationToe-to-thumb surgery: A 40-year-old East Timorese worker in Queensland who lost her left thumb in a factory accident has regained hope afte...01 Sep, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
- Bengaluru or Delhi-NCR for savings? Techie breaks down what a Rs 1 lakh salary really meansA techie’s Instagram comparison has sparked discussion about whether Bengaluru’s higher salaries necessarily translate into greater savings...31 Aug, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
- In Maine, engineers turn about 1 million scrap tires a year into lightweight highway fill; the shredded rubber stabilizes embankments built on weak marine clayInnovatively transforming shredded tyres into construction materials for highway embankments, Maine tackled substantial waste tyre pileup w...31 Aug, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
- Bitumen deficit bridged, but price problem persists; India's roads set to face a real test this winterAs prices of bitumen continue to be on the higher side, road construction companies are watching the winter construction season closely. Ev...31 Aug, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
- Nepal praises India's efforts in times of crisis; calls PM Modi 'exceptionally generous'Nepal's Finance Minister praised India's generous flood relief efforts. India dispatched significant relief materials and rescue experts to...29 Aug, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
- Nepal flood rebuilding may cost $5 billion, says billionaire Binod Chaudhary: ReportNepal floods Day 3 latest update: Nepal's infrastructure reconstruction after recent flash floods may cost at least five billion dollars. D...28 Aug, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
- ‘Rs 1 crore in US is like Rs 25 lakh in India’: Techie, who spent 15 years in America, says he saved more with one-fourth salary at home: Here’s whyAn Indian professional living in the US says he was able to save more on a Rs 25 lakh annual salary in India than on his current US income ...26 Aug, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
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