Searched for
TRANSPORTATION INNOVATIONS
In 1905, a transporter bridge opened across England’s River Mersey, carrying up to 300 passengers and horse-drawn wagons in 2½ minutesThe Widnes–Runcorn Transporter Bridge was officially opened in 1905, introducing a groundbreaking means of crossing the River Mersey. This ...- The pope's car once had a silk-upholstered armchair and later a transparent dome: How the iconic Mercedes-Benz evolved over nearly 100 yearsA new exhibition titled A Century of the Popemobile is now on display at the Vatican Museums. It features eight historic Mercedes-Benz vehi...
- Texas reused 135,389 old tires in San Angelo road projects; the recycled rubber was used in pavement to help improve road durability and divert waste from landfillsIn San Angelo, Texas, over 135,000 recycled tires have been creatively incorporated into local road projects, significantly enhancing durab...
- Nitin Gadkari says no challan for speeding up to 20% over the limit: What he told officials, when challans should be issued & what motorists must knowNitin Gadkari has said motorists should not receive speeding challans for exceeding the applicable speed limit by up to 20%, while those cr...
- No intention to increase ethanol blending in fuel beyond 20%: Union minister Hardeep PuriPetroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said the Centre has no immediate plans to increase ethanol blending in petrol beyond the c...
- Israel votes today: What’s at stake for India as Bibi faces tough fightIsrael's elections on October 27 will significantly affect the country's relationship with India. More than just political outcomes, defens...
- Mumbai, Marketplace, Moscow: Three 'M's for Russian exports to IndiaRussian exporters are increasingly tapping into the Indian market, utilizing platforms like the permanent pavilion in Navi Mumbai. Addition...
- Arizona put thermal cameras above I-17 ramps to spot wrong-way drivers; in the first 6 months, the system detected 33 vehicles before they caused a crashArizona has improved highway safety through the introduction of an advanced thermal camera system designed to identify wrong-way drivers. T...
- Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal invites Polish firms to ‘build, innovate and grow with India’Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal addressed the India-Poland Business Forum, emphasizing stronger business ties between the nations. He hig...
- AI in supply chain management: How enterprises are rethinking warehousing, forecasting and deliveryAI is changing supply chain management by helping businesses forecast demand, position inventory, automate warehouses, and improve delivery...
- In 1892, Jesse Reno tilted a moving walkway to 25 degrees; four years later, about 75,000 people rode his strange new “inclined elevator” at Coney IslandIn 1892, Jesse Wilford Reno patented a moving conveyor designed to transport people between different levels. His invention was first exhib...
- AI fear makes companies look powerful and helps them raise funds: Andrew NgIn an exclusive interview with The Economic Times Digital, Andrew Ng argues that the immediate challenge is to prepare people for work that...
- 13-year-old Kaia Minn uses orange peels to develop biodegradable seed pods that could help restore forestsA 13-year-old teen girl from Massachusetts, Kaia Minn, has developed biodegradable seed pods using discarded citrus peels and other plant-b...
- European Donald on a mission to mould ties with IndiaPoland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk is visiting India to enhance strategic partnerships in trade and technology. The visit includes talks w...
- Nitin Gadkari looks to Japan for better roads in India: From advanced construction technology to safer tunnels and bridges, here's what was discussedIndia and Japan discussed strengthening cooperation in road infrastructure during the 12th session of the India-Japan Joint Working Group o...
- Beyond Oil: How bioenergy investments can rebalance India-Russia tradeRussia now exports more than $60 billion worth of goods annually to India, primarily crude oil, petroleum products, coal, and fertilisers.
- Bridging continents: The University of Western Australia brings world-class postgraduate programmes to IndiaIn an exciting development, the University of Western Australia is opening new campuses in Mumbai and Chennai, focusing on postgraduate edu...
- In 1876, Washington, D.C., opened an incline plane that lowered canal boats to the Potomac River inside a water-filled tank weighing about 400 tons when fullIn the 1870s, the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal encountered serious challenges when attempting to move boats to the Potomac River. To overcome th...
- In 1824, construction began on New Jersey’s Morris Canal, where 23 inclined planes carried boats up and down hills; some lifts spanned up to 100 feetConstructed in the early 1830s, the Morris Canal stands as a significant achievement in New Jersey's engineering history. It uniquely utili...
- Sustainable Product of the Year 2026: How the ET Product of the Year Awards Recognise Measurable Environmental ImpactSustainability has become a powerful part of the product story. But as environmental claims become increasingly common, the bigger question...
Load More
