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Pay how you drive insurance using telematics systems has begun to revolutionise insurance for young drivers.
To meet demand, during 2011 a number of British telematics suppliers joined forces with insurance companies to offer services aimed at the retail sector, and, in particular, young drivers.
Over coming months, I predict, the sector will grow rapidly as more insurance brands enter the market.
Meanwhile, the same telematics technology is set to reduce the cost of fleet-based insurance... [more]
The main ventilation for the cross passage sections of the twin bore A3 Hindhead project has been supplied by Fläkt Woods.
They installed a ventilation in the form of 43 of their 1120mm diameter JMTS horizontally mounted smoke vent category: 250 degrees C for 2 hour type jetfans to be mounted within the road tunnels, as well as 34 JM type axial fans.
The project has completed the dual carriageway link between London and Portsmouth and removed a major source of congestion, particularly arou... [more]
Quartix has announced it is equipping more than 2,000 vehicles a month with its real-time tracking system. Quartix is experiencing especially strong demand for its 12-month vehicle tracking contract from owners of HGV and light-commercial fleets.
“We believe we are continuing to outperform all our competitors in the UK, which means we remain in a class of our own,” said Andy Kirk, sales and marketing director.
With prices starting at just £19.50 per month, including installation and setup,... [more]
Landia UK has recorded an impressive 97% pass rate for its UVDB VERIFY Approval and called for those working in biogas to embrace this independent audit by Achilles.
Upping its score by a full six points, this comprehensive, independent assessment of Landia’s systems and procedures separates those committed and capable of serving the industry from those who just want to make a fast buck, says the company’s UK & Eire Director Hugh Vaughan.
“We invest heavily in everything we do and put our ... [more]
Quartix has celebrated its tenth anniversary. With vehicle tracking-system sales approaching 2,000 units a month, the Newtown and Cambridge company believes it has become the UK’s top telematics provider.
Andy Kirk, sales and marketing director, said: “It’s marvellous to be able to celebrate our tenth anniversary in this way. We are installing almost two thousand units a month, and we know of no other UK telematics provider that is coming anywhere close to this.”
Today, Quartix has more th... [more]
Located in the Sirat Mountains of Saudi Arabia, the holy city of Mecca, or Makkah in Arabic, is the centre of the Islamic world and birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad. Here, the Abraj Al Bait complex of seven huge towers is part of the government’s plan to develop Mecca for receiving as many as 10 million pilgrims each year and the clock tower will be its focus, with elevators taking visitors up to a viewing balcony beneath its four faces. Upon completion this Autumn, the tower will stand as the... [more]
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