Cost of US Traffic Congestion Exceeds $166 Billion
Cost of US Traffic Congestion Exceeds $166 Billion
Latest Texas A&M Study Highlights the Strain On America's Highways
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Traffic is more than an inconvenience, it is a drain on our economy and productivity.Congestion now represents an extra 8.8 billion hours wasted at a cost of $166 billion USD, The study found that travelers need 34 minutes for each 20 minute trip to arrive on time. The report, one of the the most detailed to examine the effects of traffic on the national economy, includes day of week and time of day data for many of the nations roadways for the last 34 years. Read More...
Size Does Matter
Size Does Matter
Largest engine in the world stands 44 feet tall and produces over 107,000 horsepower
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The largest reciprocating engine in the world stands taller than a four-story building. The RT-flex96C is a 14-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine designed by the Finnish manufacturer Wärtsilä that produces just over 107,390 HP. It is designed for large container ships that run on heavy fuel oil. It is 44 feet tall, 87 feet long and weighs over 2,300...