Chinese Government

New vehicle tax regulations have been passed in China, which are intended to boost the market for electric vehicles (EVs). A recent China State Council executive meeting passed the second draft regulations of China's Vehicle and Vessel Tax Law, a move designed to support the market for new energy vehicles.

The potential for high occupancy toll (HOT) lanes in congested US cities offers further room for development, according to US-based transport expert Bob Poole of the Reason Foundation.

The UK’s Construction Equipment Association attracted a large audience for its annual general meeting.

Uganda's Government is investing some US$512 million in upgrading and maintaining the country's national and district road networks.

China is providing technical assistance for the upgrading of the 27km ring road project for Nepalese capital Kathmandu.