“A new partnership could make your ride smoother and save you tax money too.” According to an article on WDBJ7, the Virginia Department of Transportation and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute unveiled a new machine called the heavy vehicle simulator. Led by Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering alumnus, Brian Diefenderfer (’96) and VTCEE faculty members, the machine was unveiled in mid-November. For the entire article and video posted on WDBJ7, click here.