Transportation
The increasing shift to electric and autonomous vehicles, multimodal transportation, and transportation-as-a-service business models—this page covers the trends and news that will influence the future of transportation.
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https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/maharashtra/gorakhpur-bound-train-catches-fire-near-mumbai/article68407133.ece
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Brake binding caused a small fire around the wheels of a coach of the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Gorakhpur Express in Maharashtra's Thane district, neighbouring Mumbai, on July 15 morning, railway officials said. The blaze was doused immediately, an official said, adding that all passengers were safe.
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https://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=D3358EA2-246D-4031-B184-C13692C29421
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Aero-news
xWing has been advanced under the US Army's xTech SBIR Autonomy program, allowing them to show off their autonomous airlift and logistics capability using a modified C-208 Caravan. It gives a strong sense of deja to see yet another autonomous Caravan making waves in the industry, but it makes sense why: The C-208's legendary reliability, rugged landing gear, high payload, and affordable single-engine running costs make it a very solid prospect for drone conversion at this stage of the industry.
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https://www.wri.org/insights/mobility-service-platform-green-transportation
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Wri
A new digital platform being piloted in cities around the world is making public transportation more efficient, economical and accessible, while encouraging low-carbon travel.
Mobility-as-a-Service is an on-demand service that integrates various forms of transportation services into a single...
Mobility-as-a-Service is an on-demand service that integrates various forms of transportation services into a single...
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https://www.makeuseof.com/your-ev-battery-life/
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Key Takeaways
Fast charging can negatively impact the battery life of an electric vehicle. Use fast charging sparingly, and prioritize slower charging at home to maintain the battery's capacity over time. Extreme temperatures can harm the lithium-ion battery in an electric car. Avoid exposing...
Fast charging can negatively impact the battery life of an electric vehicle. Use fast charging sparingly, and prioritize slower charging at home to maintain the battery's capacity over time. Extreme temperatures can harm the lithium-ion battery in an electric car. Avoid exposing...
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https://www.westernjournal.com/auto-racing-legend-former-indy-500-winner-dies-56/
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Auto racing legend Gil de Ferran has tragically passed away at the age of 56.
According to the Associated Press, de Ferran was driving with his son, Luke, at a private motor racing club in Opa-Locka, Florida, when he stopped the vehicle to say he was feeling unwell.
He was taken to hospital but...
According to the Associated Press, de Ferran was driving with his son, Luke, at a private motor racing club in Opa-Locka, Florida, when he stopped the vehicle to say he was feeling unwell.
He was taken to hospital but...
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https://futurism.com/the-byte/cruise-robotaxis-federal-investigation-crashes
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Futurism
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into GM's autonomous vehicle division Cruise, after receiving reports of its robotaxis crashing or almost crashing into pedestrians. According to a document released by the agency's Office of Defects Investigation this week, the reports involve Cruise robotaxis "encroaching on pedestrians present or entering roadways," including crosswalks near the intended travel path of the vehicles.
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https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/09/419_381578.html
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Koreatimes
Starting in 2027, the government will require all airlines in the country to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), as part of efforts to significantly reduce carbon emissions, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Friday. The joint initiative coincides with the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) plan to make its Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) mandatory for 193 member states beginning in 2027.
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https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/NASAs-Breakthrough-In-Battery-Tech-Paves-Way-For-Electric-Aviation.html
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As governments worldwide put pressure on companies to decarbonise, it has become clear that aviation is one of the most hard to abate industries. With flight and passenger numbers rising - expected to rise to over 6 billion people flying annually by 2030 - it is critical that the industry find a way to reduce emissions.
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https://www.cp24.com/news/trudeau-says-new-toronto-subways-cars-an-ongoing-conversation-as-30b-federal-transit-fund-kicks-off-1.6966904
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Cp24
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday that there is an "ongoing conversation" about new subway cars for Toronto as applications opened for the federal government's new 10-year, $30 billion transit fund. Trudeau made the comments on a visit to a TTC facility that repairs subway cars with Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland today.
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https://www.curbed.com/2023/04/gm-killed-chevy-bolt-small-ev.html
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Curbed
The federal government isn't helping matters much: The Biden administration's recently released list of EVs eligible for a $7,500 federal tax credit reads like a tightly edited roster of Super Bowl advertisers: large SUV, large SUV, giant truck, large SUV, giant truck. But the Bolt — under $20,000 with the tax credit applied — was the proud exception.
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https://www.utilitydive.com/news/autonomous-ocean-vehicles-offshore-wind-ceo/699811/
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Utilitydive
This is the latest installment in Utility Dive's "Taking Charge" series, where we engage with power sector leaders on the energy transition. Philipp Stratmann, president and CEO of offshore services and intelligence company Ocean Power Technologies, thinks that autonomous ocean vehicles have reached an "inflection point" similar to the steep increase in adoption of aerial drones a decade ago. He believes these ocean vehicles can help the U.offshore wind industry address labor shortages as it grows.
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https://www.emirates247.com/uae/icasm-2023-continues-to-discuss-aviation-and-space-medicine-in-its-2nd-day-2023-10-28-1.727031
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On its second day, participants in the 69th International Congress of Aviation and Space Medicine (ICASM) discussed many medical topics in the field of aviation and space medicine in four main sessions.
The Congress is being hosted by Abu Dhabi for the first time in the Middle East between 27-29...
The Congress is being hosted by Abu Dhabi for the first time in the Middle East between 27-29...
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https://arstechnica.com/cars/2023/07/the-next-mazda-mx-5-miata-might-be-an-electric-vehicle/
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Aurich Lawson | Mazda
The fifth-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata may well be a battery-electric vehicle. Motortrend reports that the Japanese automaker, builder of one of the Internet's most beloved vehicles, has decided the next version will be electrified, although it's still deciding to what...
The fifth-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata may well be a battery-electric vehicle. Motortrend reports that the Japanese automaker, builder of one of the Internet's most beloved vehicles, has decided the next version will be electrified, although it's still deciding to what...
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https://www.railbaltica.org/contract-signed-for-rail-baltica-mainline-construction-in-latvia/
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On 21 December, Rail Baltica national implementer in Latvia, SIA Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas, and "E.R.B. Rail JV PS" concluded a contract for the construction of the Rail Baltica mainline in Latvia. The international competition was won by a consortium consisting of Eiffage Génie Civil SAS...
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https://skift.com/2024/12/10/the-middle-easts-profound-cultural-shift/
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Skift
Heading into 2025, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the wider Middle East are set to experience one of the most profound cultural shifts in history.
The changes are clear throughout the region: The UAE is steaming ahead with its new gambling economy. Music and entertainment are becoming one of the...
The changes are clear throughout the region: The UAE is steaming ahead with its new gambling economy. Music and entertainment are becoming one of the...
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https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/09/133_382683.html
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Koreatimes
LG Energy Solution (LGES) has been looking for new business opportunities in the market for reuse and recycling of batteries. The company said Thursday that it has been striving to build a closed loop of battery resources for a sustainable future. With the rapid growth of the electric vehicle (EV) market, how to deal with end-of-life batteries has become a critical environmental and economic issue.
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https://travelnoire.com/these-us-cities-will-soon-have-access-to-ubers-most-affordable-ride-option
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Last summer, Uber's announcement of the return of its most affordable ride option brought excitement to many riders. Before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the ride-sharing industry, Uber offered various types of rides, including carpooling with multiple strangers. The concept was a huge success...
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/electric-vehicle-power-demand-calgary-electricity-grid-1.7107192?cmp=rss
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Cbc
After an extreme cold snap put the province on the brink of blackouts last month, Alberta's emergency grid alerts underlined some of the challenges of energy transition.In Alberta, electric vehicles (EVs) have been part of this complex discussion.Advocates for e-powered vehicles — including the...
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12520833/Driving-tests-adapted-make-sure-motorists-know-control-self-driving-car-MPs-warn.html?ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490&ns_mchannel=rss
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Dailymail
Driving tests should be adapted to make sure motorists know how to take control of a self-driving car, MPs warn Government urged to bring in laws for robust framework for self-driving vehicles By Colin Fernandez Environment Editor Published: 20:18 EDT, 14 September 2023 | Updated: 20:36 EDT, 14...
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https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/armstrong/nasa-develops-pod-to-help-autonomous-aircraft-operators/
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For self-flying aircraft to take to the skies, they need to learn about their environments to avoid hazards. NASA aeronautics researchers recently developed a camera pod with sensors to help with this challenge by advancing computer vision for autonomous aviation.
This pod is called the Airborne...
This pod is called the Airborne...
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https://cleantechnica.com/2023/10/26/how-are-ev-batteries-actually-recycled/
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Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling is crucial to a sustainable, electrified transportation system. A substantial portion of key minerals for electrifying could come from recycled batteries by 2050, dramatically reducing the need for new mining.
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https://nypost.com/2024/07/02/business/car-dealership-losses-from-cdk-software-outage-could-soon-reach-1-billion-study-finds/
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Direct losses to the auto dealerships impacted by outages at major software provider CDK Global in recent weeks could reach a collective $1 billion if the problems are not fixed soon, according to new data.
Michigan-based Anderson Economic Group (AEG) estimates that the ongoing operational...
Michigan-based Anderson Economic Group (AEG) estimates that the ongoing operational...