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.
392005
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https://electrek.co/2024/12/18/catl-to-phase-out-gas-stations-big-ev-battery-swap-plans/
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Electrek
The world's leading EV battery maker wants to make gas stations a thing of the past. On Wednesday, CATL revealed ambitious plans to expand its EV battery swap network with ten new models. By swapping batteries, EV drivers can get a fully charged pack within two minutes. That's even quicker than...
392006
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https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/18/ram-delays-electric-truck-launch-to-2026-bets-on-extended-range-ramcharger/
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Techcrunch
Stellantis is tapping the brakes on the all-electric Ram 1500 REV truck and will push its launch into 2026, the company said Wednesday, citing slowing industry demand for half-ton battery electric pickups. The automaker had originally planned to begin selling the electric truck to customers in...
392007
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https://www.yankodesign.com/2024/12/18/the-dubai-walk-master-plan-will-make-dubai-a-walkable-pedestrian-friendly-city/
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Yankodesign
Dubai isn't a walkable city, the scorching heat makes it almost impossible to tread through during the day. However, it will be possible to stroll through Dubai very soon, with the launch of a project called Dubai Walk. This will be an extensive network of walkways, including raised and...
392008
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https://www.newstrail.com/ridesharing-market-to-see-massive-growth-by-2030-major-giants-uber-lyft/
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Newstrail
The Latest research study released by HTF MI "Global Ridesharing Market with 120+ pages of analysis on business Strategy taken up by key and emerging industry players and delivers know-how of the current market development, landscape, technologies, drivers, opportunities, market viewpoint, and status.
392009
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https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/24802464.glasgow-city-council-puts-taxi-number-cap-agenda/?ref=rss
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Heraldscotland
Depending on the outcome, it may lead to a solution to one of the biggest difficulties the city has faced in recent years. A shortage of transport options, including taxi and private hire cars, was recently highlighted by two significant studies as a major impediment to the recovery of Glasgow's late-night economy.
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392010
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https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/24805622.luxury-brands-fragrances-diffused-shopping-centre/?ref=rss
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Heraldscotland
A city shopping centre has joined forces with a luxury brand in a 'pioneering' new partnership - that's not to be sniffed at. Buchanan Galleries is diffusing the The White Company's signature 'Winter' fragrance - with warming notes of cinnamon, clove and orange - and the 'Seychelles' scent - which combines bergamot, orange and fresh coconut, with hints of jasmine, amber and vanilla - to enhance the guest experience.
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392011
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https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/2922382/serbian-capital-to-make-all-public-transport-free
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Bangkokpost
BELGRADE - All public transport in Serbia's capital Belgrade will be free from next month — the latest European city to adopt the radical measure to counter gridlocked roads. "This means no one will have to pay for a ticket anymore," Mayor Aleksandar Sapic said on Wednesday, with the city following the example of Luxembourg, the Estonian capital Tallinn and the French city of Montpellier.
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392012
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https://www.fastcompany.com/91236748/car-sharing-is-a-great-idea-so-why-are-so-many-car-share-companies-failing?amp%3Butm_campaign=rss%20fastcompany&%3Butm_content=rss&%3Butm_medium=feed&%3Butm_source=rss&partner=rss
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Fastcompany
In 2016, after having recently moved to Oakland, California, I saw a black and blue Prius, its windows painted with ads for a new car-sharing service called Gig Car Share. The service allowed users to pick up cars with an app or a physical card, drive it anywhere within a designated "home zone,"...
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392013
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https://opinion.inquirer.net/179280/transit-oriented-development-and-the-philippine-railway-system
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Opinion
Last Nov. 15, President Marcos inaugurated five new stations of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), running from Baclaran to Sucat, Parañaque City. Mr. Marcos said it is another milestone in making the country's transport system "more seamless" and modern, which will improve the traffic situation in the southern part of Metro Manila.
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392014
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https://robbreport.com/lifestyle/news/dubai-new-elevated-walkway-1236126900/
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Robbreport
Dubai's bonkers cityscape is about to get a pedestrian-friendly upgrade.
As part of a larger plan to make the metropolis more walkable by 2040, local authorities have approved the construction of an elevated path dubbed the Future Loop in addition to over 4,000 miles of other new walkways that...
As part of a larger plan to make the metropolis more walkable by 2040, local authorities have approved the construction of an elevated path dubbed the Future Loop in addition to over 4,000 miles of other new walkways that...
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392015
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https://www.huffpost.com/entry/spain-subway-train-electric-cars_n_6762bd31e4b0a99db5b23d87
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Huffpost
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The Barcelona subway grinds to a halt, the doors slide open and commuters pour out to go about their daily business.Little do they know that as they do so, a burst of energy is sent up to street level to help charge an electric car.Barcelona has put together a package of...
392016
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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly4dqgxd1po
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Bbc
Taxis in bus lanes 'a huge step backwards', says cycling group Cycling UK have warned that the new measures will make the roads less safe for cyclistsA decision to temporarily allow taxis to use some bus lanes in Belfast City Centre has been branded "a huge step backwards," by a cycling...
392017
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https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366617357/NXP-expands-automotive-networking-and-connectivity-portfolio
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Computerweekly
With increased adoption of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and in-vehicle infotainment (IVI), such as in-cabin digital cockpits for software-defined vehicles (SDVs), NXP Semiconductors has acquired automotive networking company Aviva Links, in order to accelerate asymmetrical multi-gigabit connectivity in vehicles.
392019
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https://www.ledinside.com/news/2024/12/2024_12_18_04
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Ledinside
In 2024, multiple intelligent NEVs were unveiled in China, many of which are equipped with Huawei's intelligent automotive solutions. The Voyah Dream MPV from Dongfeng's Voyah brand is the first to feature Huawei's ADS 3.0 intelligent driving system. The Deepal L07 from Chang'an Auto uses Huawei's basic intelligent driving solutions.
392020
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https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2024/12/18/pacific-manufacturing-new-jobs-fairfield-ohio.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
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Bizjournals
STORY HIGHLIGHTS Pacific Manufacturing plans to expand its operations in Fairfield, Ohio.The expansion will create 96 new full-time jobs.Ohio approved a seven-year Job Creation Tax Credit. A Japanese automotive company plans to expand its Greater Cincinnati operations as part of a larger...
392021
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https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/18/what-a-potential-nissan-honda-merger-could-mean-for-the-auto-industry.html
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Cnbc
Top Japanese carmakers Nissan Motor and Honda Motor are understood to be exploring a blockbuster merger, sending shock waves through the global automotive industry as the two rival companies seek to stay competitive on the road to full electrification. Nissan and Honda are planning to enter into negotiations for a merger, Japanese business newspaper Nikkei reported overnight, citing sources close to the matter and noting that the domestic peers expected to sign a memorandum of understanding shortly.
392035
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https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/train-from-nerja-algeciras-would-move-some-20241218124052-nt.html
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Surinenglish
A coastal train service from Nerja in Malaga province to Algeciras (Cadiz) could carry some 60 million passengers a year, according to estimates from a study which analysed the rail service's potential demand along the coast. The preliminary figures which emerged from a study carried out by the general secretariat for sustainable transport led to a meeting with the board and municipal representatives last month.
392037
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https://thesun.my/malaysia-news/loke-questions-need-for-pac-to-probe-rm107b-electric-train-lease-LF13435916
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Thesun
PUTRAJAYA: Transport Minister Anthony Loke has questioned the necessity of a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) investigation into the proposed 30-year electric train lease project, valued at RM10.7 billion. He clarified that the project is still conceptual and no contract has been finalised. "I do not know what they want to investigate.
392036
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https://thesun.my/business-news/berjaya-corp-led-consortium-remains-committed-to-kl-singapore-high-speed-rail-project-FF13435734
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Thesun
KUALA LUMPUR: The Berjaya Corporation Bhd-led consortium which took part in MyHSR's Request for Information exercise for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (KL-SG HSR) project announced today that Malaysian Resources Corporation Bhd (MRCB), one of its partners, has decided to leave the consortium to focus on other strategic opportunities.
392038
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https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/12/how-a-fantasy-oil-train-may-help-the-supreme-court-gut-a-major-environmental-law/
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Motherjones
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392034
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https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/railways-to-run-hundreds-of-mela-special-trains-for-prayagraj-kumbh-mela/article69000935.ece
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Thehindu
The Indian Railways will operate hundreds of 'Mela Special' trains to transport passengers from various locations across the country to Prayagraj for the Kumbh Mela between January 13 and February 26, 2025. According to sources in the Railways, the Railway Board has set a target of 150 rakes comprising Integral Coach Factory (ICF)-design coaches to originate from almost all the zones to Prayagraj.
392033
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https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/network-rail-announces-142m-upgrade-plan-during-christmas-and-new-year/
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Travelandtourworld
Travelers are encouraged to prepare and arrange their trips early as train stations and services are expected to be more crowded during the Christmas and New Year holidays. Train operators will endeavor to maintain as many services as possible, but adjustments to scheduled timetables may occur. It is highly recommended that travelers verify their itineraries using journey planners and secure their tickets well in advance.