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://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.
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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.
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.
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.
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392031
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https://www.nasa.gov/general/airspace-operations-and-safety-program-aosp/
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Nasa
The Airspace Operations and Safety Program (AOSP) enables safe, sustainable, and efficient aviation transportation operations to benefit the flying public and ensure the global competitiveness of the U.S. aviation industry. We are transforming the future of aviation into a digital, federated, and...
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392030
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https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/american-airlines-ends-dei-hiring-practices-after-facing-discrimination-charges-conservative-watchdog
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Foxbusiness
O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O'Leary joins 'The Big Money Show' to give his take on Walmart's decision to roll back its DEI initiatives and President-elect Donald Trump's vow to increase tariffs on Mexico, China, and Canada. American Airlines has reportedly agreed to end diversity, equity and...
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392029
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https://theconversation.com/what-is-an-ai-agent-a-computer-scientist-explains-the-next-wave-of-artificial-intelligence-tools-242586
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Theconversation
Interacting with AI chatbots like ChatGPT can be fun and sometimes useful, but the next level of everyday AI goes beyond answering questions: AI agents carry out tasks for you. Major technology companies, including OpenAI, Microsoft, Google and Salesforce, have recently released or announced plans to develop and release AI agents.
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392028
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https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/navigating-the-road-ahead-how-ai-and-6408436/
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Jdsupra
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is expected to impact almost every modern industry, with no exception for the automotive and transportation industries. Today's cars are more "connected" than ever, offering features such as real-time traffic updates, vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, predictive maintenance reminders, and advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) features like lane-keep assist and automated emergency braking.
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392027
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https://electrek.co/2024/12/18/einride-deploys-first-daily-operations-autonomous-trucks-europe/
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Electrek
Commercial freight EV and autonomous driving developer Einride continues to expand its operations globally. Today, the company announced the launch of the first daily commercial operations of its proprietary autonomous trucks in Europe, delivering goods for a pharmacy e-retailer.
Einride is a...
Einride is a...
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392026
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https://www.slashgear.com/1735905/sultan-of-brunei-leaked-car-collection-wildest-models/
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Slashgear
The Wildest Models In The Sultan Of Brunei's Leaked Car Collection
The Sultan of Brunei is everything you typically expect of a monarch — a lavish lifestyle, disdain for a free press, and a passion for collectibles. In the Sultan's case, his collection of lavish cars is...
The Sultan of Brunei is everything you typically expect of a monarch — a lavish lifestyle, disdain for a free press, and a passion for collectibles. In the Sultan's case, his collection of lavish cars is...
392025
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https://www.therobotreport.com/mcity-open-source-digital-twin-enables-cheaper-av-testing/
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Therobotreport
The Mcity Test Facility will enable researchers to test their algorithms without having to travel to Ann Arbor. | Digital recreation by Darian Hogue, Mcity.
The first open-source digital twin of the Mcity Test Facility—the University of Michigan's center for connected and autonomous vehicles and...
The first open-source digital twin of the Mcity Test Facility—the University of Michigan's center for connected and autonomous vehicles and...
392024
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https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/12/18/companies/honda-nissan-merger/
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Japantimes
Honda and Nissan may merge to form the world's No. 3 auto group, achieving the scale needed to go up against foreign competition and make massive investments into advanced electric vehicle technologies."I think this move reflects the current industry trend where automakers need to scale up to...
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https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/ames/2024-in-review-highlights-from-nasa-in-silicon-valley/
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Nasa
2024 intro: As NASA's Ames Research Center in California's Silicon Valley enters its 85th year since its founding, join us as we take a look back at some of our highlights of science, engineering, research, and innovation from 2024.
Researchers at Ames were part of the team tasked to better...
Researchers at Ames were part of the team tasked to better...
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https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/12/a03e03dbba61-update1-japan-automakers-honda-nissan-arranging-merger-talks-source.html
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English
Major Japanese automakers Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. are arranging talks on a merger that would create the world's third biggest automaker group by volume, a source familiar with the matter said Wednesday, amid fierce global competition in electric vehicles dominated by overseas rivals. Japan's second and third largest automakers are considering the possibility of establishing a holding company, the source said, in an apparent bid to form an automobile alliance to challenge U.Tesla Inc.
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https://www.mdpi.com/2313-4321/9/6/126
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Mdpi
Author Contributions Conceptualization: C.A.G., D.P.H., H.M., J.M. and M.K.; Methodology: C.A.G., D.P.H., D.J.K., J.M. and M.M.; Formal Analysis: C.A.G. and M.M.; Investigation: C.A.G., D.P.H., J.G., J.M. and M.M.; Resources: D.P.H. and J.M.; Data Curation: C.A.G. and M.M.; Writing—Original Draft...
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https://www.investopedia.com/consumers-keep-surprising-economists-this-time-it-s-car-sales-8762607
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Investopedia
Key Takeaways
U.S. retail sales increased by 0.7% in November, marking the sixth consecutive month sales data came in better than economists' projections.A big jump in auto sales is behind the latest surge in retail activity, while e-commerce firms also reported strong gains.The retail sales...
U.S. retail sales increased by 0.7% in November, marking the sixth consecutive month sales data came in better than economists' projections.A big jump in auto sales is behind the latest surge in retail activity, while e-commerce firms also reported strong gains.The retail sales...
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https://cfotech.co.nz/story/leaping-over-the-auto-industry-s-skills-gap
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Cfotech
Like almost every other industry, automotive repair is on the brink of being transformed by artificial intelligence. Vehicles are becoming more complex every year, in large part because they now come equipped with advanced features like AI-powered drive-assistance systems and digital diagnostics...
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https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/365416/amber-alert-sounds-worsening-condition-englands-roads
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Autoexpress
If you thought the condition of roads in England couldn't get any worse, data just released from local authorities and National Highways suggests you're at least partly right; the percentage of A-roads labelled 'red' - those that should have been considered for maintenance following automated or...
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https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/17/vw-bmw-and-mbg-german-auto-giants-brace-for-trumps-tariff-threats.html
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Cnbc
President-elect Donald Trump's pledge to impose a blanket tariff on all goods coming into the U.could wreak havoc for European carmakers, with Germany's crisis-stricken automotive sector thought to be particularly vulnerable. Speaking on the campaign trail in late September, Trump announced his desire to turn Germany's auto giants into American car firms.
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https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/16/24322769/waymo-japan-robotaxi-test-nihon-kotsu-go
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Theverge
Waymo's autonomous vehicles are going to Tokyo, marking the first time that the Alphabet company is deploying vehicles on public roads in a foreign market. Waymo is billing the excursion as a simple "road trip" for collecting data about the nuances of Japanese driving, including left-hand traffic...
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https://www.mdpi.com/2032-6653/15/12/581
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Mdpi
1. IntroductionCurrently, the implementation of low-speed autonomous vehicles has gradually begun in various niche applications, including industrial parks, ports, mining areas, tourist attractions, and airports. Some of these scenarios have already entered the phase of exploring commercial...