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.energy-pedia.com/news/general/renewables-still-not-replacing-fossil-fuels-in-the-global-energy-mix-192946
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News listings Global electric vehicles sales, solar and battery installations hit record highs in 2022. However, renewables are only partly meeting growing energy demand rather than replacing fossil fuels in the energy mix. Fossil fuels are still growing in absolute terms. Energy related CO2 emissions are still hitting record highs and are only likely to peak in 2024, which is effectively the point at which the global energy transition begins.
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12438455/Hermeus-jet-hypersonic.html?ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490&ns_mchannel=rss
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Pentagon-backed aviation firm Hermeus unveils plan for 20-passenger jet that can hit 3,850mph - five times speed of sound Hermeus, which has a $30 million contract with the US Air Force, wants to build a passenger plane which can fly from New York to Paris in 90 minutesThe aircraft would travel...
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https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/boeing-malaysian-regulator-to-collaborate-on-better-air-traffic-management/153462.article
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Flightglobal
Boeing and Malaysia's civil aviation authority have signed an agreement aimed at bringing greater efficiency to the country's air traffic system.
The Letter of Intent signed between the two parties will see Boeing and the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) look at ways to improve...
The Letter of Intent signed between the two parties will see Boeing and the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) look at ways to improve...
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https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20231203000111
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The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Sunday announced it would launch autonomous overnight buses for a pilot run beginning Monday. The Seoul Autonomous Night Bus pilot run will include two buses that travel 9.8 kilometers between Hapjeong Station in western Seoul to Dongdaemun Station in eastern...
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https://www.motorbeam.com/tata-nexon-tiago-ev-prices-reduced-by-upto-rs-1-2-lakhs/
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Tata Motors passes on battery price reduction benefits to customers Tata Motors has recently announced a notable price reduction on the Nexon EV and the Tiago EV. The price cuts of upto Rs. 1.20 lakhs come as a result of softened battery cell prices, according to the company. This reduction is...
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https://cleantechnica.com/2024/04/03/mercedes-shares-more-details-about-ev-charging-hubs-in-north-america/
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Cleantechnica
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Mercedes-Benz plans to create at least 400 charging hubs in North America by the end of 2030. CleanTechnica covered the opening of the. and there will be many more like it. One of the complaints that some EV critics have had is range anxiety, but the current crop of EVs have plenty of range.
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https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/139913-uss-national-airlines-looks-for-b747s-mulls-alternatives
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National Airlines (N8, Orlando Sanford) is looking to source additional factory-built, nose-loading B747-400 freighters but is also evaluating alternatives due to the quadjet's scarcity, the cargo specialist's VP strategy and revenue optimisation, Nihal Wickrema, has told The Loadstar.
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https://www.prweb.com/releases/asi-mining-receives-order-from-roy-hill-for-18-hitachi-eh4000-autonomous-haul-truck-conversion-kits-301901701.html
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"The receipt of this expansion order from Roy Hill signals their continued commitment to OEM agnostic autonomy and their continued trust in ASI Mining and Epiroc." - Diederik Lugtigheid, President of ASI Mining.
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https://www.technologyreview.com/2017/04/03/152794/self-driving-and-electric-cars-are-going-to-have-tons-of-strange-effects-on-society/
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MIT Technology Review
Electric cars will be good for the planet and autonomous vehicles will reduce the number of road accidents. That much we know. But what other impacts will the coming automobile revolution provide? First, a bit of managing expectations: without regulatory incentives, America’s electric car adoption looks like it will be slow to grow, and the first…
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https://globalnews.ca/news/10087952/online-trend-believed-to-have-sparked-vehicle-vandalism-in-summerland-b-c/
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A B.C. senior may be the victim of an online trend of auto thieves targeting vehicles like hers.
The morning of Remembrance Day, Summerland senior Sharon Jestin, found her vehicle severely damaged,...
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A B.C. senior may be the victim of an online trend of auto thieves targeting vehicles like hers.
The morning of Remembrance Day, Summerland senior Sharon Jestin, found her vehicle severely damaged,...
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https://cleantechnica.com/2023/09/01/are-you-a-first-time-electric-vehicle-buyer-heres-a-primer/
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Cleantechnica
I remember the first time I saw an electric vehicle (EV) up-front and in-person. I was a middle school teacher in the early 2000s, and a colleague and I had won a grant called Green and Clean. Because we needed to learn about clean energy, we attended a conference that showcased all kinds of cool, futuristic ideas like solar panels and smart grids.
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https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2023/06/419_352226.html
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Koreatimes
By Kim Hyun-binPOSCO Future M and General Motors (GM) have announced plans to expand their joint investment in battery core and electrode materials, while also strengthening their supply chain collaboration in North America.According to POSCO Future M Friday, the two companies have initiated a two-phase investment to increase the production capacity of their North American cathode material joint venture (JV), Ultium CAM."Through proactive investments in the rapidly growing North American electric vehicle market, we have established a foundation to leap forward as a global leader in battery materials.
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https://www.gfxtra32.com/software/soft-win/2245402-creosys-obd-auto-doctor-45-multilingual.html
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How can a car diagnostic tool help you?Imagine the peace of mind you'll feel when you have car scanner software in your pocket, ready to diagnose problems with your car. Don't let car troubles weigh you down - our software is here to help you drive with confidence and ease. Identify issues with your carFind out why the Check Engine Light, aka Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL), is on by reading the diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
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https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3256925/china-faces-us50-billion-shortfall-southeast-asia-belt-and-road-funds-miss-their-mark
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Belt and Road Initiative Learn more A study by an Australian think tank has estimated a gap of over US$50 billion in China's infrastructure pledges versus what has been built Projects in Southeast Asia have been delayed over political upheaval and a moratorium on fossil fuel energy projects, among other factors Belt and Road Initiative Kandy Wong.
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https://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/21/science/robot-co-pilot-darpa-alias.html
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New York Times
A flight project called Alias is generating robots that would not replace human pilots, but work with them.
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https://www.openpr.com/news/3245890/data-collection-and-labelling-market-analysis-2023-to-2030
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Openpr
The global Data Collection and Labelling market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 28.from 2023 to 2030. The data collection and labelling market involves the collection, annotation, and preparation of data for machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) applications. This market plays a pivotal role in training and enhancing AI algorithms by providing high-quality labeled data for tasks such as image recognition, natural language processing, and autonomous vehicle training.
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In theory, inducing other planets to have Earth-like properties is possible, in practice not so much.
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https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/technology/software-slashing-ev-charge-times-without-harming-batteries
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Autocar
However appealing the oily stuff may be to anyone with even slight petrolhead leanings, the fact is that software is becoming hugely important in shaping the character of our cars.
That applies to not just the way they are designed and put together but also the way they work.
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That applies to not just the way they are designed and put together but also the way they work.
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https://www.reuters.com/technology/foxconn-plans-800-mln-investment-southern-taiwan-2023-04-09/?taid=643263a6eb74ba0001b590dc
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Reuters
TAIPEI, April 9 (Reuters) - Foxconn (2317.TW) is planning to invest T$25 billion ($820 million) in the next three years in new manufacturing facilities in southern Taiwan to support its electric vehicle (EV) ambitions, the company said on Sunday.The company, formally called Hon Hai Precision...
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https://betanews.com/2023/12/23/wolfbox-level-2-electric-vehicle-ev-charger-with-wifi/
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WOLFBOX has launched its new Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger. This new charger looks to be an excellent solution to the fragmented charging landscape in the US, characterized by varied plugs and connectors across different manufacturers and networks. WOLFBOX even provides dedicated customer support for Tesla owners, assisting them in acquiring the required adapter to ensure smooth compatibility.
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https://www.aircraftinteriorsinternational.com/news/catering-onboard/airline-passenger-wellbeing-exhibit-planned-for-wtce-2023.html
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The organisers of World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) have launched a new feature for this year's show (Hamburg Messe, 6-8 June): the 'Wellbeing Walk-Through', which will bring attention to exhibitors showing products and services that cater to passenger wellbeing...
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https://www.autonews.com/mobility-report/lucid-tesla-kia-top-charging-study-p3-report-says
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Tesla likely excelled on its battery efficiency and its charging technology, said Loren McDonald, CEO of EVAdoption. "Tesla has always been at or near the top for efficiency," he said.The company's Supercharger network, which it recently announced will be open to Ford and GM vehicles, also sets...