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.techspot.com/news/107960-decades-old-windows-systems-running-trains-printers-hospitals.html
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Techspot
The big picture: There have been 15 Windows versions released over the last three decades, but even today, some of Microsoft's oldest works continue to hum away in the background. All over the world, ancient versions of Windows are still keeping elevators moving, trains running, and even government systems functioning.
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https://allafrica.com/stories/202505140149.html
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Allafrica
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has averted a potential train accident along the Warri-Itakpe railway corridor following the quick mobilisation of staff to fix 250 kilometres of tracks and bolts/clips removed by hoodlums. Managing director of the Corporation, Dr. Kayode Opeifa who made this known, said the quick alert raised by the Agbarho vigilante community of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State necessitated the immediate mobilisation of staff to repair the vandalised section before allowing the Warri-Itakpe passenger train to operate on Monday morning.
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https://www.nationalobserver.com/2025/05/15/news/volkswagens-ev-battery-maker-charges-ahead-7-billion-gigafactory-rivals-plans-stall
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Nationalobserver
Volkswagen-owned EV battery manufacturer PowerCo is "confident" the state-of-the-art gigafactory it is building in southern Ontario will move into production in 2027, despite market headwinds that have led the province's five other auto majors to pull back from multi-billion-dollar sector...
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https://www.carscoops.com/2025/05/no-more-ids-vws-evs-will-get-real-names/
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Carscoops
Future VW EVs will drop the ID prefix and adopt more traditional names.
The announcement was made by VW Brand Board Member Martin Sander.
The change will start with the production version of the ID. 2all in 2026.
The German auto industry seems to be in the midst of an identity crisis. No,...
The announcement was made by VW Brand Board Member Martin Sander.
The change will start with the production version of the ID. 2all in 2026.
The German auto industry seems to be in the midst of an identity crisis. No,...
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https://evertiq.com/news/2025-05-14-gravity-to-bring-5-minute-ev-charging-to-greater-la
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Evertiq
Gravity, an American OEM independent, EVSE hardware and software developer and site operator, has announced an initial network of 8 sites across greater Los Angeles with the "fastest EV charging in America (500kW)." Sites will be located in Pacific Palisades, Long Beach, Manhattan Beach, East...
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https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/karnataka-seeks-electric-buses-under-pm-e-drive-union-minister-kumaraswamy-assures-support/article69584373.ece
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Thehindu
The Karnataka government has formally requested the allocation of electric buses under the PM E-Drive initiative, a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at promoting clean and sustainable urban transport. Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy submitted the proposal to the Ministry of Heavy Industries, citing the growing need to strengthen public transport in major cities across the state.
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https://www.theguardian.com/news/2025/may/14/paris-races-to-top-of-european-rankings-of-cycling-friendly-cities-for-children
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Theguardian
Paris was once notorious for speeding traffic and a parking technique involving gently nudging cars to squeeze into a spot - but now it has topped a European ranking of cycling-friendly cities for children, leaving Amsterdam in second place and Copenhagen in the dust.Analysing 36 European cities...
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https://www.cnx-software.com/2025/05/16/arm-introduces-new-product-naming-architecture-for-infrastructure-pc-mobile-automotive-and-iot/
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Cnx-software
We all know that Arm Cortex-A are application cores, Cortex-M microcontroller-class cores, and Cortex-R real-time cores used in various applications from IoT to automotive or architecture. But this may soon be thrown out of the window, as Rene Haas, Arm CEO, has published a short post entitled...
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https://www.prweb.com/releases/voyomotive-launches-voyohub-to-expand-connected-car-services-for-auto-shops-302452058.html
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Prweb
With the launch of VOYOHub, Voyomotive delivers a breakthrough SaaS solution that enables independent auto shops to resell telematics services and compete with dealer-level technology.
SARASOTA, Fla., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Voyomotive, a leading innovator in connected vehicle...
SARASOTA, Fla., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Voyomotive, a leading innovator in connected vehicle...
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https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/sats-changi-airport-cargo-ground-handling-invest-5131571
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Channelnewsasia
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/marisagarcia/2025/05/18/the-10-busiest-international-destinations-from-the-us-this-summer/
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Forbes
The Mexican flag flies over the Zocalo, the main square in Mexico City. The Metropolitan Cathedral ... More faces the square, also referred to as Constitution Square.getty
With Memorial Day weekend coming up, many Americans have already made their summer travel plans. For those still on the...
With Memorial Day weekend coming up, many Americans have already made their summer travel plans. For those still on the...
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https://www.emirates247.com/business/economy-finance/ahmed-bin-saeed-meets-with-president-and-ceo-of-the-institute-of-international-finance-2025-05-14-1.739262
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Emirates247
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, met with Timothy Adams, President and CEO of the Institute of International Finance (IIF), on the sidelines of...
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https://dailycaller.com/2025/05/17/newsom-budget-carbon-cap-high-speed-rail/
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Dailycaller
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday released the May revision of his state budget proposal for 2025-2026, which included an extension to a cap-and-trade program that some analysts warn could raise gas prices, while also helping fund a problem-ridden high-speed rail project....
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https://fueledbylolz.com/2025/05/13/running-the-santa-fe-rail-trail/
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Fueledbylolz
The Santa Fe Rail Trail is a must-visit if you're in Santa Fe and looking for a place to run. Stretching 15.7 miles from the heart of Santa Fe all the way to the outskirts near Lamy, this multi-use path parallels an active railroad line the entire way. It's one of those rare "rails beside trails"...
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https://abc7.com/post/tory-gardner-charged-wielding-knife-hitting-golfer-during-car-chase-billy-caldwell-golf-course-edgebrook-chicago/16429249/
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Abc7
A suspect appeared in court and was ordered to be held in custody after a 70-year-old golfer was struck by a vehicle during a car chase on a Chicago golf course. Investigators said he was also wielding a knife. Tory Gardner, 30, of Cicero, Illinois, is facing two felonies of Aggravated Battery to a Senior Citizen with Great Bodily Harm and Unlawful Use of a Weapon/Knife, Forest Preserves of Cook County Police said.
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https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/volkswagen-says-mind-blowing-electric-gti-evs-are-coming-heres-what-to-expect-and-what-i-want-to-see
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Techradar
VW's CEO confirms a GTI version of the upcoming ID 2 electric model An entire family of GTI cars will arrive in the next decade An electrified Golf is also on the cards. Volkswagen's CEO, Thomas Schäfer, has gone on record to state that the brand plans to propel its iconic GTI badge into the electric age with the launch of the ID 2 GTI.
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https://nypost.com/2025/05/13/business/vermont-halts-electric-vehicle-requirements-as-governor-says-current-goals-not-realistic/
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Nypost
Vermont Governor Phil Scott paused the state's electric vehicle sales requirements for passenger cars and medium and heavy-duty trucks on Tuesday, amid broader concerns about the feasibility of zero-emission vehicle rules pioneered by California.
Vermont is one of 11 states including New York,...
Vermont is one of 11 states including New York,...
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https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-ranks-worlds-3rd-happiest-city-after-copenhagen-and-zurich-5136266
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Channelnewsasia
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https://thesun.my/malaysia-news/public-transport-usage-in-m-sia-still-low-ahmad-zahid-MC14075090
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Thesun
KUALA LUMPUR: The public transport usage rate in Malaysia remains low at around 25 per cent, a stark contrast to several developed countries, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. In a Facebook post, Ahmad Zahid said neighbouring Singapore recorded a public transport usage rate of 67 per cent, while that in Seoul, South Korea, stood at 63 per cent and Tokyo, Japan, at 73 per cent.
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https://wccftech.com/analyst-estimates-grand-theft-auto-vi-being-delayed-means-playstation-and-xbox-will-sell-700000-less-consoles-in-2025/
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Wccftech
We know that Grand Theft Auto VI will have a massive impact on the video game industry when it launches, so it's no surprise that its delay into next year is also having a huge impact on the industry in 2025.
Analytics firm Ampere Analysis has lowered its revenue and sales forecast for the video...
Analytics firm Ampere Analysis has lowered its revenue and sales forecast for the video...
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https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/13/up-labs-porsches-newest-startup-wants-to-be-the-plaid-of-automotive-retail/
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Techcrunch
As serial entrepreneur Joel Milne founded, scaled, and then successfully sold mobile auto repair service startup RepairSmith to AutoNation, he was plagued by a persistent problem.
The automotive retail industry has a communication problem. And it's an expensive one. Thousands of dealerships and...
The automotive retail industry has a communication problem. And it's an expensive one. Thousands of dealerships and...
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https://qz.com/waymo-recalls-1-200-vehicles-minor-collisions-robotaxi-1851780624
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Qz
Photo: Robin Marchant / Stringer (Getty Images)In This StoryWaymo is recalling about 1,200 vehicles due to a software bug that caused its self-driving cars to collide with certain roadway barriers, according to safety officials.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a Monday...