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.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/ads-tec-energy-upgrades-convenience-stores-with-ultra-fast-ev-charging-at-nacs-show-2024/
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Demo of compact, battery-buffered ChargeBox, shows how c-stores can add ultra-fast EV charging without costly utility upgrades
ADS-TEC Energy plc, a global leader in battery-buffered, ultra-fast charging technology, will be demonstrating its innovative, ultra-fast EV charging platform,...
ADS-TEC Energy plc, a global leader in battery-buffered, ultra-fast charging technology, will be demonstrating its innovative, ultra-fast EV charging platform,...
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/32347979/tourist-hit-by-train-taking-selfie/
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THIS clip captures the shocking moment a train ploughs into an oblivious tourist who is trying to take a selfie in Taiwan.Watch as Liu Nu, 55, stands with her back to the oncoming train, apparently attempting to snap a pic with the locomotive.6The moment Liu Nu is struck from behind by the train...
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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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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.sgvtribune.com/2023/08/30/metro-unveils-plan-for-walking-bicycling-or-rolling-to-a-train-station-or-bus-stop/
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LA Metro laid out a plan on Tuesday to create a chain of paths, regional bikeways and pedestrian crossings to connect passengers who are walking, rolling or bicycling to and from the transit agency's train lines, bus stops and depots.
The release of the agency's Active Transportation Strategic...
The release of the agency's Active Transportation Strategic...
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https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/what-every-auto-sector-company-should-9347808/
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On April 2025, President Trump issued the full details of the automotive tariffs, including the exact Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) subheadings to which the automotive tariffs apply. This completed the implementation of the automotive tariffs, first announced on March 26, 2025, which established comprehensive 25% tariffs on imported automobiles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) as well as light trucks.
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https://www.arcamax.com/business/businessnews/s-3230040
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MIAMI — It's the hottest trend in the automotive industry, and it's not electric vehicles or autonomous driving. It's something far more prosaic and unlikely: the automotive-branded high-rise condominium tower. It started with the Porsche Design Tower, which opened in 2017. The Bentley Residences followed in 2022, a 749-foot high, 60-story condominium, still being built at a cost of $850 million.
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https://www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/automation-risks-safety-robotics-thomas-deegan-ehs-mackin
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Thomas Deegan of EHS Mackin discusses the Irish sectors that are embracing robotics, the importance of a proactive approach to risk and the danger of staff bypassing safety procedures when they're under pressure. Automation comes in all shapes and sizes, from automated tasks on a computer to advanced robots working in warehouses, but progress can bring its own challenges.
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https://wealthofgeeks.com/new-ev-fees-debate/
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Electric vehicles (EVs) are all the rage these days, and they are transforming the automotive industry into something we have never seen before. Gas stations will be irrelevant, car exhaust will be minimized, and EVs promise a cleaner environment and lower consumer costs.
That's what they say,...
That's what they say,...
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https://www.superpunch.net/2024/11/jaguar-automotive-is-rebranding-as.html
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The motto is "copy nothing" and the teaser is colorful and strange (here's one neutral and one cutting description of the launch event for media): The new logo activated a deep memory of the Etch A Sketch Animator: Speaking of color, Alpine is going very pink for this week's race in Vegas:.
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https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/vdas-10-points-plan-10-points-for-climate-neutral-mobility/
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10 points for climate-neutral mobility
I. Actively support goals with measures
1. The automotive industry is committed to the Paris climate goals. The CO2 fleet regulation is not backed up by sufficient political measures and cannot be met. We are relying on incentives and good location...
I. Actively support goals with measures
1. The automotive industry is committed to the Paris climate goals. The CO2 fleet regulation is not backed up by sufficient political measures and cannot be met. We are relying on incentives and good location...
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https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3277512/it-full-steam-ahead-chinas-high-speed-rail-network-after-summer-travel-surge
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China boasts the world's largest high-speed railway network - 45,000km by the end of last year - and some of the. fastest passenger trains. First launched in 2008, the network is considered essential to the world's second-largest economy and its 1.4 billion population. And with the return of high-volume transport to post-Covid levels, China has resumed its plans to link the country via high-speed railway.
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https://cleantechnica.com/2024/09/25/volvo-trucks-delivers-70-volvo-vnr-electric-trucks-in-california/
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Cleantechnica
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Volvo Trucks North America has successfully delivered 70 Volvo VNR Electric trucks as part of a $21.5M funding initiative supported by the U.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD).
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https://bgr.com/tech/code-in-latest-android-auto-update-hints-at-smart-glasses-integration/
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Android Auto may soon extend beyond your car's dashboard. Hidden code in the latest Android Auto 14.2 beta hints that Google is laying the groundwork for smart glasses support—a possible preview of its broader vision for Android XR and immersive, in-car tech.While the update doesn't include any...
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https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/global-climate-action-effort-now-counts-over-250-airports
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Following last month’s COP24 UNFCCC Climate Change Conference in Katowice, Poland, Airports Council International provided an update on the latest developments among the community of 259 airports currently in the global carbon management standard, Airport Carbon Accreditation.
Niclas Svenningsen, who heads the Climate Neutral Now initiative at the United Nations Framework Convention on Clima
Niclas Svenningsen, who heads the Climate Neutral Now initiative at the United Nations Framework Convention on Clima
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https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/11/8/2473
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1. IntroductionWith the increasing number of vehicles, issues such as traffic congestion and vehicle safety have gained significant attention [1,2,3]. Additionally, the field of artificial intelligence has made significant progress, leading to the emergence of intelligent vehicles with autonomous...
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https://cleantechnica.com/2024/04/04/autonomous-electric-trains-really-are-coming-for-your-diesel/
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Cleantechnica
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Electric locomotives are beginning to push fossil fuels out of the rail freight hauling business, but a second pathway is beginning to emerge. The US startup Intramotev of Missouri is one of a handful of companies pushing the envelope on electric trains.
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https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/aviation-mro-maintainence-repair-overhaul-demand-manpower-5119716
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https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/business/swiss-train-manufacturer-stadler-receives-first-order-for-the-gulf-region/49190140
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The train manufacturer Stadler from eastern Switzerland has landed a major deal in Saudi Arabia. The order from Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) is worth up to around CHF600 million ($689 million).
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The train manufacturer Stadler from eastern Switzerland has landed a major deal in Saudi Arabia. The order from Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) is worth up to around CHF600 million ($689 million).
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https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/mahindra-and-nxp-signs-mou-to-drive-next-generation-smart-electric-mobility/
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Mahindra intends to explore NXP's extensive portfolio, innovative automotive system solutions, and expertise in zonal and domain controllers, electrification, advanced vehicle networks, and secure car access technologies for their upcoming platformsMahindra & Mahindra Ltd., a leader in...
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https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dublin/2024/03/06/plan-for-dublin-to-be-climate-neutral-by-2030-with-more-public-transport-and-less-through-traffic/
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Dublin City Council has set an ambitious plan for the capital to become climate neutral by 2030 by halving its carbon emissions through he scaling up of public transport and active travel; taking through traffic from its streets; and expanding green areas to tackle air pollution. The path to the end of the decade is set out in its second climate action plan, published on Wednesday, which also highlights the need "to prepare our city and the people living here for the known impacts of climate change - flooding, sea level rise, extreme weather events, and drought".
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https://www.westernjournal.com/ap-major-manufacturer-issues-warning-owners-24000-hybrid-vehicles-park-outside/
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Stellantis is telling the owners of more than 24,000 plug-in hybrid minivans to park them outdoors away from buildings and to stop charging them due to the possibility of battery fires.
The company said Thursday that it's recalling certain 2017 through 2021 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrids,...
The company said Thursday that it's recalling certain 2017 through 2021 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrids,...
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https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2024/08/30/the-role-of-technology-in-semi-truck-accident-prevention/85385/
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