Even amid plagues, summer is the time for road trips. (Maybe especially amid plagues, when travel restrictions make a terrestrial trip more workable than flying.) But as we head into Labor Day and take a look back at the season, we’ve noticed a distinct lack of road shows. You know, […]
Transportation
Happy Friday and welcome back to Business Insider’s weekly roundup of all things A to B. I’m senior editor Alex Davies, back on BI’s transportation desk after a six-year hiatus. A whole lot changed in that interim: Wall Street has decided that Tesla is worth more than most of its […]
The vehicle and oil industries are being disrupted … the “4 Horsemen of the Auto Industry Apocalypse” … estimating market size … how to play it … the automobile and oil industries are among the largest on Earth. They control nations. The value of the assets under their control runs […]
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WASHINGTON — Disorganization and a lack of situational awareness by the on-watch crew of the U.S. Navy destroyer Fitzgerald was the primary cause of the collision off Japan in June 2017 that claimed the lives of seven sailors, according to a new report by the National Transportation Safety Board. The […]
Faisal Jameel is CTO of NJ TRANSIT, one of the country’s largest public transit systems, where he specializes in digital transformations. getty Most of us agree that public transportation could use a good, strategic shake-up. It’s a dated experience, and a new generation of riders are chomping at the bit for […]
I just bought my first car … in almost 20 years. Source: Shutterstock I know. It’s hard to believe. I prefer to take Uber, a taxi, a scooter, or even walk rather than drive on congested city streets. It saves me insurance, fuel, and repair costs as well. And since […]
The simple reason to buy Graf Industrial (NYSE:GRAF) stock is that it is a bet on the growth of self-driving cars. Graf, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), is merging with Velodyne Lidar, a key supplier for autonomous vehicles. Source: Dmitry Eagle Orlov / Shutterstock.com That simple case probably is […]
Even though hyperloop capsules can reach speeds of 760 miles per hour, on a practical level, this transportation sector appears to be stalled. Nearly all high-density transportation, from airlines to bullet trains, has come to a near halt amid the worst pandemic in a hundred years. Amtrak cars are deserted, […]
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — If it feels like New York City has become the speed camera capital of the world, that’s because it has. On Tuesday, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) has achieved its goal of installing speed cameras in 750 school zones throughout […]
Long ago, I perfected the art of being a light traveler. Source: Shutterstock I hate checking and claiming bags — and risking one getting lost — so I got quite skilled at jamming everything I need into a carry-on. After a bit of a break because of COVID-19, I’ve made […]
researchers seek real-life product by 2023 ABOVE VIDEO: World debut SkyDrive Manned Flight by SD-03 in the summer 2020 Full Version. (FOX BUSINESS) – A Japanese flying car project is one step closer to taking off into the mainstream. SkyDrive Inc. announced Friday that it carried out a successful test […]
Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide The world is becoming more urban. According to a 2018 report from the United Nations, 68{d758473eadf0b692d331aa823300cffd0ef21fd1fd535177f3429dd328b70b5d} of the global population is projected to live in urban areas by 2050. While greater density can put residents closer to restaurants, theater, clubs, banks, and […]
Traffic on Interstate 40, looking east from Avent Ferry Road in Raleigh last month. Ethan Hyman [email protected] RALEIGH The state Board of Transportation met for the first time Thursday since the General Assembly overhauled the board this summer, but more than half of the new members are holdovers from the […]
“The matching funds mentioned by President Clark are required to draw down approximately $10 million of the federal funds. That money remains available until it is spent by the university for the UTC or reprogrammed for another use,” Clyburn’s office stated, noting that only the U.S. Congress has the ability […]
Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess has encouraged Bill Gates to advise governments on how to lower carbon emissions from transportation and renewed his criticism of Germany’s slow abandonment of coal power. “You thoroughly understand the CO2 logic of the mobility sector. You know what we have to do and you […]
The many industries that make up the world of freight have undergone tremendous change over the past several decades. Each Friday, FreightWaves explores the archives of American Shipper’s nearly 70-year-old collection of shipping and maritime publications to showcase interesting freight stories of long ago. The following is an excerpt from […]
Happy Friday and welcome back to Business Insider’s weekly roundup of all things A to B. Around these parts, we spend a fair bit of time trying to suss out who’s likely to be “the next Elon Musk” and the “next Tesla.” These are coveted positions, after all: Musk is […]
WASHINGTON (PR) – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced that it has awarded nearly $80 million in grants to states and educational institutions to enhance commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety. Today’s awards represent the highest ever funding level for these critical safety grants. […]
As leaders attempt to address an economic crisis, a health crisis, and a climate crisis, one bold proposal may be picking up speed: Metro could drop all fares for bus and rail rides as soon as next year. A task force will convene on September 1, with the goal of […]
SHANGHAI, China–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The first China International Import Expo (CIIE)-themed airplane departed from Shanghai and arrived at Heathrow Airport in London Thursday. The special CIIE-themed aircraft was jointly launched by China Eastern Airlines (China Eastern) and China International Import Expo Bureau. Its maiden flight was completed on July 4, when the […]
© Provided by The Statesman Amazon’s sustainable transportation fleet gets 1800 Mercedes EVs Amazon.com Inc is buying 1,800 electric delivery vans from Mercedes-Benz for its European delivery fleet. In announcing the order on Friday, Mercedes said it would also join a climate initiative established by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. By […]
A Hampton-based volunteer transportation program is looking for help.>> Download the free WMUR appTransportation Assistance for Seacoast Citizens is looking for more drivers. The organization gives rides to adults 55 and older and those with medical conditions.”We have no restrictions on where to take people,” Carol Gulla from TASC said. […]
The Texas Department of Transportation has launched the “Share the Road: Look Twice for Motorcycles,” campaign to alert drivers of the risks motorcyclists face. TEXAS, USA — The Texas Department of Transportation has launched the “Share the Road: Look Twice for Motorcycles,” campaign to alert drivers of the risks motorcyclists […]
The first major project funded by a $77.9 million bond package approved by voters in 2018 will be open for business soon. Nacogdoches ISD’s transportation center is nearing completion, and staff will soon begin moving into the new facility, district officials said. “NISD is grateful for the Board of Trustees […]
By Bas Bonnier We may need to end our love affair with SUVs to make transport cleaner. Shutterstock When did you last use your car? Have you also driven significantly less over the past few months? While lockdowns have been in place around the world due to the coronavirus pandemic, […]
The new winged flying taxis could be a revolution in the luxury travel space Vertical Aerospace UK aviation start-up Vertical Aerospace has unveiled designs for the VA-1X, the world’s first certified winged electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, slated for flight in 2024. The electric-powered, emission-free aircraft is designed […]