(IN BRIEF) Arriva has been awarded two pioneering 12-year contracts by the Budapest Transport Centre (BKK), making it the first operator of an electric bus fleet in Hungary’s capital. Set to launch by the end of 2025, the fleet will … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The University of Warwick’s WMG has launched the Safety Pool™ Studio, an innovative online platform designed to enable public participation in shaping the safety of Automated Vehicles (AVs). This first-of-its-kind platform allows users to create driving scenarios based … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Automated Vehicle, Lilian Greenwood MP, Professor Siddartha Khastgir, public, safety, Safety Pool™ Studio, University of Warwick, WMG
(IN BRIEF) In 2024, the trucking industry has made significant strides in commercializing autonomous driving technology to address challenges like high operational costs, driver shortages, and safety concerns. The global trucking fleet is expected to incorporate an additional 500,000 Level … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, European Union, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Marketing, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged autonomous driving, autonomous driving regulations, autonomous electric trucks, Autonomous systems, autonomous truck testing, autonomous trucking, autonomous trucks, autonomous vehicle regulations, autonomous vehicles. trucks. trucking, autonomy, Einride, Europe on the Move, European Commission, global trucking fleet, IDTechEx, infrastructure, L4 autonomous trucks, logistics, logistics companies, Shihao Fu, transport sector, Transport Transformation, transportation sector, truck companies, truck OEMs, trucking
(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach has been chosen by Transport for London to supply zero-emission buses for a new cycle shuttle service associated with the Silvertown Tunnel, which is under construction beneath the Thames and set to open in 2025. The 1.4-kilometer … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Bentley has officially unveiled the Flying Spur Mulliner at the 2024 Zoute Grand Prix in Belgium, marking its European debut. This luxury four-door Grand Tourer features a powerful 782 PS, 1,000 Nm hybrid powertrain, making it the most … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Belgium, Bentley, Flying Spur Mulliner, Luxury, performance, Zoute Grand Prix
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz’s eActros 600 played a key role in supplying Munich’s Oktoberfest, delivering around 82,000 liters of beer and fresh pretzels. The electric truck, operated by Lettl Transportation GmbH, transported beer for the Hofbräuhaus Brewery using a 27,500-liter tank … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has announced the successful opening of Complete 540 Phase 1, an extension of the Triangle Expressway in North Carolina, which commenced traffic on September 25th. This project enhances regional connectivity and aims to reduce travel times … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) New Holland has introduced the next generation of its T5 Dual Command tractor range, featuring a modern exterior and enhanced functionality aimed at improving productivity and operator comfort. The updated lineup, showcased at the Sommet de l’Élevage fair … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Palmdale-Burbank segment of California’s high-speed rail project, connecting San Francisco and Los Angeles, has received environmental certification from the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA). This section, covering approximately 70 kilometers, includes complex tunneling and traverses various landscapes. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged California, environmental certification, High-Speed Rail Project, Palmdale-Burbank Segment, partnership, SENER, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) In a recent pilot project at the Steinweg Beatrix Terminal, the Port of Rotterdam Authority successfully tested moveable shore power battery containers, connecting them to vessels from the Cargow shipping company. The project, conducted in collaboration with Zero … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ZF, a global leader in foundation brake systems, has achieved a major milestone by producing 250 million Electric Parking Brake (EPB) units. This accomplishment highlights ZF’s pioneering role in EPB technology, which it introduced nearly 25 years ago. … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Brake System, Danny Milot, Electric Parking Brake Units, INNOVATION, safety, ZF
(IN BRIEF) Logicor celebrated its Environmental Day in Lüdenscheid, Germany, for the second consecutive year on September 26, 2024. Partnering with ‘Plant-my-Tree,’ 20 employees planted around 500 trees and checked on the growth of trees planted the previous year. This … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Real Estate, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Environmental Day, Germany, Logicor, Lüdenscheid, partnership, sustainability, tree planting
(IN BRIEF) MacGregor, a division of Cargotec, has secured a contract to supply cargo access equipment for 12 Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) being built for CIDO Shipping at China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. The deal includes … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Vossloh presented its latest sustainable rail infrastructure solutions at InnoTrans 2024, showcasing products like CO2-reduced rail fastening systems, fully recyclable composite sleepers, and digital innovations on its connect platform. The company highlighted its commitment to supporting rail operators … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Scania and Fortescue have partnered to develop an autonomous road train solution aimed at transforming the mining industry with increased efficiency and sustainability. The collaboration leverages Scania’s advanced truck automation technology and Fortescue’s mining expertise, focusing on reducing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Australia, Autonomous Road Train, Dino Otranto, Fortescue, Manfred Streit, mining, partnership, Peter Hafmar, Scania, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) RS Lease has signed a framework agreement with Siemens Mobility to purchase up to 65 Vectron locomotives, with an immediate delivery of 30 units and an option for 35 more. These new Vectron Multi-System and Dual Mode locomotives … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Classic and Autostadt will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Volkswagen Golf and Scirocco at the prestigious Edelweiß-Bergpreis Rossfeld Berchtesgaden hill climb race, held in the Alps on September 28 and 29, 2024. They will showcase iconic … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) RWE has partnered with the Port Authority of Setúbal in Portugal through a Letter of Support, aiming to transform the port into a key logistics hub for floating offshore wind projects. This initiative aligns with Portugal’s renewable energy … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Portugal, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Álvaro de Miguel, Carlos Correia, floating offshore wind, Germany, partnership, Port of Setúbal, PORTUGAL, RWE, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has partnered with UTA Edenred to launch MAN SimplePay, a digital platform designed to simplify fleet cost management and enhance operational transparency. Launching in late 2024, the platform will enable fleet managers to monitor … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged and truck washing, digital platform, Fleet Cost Management, Kerstin Rummel, MAN SimplePay, MAN Truck & Bus, parking, partnership, Pierre Jalady, refueling, sustainability, UTA Edenred
(IN BRIEF) Stellantis made a strong impression at the 2024 Paris Motor Show, unveiling five world premieres from its brands Citroën, Peugeot, and Alfa Romeo. Additionally, the show marked the debut of the Chinese brand Leapmotor in partnership with Stellantis, … Read the full press release
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