# Articles tagged: Transportation

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Surpassing Tesla? Swedish Firm Einride Operates First Robotic Truck with No Driver's Cab

In a world-first trial, Swedish tech company Einride successfully tested its autonomous electric truck—which features n…

24 September 2025

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Smart Transportation Begins in Saudi Arabia: Self-Driving Cars to Transport Passengers

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has officially announced the launch of the first pilot phase for operating self-driving veh…

23 July 2025

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The First Ammonia-Powered Ship Completes Its Voyage in China

The world’s first ship powered by pure ammonia successfully completed its maiden voyage on Chaohu Lake in eastern China…

02 July 2025

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Humanoid Robots Lose First Marathon Race Against Humans

China hosted the first half-marathon in history to pit humans against humanoid robots in Beijing. The race distance was…

20 April 2025

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Dubai Loop: An Underground Network for Self-Driving Vehicles

Elon Musk announced at the 2025 World Government Summit an agreement between his company, The Boring Company, and the D…

14 February 2025

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What is a Turbine and What is a Turbine Engine?

Turbine engines operate by combusting fuel to produce high-pressure gases that drive a turbine. In some designs, like j…

05 February 2025

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CETROVO: China Launches the World’s First Carbon Fiber Train

The train’s core components, such as the chassis and frame, are constructed from carbon fiber, which is significantly l…

18 January 2025

Technology

Hyperloop in 2024: China Takes the Lead

Imagine traveling in a train that moves at the speed of an airplane, cutting travel time between places from hours to m…

10 January 2025

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Japan to create automated cargo road

Following decades of developing the high-speed bullet train for passenger transport between Tokyo and Osaka, Japan is s…

15 November 2024

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European Hyperloop Takes a Major Step Forward

The European project for electromagnetic transportation within a low-pressure tube (Hyperloop) has achieved a significa…

08 November 2024

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China Completes the Paving of the First Road Using Only Robots

Several Chinese state-owned companies have completed the paving of the first 157-kilometer, 20-meter-wide section of th…

13 October 2024

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CATL Unveils Revolutionary Battery for Electric Buses

Chinese battery giant CATL, the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicle batteries, has unveiled a groundbreaki…

15 September 2024

Companies

What is the VX4 air taxi?

The VX4, an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developed by the British company Vertical Aerospace,…

12 September 2024

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World's First Hydrogen Tram Shuts Down

after four and a half years of operation, the line was suspended in August 2023 and appears to have ceased operations a…

08 September 2024

Companies

Smart Tire Company Leverages NASA Technology for Puncture-Proof, Airless Tires

Smart Tire Company has collaborated with NASA to adapt this technology for terrestrial vehicles, introducing METL tires…

02 September 2024

Companies

WeRide : A Self-driving Pioneer

The company focuses on developing Level 4 (L4) autonomous driving technology, enabling vehicles to operate without huma…

22 August 2024

Technology

A Shape-Shifting Wheel Adapts to Uneven Terrains

Korean researchers have developed a shape-shifting wheel designed to traverse both normal and uneven surfaces. Inspired…

18 August 2024

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China Unveils Its Largest Drone Cargo Plane

Sichuan Tengden Sci-tech Innovation has successfully conducted the maiden flight of China’s largest unmanned cargo dron…

14 August 2024

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China Pierces Aircraft Wings to Eliminate Sonic Booms

A research team at Northwestern Polytechnical University in China has developed a new wing design to reduce this sonic …

13 August 2024

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Faster Than Planes: China’s 1000km/h Maglev Train Completes a 2km Test

China has successfully conducted a new test of its high-speed maglev train. This is the first full-sized test of the tr…

08 August 2024

Companies

BMW Joins In-Wheel Electric Motor Race, Following Mercedes

BMW is working with DeepDrive, a company specializing in compact, lightweight electric motors that can be integrated in…

25 July 2024

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Study: Pedestrians and Cyclists Less Likely to Suffer from Heart Disease, Cancer, and Mental Health Problems

The study confirms the importance of daily commuting for physical and mental health. It is noteworthy that active commu…

18 July 2024

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Giant VR-Controlled Robot Tackles Japanese Train Maintenance

West Japan Railway Company is deploying a giant robot to assist with maintenance and repair work on its railway network…

05 July 2024

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From Dream to Reality: Japan Unveils Space Elevator Plans

Obayashi envisions replacing expensive and complex rockets with a more cost-effective and user-friendly alternative, en…

23 May 2024

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Why is Apple Killing its self-driving car project?

The dream of an Apple self-driving car comes to an end. This decision confirms the complexity of achieving truly autono…

28 February 2024

Technology

Hyundai Flying Taxi

The company expects this flying taxi to become available for commercial use in 2028; It will be a new means of transpor…

12 September 2024

Technology

Did the Hyperloop Dream end with Hyperloop One closing its doors?

The idea of Hyperloop gained acclaim and enthusiasm in the scientific and investment community, and thus the company “H…

08 August 2024