India hatches plan to deploy 100,000 electric buses
The Indian government has announced plans to launch the ‘Bharat Urban Megabus Mission’ in 2025 with a goal of deploying 100,000 electric buses by March 2030. Cities with a population of more than 1 million people will receive an electric bus fleet to encourage more...
Ford’s Chief Futurist says future mobility is “complicated”
Ford Motor Company's Chief Futurist, Jennifer Brace, shares her perspective on the biggest changes and challenges in transportation, hinting that the future of mobility is not as simple as we think. Brace describes the complex path ahead, touching on key issues like climate impact, consumer...
EU slaps definitive tariffs on imported Chinese EVs
The European Commission has concluded its investigation into unfairly subsidised electric vehicles (EVs) from China by imposing definitive countervailing duties. The investigation found that the EV value chain in China benefits from unfair subsidisation which is causing threat of economic injury to EU producers of...
AI-powered EV charging could be incoming
Electric vehicle (EV) charging manufacturer and operator Blink Charging has announced a partnership with Stable Auto to utilise Blink's charging network with AI capabilities contribute to EV infrastructure. AI-powered solutions provider Stable helps organisations to plan and operate EV charging networks. By analyzing utilization trends...
Skyline Nav AI wins Start-Up Pitching Competition
Navigation technology start-up Skyline Nav AI has been announced as the winner of the Start-up Pitching Competition at MOVE America 2024. Out of a line-up of stellar start-up pitches, CEO Kanwar Singh's pitch took the lead and secured the award. Watch the interview to hear how...
Waymo gets $5.6bn from Alphabet and other Silicon Valley ventures
Waymo has closed an investment round of $5.6 billion, led by Alphabet, and contributed to by Andreessen Horowitz, Fidelity, Perry Creek, Silver Lake, Tiger Global, and T. Rowe Price. Waymo has promised to utilise this funding to "welcome more riders in San Francisco, Phoenix, and...
Amtrak’s “Train Daddy” wants to bring high-speed rail to Texas
Rail opportunities are expanding in Texas, particularly high-speed rail. At MOVE America 2024, Amtrak's SVP of High-Speed Rail, Andy Byford, discussed the significant potential for rail expansion in the southern states of the U.S. Emphasising the growing demand for efficient transportation solutions, Byford detailed the railroad...
UK start-up IONETIC slashes EV battery pack development time and costs, unlocking multi-million-dollar savings
UK-based EV battery pack technology start-up IONETIC has today unveiled a world-first software-accelerated, AI-supported development system, Arc, that delivers multi-million dollar savings in battery pack development costs, and halves time-to-market for custom battery packs. Launched alongside IONETIC’s refreshed logo, brand, and website, Arc slashes the...
Addison Lee bought in £269m deal by Singapore-based firm
London private taxi hire giant Addison Lee has been bought by ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited's wholly-owned subsidiary CityFleet Networks for £269.1 million. CityFleet Networks will acquire the operator's 7,500 drivers and 5,000 vehicle fleet and will expand the service into other UK cities including Liverpool, the...
Waymo offers $3 credit to riders using public transit in San Francisco and the Peninsula
Waymo riders can now earn $3 credit on their account for use on future rides when they choose use transit stations in San Francisco and the Peninsula. Credits will be applied to riders’ Waymo accounts when they use Waymo's fully autonomous ride-hailing service "Waymo One"...
