Category Archives: Transport

10Jan/24

Honda Debuts New Global “Honda 0” EV Series with Two New Concept Models

Honda today announced the “Honda 0 Series,” a new global EV series launching in 2026, represented by the world premiere of two concept models, Saloon and Space-Hub, at CES 2024. In 2026, Honda will introduce a model of the Honda 0 Series based on the Saloon concept in North America, followed by model introductions in Japan, Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East and South America. Continue reading

12Dec/23

IDTechEx Summarized Regional Regulations for Mandating Driver Monitoring Systems

Driver monitoring systems (DMS) have gained considerable momentum, driven by the escalating SAE autonomous driving levels and regulatory frameworks in key regions like the USA, Europe, China, Japan, and others. While DMS is not a novel concept, traditional DMS techniques typically rely on passive data sourced from advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), such as driving duration and lane-keeping. Although these conventional passive technologies offer simplicity and easy integration into vehicles, they are prone to generating false positives. Continue reading

15Oct/23

Chinese automotive industry has overtaken to supercars

On the evening of October 9th, China’s first supercar production line was officially put into production at Hyper in Guangzhou, and AION launched China’s first electric luxury supercar, Hyper SSR with 1.9s 0-100km/h acceleration, which is the world’s first production electric supercar with the world’s fastest acceleration. Meanwhile, we are amazing to see that we can’t see any western parts, all of parts of Hyper SSR are independently developed and manufactured in China. Continue reading

10Oct/23

THALES TO MODERNISE ZAMBIA’S AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL WITH LATEST TOPSKY ATC SOLUTION

Thales, Tue, Oct 10 2023 – Following the contract signed in 2014 with Zambia Airports Corporation Limited(ZACL), Thales is modernising the ATC (air traffic control) centres at Lusaka and Livingstone international airports in Zambia.
Thales is expanding its TopSky – ATC air traffic control automation solution with two new applications. The first is Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC), which allows clear and secure dialogue between pilots and controllers. The second is Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Contract (ADS-C), which automatically transmits aircraft flight status reports to ATM systems on the ground. Continue reading

06Oct/23

Experienced Pilots Voice Safety Concerns As Holiday Travel Season Begins

As Airline Captains, First Officers, Line Check Pilots, Mentors and Passengers, we have witnessed a concerning and significant rise in close call aviation incidents in 2023. The safety of commercial airline travel has been compromised because of the increasing number of experienced airline pilots being forced into retirement at age 65 and carriers’ ongoing struggles to attract and retain top tier pilot candidates. Factoring in the loss of on-the-job training (“operational experience” or OE) by the more experienced pilots who mentor the less experienced pilots and given the unprecedented level of US air travel following the pandemic, the situation is untenable. This according to members of the Let Experienced Pilots Fly, Inc. organization. Continue reading

05Sep/23

Horizon Robotics Showcases Latest Production-Grade Driving Assistance Solutions at IAA Mobility 2023

Horizon Robotics, a leading provider of energy-efficient computing solutions for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving (AD) for consumer vehicles in China, is proud to attend the IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich Germany, one of the most prestigious automotive events worldwide. Continue reading

01Sep/23

NIU, the World’s Leading Two-Wheeled Electric Vehicles Brand Launches Impossibly Light Carbon Fiber Kick Scooter

NIU, the world-renowned leader in two-wheeled electric vehicles, proudly unveiled its groundbreaking carbon fiber scooters, the KQi Air X and the KQi Air, at IFA, Berlin, the world’s largest consumer electronics and home appliance trade show. The cutting-edge carbon fiber scooters will redefine the ultra-light electric scooter category setting new benchmarks in the industry, embodying NIU’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. Continue reading

01Sep/23

HYZON MOTORS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES FIRST CUSTOMER DEMO OF LIQUID HYDROGEN FUEL CELL ELECTRIC TRUCK

Hyzon Motors Inc. (Hyzon) (NASDAQ: HYZN), a high-power hydrogen fuel cell technology developer and global supplier of zero-emission heavy-duty fuel cell electric vehicles, Performance Food Group, Inc. (PFG) (NYSE: PFGC), one of the largest food and foodservice distribution companies in North America, and Chart Industries, Inc. (Chart) (NYSE: GTLS), a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple applications in the clean energy and industrial gas market, today announced successful completion of Hyzon’s first commercial run with a liquid hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (LH2 FCEV). Continue reading

29Aug/23

What is Mayor Khan’s ULEZ zone extension?

29 August 2023 /Transport/ –The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is a low-emission zone in London, England. It was introduced in April 2019 and expanded to cover all London boroughs on August 29, 2023. The ULEZ charges drivers of vehicles that do not meet certain emission standards a daily fee to drive within the zone. The aim of the ULEZ is to reduce air pollution in London.

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