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
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STOREDOT SIGNS STRATEGIC AGREEMENT WITH FLEX|N|GATE TO PRODUCE EXTREME FAST CHARGING BATTERY CELLS FOR US EV MARKET
StoreDot, the pioneer of extreme fast charging (XFC) battery technology for electric vehicles, is today announcing that it has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Flex|N|Gate, a leading global automotive component manufacturer. Continue reading
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
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
HYZON MOTORS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES FIRST CUSTOMER DEMO OF LIQUID HYDROGEN FUEL CELL ELECTRIC TRUCK
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.
What to do in a ship fire like that of the Fremantle Highway?
The large ship fire on the Fremantle Highway has once again shown that the transport of electric cars entails other risks. The approach to an incipient fire also requires a different approach. And while the fire on the Fremantle Highway ended relatively well, it was close to a bigger disaster. That is why FMTC, specialist in safety training for the offshore and maritime sector, among others, provides more insight into the specific characteristics of a ship fire with a high-risk cargo, such as electric cars. How does such a fire start, how do you fight it and what measures can you take to prevent a recurrence of this near-disaster? Continue reading
EV Charge Anxiety: 67 percent of UK EV drivers prepared to pay to reserve a charging bay
The lack of availability and accessibility of current EV charge points, coupled with damaged infrastructure, incompatibility and inadequate payment options is causing frustration amongst UK EV drivers. As a result, over two-thirds (67 percent) of respondents are prepared to pay a premium to reserve a public charging bay to ensure they can power up their vehicles. Just over a quarter (27 percent) are willing to part with up to £10, and 33 percent up to £5. A further 7 percent would even be prepared to go higher at over £10, all to avoid ‘charge anxiety’. Continue reading
This Week in Transportation News: 13 Stories You Need to See
With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the auto and transportation industries stay on top of the week’s most newsworthy and popular releases, here’s a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn’t be missed. Continue reading
Global Airlines and American Express set for take-off with new partnership
Global Airlines, the world’s newest long-haul airline, has announced a significant partnership with American Express, meaning high-spending Amex Cardmembers can book tickets and benefit from exclusive offers with the airline. Continue reading