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DMCI and Taisei win $287M contract for Manila airport subway spur
Infrastructure firms D.M. Consunji Inc. and Japan's Taisei Corp. secured a P16.06 billion contract—about $287 million—to construct the NAIA spur line of the Metro Manila Subway. The award includes $20.2 million and ¥7.03 billion (≈$45 million) in foreign‑denominated payments and follows a two‑year bidding delay that added P66.18 million for inflation.
At XPONENTIAL Europe 2026, T‑MOTOR unveiled four new propulsion series—S, VL, AT, and V‑Series CAN ESCs—alongside a proprietary propeller line. The S Series targets heavy‑lift multirotor drones with high thrust and thermal stability, while the VL Series optimizes VTOL transitions through low vibration and balanced power. The AT Series focuses on low‑energy consumption for fixed‑wing platforms, and the V Series ESCs deliver real‑time telemetry and fault protection. Integrated propellers promise reduced noise and improved thrust efficiency across multirotor and fixed‑wing configurations.
Maritime Transport has launched a nationwide fleet of electric heavy‑goods vehicles (eHGVs) in the UK, initially focusing on rail‑served depots in Wakefield and Birmingham. The strategy pairs zero‑emission trucks with existing rail freight to handle long‑haul legs, leaving short, predictable...
A recent Atmosphere Research Group survey shows Middle East aviation faces sharp headwinds as jet fuel prices surged 77% and regional conflict threatens tourism. The World Travel & Tourism Council estimates daily visitor‑spending losses of $600 million, potentially cutting arrivals by...
A Reddit video shows Tesla's Full Self‑Driving (FSD) software anticipating a pedestrian crossing before a distracted BMW driver reacts, ultimately stopping to avoid a near‑miss. The incident highlights FSD's ability to read subtle body cues and predict intent, a capability...
Nottingham City Council has awarded Alchera Technologies a contract to build an AI‑powered transport data platform, funded by the Department for Transport’s Future Transport Zones programme. The cloud‑based system will ingest real‑time feeds from sensors, cameras, EV chargers, and public‑transport...
Chinese researchers have unveiled a lithium‑metal battery that surpasses 700 Wh/kg energy density at room temperature and retains about 400 Wh/kg at -50 °C. The new electrolyte replaces oxygen with fluorine, boosting ion conductivity and stability. Integrated into a FAW Hongqi prototype, the...
A new Highway Loss Data Institute study shows driver‑assistance technologies are cutting insurance claims on Mazda models from 2015‑2023. The simplest bundle—front automatic emergency braking—reduced property‑damage liability claims by 13% and bodily‑injury liability claims by 9%. More comprehensive bundles that...
China has entered series production of the Soviet‑designed Zubr‑class hovercraft, expanding its fleet to at least nine vessels and potentially 10‑12. The massive craft can carry up to 500 troops, three main battle tanks or ten lighter AFVs at speeds...
Saudi Arabian Railways (SAR) launched a 1,700‑kilometre freight corridor linking the Gulf ports of Dammam, Jubail and King Fahd to the Jordanian border at Al‑Haditha. Each train will haul more than 400 containers, cutting transit times by roughly half compared...
The Australian federal government announced a temporary halving of the fuel excise, cutting pump prices by about 26.3 cents per litre, and reduced the heavy‑vehicle road user charge (RUC) to zero for three months. It also postponed a scheduled 6% RUC...
The Boeing 747 freighter continues to dominate niche heavy‑lift cargo markets despite the rise of more fuel‑efficient twin‑engine jets. Its unique nose‑loading door and reinforced main deck enable transport of oversized items that side‑loading aircraft cannot accommodate. The newer 747‑8F...
Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D‑Calif.) has co‑introduced the RIDER Safety Act, a federal measure that expands existing transportation grant eligibility so transit agencies can hire unarmed "transit ambassadors." The model, first piloted by BART, reported a 41% drop in crime after...
In this episode of the Shared Security Podcast, hosts Tom and co‑host Scott Wright explore the privacy risks posed by tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS). They discuss a recent study by Spain’s IMDEA institute that captured 6 million wireless signals from...
Oceanwide Expeditions announced that it will introduce a pair of purpose‑built eco‑sail expedition ships in 2029 and 2030. The hybrid vessels will combine wind‑assist sails with low‑emission engines and battery storage to lower fuel use and underwater noise on fragile...
Engine block hot spots are isolated overheated areas that can damage heads, gaskets, and internal components even when coolant levels appear normal. They typically arise from air pockets, weak radiator caps, improper coolant mix, or detonation caused by low‑octane fuel...
Supply‑chain analysts and pharma leaders say the UK is only weeks away from drug shortages if the Iran‑related war continues, as Gulf disruptions and Indian export constraints choke raw‑material flows and air‑freight costs double.
The provided source material contains no verifiable information about General Motors deploying generative AI to visualize cars before physical prototypes. Without reliable data, a factual article cannot be produced.
State‑owned Oman Holding has finalized a 100% purchase of low‑cost carrier SalamAir, creating a wholly‑owned national airline. The deal, announced without disclosed financial terms, underscores Oman's push to consolidate its aviation assets amid regional market volatility.
Maersk announced an emergency fuel surcharge and temporarily halted operations at its Salalah terminal after a drone attack injured a worker and damaged a crane. The move comes as the Israel‑Iran‑Houthi conflict closes the Strait of Hormuz and pushes global...
Distributed order management (DOM) lets retailers route orders to the optimal fulfillment node—store, warehouse, or 3PL—based on real‑time inventory, cost, and delivery windows. In 2026, 68.99% of brands aim to ship U.S. orders within two to three days, making precise...
Spark plug size is critical to engine performance, with each vehicle engineered for a specific thread diameter, reach length, hex size and seat type. The article outlines how to measure these dimensions—thread diameters of 10 mm to 18 mm, reach lengths from...
Trump allowing the Russian oil tanker to reach #Cuba does NOT disprove the US quarantine. It PROVES it. The only oil that will reach Cuba is the oil that the US allows. As I scooped a month ago: the plan is to...
JUST IN: Middle East luxury car market, a profit powerhouse despite <10% sales volume, faces headwinds as global demand softens.
Manila City announced a subsidy that will cover the daily operations of more than 1,400 jeepneys, allowing roughly 100,000 commuters to ride for free during a five‑day pilot amid a nationwide fuel crisis. The scheme, enacted under Executive Order No. 14,...
JUST IN: Middle East conflict and drone proliferation are increasing aviation dangers by narrowing flight paths, according to Europe's top safety regulator.
Airports in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, Tanzania etc have designated SADC corridors. SADC citizens are Visa exempt in almost ALL SADC countries, so it’s convenient to separate them from other travellers. South Africa can do the same, it won’t hurt anyone….
Air Canada reports steady demand despite rising fuel costs, mirroring U.S. carriers that are raising fares. Unlike many U.S. airlines, it retains modest short‑term fuel hedges, softening the impact of a crude price surge. The carrier is adapting to altered...
BYD signaled to analysts that exports this year will probably beat its previous target by 15% https://t.co/UKsfRVFbm4
All this fit is missing is the keys to a 2006 Lexus GX470 with 158,000 miles and perfect service records https://t.co/myR6a2RcEe
Toyota has phased out its iconic blue‑halo hybrid badge, replacing it with a new HEV logo and a blue‑dot emblem that signals the company’s Beyond Zero electrification strategy. The change coincides with the launch of a more powerful fifth‑generation Camry...
Motion 2 Arrives: VinMotion’s Next-Gen Humanoid for Industrial #Logistics by @CyberRobooo #AI #Robotics #Engineering #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/1yMagg0Mmx
Relax, everyone in Asia. 20 "big boats of oil" are about to pass through SoH.
Singapore’s elite fine‑dining scene has seen reservations plunge 30‑50% at two‑Michelin‑starred restaurants since the Iran war began. Operators blame flight disruptions and market uncertainty, while some venues note a shift toward regional tourists.
After testing United’s latest upgrades, from Starlink Wi-Fi to its new “Elevated” cabins, a clearer strategy emerges: a push toward a more connected, consistent airline experience that increasingly echoes Apple’s ecosystem approach ahead of its 100th year. https://t.co/Tt3bBDxQbB
Backpack-to-Ride: Inflatable Electric Scooter Redefines Urban Mobility by @tweetciiiim #AI #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/cWBFEoBd2k
U.S. and Iranian hostilities have slashed daily tanker transits through the Strait of Hormuz by up to 95%, pushing Brent crude above $113 per barrel and inflating marine insurance to double‑digit percentages. The disruption fuels market anxiety while regional diplomats...
The Iran War is showing that there are costs to disbelieving in technology. Americans ignored EVs while the rest of the world embraced them. Now we're paying the price in higher gas bills. https://t.co/7S9UrBqiId
"Insurance companies won't write Hormuz policies" is complicated by the fact that a lot of underwriting for the ship is actually written by mutual associations (P&I Clubs) As companies they are "buying insurance" but as an industry the shipping sector is...
Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) has upgraded its AI‑driven StreetVision platform to deliver intersection‑level risk analytics across the United States. The new StreetVision Intersections module combines federal and state crash records with telematics data—speeding, hard braking, phone distraction and aggressive cornering—into...
The End of the Car-Buying War: Why the New "Order-and-Wait" Model is a Win for Consumers https://t.co/YRKdxlBNlZ
One should ask why is it every @potus announcement about shipping and the Strait of Hormuz coincide with the opening of the market. We have still seen no evidence of the 8 to 10 Pakistani tankers he reported last week that...
Transport for London (TfL) has joined the EU‑funded CoreSpaces initiative, a €16.4 million (~$18 million) Horizon Europe programme aimed at making urban spaces climate‑neutral. The project brings together 45 partners across ten European cities to trial technologies such as dynamic kerbside allocation,...
Italian Restaurant Makes History by Delivering Pizza via #Drone via @Rainmaker1973 #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/n8wavGdGas
My first flight was at 24, Bangalore to Goa. I didn't know how to get the seatbelt out. Years later I landed on a US Navy aircraft carrier in the Atlantic. India just inaugurated two massive new airports. It made me think...
I’ve been describing the supply loss from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as an “air pocket” moving through the normal flow of oil out of the Gulf Helpful map from JPM highlighting when that air pocket will “land” in...
Airlines going bust over oil prices? Unlikely. Airlines plan for oil shocks. Or at least competent ones do. Fuel prices are a classic business risk, not a meteor strike. So the likely story is lower profits and fewer flights, not mass...
Frontier Passenger Threatened To Kill Seatmate And Kept Insisting There Was A Bomb On Board - View from the Wing https://t.co/lY2wj7TpA0
During a news conference today NASA's Shawn Quinn confirmed that a stop work order has been issued for the second Mobile Launch tower at Kennedy Space Center. This was a massively mismanaged program completely unnecessary for landing on the Moon,...
Arctic weather, meet the 2025 @Toyota Tundra SR5 TRD Rally 4x4! Last week's miserable weather was really the perfect week for me to have this vehicle loaner, as I explain in my latest vehicle review: https://t.co/bJ7QTzDN9P #toyota #tundra #trucks #auto https://t.co/VvtIItSO9B
Great post illustrating the opposite of its actual point: big rigs use 25bn gallons of diesel each year, so we could offset this wasteful activity by making them 0.0007% more efficient. Or 0.0014% more efficient if you count the return...
