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Know What's Happening in Transportation
Brightline West earmarks $21B for LA‑Las Vegas high‑speed rail
Brightline West is allocating roughly $21 billion to construct a high‑speed rail line linking Los Angeles and Las Vegas, targeting completion before the 2028 Olympics. The two‑hour train will compete directly with the three‑hour door‑to‑door flight that carries about two million passengers each year, offering comparable or lower fares.
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By the numbers: AIP Management acquires additional stake in Cross London Trains
Most production cars use a lock‑to‑lock steering range of roughly two and a half to three full turns, translating to about 720‑1080 degrees. While many passenger vehicles sit near the 900‑degree mark, there is no universal standard dictating that exact figure. Sim‑racing peripherals, such as Logitech’s G27, G29 and G920, adopt a 900‑degree rotation to mimic typical road car behavior, but they often allow users to adjust the range. The discussion highlights the gap between real‑world steering geometry and the configurable nature of gaming wheels.
I've had a lot of first: first journalist to complete the nuclear triad, first to film and fly in the B-2 stealth bomber. And now, the first journalist to film and drive the Jeep Commando Wrangler 392! #jeep #wrangler #392 #itsajeepthing
Finally, a little commerce is moving in the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranians benefit by charging up to $2 million for free passage and those who pass obviously benefit or they wouldn’t pay the transit fee. THREE CHEERS FOR COMMERCE. https://t.co/hzDa6MSkxF
Dacia has broadened its InNature 4x4 micro‑camper family with a new swing‑out awning and a Sandero Stepway kit, pricing the awning at £550 (about $740) and the base Stepway at £16,065 (≈$21,600). The move pushes the cost of a hard‑sided...
Airlines including United, Delta and JetBlue are waiving change fees for passengers who miss flights because of unusually long TSA security lines during the spring‑break travel surge. The delays stem from a partial government shutdown that left thousands of TSA...
Ford Motor Co. is recalling 254,640 Lincoln Navigator, Lincoln Nautilus, Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer SUVs in the United States because an image‑processing software module can reset and shut down the rear‑view camera and key driver‑assist features. The fix will...
Following the collapse of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Iran and Israel, airspace closures and security threats prompted Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and the Philippines to launch coordinated evacuation operations for citizens in Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Iraq....
Aliko Dangote’s refinery has lifted its ex‑depot gasoline price to N1,285 per litre – its fifth hike in March – as the U.S.–Israel war on Iran pushes crude to $120 a barrel. The move deepens Dangote’s downstream foothold while sparking...
A team from North Carolina State University has unveiled a fourth, white traffic‑light phase designed to let autonomous vehicles coordinate traffic flow. Simulations show the white light can shave 3% off delays with just 10% AV penetration and up to...
Analysts say Tesla's robotaxi ambitions are jeopardized after the U.S. safety regulator broadened its Full Self‑Driving probe to 3.2 million vehicles, a move that could force a costly recall and erode the $1.2 trillion valuation built on future autonomous‑ride revenue.
General Motors has deployed 200 test vehicles equipped with a next‑generation Automated Driving System (ADS) on public highways in Michigan and California. The rollout, overseen by trained safety drivers, moves the company closer to its 2028 goal of eyes‑free driving...
Colombian President Gustavo Petro publicly questioned the army’s reliance on second‑hand transport aircraft following a crash that killed dozens of soldiers. The incident has sparked a debate over procurement practices, maintenance standards, and regional defense‑aviation policies.
Motorola’s Sound MA1 wireless Android Auto adapter is currently on sale for about $35, a steep drop from its original $75 price. The USB‑A dongle lets drivers pair their Android phones via Bluetooth and 5 GHz Wi‑Fi, eliminating the need for...
Travelers using app‑based rides at Boston Logan Airport face frequent driver cancellations, surge pricing and no support, especially during early‑morning and holiday windows. Missed pickups translate into rebooking fees of $75‑$200, lost hotel reservations and disrupted business meetings. Professional car...
JD Power’s 2026 EV Customer Satisfaction Study placed Ford’s Mustang Mach‑E at the top of the mass‑market segment with a 760‑point score out of 1,000. The study evaluated ten satisfaction categories, from battery range to service experience, and found 96%...
Might not have gotten a lounge. But the @klm business class from Lima to Amsterdam is one of the best I've ever used. 😮 https://t.co/uBTY4pwuVM
SM Prime Holdings is partnering with Philippine government agencies to turn its malls into transport hubs, easing Metro Manila commuting. The company will invest roughly P300 million (about $5.5 million) in a covered pedestrian bridge linking LRT‑2 Antipolo Station to SM City Masinag,...
Viking River Cruises announced new sailing dates for its India river voyages in 2027, 2028 and 2029, and opened bookings for the Viking Ganges, a purpose‑built vessel slated for 2028. The move expands capacity to 80 guests per ship and...
By overwhelming margins, top economists agree the Jones Act's economic costs outweigh any possible national security benefits (and at least one "disagree" clearly misunderstood the question): https://t.co/gu4X7BdYd1 https://t.co/YMnnHZtyRM
Mercedes‑Maybach has rolled out the 2026 S‑Class facelift, adding a luminous floating three‑pointed star badge, a refreshed MB.OS AI platform and a high‑output V8 that delivers 530 hp. The changes aim to deepen the brand’s ultra‑luxury positioning while shifting powertrain...
Private credit is emerging as a key financing tool for airport infrastructure, complementing traditional private‑equity models. Unlike equity investors, credit providers supply debt without taking ownership, reducing risk exposure for both parties. The trend is driven by public‑private partnership structures...
Swan Hellenic reported a 53% jump in guest numbers and a 66% increase in net revenue for its 2025‑2026 Antarctic season, underscoring rapid growth in luxury expedition cruising. Bookings for the 2026‑2027 season are already at 65% of capacity, 20%...
In April 2026 American Airlines will operate 1,327 domestic flights featuring lie‑flat seats across its internationally configured fleet, including the 102‑seat A321T, the new A321XLR, Boeing 777‑200, and Boeing 787‑8/‑9 aircraft. The A321T offers 30 Flagship First‑Class and 20 Flagship Business seats on four...
Click Frenzy’s bi‑annual travel sale kicked off on March 25, showcasing deep discounts on both international and domestic flights across major Australian retailers such as Flight Centre and Virgin Australia. Highlight deals include Melbourne‑Bali return tickets for $479 (≈$316 USD), Sydney‑Honolulu round‑trip for...
Road deaths in Australia climbed to 1,317 in 2025, a 1.9% rise from the previous year, extending a trend of annual increases since 2020. The surge undermines the government’s Vision Zero goal of eliminating fatalities by 2050. Researchers propose a...
The United Kingdom has granted its armed forces and law‑enforcement agencies the authority to board and interdict Russian‑sanctioned shadow‑fleet vessels transiting UK waters. The decision follows recent Royal Navy tracking operations and aligns Britain with Joint Expeditionary Force allies such...
Australia is confronting an acute diesel shortage that is beginning to choke key sectors of its economy. DP World Australia warned that without prioritized fuel deliveries, container terminals could slow or cease operations, jeopardizing both imports and exports. Rising fuel...
Prologis CEO Dan Letter says AI‑driven data‑center demand will sustain growth, with a 5.7 GW power pipeline—1.8 GW secured and 3.9 GW in advanced stages—under lease discussion for the next three years. The company recorded its second‑largest leasing year in 2025 and expects...
Warehouse robotics, especially autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), are seeing sustained growth, with 2025 shipments up 18.5% and revenue rising 24%. While hardware draws most attention, the article argues that software—specifically integration, synchronization, orchestration, AI‑driven optimization, and simulation—is the true differentiator...
Toyota’s recent advertisement campaign features a tongue‑in‑cheek guide measuring the “corpse capacity” of its vehicle lineup. The ad highlights how many adults can fit in models such as the Del Rio, framing the message as a quirky way to showcase...
If you're running Indonesia or Nepal and BYD is offering you 100,000 EVs, you're going to buy 100,000 EVs. The critical minerals concentration argument is real. But solar panels today use one-tenth the silver they did ten years ago. The EV...
The U.S. Postal Service announced an 8% price increase effective April 26, citing rising fuel costs and broader inflationary pressures. At the same time, the removal of the de‑minimis exemption has introduced a baseline 10% tariff on most overseas parcels,...
The article contends that recent Trump‑era policies are worsening U.S. air travel. A funding stalemate leaves the TSA unfunded, creating record‑long security lines, while chronic understaffing of air‑traffic controllers raises safety risks, especially at LaGuardia Airport. Jet fuel prices have...
The U.S. Postal Service will impose an 8% temporary surcharge on its core package services starting April 26, 2026, lasting until January 17, 2027. The increase targets Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage and Parcel Select, and is driven by rising fuel, trucking...
You are not bullish enough. The trucking market is an 11 out of a 10 right now, with some the strongest charts since COVID. The resurgence of the US industrial economy and manufacturing renaissance is real, along with tightening capacity....
Kia revealed its 2026 ultra‑luxury electric motorhome on March 24, 2026, showcasing a dual‑motor EV platform, modular living space and integrated smart‑travel tools. The concept aims to redefine premium road‑trip experiences while emphasizing sustainability.
@generalmotors is working on systems to ensure its autonomous vehicles behave even in the most unexpected scenarios. Its scalable driving AI operates 50,000 times faster than real-time. https://spectrum.ieee.org/gm-scalable-driving-ai
If Tesla makes a car with 3 rows of seats, each with its own pair of doors so nobody has to climb over anybody else to get to their seat, they will create a baby boom the likes of which...
Rival automakers are pulling the plug on EVs in the US, but Toyota has other plans. https://t.co/xoUeQ5VqJ5
Julie is correct. Trucking van spot rates have now recovered 100% of the diesel cost surge from this past month (+$.22/mile) and flatbed operators are doing even better (+$.59/mile). This only possible because capacity is so tight.
Will U.S. diesel and jet fuel inventories decline to historic lows? US Weekly Oil Data: US Inventories, Exports, Imports, and Refinery Utilization (12 Charts). Link: https://t.co/9fNzVH20GN
@grok There are about 20 LNG cargoes stranded in the Gulf because of the Hormuz crisis, explain to my followers how they lose LNG due to evaporation.
I said last June-July: China got the message, Hormuz Strait will be closed, and started preparing for it. Read details below.
Elon Musk has done a lot of dumb shit, but "building a tunnel under a city where the water table is around waist height" would be a contender for the dumbest
LaGuardia Plane Crash Into Fire Truck + Rob Mark on Losing a Pil… https://t.co/BB8lwrUy17 https://t.co/fevl12WkF4
Reminder: U.S. waterways are already open to "nonunion foreign competitors" as long as these ships are transiting between a US port and a foreign port. And this happens all the time.
Ariana Afghan Jet Veers Off Kabul Runway — Then Uses Air Canada's Fatal LaGuardia Crash To Shrug It Off - View from the Wing https://t.co/eQmppEk3TT
Maybe the last ride for the @DOTMARAD SS Cape Inscription as she transits the Panama Canal - Gatun Locks - heading toward the Atlantic and Beaumont, Texas. @WarshipCam https://t.co/EMTIXenQXk
Trump Rejects Elon Musk’s Offer To Pay TSA Screeners — Security Lines Expected To Spiral - View from the Wing https://t.co/XBVlL4Mwbk
China Deploys #AI-Powered Electric Mining Trucks, Driving Heavy Industry Toward Full #Automation by @IntEngineering #SelfDrivingCars #AutonomousVehicles #ArtificialIntelligence #Automation #Automotive #Transport https://t.co/IEENy7uDyD
