Trump's Federal Gas Tax Holiday Is A Con
President Trump urged a temporary suspension of the 18‑cent‑per‑gallon federal gasoline tax, proposing a 122‑day holiday that could be introduced by House Republicans before the midterm elections. The Penn Wharton Budget Model estimates the cut would shave roughly $13 billion from federal revenues, but only about 72% of the reduction would be passed through to gasoline prices, with the remainder boosting oil‑company margins. Critics argue the measure would do little to lower pump prices for drivers and could even raise them. The proposal highlights the tension between short‑term political gains and long‑term fiscal policy.
Promo: Up to $80 in Uber Credits on Eligible Delta Comfort Flights
Delta Air Lines is offering a limited‑time promotion that rewards eligible SkyMiles members with up to $80 in Uber credits when they book and fly a qualifying Delta Comfort Classic or Comfort Extra fare before July 19. The incentive is...
Airlines Cutting Flights: How to Protect Yourself
Airlines are aggressively trimming schedules after the Iran conflict sparked fuel shortages and pushed jet fuel prices to multi‑year highs. The cuts focus on short‑haul routes under 300 miles, many of which do not feed long‑haul services. Flights scheduled between 10 a.m....
ATC Modernization Strains the Definition of ‘America First’
The Federal Aviation Administration has shortlisted European firms—Spain’s Indra, France’s Thales and Austria’s Frequentis—for its Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) modernization, prompting U.S. contractors to argue the moves violate the Trump‑era “America first” stance. Companies such as RTX,...
Lufthansa Group Orders More A350s And 787s
Lufthansa Group has placed a new order for ten Airbus A350‑900s and ten Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliners, with deliveries expected between 2032 and 2034. The purchase lifts the carrier’s unfilled order book to 232 aircraft, including 107 wide‑body jets. The aircraft...
370 Tesla Semi Trucks Ordered
WattEV has placed an order for 370 Tesla Semi trucks, marking the largest single‑fleet commitment for electric freight in the United States. The first 50 units will be deployed at the Port of Oakland alongside new Megawatt Charging System (MCS)...
Tesla Bear Cases Are Getting Defused
Tesla’s recent financial and operational metrics are eroding the bearish narrative surrounding the automaker. The company reported profit margins back above 20% and rising, while vehicle deliveries accelerated in China and Europe, with exports from China also climbing. Full Self‑Driving...
Building the Ultimate Honda CR-V: K-Swap Gets Complicated
Speed Academy tackled a 2000 Honda CR‑V that had logged 400,000 km and a failed automatic transmission by swapping in a 200‑horsepower Acura K24a2 engine and a manual AWD five‑speed transmission. The team installed a custom Coyo radiator, re‑routed cooling,...
Police Swarm Frontier Airlines Plane at Denver International Airport After Ammunition Magazine Discovered Just Before Takeoff
Frontier Airlines flight F9-4765 from Denver to Phoenix was halted on May 10 after a nurse spotted an ammunition magazine on the cabin floor. Police and TSA evacuated the 240‑passenger Airbus A321neo, deplaned travelers, and conducted a security sweep that...
Oregon Public Broadcasting Interview of Me
Transportation consultant and Portland native appeared on OPB's Think Out Loud, discussing his career path, common myths about transit, and the looming budget crisis confronting public transit in Oregon’s metro area. He emphasized how funding gaps jeopardize service reliability and...
The Planning Window Just Got Shorter
The latest Under the Hood briefing highlights a tightening planning horizon for automotive suppliers. Honda has stretched the production cycles of five high‑volume models by up to seven years, shifting focus to hybrid powertrains. Ford is redirecting a $2 billion battery...
FMCSA Registration to Go Dark: How Truckers Can Prep for Motus
The FMCSA will deactivate its current registration portal on May 14, forcing all motor carriers with authority to transition to the new Motus system. Carriers must log in, verify their account, update company details, and designate a primary official for ID...
TC Daily Pit Stop: Shane Van Gisbergen Rallies From 29 Seconds Down In 18 Laps To Win At The Glen
Shane van Gisbergen staged a dramatic comeback at the Go Bowling at The Glen, erasing a 29‑second deficit in just 18 laps to claim victory. He led a race‑high 74 of the 100 laps, winning by over seven seconds and...
JetBlue Launched New Milan Flights From Boston Today
JetBlue launched its first nonstop service between Boston Logan and Milan Malpensa, operating daily on a seasonal schedule through October 5. The airline offers introductory economy fares as low as $349 one‑way and Mint business class seats starting at $2,199. Flights...
Amazon Will Stop Selling 40 Mph “Hooligan Bikes” In California
Amazon announced it will cease selling electric two‑wheelers that exceed California's 28 mph pedal‑assist limit, effectively pulling 40 mph “hooligan bikes” from its California marketplace. The move follows the state's e‑bike law, which classifies any faster vehicle as a moped or motorcycle,...
Op-Ed: Canada Is Becoming The Kind Of EV Market Chinese Automakers Understand Best
Canada’s EV market is evolving amid ambitious federal targets, a cleaner hydro‑rich grid, and new tariffs on Chinese imports. Zero‑emission vehicles captured about 14% of new sales in 2024, roughly one million EVs on the road, while ICE vehicles still...
Electric Vehicle Motors Convert Rare Earths Into Torque
Electric vehicle (EV) traction motors rely heavily on rare‑earth permanent magnets, especially neodymium‑iron‑boron (NdFeB), to deliver high torque and efficiencies above 94 %. These magnets contain roughly 30 % rare earths, with small additions of dysprosium or terbium preserving performance at temperatures...
Tesla Giga Texas Buzzing as New Cybertruck Appears to Enter Production
Tesla’s Giga Texas plant appears to have started series production of the newly launched Dual‑Motor AWD Cybertruck, priced at $59,990. Drone footage captured multiple units staged for shipment, confirming the model’s move from prototype to ramp. At the same facility,...
Iran News: Pres Trump Is Considering Renewing Project Freedom
President Trump is reportedly weighing a restart of Project Freedom, a U.S.-led naval operation to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran limited transit. Tehran has countered by demanding the United States clean up alleged nuclear‑dust contamination...
Inside Bot Auto’s Fully Autonomous Commercial Launch Field Report
Bot Auto launched a fully autonomous, revenue‑generating freight run on April 29, 2026, covering 231 miles from northeast Houston to Hutchins, Texas. The truck operated without a driver, safety attendant, or remote operator, making it the first carrier to earn...
Air Europa Is the Latest Airline to Join JFK’s New Terminal One
Air Europa announced it will move its New York operations from Terminal 4 to the new Terminal One at JFK, joining a growing roster of international carriers. The airline will continue its daily nonstop service between Madrid and JFK, leveraging the modern...
Maersk Q1 2026: More Cargo, Less Margin!
Maersk reported a drop in Q1 2026 revenue and earnings despite moving record cargo volumes. The carrier’s ocean freight segment saw margins shrink as weakened pricing power outweighed higher utilization and lower unit costs. Strong performance in its logistics and...
Winners & Losers | Depression & Hope
A Dutch‑flagged Antarctic cruise ship carrying 146 passengers was forced to stop off Cape Verde after Spain refused it docking in Tenerife. While at sea, a 70‑year‑old Dutch passenger died from Andes virus, a rare hantavirus that can spread between...
Air France-KLM Group Plans To Rename The Company
Air France‑KLM announced it will rename its holding company to a single, unified brand by the end of 2026. The rollout includes a new logo, consolidated website, and harmonized shareholder communications, while the Air France and KLM names will remain...
China's April NEV Sales Hold Steady as Exports Offset Domestic Weakness, CAAM Data Shows
China’s new‑energy vehicle (NEV) market posted 1.344 million wholesale units in April 2026, a 9.7% year‑on‑year increase and 7.35% rise from March. NEVs accounted for 53.2% of all new‑car deliveries, up from 43.2% in the prior month. Domestic NEV sales slipped...
The 747-400: Derivative Programs Apply the Lessons
The Boeing 747‑400, rolled out in January 1988, marked a major evolution of the “Queen of the Skies” by incorporating six‑foot winglets, a two‑crew glass cockpit, new engine choices, tail fuel tanks and an extended range. The shift to a...
Have We Reached Peak Lounge?
Heathrow’s Terminal 3 showcases the world’s densest lounge ecosystem, with more than ten airside lounges ranging from alliance‑based facilities to airline‑branded clubs. The article classifies airport lounges into four (actually five) models and focuses on the “departures lounge” that every passenger...
Brazil April 2026: BYD and Geely Smash Records in Market up 21%
Brazil’s new light‑vehicle market surged 21% year‑on‑year in April, reaching 237,498 units and pushing year‑to‑date sales 17.3% higher than a pre‑pandemic baseline. Domestic leader Fiat held the top spot with a 19.2% share, while Volkswagen and Chevrolet also posted strong...
Are You Using Apple Maps Wrong? Settings to Change Before Your Next Drive
Apple Maps has evolved beyond basic turn‑by‑turn navigation into a multi‑modal travel platform. Users can customize precise location tracking, route preferences, and Siri voice settings, while leveraging Dynamic Island, lock‑screen displays, and CarPlay integration for distraction‑free guidance. Advanced tools such...
Affordable ANCAP: Two Budget Buys and a Famous EV Name Score Five Stars in the Latest Safety Tests
Australia’s ANCAP safety agency awarded five-star ratings to three of the market’s most affordable electrified models: BYD’s Seal 6 plug‑in hybrid sedan and wagon, MG Motor’s MG4 Urban hatchback, and Tesla’s six‑seat Model Y L. The BYD Seal 6 topped...
A Conversation with Ben French
Ben French, Global Head of Czarnikow’s Vive programme, explains the multi‑commodity sustainability verification platform that bridges producers with industrial buyers, regulators and financiers. Vive, a joint venture with Intellync, focuses on demand‑driven verification rather than traditional certification, allowing rapid adaptation...
Uruguay April 2026: Record Market, BYD #1, Chinese up 97.4% to 44.7% Share
Uruguay's light‑vehicle market posted a 25.8% year‑on‑year increase in April, selling 6,386 units – the strongest April on record. BYD surged to a 13.3% share, up 60.5%, and reclaimed the top spot, while Fiat fell to second with 10.4%. Chinese...
Strait of Hormuz Reopening Odds: Down Again
Kalshi’s prediction market shows the probability of normal traffic through the Strait of Hormuz swinging dramatically over the past week. Analysts link the volatility to Iran’s strategic leverage and the lingering uncertainty surrounding U.S. diplomatic moves. Brent crude hovers around...
TBMs Start 6km Journey Under Toronto for New Subway Line | NewCivilEng
Toronto’s Ontario Line, a 15.6‑km rapid‑transit corridor slated for 2031 opening, has begun tunnelling with two tunnel boring machines, Libby and Corkie. The project, managed by Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx, will feature 15 stations and over 40 connections, serving roughly...
Does Chery’s Roster of Brands Provide More Opportunities in Canada?
Chery Automobile is entering Canada with a Volkswagen‑style multi‑brand portfolio that spans mainstream, premium, electric and commercial vehicles. The group will leverage the 2026 Canadian trade framework, which caps a 6.1% tariff on an initial quota of 49,000 units, to...
One of Europe’s Largest Airline Groups Considers Name Change as It Eyes Further Growth
Air France‑KLM is weighing a corporate name change to better reflect its expanding portfolio, which now includes stakes in SAS Scandinavian Airlines and a potential major share in TAP Air Portugal. CEO Benjamin Smith has floated a working title, “The...
250 EV Chargers Installed In Winnipeg
Powertec Electric, together with its solar sister company and partner New Flyer, has installed 250 electric‑vehicle chargers across Winnipeg’s multi‑family residential properties. The rollout fills a critical gap for apartment and condo residents who lack private home charging, offering a...
Lotus Sent Its First Batch Of 18 EVs To Canada. Is It Paving The Way For Geely?
Chinese automaker Geely, via its British subsidiary Lotus Cars, delivered the first batch of Chinese‑made electric vehicles to Canada, shipping 18 Eletre SUVs from Wuhan. The vehicles entered under a revised Canada‑China trade framework that lowers the tariff to 6.1%...
Supervised Is Not Autonomous, Autonomous Is Not Supervised
The UK’s May 7 local elections have shifted the political climate toward protectionism, putting Uber and Lyft’s planned deployment of Chinese‑made Baidu RT6 robotaxis in London at risk. Both firms have already shipped the RT6 units for mapping, but rising...
Choosing Storage That Holds Up Under Shipping Pressure
The article argues that storage decisions in shipping and logistics must be judged on reliability, not just capacity or price. Poorly chosen sites can create blind spots, damage assets, and trigger costly delays when operational pressure rises. Buyers should assess...
More Battery Electric Trucks Take To Australian Roads
Centurion has launched a fully off‑grid battery‑electric truck hub at Perth Airport, powering 30 eActros 300 trucks with 4.4 MW of rooftop solar, 10.3 MWh of storage and HVO backup. The $24 million (AUD $36 million) project was underpinned by $10.4 million in Australian Renewable Energy Agency...
How To Ship Shoes: Tips for Packaging and Shipping Shoes
Footwear e‑commerce sellers must package shoes correctly to avoid damage and protect brand reputation. The article outlines a seven‑step process: preparing shoes, selecting the right shoebox, securing items, choosing a carrier, adding branding, labeling accurately, and delivering to the carrier....
🚗 Uber ($UBER) Deep Dive
Uber’s latest quarter shattered the long‑standing perception that rapid growth can’t coexist with profit. Trips, active riders, and its subscription‑based Uber One program all posted double‑digit gains, while adjusted EBITDA turned positive and scaled faster than revenue. The earnings beat...
World’s First Lamborghini Urus in Pink Diamond Finish Shimmers in Sunlight
A custom wrap transforms a Lamborghini Urus into the world’s first pink‑diamond finish, shimmering under sunlight. The wrap, not a paint job, was showcased on Instagram, drawing attention for its unique aesthetic. Lamborghini’s broader customization program, including the limited‑edition Urus...
The Art of Moving Art
The latest Colnaghi Talks episode, “The Art of Moving Art,” spotlights the hidden logistics behind transporting high‑value artworks. Madeleine Galbraith, Head of Operations at Colnaghi, joins Regency Shipping’s Zak Warboys and Rupert Sloane to discuss how trust, meticulous planning, and...
🧭 Maritime Analytica | Executive Brief
Maritime Analytica published a suite of paid analyses this week, covering profit trends, geopolitical shifts, carrier consolidations, and the growing threat of e‑commerce giants to traditional shipping lines. Highlights include a profit‑stability outlook for 2025, a deep dive into Trump’s...
Contship Launches First Fully Electric Port Tractor at La Spezia Terminal
Contship Italia Group has rolled out its first fully electric port tractor at the La Spezia Container Terminal, marking a key step in its decarbonisation roadmap. The vehicle will be operated by Hannibal for internal shuttle duties, serving as a pilot...
Self-Driving Cars and Old Computers
Older autonomous vehicles face a looming software‑support crisis as hardware ages beyond the capabilities needed for new safety updates. Manufacturers may shift from active development to maintenance‑only patches, offer costly mid‑life hardware upgrades, downgrade features, or declare end‑of‑life, potentially disabling...
Airbus Delivers 67 Aircraft in April as Strong 2026 Continues
Airbus delivered 67 aircraft in April 2026 to 39 customers, underscoring a strong start to the year. Single‑aisle A320neo family models dominated with 32 A321neo, 22 A320neo and one A319neo handed to carriers such as easyJet, Iberia and Pegasus. The...
Sunday Movies: Beautiful & Useful Transit
Paris is accelerating its transit modernization with driverless trains, platform screen doors and five‑minute headways on many metro and bus routes, while integrating pedestrian‑friendly station plazas and mixed‑use retail. Stockholm’s subway doubles as a sprawling art gallery, giving each of...