Waymo Means Way Mo’ Cars, According To Uber Docs
Uber’s investor briefing downplays Waymo as a threat, arguing that autonomous taxis increase overall ride‑hailing demand rather than cannibalize existing trips. The company cites growth in Austin, Atlanta and San Francisco where Waymo’s presence coincided with higher Uber ride volumes. Uber’s New York City data shows 506,000 daily trips, far outpacing Lyft and yellow cabs, and the firm plans to field its own self‑driving fleet in San Francisco. Executives stress that AVs could expand the market and improve safety, while critics warn they may not ease congestion.
Etihad Guest Silver & Gold Fast Track Offers Select Countries April 16 – July 15, 2026 (Book By April 30)
Etihad Airways is running a limited‑time Fast Track promotion that lets travelers from 16 Asian and Middle Eastern airports earn Etihad Guest Silver status by flying economy or Gold status by flying business on a return trip via Abu Dhabi....
Friday Video(s): Kidical Mass, Night-Biking in Tokyo, and More
Streetsblog’s weekly video roundup spotlights seven YouTube pieces covering bike‑lane design, e‑bike geopolitics, autonomous‑vehicle labor impacts, pedestrian safety, family‑focused Kidical Mass rides, a night tour of Tokyo, and an Oslo short film. The clips illustrate how cyclists intersect with emergency services,...
EV Announcements Have Dried Up Enormously, Even Tesla’s — The Trump Slump Is Real
After years of frequent EV press releases, announcements in the United States have sharply dried up, a trend the author attributes to the Trump administration's hostile stance toward clean‑tech and the rollback of federal incentives. Legacy automakers have begun canceling...
This US EV Market Share Chart Is Quite Lame
Cox Automotive’s latest Kelley Blue Book report shows U.S. electric‑vehicle (EV) sales fell 7.8% quarter‑over‑quarter to 216,399 units in Q1 2026, leaving EVs at a flat 5.8% share of total vehicle sales. The year‑over‑year decline eased to 27%, but the market...
Shipbuilding Workforce
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research in Danville, Virginia, has graduated 1,350 workers through its Accelerated Training and Defense Manufacturing program, helping meet the U.S. shipbuilding sector’s need for 250,000 new workers over the next decade. The effort is...
Renault Master E-Tech Confirmed for Australia: Electric Full-Size Van Arriving to Fight Ford E-Transit and Mercedes-Benz eSprinter
Renault announced that the next‑generation Master van will be offered in a fully electric version in Australia, with deliveries slated for June 2026. The Master E‑Tech is powered by an 87 kWh battery that Renault claims delivers over 400 km of WLTP range...
Korean Air Opens Refreshed Lounges at Seoul Incheon International Airport This Week
Korean Air is completing a major overhaul of its premium lounges at Seoul Incheon International Airport, adding new Prestige Class Garden Lounges and expanding existing facilities. The total lounge footprint will increase 2.5‑fold and seating capacity will double, bringing the...
Honda Is Determined To Sell More EVs In The US, One Way Or Another
Honda’s Fastport venture has teamed with Third Lane Mobility and micromobility operators Bird and Spin to launch the eQuad, a four‑wheeled, pedal‑powered cargo EV designed to run inside a standard 48‑inch bike lane. The eQuad leverages Honda’s Mobile Power Pack with...
Catching the Small Waves of Change in Sheboygan, WI
Sheboygan, Wisconsin—renowned for its surfing culture—has long struggled with car‑centric streets that endanger pedestrians and cyclists. Residents formed Sheboygan Active Transportation, a Strong Towns Local Conversation group, to push for safer walking and biking infrastructure. Their advocacy yielded a reclaimed‑material...
QOTD: Did Wealthy Buyers Kill Small Cars?
Economist Clifford Winston argues that affluent buyers and protectionist policies have accelerated the demise of affordable small cars in the United States. He notes automakers, especially the Detroit Three, prioritize higher‑margin SUVs and luxury trucks because they are cheaper to...
Schneider Electric Launches On-Machine Variable Frequency Drive
Schneider Electric unveiled the Altivar Machine ATV350, an on‑machine variable frequency drive designed for conveyor and material‑handling equipment. The drive mounts directly on the machine, offering IP66/UL4X protection, multi‑protocol Ethernet (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT, Modbus TCP) and plug‑and‑play wiring. By eliminating...
Recall Alert: Genesis
Hyundai Motor America announced a safety recall affecting roughly 94,760 Genesis luxury vehicles due to a potential fuel‑pipe to fuel‑rail leak that could ignite in the engine compartment. The recall spans the GV70 (2022‑2026), GV80 (2021‑2025), G80 (2021‑2025) and G90...
Ending Double Brokering with GenLogs' Physical Verification
GenLogs, founded by former CIA analyst Ryan Joyce, has built a nationwide network of over 1,000 roadside cameras that capture 15 million truck images daily to verify carrier legitimacy with visual evidence. The platform helps shippers and brokers spot double‑brokering and...
Chaotic DMV ICE Raid, 'BS' Canadian CDLs: FMCSA's Non-Domiciled Ban, One Month Later
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s ban on issuing non‑domiciled commercial driver’s licenses took effect on March 16, 2026, targeting roughly 194,000 foreign‑licensed drivers. Within a month, an ICE raid at a Pennsylvania DMV underscored the heightened enforcement climate, with 13...
Like-Original '76 Peterbilt COE Stands Proud
Luke Rethwisch and his family revived a 1976 Peterbilt 352H cab‑over for the 2026 Mid‑America Trucking Show Build‑Off. The truck was mounted on a 2025 Kenworth T680 frame, kept its original Cat 3408 V8 engine, and received selective modern upgrades...
2026 CVSA Roadcheck: ELD Compliance and Personal Conveyance Guide
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Roadcheck will run May 12‑14, 2026, with a sharp focus on Electronic Logging Device (ELD) compliance, especially falsification, manipulation, and personal conveyance misuse. Recent data show that 32% of out‑of‑service violations stem from hours‑of‑service...
No FAA Decision by May 1 on Extending 777F Classic Production
Boeing’s request for a Federal Aviation Administration exemption to keep building the 777F Classic freighter past Dec. 31, 2027 will not be decided by the May 1 deadline it sought. The airline wants to produce 35 more 777Fs powered by legacy GE90 engines...
The War Premium — Defense, Insurance, and the New Cost of Global Trade
In February 2026 the U.S. and Israel’s airstrikes on Iran triggered a rapid collapse of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, not by missiles but by a spike in war‑risk insurance premiums. Premiums surged from under 0.25% to 5% of...
Tesla Continues Slow Increase of Unsupervised Robotaxi in Austin – Now 13 Unsupervised
Tesla has expanded its unsupervised robotaxi fleet in Austin to 13 vehicles, up from a steady 8‑10 for the past two months. Three additional units were added in the last ten days, and the company projects roughly 20 unsupervised cars...
Learning From Many Places Is Better than Learning From One
Seattle’s Ballard light‑rail extension is spiraling toward $2 billion per kilometer, prompting officials to hunt for cost‑saving tricks. Former SDOT chief Scott Kubly suggests shrinking station platforms by copying Copenhagen’s driverless, short‑train model, but the article argues that Copenhagen’s low costs...
TUI Airways and Virgin Atlantic Lead Strong UK Showing in Global Airline Emissions Rankings
UK carriers topped Cirium’s 2025 EmeraldSky emissions review, with TUI Airways securing third place globally and Virgin Atlantic seventh. TUI logged a low 53.6 g CO₂ per available seat kilometre, while Virgin led the transatlantic category. The rankings highlight the impact...
BorgWarner Scrapped Its EV Strategy. Here's What the Replacement Looks Like
BorgWarner abandoned its ambitious EV drivetrain plan, which had targeted over $10 billion in eProduct revenue by 2027. By early 2026 the company recorded more than $1.2 billion in impairments, exited the EV‑charging business and consolidated its North American battery footprint. Under...
If Gasoline Gets A Tax Holiday, So Should EVs
Canada announced a temporary gasoline‑tax holiday, prompting U.S. lawmakers to propose similar relief. Germany recently cut its fuel tax by €0.17 per liter (about $0.76 per gallon), and other nations are following suit. The article argues that any gas‑tax holiday...
Lufthansa Cuts Fleet as Fuel Shock Bites
Lufthansa Group accelerated its fleet‑reduction plan on April 16, pulling 27 CityLine CRJ regional jets from service within two days as jet fuel prices surged amid the Iran conflict. The package also schedules the grounding of six intercontinental aircraft—including the...
Air Travel Demand Holds, But Cracks Are Emerging
U.S. airline traffic has rebounded past pre‑pandemic levels, yet the passenger‑per‑flight ratio is slipping below 2019, hinting at waning elasticity among average travelers. Delta’s CEO emphasized that premium customers remain largely insulated from geopolitical headlines, and data shows they contribute...
Connie Peters Drives The Polestar 4
Connie Peters took the new Polestar 4 for a spin in Austin, highlighting its radical design and premium tech. The compact crossover coupe eliminates the rear glass, using a high‑definition camera feed for a digital mirror, while offering a massive trunk...
Lufthansa Shutters Short-Haul Airline Where Flight Attendants Have Been On Strike With Immediate Effect
German carrier Lufthansa announced the immediate shutdown of its short‑haul subsidiary Lufthansa CityLine, accelerating a pre‑planned phase‑out. The closure removes 27 CRJ aircraft and transfers crews to the lower‑cost Lufthansa City Airlines, where pay and benefits are reduced. The move...
Sikorsky Announces New Armed Black Hawk Kit
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, unveiled new Armed Black Hawk kits at the Army Aviation Warfighting Summit on April 15, 2026. The modular kit adds thin stub wings and up to six weapon stations, enabling UH‑60 Black Hawks to carry...
HT Eronet Unveils Fleet Lite and Home.TV To Go Services
Bosnia’s leading telecom operator HT Eronet announced two new offerings: Fleet Lite and Home.TV To Go. Fleet Lite provides small and medium-sized enterprises with a lightweight telematics solution that monitors up to five vehicles, delivering real‑time location, speed, mileage and...
"Cabotage": It's Not "Sabotage" With the "S" Switched to Russian
The article clarifies the legal term “cabotage,” defining it as the transport of goods or passengers between two points within the same sovereign state. It outlines the concept’s application across maritime, riverine, and air modes, and distinguishes between petit (same...
No CBP, No International Flights. It’s That Simple.
On April 6 DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned that the Trump administration is considering pulling Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers from eleven of the nation’s busiest international airports, including JFK, LAX and SFO. Under federal law, CBP clearance is...
Allegiant Moves Closer to Sun Country Acquisition After DOT Approval
Allegiant Air announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has approved a joint interim exemption, removing the last regulatory obstacle to its $1.5 billion acquisition of Sun Country Airlines. The approval lets both carriers continue operating separately under common ownership while...
L3Harris Fits Launched Effects Onto Light Attack Aircraft
L3Harris successfully integrated its Red Wolf launched‑effects vehicle onto the SKY RAIDER II INTERNATIONAL light‑attack aircraft, demonstrating the pair’s ability to deliver long‑range kinetic and non‑kinetic effects. The test fit highlights the aircraft’s modular open‑systems architecture, which can accommodate payloads with similar...
Your Ideal Carry-On Bag/Better Budget Airline/Cultural Atlas
The post breaks down the four main categories of carry‑on luggage, warning travelers that the wrong bag can trigger costly airline fees. It spotlights Breeze Airways as a surprisingly comfortable U.S. budget carrier with extra legroom and a growing 36‑state...
Systems, Trades, Materials and Engines for Boeing’s Next Airplane
Boeing is deep into trade studies for its next commercial jet, scrutinizing system architecture, material choices, and engine options. The company is weighing advanced carbon‑fiber composites against traditional aluminum to cut weight and boost fuel efficiency. Engine candidates under review...
How Do We Fix The Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Disconnect? (Part 2)
The article explains why procurement, logistics and supply chain have become siloed, tracing the split to consulting‑driven outsourcing and function‑specific KPIs. It argues that the disconnect can be repaired by aligning priorities, integrating data, and applying modern decision‑optimization tools. The...
Hormuz: Not Closed — But Not Working
The Strait of Hormuz remains physically open, but vessel traffic has collapsed, creating a semi‑functional chokepoint. While ships still transit, the flow is at a fraction of normal levels, reflecting partial enforcement of blockades and heightened uncertainty. Iran’s oil exports...
Carpathia Day
Carpathia Day commemorates the RMS Carpathia’s heroic response to the RMS Titanic disaster on April 15, 1912. After receiving the distress call, Captain Arthur Rostron ordered the ship to reverse course, shut off heating, and push engines beyond their rated 14 knots, reaching 17.5 knots. Though...
2028 Audi RS Q5 Spied Testing; Would Offer Close to 640 Bhp Hybrid Power
Audi’s upcoming 2028 RS Q5 was spotted in testing, revealing a performance‑focused SUV that will deliver roughly 640 bhp through a plug‑in hybrid system. The powertrain pairs a 2.9‑litre twin‑turbo V6 with a 177 bhp electric motor, offering about 90 km of electric‑only...
(Unedited) Podcast Transcript 574: Second Hand E-Bikes
The Talking Headways podcast featured Upway’s Ysabel Hoogeveen and mobility consultant Calvin Thigpen discussing Upway’s refurbished e‑bike platform. Upway buys, refurbishes and certifies pre‑owned e‑bikes, selling them for an average $1,900—roughly 45% less than new models. State rebate programs can...
Florida Town Gives New Residents Free Golf Carts to Replace Their Cars
Babcock Ranch, Florida’s solar‑powered planned community, began giving new homebuyers a free golf cart, sparking its strongest sales month yet—a 25% jump over the previous record. The initiative is part of a broader Vision Zero strategy that includes 10 mph speed limits,...
Thursday’s Headlines Shouldn’t Have to Buy a Car
The United States is witnessing a structural shift in personal mobility as new‑car prices have surged past $30,000, outpacing wage growth for the working and middle classes. Analysts trace the inflation to a combination of vehicle bloat, premium infotainment suites,...
Volkswagen Group Still Heavily Highlights EVs in Global Quarterly Report
Volkswagen Group’s Q1 2026 global report placed electric vehicles at the forefront, dedicating roughly half of its narrative to BEV performance. The automaker delivered 200,000 battery‑electric vehicles, an 8% year‑over‑year decline, yet recorded a 12% growth in Europe, pushing BEV share...
Elli Mobility Provides Charging Services for the Vatican’s Electric Fleet
Vatican City has partnered with Elli Mobility, Volkswagen Group’s energy brand, to equip its expanding electric vehicle fleet with a charging card and a digital fleet‑management platform. The arrangement gives Vatican drivers access to more than one million public chargers...
New UPS Labels Supplant the Need for Scans
UPS announced that its entire U.S. delivery fleet, sorting facilities and over 5,500 UPS Store locations now use RFID‑enabled shipping labels, eliminating the need for manual barcode scans. The RFID tags automatically confirm pickup and provide continuous, real‑time visibility of...
Etihad Operates 102 Passenger Flights Ex-Abu Dhabi This Thursday (April 16, 2026)
Etihad Airways operated 102 passenger flights from its Abu Dhabi hub on Thursday, April 16, 2026, marking a notable increase from the 75‑85 daily flights seen earlier in the month. The airline’s schedule now approaches roughly 70% of its pre‑Iran‑War...
Kia PV5 Pricing Confirmed: Cheapest EV Van yet Achieves Price Parity with Toyota HiAce and Other Dirty Diesels
Kia confirmed the PV5 Cargo S will launch in Australia in late May with a base price of AU$55,990 (about US$36,900) plus on‑road costs, making it the nation’s cheapest electric van. The price sits just above the cheapest diesel Toyota...
Etihad Extends Flexible Rebooking & Refund Policy Until May 15, 2026 – Can Rebook Until June 15
Etihad Airways has extended its flexible rebooking and refund policy through May 15, 2026 for tickets issued on or before February 28, allowing free changes up to June 15, 2026. Starting March 6, 2026, the carrier introduced a no‑change‑fee initiative...
Aura Aero Lands Additional €50 Million in Funding
Aura Aero, the developer of a 19‑seat hybrid‑electric regional aircraft, closed a €50 million (≈ $54 million) Series B financing round, bringing its total capital raised to €340 million (≈ $400 million). The round was led by Safran Corporate Ventures and included investors such as the French...