Google Maps Simplifies Battery Predictions and Trip Planning for 350+ Android Auto EV Models.
Google Maps is extending its AI‑powered electric‑vehicle charging features to Android Auto users of more than 350 models across over 15 U.S. brands. Drivers can add their EV details, see projected battery usage, receive optimal charging‑stop suggestions and an updated ETA that accounts for traffic, elevation and weather. The system blends vehicle specifications with real‑time data to deliver precise range forecasts. The rollout begins immediately, with additional models slated for future release.
Tameside Invites Bids to Join £54M Highways Maintenance Framework
Tameside Council has launched a £54 million (£≈69 million USD) highways maintenance framework tender, inviting innovative contractors to deliver work across eight specialised lots. The framework, which will serve Tameside and 11 Greater Manchester councils plus several associate authorities, is valued at...
American Encore Riverboat Passes Sea Trials
American Cruise Lines announced that its new 180‑guest riverboat, American Encore, has successfully completed sea trials and is now transiting from Maryland to the Pacific Northwest via the Caribbean and Panama Canal. Built by Chesapeake Shipbuilding, the vessel features private‑balcony...
Traffic Resumes After Potomac TRACON Evacuation
The FAA lifted ground stops at Washington’s major airports after a strong odor forced the evacuation of the Potomac Consolidated TRACON in Warrenton, Virginia. The shutdown impacted Ronald Reagan Washington National, Washington Dulles, Baltimore/Washington International, Charlottesville‑Albemarle and Richmond International, lasting...
EU Council Adopts Relaxed CO₂ Targets for HGV Manufacturers
The EU Council has endorsed a revised CO₂ compliance framework for heavy‑duty vehicle manufacturers, replacing the linear reduction curve with a “staircase” approach. Under the new rule, the 15% emissions cut required for 2025 will remain in force through 2029,...
The Tech Secrets of Audi's Smartest Diesel Engine Yet
Audi unveiled the EA897evo4, a 3.0‑litre V6 TDI equipped with 48‑volt mild‑hybrid technology for the Q5 and A6. The system combines a belt‑driven starter‑alternator, a powertrain generator and an electric compressor, delivering up to 319 bhp and 598 lb‑ft of torque while...
2 Auto Retailers to Watch Despite Cooling Sales and Global Tensions
The U.S. auto retail sector is entering a slowdown as high vehicle prices, elevated interest rates and geopolitical tensions curb demand, with March sales projected to fall 12% YoY and full‑year 2026 volumes down 2.6%. Electric‑vehicle sales are expected to...
For NJT, A ‘Rapid Action Plan’
New Jersey Transit (NJT) is drafting a Rapid Action Plan under Governor Mikie Sherrill’s Executive Order 16 to overhaul the rider experience. The agency must deliver a comprehensive plan within 45 days, incorporating public input from three virtual forums on...
Royal Caribbean Unveils Hero of the Seas, Expanding Icon Class Fleet
Royal Caribbean announced Hero of the Seas, the fourth Icon‑class cruise ship, slated to debut from Miami in August 2027. The vessel will host nine distinct pool experiences, including the family‑friendly Coconut Cove and adults‑only Hideaway, and will feature the...
DHL Express, Parcel Workers’ Union Reach Deal on 4-Year Contract
Negotiators for DHL Express and the Teamsters reached a tentative four‑year labor agreement two days before a strike deadline, averting a potential disruption to U.S. parcel shipments. The contract delivers a 20% wage increase, enhanced health and welfare benefits, and...
Another Tesla Cybercab Production Leader Leaves as Exodus Continues
Tesla’s Cybercab manufacturing operations leader Mark Lupkey has left the company, marking the third senior departure from the robotaxi program in just over a month. Lupkey, who oversaw assembly and end‑of‑line validation at Giga Texas, joins former program manager Victor...
Global Trade Compliance Is Under Strain. Execution Models Must Evolve
Global trade compliance is shifting from a downstream checkpoint to an integral part of supply‑chain execution as enforcement tightens and sanctions screening expands. New regulations increase the risk of costly border delays, prompting firms to embed compliance directly into transaction...
How the Iran War Is Reshaping Kazakhstan’s Role in Eurasia
The Iran‑Russia war has shut the Strait of Hormuz, forcing Central Asian exporters to abandon the Southern Corridor. Kazakhstan’s Trans‑Caspian “Middle Corridor” has surged from 0.8 million to 4.5 million tons between 2020 and 2024, growing over 60 % in 2024 alone. The...
Matson Responds to Growing Cargo Theft in Intermodal Shipments
Matson announced a new cargo‑security program launching in Q2, deploying free security devices on containers traveling from Los Angeles to all BNSF network destinations and positioning them in the lower well of intermodal rail cars for added protection. The initiative responds...
Last Chance to Buy Lufthansa Miles for as Low as 1.39¢ Each — With Bonus Perks and Lounge Discounts to...
Lufthansa’s Miles & More program is running its final Bundle & Go promotion, offering a 50% bonus on mileage purchases through April 6, 2026. The large 150,000‑mile bundle sells for $2,090, delivering an effective cost of just 1.39¢ per mile. Bundles also include perks such as...
Missile Attack Sparks Renewed Threat to Red Sea Shipping
Iranian‑backed Houthi rebels launched a missile strike against Israel, prompting fears they could extend attacks to commercial vessels in the Red Sea. The threat revives concerns of a renewed blockade of this vital maritime corridor, already strained by Iran’s ongoing...
EU Duty Changes Are Coming. Are You Ready for July?
From 1 July 2026 the EU will scrap the €150 (≈ $165) de minimis exemption, imposing a €3 (≈ $3.30) duty on each imported item. The change targets low‑value parcels that have surged with cross‑border e‑commerce and aims to curb undervaluation. UK brands shipping directly...
Connected Vehicles and the Shift to Real-Time Transportation Execution
Connected vehicle technology is evolving from isolated telemetry tools to a core component of real‑time transportation execution. By integrating telematics data directly into TMS, warehouse systems, and control towers, shippers can adjust routes, update delivery commitments, and coordinate inventory on...
How Resilient Cork-Rubber Rail Pads Extend Ballast Life and Reduce Maintenance
Amorim Cork Solutions has introduced cork‑rubber composite rail pads that enhance load distribution and vibration damping between rails and sleepers. The hybrid material offers consistent stiffness across temperature extremes and can survive millions of compression cycles, extending ballast life and...
Czechia’s SŽ Targets Foreign Suppliers with Procurement Shake-Up
Czech infrastructure manager Správa železnic (SŽ) will host its first "Suppliers Day" on April 14 to unveil a new procurement framework that breaks large rail contracts into discipline‑specific tenders. The shift aims to lower entry barriers for foreign and smaller...
Zenobē Set to Double the Number of Australian Electric Trucks
UK‑based fleet‑leasing firm Zenobē announced a A$100 million (≈US$66 million) investment to double Australia’s electric‑truck stock from roughly 1,000 to 2,000 units by the end of 2026. The capital will fund new heavy‑duty EVs, charging stations, battery‑swap services and free fleet‑planning support...
This $300K Porsche 911 Restomod Swaps Gas Engine For Electric Motor
Kindred Motorworks will launch an electric conversion of the classic Porsche 911, dubbed the G‑Series 911, with production slated for early 2027. The restomod replaces the original flat‑six with a rear‑mounted 375‑horsepower motor and a 62.2 kWh battery, delivering 225 miles...
Oakland Drafts First Revision of General Plan Since 1998
Oakland has issued the draft of the second phase of its General Plan update, the first comprehensive revision since 1998. Phase one already delivered a Downtown Specific Plan that outlines infrastructure, jobs, and housing strategies for key districts. The new...
Hormuz Closure Triggers ‘Havoc’ for Project Logistics Supply Chain
The near‑total closure of the Strait of Hormuz has slashed vessel transits by 97% in the past 25 days, halting all traffic on March 25. The paralysis is driving sky‑high insurance premiums, causing carriers to refuse quotes for cargo entering the...
Centre Approves NMPA’s Proposal to Redevelop Berth No. 9
India’s Union government has approved the New Mangalore Port Authority’s plan to redevelop berth 9 on a PPP DBFOT basis, with an estimated cost of ₹438.29 crore (≈ $53 million). The upgrade will raise the berth draft from 10.5 m to 14 m, with provisions for...
Relief for Stranded Seafarers, Directorate General of Shipping Extends Validity of Crew Certificates by Three Months
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has granted a three‑month extension to the validity of crew certificates, including safety and firefighting training, for Indian seafarers stranded in the Western Persian Gulf. The move directly benefits 485 Indian officers and engineers...
Car Deal of the Day: Lexus LBX Is a True Junior Luxury SUV for Just £215 a Month
Lexus is offering its smallest SUV, the LBX, on a two‑year lease for just $274 per month after an upfront payment of $3,666. The compact hybrid pairs a 1.5‑litre three‑cylinder engine with an e‑CVT, delivering 136 bhp and an impressive 62.7 mpg...
Road Taxes and Funding by State, 2026
A new analysis shows that only two states—Maryland and New Jersey—cover 100% of highway spending through road‑use taxes and fees, while the other 48 states and the District of Columbia rely on general funds. In FY 2023 the national average of...
CALB Manufactures Batteries for Aridge
Chinese battery maker CALB has begun series production of its R46 cylindrical cells at the Chengdu plant for Aridge, Xpeng’s flying‑car subsidiary. The hybrid liquid‑solid batteries deliver up to 360 Wh/kg and support a 25 C discharge rate, meeting aviation‑grade safety standards...
Sonex Announces Immediate Closure
Sonex LLC, a kit‑aircraft manufacturer founded by John Monnett, announced an immediate shutdown after owner Mark Schaible cited a severe sales decline and a bank’s refusal to extend credit. The closure ends production of popular models such as the Sonex,...
Neolix Scales RoboVan-as-a-Service Model, Accelerates Expansion Across China and Overseas
Neolix announced that its RoboVan-as-a-Service (RaaS) model has processed over 1.5 million on‑demand delivery orders and logged more than 40 million kilometers of autonomous driving across Chinese cities. In Qingdao, the company now runs one of the largest single‑city autonomous fleets, handling...
My Freighter Launches New Asia-Europe Routes
Uzbekistan‑based cargo carrier My Freighter has launched weekly Asia‑Europe services linking Hanoi, Bangkok and Almaty to Frankfurt via its Tashkent hub, with a direct Tashkent‑Frankfurt leg starting 29 March. The routes are operated with Boeing 767‑300 freighters, seven of which are passenger‑to‑freighter...
Travel Industry Faces Refund Reckoning as Iran Conflict Disrupts European Tourism
Geopolitical tensions stemming from the Iran conflict are forcing airlines to reroute or cancel European flights, triggering a wave of refund requests. Under EU regulation, passengers receive refunds only for outright cancellations, leaving many stranded with ambiguous itineraries. Tour operators...
Volkswagen Group Profile and Production Forecast to 2030
Volkswagen Group posted an 8% profit rise in 2025 as supply‑chain bottlenecks eased, and accelerated its electric‑vehicle rollout. The automaker now projects total production to climb to roughly 10 million units annually by 2030, driven by strong demand in China and...
New E-Bike Bill in Congress Could Bring Long-Awaited Federal Regulation
A bipartisan Safe SPEEDS Act has been introduced to give the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission authority to create national classifications, labeling and age guidelines for electric bikes, e‑motos and similar micromobility devices. The bill would replace the patchwork of state...
An Electrically Powered Gyroplane for Urban Air Traffic
German researchers from DLR and RWTH Aachen are developing an electrically powered gyroplane under the S2TOL project, featuring two propulsion motors and a pre‑rotation motor. Two variants—open propellers and ducted Jetpeller fans—have demonstrated sufficient static thrust for a 450 kg two‑seater,...
Miami Considers Airport-to-Port Train to Ease Cruise Ship Traffic
Miami-Dade County’s Transportation Planning Organization is evaluating a non‑stop train linking Miami International Airport to Port Miami, one of the world’s busiest cruise terminals handling over 8.5 million passengers annually. The proposal envisions a 9‑mile extension of the existing people‑mover system,...
New Premium Economy Seat Leaves Me Feeling Great After 16-Hour Haul
Air New Zealand has introduced a redesigned premium‑economy cabin on its daily Melbourne‑Auckland‑Vancouver route, using Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliners. The new seats offer 41‑inch pitch, 19.3‑inch width, a foot‑rest‑focused recline, and enhanced privacy features. Passengers enjoy larger entertainment screens, free Wi‑Fi,...
3 Transport-Service Stocks to Keep an Eye on Despite Industry Hiccups
The Zacks Transportation‑Services industry is battling inflation‑driven interest rates, weak freight rates and lingering supply‑chain disruptions, leaving it ranked #191 – in the bottom 24% of Zacks sectors. Despite the bleak backdrop, three stocks stand out: Matson, Expeditors International, and...
From Visibility to Predictability: Why Retail Needs Flow Intelligence Across B2B Transactions
Retailers are increasingly hitting transaction failures at the handoffs between modern integration platforms rather than within any single system. This creates an "assurance gap" where dashboards show green but orders, invoices, or settlements remain incomplete. Flow intelligence overlays existing commerce,...
Rail Baltica Uses GIS to Collect and Deliver Construction Data via a Single Platform
Rail Baltica, the 870‑km greenfield railway linking Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, has deployed an Esri‑based geospatial digital twin to centralise all construction data. The platform mandates weekly photo and video submissions and integrates specialist data, eliminating duplication and enabling rapid...
DHL GF Ramps up Asia-Europe Capacity
DHL Global Forwarding is boosting its Asia‑Europe capacity by launching weekly freighter flights from Shanghai to Leipzig and from Liège to Hong Kong, leveraging the DHL Express network. The routes will be operated with Boeing 777F aircraft and include a Tel Aviv stopover...
Serbian Operator Orders CAF EMUs
Serbian passenger operator Serbia Voz has signed a contract with Spanish manufacturer CAF to supply 30 three‑car electric multiple units (EMUs) for the BG Voz commuter network in Belgrade. The deal, valued at over €300 million (approximately $327 million), includes a two‑year maintenance...
HMND 01 Alpha Goes to Work: Humanoid Completes Automotive Manufacturing Logistics POC with SAP and Martur Fompak
Humanoid’s HMND 01 Alpha wheeled robot completed a live‑production logistics proof of concept with SAP and Martur Fompak, demonstrating autonomous picking and delivery in an automotive factory. The robot received task orders from SAP’s Business AI, navigated to pallets, retrieved KLT...
New York Unveils New In-House MTA App
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority launched a newly redesigned mobile app for subway and bus riders, built entirely by MTA staff. The in‑house platform emphasizes faster performance, more accurate real‑time arrival information, and a streamlined interface for low‑connectivity underground stations. New...
US-Iran Conflict Begins to Disrupt India’s Q-Commerce and Logistics Sectors
The US‑Iran conflict is beginning to ripple through India’s quick‑commerce, e‑commerce and logistics ecosystem, driving higher fuel, diesel and urea costs and causing truck delays in key states like Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh. Packaging inputs have surged, with plastics up...
Dobbe Transport Receives eActros 600 Delivery
Dobbe Transport, a Dutch logistics firm with over a hundred trucks, has added a Mercedes‑Benz eActros 600 long‑haul electric truck to its Benelux fleet, joining an earlier eActros 300. The 6×2 flatbed offers roughly 500 km range and is slated to log about...
How to Schedule Industrial Cleaning to Avoid Downtime in Fast-Paced Supply Chains
Modern warehouses operate 24/7, making any downtime costly. Siemens reports unplanned downtime in fast‑moving consumer goods averages $36,000 per hour and is rising. Neglected industrial cleaning—dust on conveyors, motors, and high‑level surfaces—can trigger equipment failures, fire hazards, and product contamination,...
How Much Does It Cost to Replace Brakes?
Replacing vehicle brakes is essential for safety, but costs vary widely based on vehicle class, component wear, and labor rates. Typical brake pad replacement runs $100‑$300 per axle, while rotor swaps cost $200‑$500, and a full brake job can reach...
Watch: Timelapse of £20M Stockport Roundabout Rail Overbridge Replacement Completion
The Greek Street bridge in Stockport has reopened after a year‑long, £20 million (≈$25 million) reconstruction that replaced a 67‑year‑old structure spanning the West Coast Main Line. Network Rail and contractor Murphy completed the new four‑way roundabout during a 21‑day rail closure...