Transportation Social Media and Updates

Hormuz Oil Flows Too Low to Impact Markets
SocialApr 18, 2026

Hormuz Oil Flows Too Low to Impact Markets

Bottom line on Hormuz tanker traffic The Signal: Not enough oil is moving to make a difference Whether the few making transit are sanctioned or not is noise

By Art Berman Blog
Yandex Go Urges Buckling up Where Seatbelts Are Unavailable
SocialApr 18, 2026

Yandex Go Urges Buckling up Where Seatbelts Are Unavailable

The irony of Yandex Go telling you to “Please Buckle Up” when nearly every car in Uzbekistan has an inaccessible seatbelt…

By Kate McCulley
Electric Off‑Road Skateboard Redefines All‑Terrain Riding
SocialApr 18, 2026

Electric Off‑Road Skateboard Redefines All‑Terrain Riding

Ungoverned Vendetta: The Electric Off-Road Beast Redefining All-Terrain Skateboarding by @IntEngineering #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/D5wtE1ANGT

By Ron van Loon
Mixed Traffic Persists as New Iranian Lanes Dominate
SocialApr 18, 2026

Mixed Traffic Persists as New Iranian Lanes Dominate

Strait of Hormuz observations: 1) Clearly, there's some movement: ~10 LPG / products / oil tankers are crossing (but includes dark fleet) 2) At the same time, other oil tankers have stopped after approaching 3) All the (vissible) traffic is via the...

By Javier Blas
CATL's Battery Delivers 12‑Minute Charge, 1.8M
SocialApr 18, 2026

CATL's Battery Delivers 12‑Minute Charge, 1.8M

Charge in 12 Minutes. Drive for 1.8 Million km. CATL Just Changed #EVs by @IntEngineering #Innovation #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #Technology https://t.co/av6jYJVUNE

By Ron van Loon
Electric Trike Enables Easy Wheelchair Access for Everyone
SocialApr 18, 2026

Electric Trike Enables Easy Wheelchair Access for Everyone

Mobility for All: Electric Trike Built for Seamless Wheelchair Entry by @ViralRushX #TechForGood #EmergingTech #Technology #Tech https://t.co/R5Sr6dytX6

By Ron van Loon
CATL Launches Autonomous Robot for On-Demand EV Charging
SocialApr 18, 2026

CATL Launches Autonomous Robot for On-Demand EV Charging

CATL Unveils #Autonomous #Robot That Drives to Your #EV for On-Demand Charging by @IntEngineering #Robotics #Engineering #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/DHLkTbuFk2

By Ron van Loon
Cybercab Steering Wheel Feels Like iPhone Keyboard
SocialApr 18, 2026

Cybercab Steering Wheel Feels Like iPhone Keyboard

A Cybercab with a steering wheel is like an iPhone with a hardware keyboard https://t.co/rSWz1NPUo2

By Whole Mars Catalog
$999 Dash Device Turns Any Car Driverless
SocialApr 18, 2026

$999 Dash Device Turns Any Car Driverless

This is the future of the industry. A $999 dash mounted device that can take practically any car and make it driverless Tesla should make something like this too https://t.co/32vT7EEodZ

By Whole Mars Catalog
Baltic Index Hits Four-Month High Across All Segments
SocialApr 18, 2026

Baltic Index Hits Four-Month High Across All Segments

JUST IN: The Baltic index surged to a four-month high fueled by advances in all vessel segments.

By David Gokhshtein
IRGC’s ‘Open’ Hormuz Is Extortion, Not Access
SocialApr 18, 2026

IRGC’s ‘Open’ Hormuz Is Extortion, Not Access

IRGC grants Hormuz permission, writes @Amena__Bakr That’s not “open.” That's a crime family extortion racket. #Hormuz #OilMarkets #EnergyCrisis #Geopolitics #Chokepoints #GlobalTrade #Maritime #RiskPremium https://t.co/yBGb7oTJma

By Art Berman Blog
2026 Ram 1500: Tech‑Rich Comfort Meets Classic Utility
SocialApr 18, 2026

2026 Ram 1500: Tech‑Rich Comfort Meets Classic Utility

The Ram 1500 has a long history as a utility truck, but recent generations have emphasized both tech and comfort. Here's my experience after a week behind the wheel of the 2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab... https://t.co/cYl9Jz1lqp #trucks #ram1500...

By Dave Taylor
Logistics Generates $11 Trillion Annually—A Massive Industry
SocialApr 18, 2026

Logistics Generates $11 Trillion Annually—A Massive Industry

People don't understand how obscenely large the logistics industry is. Worldwide logistics revenue is $11 trillion per year.

By Craig Fuller
Xiaomi SU7’s $30k Allure Fuels Bearish View of Rivals
SocialApr 18, 2026

Xiaomi SU7’s $30k Allure Fuels Bearish View of Rivals

Seeing the cars here in China has me bearish basically on all other brands. The Xiaomi SU7 is a beautiful looking car. Only $30,000 new. Crazy.

By Brendan van Son
Vertically Integrate for a Clean Supply Chain
SocialApr 18, 2026

Vertically Integrate for a Clean Supply Chain

the best way to make sure your supply chain is clean is to vertically integrate

By Whole Mars Catalog
Supply Chains Remain Stuck in Transit Despite Peace
SocialApr 18, 2026

Supply Chains Remain Stuck in Transit Despite Peace

Supply chains are like ordering from the slowest online retailer on Earth: even after peace breaks out, the package still says, "in transit." https://t.co/54spIimiws

By Justin Wolfers
Ships Avoid Hormuz Despite Trump's Claim of Openness
SocialApr 18, 2026

Ships Avoid Hormuz Despite Trump's Claim of Openness

Trump says Hormuz is open. He lies a lot. When ships approach the Strait and then turn back en masse, believe the data, not the liar. #Hormuz #Oil #Iran #Shipping #Geopolitics

By Art Berman Blog
Chicago Tonight: Expect Turbulent Weather, Secure Your Aircraft
SocialApr 17, 2026

Chicago Tonight: Expect Turbulent Weather, Secure Your Aircraft

Going to become very interesting around Chicago tonight. Make sure your aircraft is tied down good and tight. https://t.co/3BphW4P9CL

By Rob Mark
Qatar's 747-8i Gift for Trump Near Summer Delivery
SocialApr 17, 2026

Qatar's 747-8i Gift for Trump Near Summer Delivery

Qatari 747-8i Gifted To Trump For Interim Air Force One Is Undergoing Test Flights The 747 is being rushed into service and the Air Force now says it is expected to be delivered this summer. https://t.co/oCizGSxWn8

By Tyler Rogoway
Strait of Hormuz: Conflicting Claims Leave Everyone Guessing
SocialApr 17, 2026

Strait of Hormuz: Conflicting Claims Leave Everyone Guessing

The Strait of Hormuz situation is impossible to follow. Is it open? Is it closed? Iran threatens to close it. The US threatens to open it. Wait, now the US says it will close it. Now Iran says it's open....

By Alex Tabarrok
American Airlines Denies United Merger, Praises Trump Leadership
SocialApr 17, 2026

American Airlines Denies United Merger, Praises Trump Leadership

American Airlines says they’re not discussing or interested in merging with United, and they appreciate Trump’s leadership.

By Paul Thompson
AA Rules Out United Merger, Keeps Deal Options Open
SocialApr 17, 2026

AA Rules Out United Merger, Keeps Deal Options Open

American Airlines Denies United Merger Talks — But Leaves Room For Other Deals - View from the Wing https://t.co/hZc2NQhXm9

By Gary Leff
Snow-Triggered Sensor Issue Disables Reverse on 2023 Forte GT
SocialApr 17, 2026

Snow-Triggered Sensor Issue Disables Reverse on 2023 Forte GT

Issue with my ‘23 Forte GT. I was driving to work in the snow this afternoon but the roads were only wet. I noticed the acceleration seemed sluggish coming off of stop lights but made it to work. I got...

By Paul Thompson
Ships Avoid Strait of Hormuz Amid Open‑Lane Uncertainty
SocialApr 17, 2026

Ships Avoid Strait of Hormuz Amid Open‑Lane Uncertainty

Video shows ships turning away from the Strait of Hormuz as confusion reins over whether sea lane is really open https://t.co/IOus6xH66m

By Dan Primack
E‑bikes Aren’t Offsetting Car Trips, Just Spawning Deliveries
SocialApr 17, 2026

E‑bikes Aren’t Offsetting Car Trips, Just Spawning Deliveries

There is no evidence whatsoever that commercial e-bikes have replaced a single car/truck trip in nyc. They created an entire new industry of mass scale slop delivery. All induced demand. NYCHA constantly finds the batteries in the trash chutes.

By Nicole Gelinas
Appearing on BBC Business Report After UN Maritime Briefing
SocialApr 17, 2026

Appearing on BBC Business Report After UN Maritime Briefing

Going on the BBC World Business Report now…. Right after the UN Maritime grand poobah @IMOSecGen

By John Konrad
Tesla Semi Launches New Site Ahead of Mass Production
SocialApr 17, 2026

Tesla Semi Launches New Site Ahead of Mass Production

Tesla Semi has a new website https://t.co/kqEvfHlLjX This beast is about to start mass production

By Jaan
Spirit Airlines Seeks Trump Bailout to Prevent Shutdown
SocialApr 17, 2026

Spirit Airlines Seeks Trump Bailout to Prevent Shutdown

Spirit Airlines Is Asking The Trump Administration For A Taxpayer Bailout To Avoid Shutting Down - View from the Wing https://t.co/pFYiO7VbD7

By Gary Leff
American Airlines Continually Sabotages Its Own Technology
SocialApr 17, 2026

American Airlines Continually Sabotages Its Own Technology

American Airlines Keeps Finding New Ways To Break Basic Technology [Roundup] - View from the Wing https://t.co/xuL1sijpPS

By Gary Leff
Rivian R2 Brings Clean, Fun Electric Driving to Colorado
SocialApr 17, 2026

Rivian R2 Brings Clean, Fun Electric Driving to Colorado

Sneak peek 👀 at Rivian’s (@rivianofficial) new R2.​ We are proud that Coloradans have a variety of options for going electric - a fun, quiet, clean way to get around while cutting pollution. This addition is great news for Colorado families...

By Governor Jared Polis
Falcon 10X Debuts Pearl Engines, NeXus Deck, Low Cabin Alt
SocialApr 17, 2026

Falcon 10X Debuts Pearl Engines, NeXus Deck, Low Cabin Alt

Rolls-Royce Pearl engines, NeXus flight deck and 3,000ft cabin altitude - we take a look at Dassault Aviation's new Falcon 10X bizjet #avgeek https://t.co/PExcVidEV2 https://t.co/B3VS2WbAcw

By Tim Robinson
Modern Assembly Lines Are Too Specialized for Model Swaps
SocialApr 17, 2026

Modern Assembly Lines Are Too Specialized for Model Swaps

This isn’t 1942. These lines are heavily specialized. An F-150 line can only build F-150s or a vehicle of similar size and wheelbase

By Nathan Strang
Self‑Driving Tech Will Define Trucking Competitiveness in Five Years
SocialApr 17, 2026

Self‑Driving Tech Will Define Trucking Competitiveness in Five Years

Big flex from @chris_urmson, ceo of @aurora_inno onstage at @humanxco last week discussing how the self-driving truck co is going from R&D to profitable business. "Within five years, if you're not using our technology, I expect you won't be competitive...

By Rebecca Bellan
City Redesign for Commercial E‑bikes Lacks Environmental Justification
SocialApr 17, 2026

City Redesign for Commercial E‑bikes Lacks Environmental Justification

Why are we rearranging the city around commercial e-bikes, which have no proven environmental benefit and which are still basically an underpriced, underregulated nuisance use of the bike lanes? https://t.co/lfGnuKUAQy

By Nicole Gelinas
CMA CGM Leads Persian Gulf Ships Toward Strait of Hormuz
SocialApr 17, 2026

CMA CGM Leads Persian Gulf Ships Toward Strait of Hormuz

🚨STRAIT OF HORMUZ🚨 Ships in the Persian Gulf are making a run for the Strait led by some CMA CGM containerships. https://t.co/fiqj7JehaH

By Sal Mercogliano
Zoox Trials Autonomous Pickups in Chaotic SF Streets
SocialApr 17, 2026

Zoox Trials Autonomous Pickups in Chaotic SF Streets

Zoox doing pickups at 6th and Mission is certainly a choice. Self driving on hard mode in a zombie-rich environment. https://t.co/nRAl6tKaCK

By Pete Kazanjy
Even 21‑plane Queue Gets Laptop Stowage Reminder
SocialApr 17, 2026

Even 21‑plane Queue Gets Laptop Stowage Reminder

At the back of a 21-plane line for takeoff at SFO and they still did the “put away your laptops, dummies, we’re ready for takeoff” bit. 🙄

By Alan Cole
70‑Year‑Old Retirees Finally Exit Gulf After Two‑Month Ship Standoff
SocialApr 17, 2026

70‑Year‑Old Retirees Finally Exit Gulf After Two‑Month Ship Standoff

live look at 70-year old boomer retirees who have been stuck on the Celestyal Discovery cruise ship in the Gulf for two months finally exiting the Strait of Hormuz https://t.co/IiJkvNYHXw

By Trung Phan
Europe Outraged: Tesla Blocks FSD on Older Cars
SocialApr 17, 2026

Europe Outraged: Tesla Blocks FSD on Older Cars

Anger rises in Europe as Tesla's Full Self-Driving system isn't available on older vehicles, despite years of promises https://t.co/PqQzSq2tgJ

By TechRadar
Replace Basic Autopilot with Free FSD‑Based Version by 2026
SocialApr 17, 2026

Replace Basic Autopilot with Free FSD‑Based Version by 2026

Kill basic Autopilot and replace it with a free basic version built on the FSD stack. Nobody should be allowed to use basic autopilot in 2026

By Whole Mars Catalog
Real‑time Visibility Boosts Supply Chain Resilience and Service
SocialApr 17, 2026

Real‑time Visibility Boosts Supply Chain Resilience and Service

Supply chain visibility = resilience. In disruption situations, 72% reported lacking real-time visibility to resolve issues quickly. One case improved service from 60% range into 90% range by tightening visibility routines + integrating SIOP. https://t.co/oa0MV3MUI0 https://t.co/vHalf9M9wD

By Lisa Anderson
IRGC Says only Khamenei Can Order Hormuz Reopening
SocialApr 17, 2026

IRGC Says only Khamenei Can Order Hormuz Reopening

IRGC: Only Iran's leader Khamenei can order a Hormuz reopening, "not some idiot" on Twitter

By Mike Schuler
Maersk Urges Risk Assessment over Strait Endorsement
SocialApr 17, 2026

Maersk Urges Risk Assessment over Strait Endorsement

Maersk: The Strait. Not a ringing endorsement. Instead talk risk evaluation. Reality meets what the two sides say.

By Tom Craig
China's High-Speed Rail Mirrors U.S. Interstate Ambition
SocialApr 17, 2026

China's High-Speed Rail Mirrors U.S. Interstate Ambition

Yes. China's high-speed rail buildout was more like the Interstate highway project in terms of purpose and scope.

By Noah Smith
NextNav, MxV Test 5G Coexistence with Railroad AEI
SocialApr 17, 2026

NextNav, MxV Test 5G Coexistence with Railroad AEI

"The purpose of the experiment is for NextNav and MxV to validate coexistence between NextNav’s proposed 5G operations and the licensed operations of railroad AEI systems. Testing will be narrowly focused, geographically remote, and time limited." https://t.co/pz7mxfAY0P

By Mike Dano
Fury Drone's Test Success Could Speed Field Deployment
SocialApr 17, 2026

Fury Drone's Test Success Could Speed Field Deployment

YFQ-44 Fury Fighter Drone Wraps Contested Operations Test That Could Accelerate Its Fielding “An 85 percent solution in the hands of a warfighter today is infinitely better than a 100 percent solution that never arrives.” https://t.co/nHUUGqH7VE

By Tyler Rogoway
Norwegian Shipowners Demand Certainty On
SocialApr 17, 2026

Norwegian Shipowners Demand Certainty On

Norwegian Shipowners: with the Strait. Looking for clarity and certainty. From mines to Iran’s role.

By Tom Craig
Private Buses Poised to Fill Suburban Commute Gap
SocialApr 17, 2026

Private Buses Poised to Fill Suburban Commute Gap

Seems like an opportunity for private busses. For suburban commuting or city to city travel.

By Bobby Fijan
Ship Industry Cautiously Awaits Iran's Vague Policy Shift
SocialApr 17, 2026

Ship Industry Cautiously Awaits Iran's Vague Policy Shift

BBG: "Bloomberg spoke to over a dozen ship owners, agents, brokers and traders, most of whom asked not to be identified discussing private deliberations. The majority said Iran’s statement lacked detail, and that they would wait and see how it...

By Rory Johnston