Ming Maa Warns: Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication Creates Risky Dependency
Should autonomous vehicles be able to talk to each other? “NO” says Ming Maa , Founder/ CEO of Moove. Having self-driving cars talking to each other creates a dependency that the industry should not rely on! What do you think? Does it make it safe? Or does it make it unreliable?
Delta Files Manila Route, Aiming to Stall PAL's Chicago Service
Delta Quietly Reveals Plan To Fly To Manila In DOT Filing — As It Tries To Delay Philippine Airlines Chicago Flight - View from the Wing https://t.co/EUw1i5SSNd
Carriers Regret Dumping Dubai Cargo in Salalah
Ocean carriers have been leaving containers bound for Dubai in the port of Salalah, Oman until the Strait of Hormuz reopens. They're regretting that decision right now.
One Crash Could Freeze the Self‑Driving Industry
Here’s how one safety incident could crumble the self-driving car industry. Following the Cruise Incident (where a pedestrian was struck and dragged in San Francisco), or the Kit-Cat incident (where a Waymo killed a cat in San Francisco), even a...
Commuters Stare at Phones While Train Stalls
There was a stopped Metra on the tracks on my way to work today. I looked at that red light above that conductors head worried, we slowly crawled passed him…. the other passengers on my train playing on their phones or...
Airlines Keep Flying Despite War‑Shut Mideast Airports
As Airports Shut Across The Mideast, These Airlines Kept Flying After Losing Their Home Bases To War - View from the Wing https://t.co/uDdXcClpcS
Shipping Industry’s Small World Sparks Surprising Ship Recognition
The crazy thing about the shipping industry is how small it can be. At a shipowners conference right now and a guy is telling a crazy story about what happened to his ship in Oman. I say, “Was it this...
Hidden Threats May Already Be Arriving in Shipping Containers
What if they’re already here on a ship, in a shipping container, or being pulled by a truck? https://t.co/qpp4JjjVPz
Escalating Attacks Threaten Strait of Hormuz Disruption
The last 24 hours have brought the most sustained attacks from both sides since the conflict started. We could see this escalation spill into the Strait of Hormuz with mines and further maritime disruption. Full video analysis exclusively on...
Panasonic's Curved OLED IFE Targets First-Class Luxury
As premium travel surges, Panasonic Avionics’ curved, ultra-wide OLED IFE screen, Astrova Curve, is sparking the imagination of airlines that want to ‘wow’ passengers seated in their most premium real estate. PAC sees it debuting in first-class cabins. https://t.co/sXnCdZLfAw
New Episodes Guide Travelers Through Middle East Airline Crisis
We’re live with two new episodes of On-Air in your podcast feeds now focusing on the Middle East crisis impacting airline passengers worldwide, advice for Gulf carrier bookings, refunds/reroute advice, extreme Asia-Europe fares, & more. 🎧✈️ Listen here: https://t.co/z0qO1zK32M
Travel Update: Strikes, Cancellations, New Asia-Europe Routes
12 Things in Travel Today: — Global Entry Travel Program Restored — Lufthansa Pilots Announce 48-Hour Strike — British Airways Cancels Middle East Flights — Airlines Add Direct Asia-Europe Routes + More https://t.co/Jo2IaZruVw
Hormuz Closure Could Redefine US‑Iran Power Balance
The Strait of Hormuz is turning into the key test of strength between the US and Iran. I've been thinking about what happens if it stays closed for an extended period. My conclusions might surprise you. https://t.co/mPXBo8HuqY
Seafarer Deaths Surpass US Casualties, Strait Reopening Uncertain
1/6 Ten seafarers have now been killed in 13 attacks on merchant vessels since the Iran conflict erupted on February 28 — more than the 7 U.S. servicemen killed in the war. The focal point is shifting: can the Strait of...
2026 Genesis GV70: Luxury Performance with Minor Quirks
Genesis is the luxury brand of Hyundai, and it's been delivering great cars for a decade. I drove the 2026 GV70 Sport Prestige AWD for a week and found lots to like, along with a few quirks... Here's my write-up:...
Maritime Commission Issues Hormuz Surcharge Warning From Safe Offices
U.S. Maritime Commission Warns Shipping Lines Over Hormuz Crisis Surcharges. Said by those sitting safely in offices. https://t.co/Q16i9dbNDp
Maritime Attacks Surge: 13 Incidents in First 12 Days
Maritime Attacks Reach 13 in First 12 Days of Middle East Conflict. Escalating maritime and supply chain risk. When snd how will it end? https://t.co/58hInlgDQc
Iran Strikes Three Commercial Vessels in Hormuz Escalation
Iran Turns Up The Heat Around The Strait Of Hormuz Iran struck three commercial ships today in its continuing effort to inflict economic pain and political pressure on the U.S. and its allies. We are updating live: https://t.co/Nrf18TL3sz
Iran‑Hormuz Tensions Threaten Global Supply Chains, Manufacturers Must Act
The Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz could have major supply chain implications. Lisa Anderson explains why this global shipping chokepoint matters—and what manufacturers should be thinking about now. Watch the Supply Chain Byte. #SupplyChain #Geopolitics #Manufacturing https://t.co/hLUT5Rpp0T
Rivian's Prices Outpace Tesla, Range Lags Behind
Rivian makes great cars but the pricing doesn't match their primary competition Tesla. each model is $4-$5K more expensive than a comparable Model Y. their entry model has 20% less range. $RIVN $TSLA https://t.co/KYVhsmo6tn
Air India Express B737‑8 Faces Scrap Threat in Phuket
The wrinkles on this B737-8 Air India Express could potentially render the aircraft scrap metal. Repairing it would be extremely costly. Let’s see how long it remains parked in Phuket. wheels are installed ....might as well takeoff tomorrow ...
AI Replaces $30k Lobbyist, Speeds Municipal Approvals
Historically this has required a lobbyist, and the lobbyist’s invoice runs about $30k. (“What really?” Modal use is “get the transportation engineer to approve a curb cut which if we don’t have it blocks a 7 figure commercial development.”)
Thai Ship Burns Near Oman Amid Hormuz Transit Controversy
for whom?! Iranian tankers shipping Iranian oil? Right now there's a Thai cargo ship on fire off the Coast of Oman that tried to transit the Strait of Hormuz. Maybe ask them if they think its working out "very well"
Trump Doubts Iranian Mines, Urges Tankers Through Hormuz
President Donald Trump said he didn’t believe Iran was laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Asked Wednesday whether Iran had laid mines in the strait, Trump told reporters, “We don’t think so. Trump also urged oil companies to send their...
Diesel Spikes 96¢/Gal, Straining U.S. Supply Chains
Diesel prices for U.S. truckers rose a record 96 cents a gallon this past week, a sign of the financial strains hitting supply chains following the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. https://t.co/C9K90LaXGX
Mexican Ports See Annual Vehicle Drop, January Rebounds 17%
Mexican govt data & port authorities show that Mexico’s ports handled 2,262,289 vehicles in intl maritime traffic in 2025, down from 2,291,894 units in 2024. Jan 2026 - Mexican ports handled 137,225 vehicles, up 16.9% from the same month in 2025. https://t.co/vfeHmfG2ty
Driverless Rides Turn LA Traffic Into Productivity
Getting around LA is annoying. But getting around LA in a Waymo while being productive opens up a lot of possibilities. So bullish on a driverless future. Will be great when there's less bad drivers around. Will be great when...
Saudi's Strategic Oil Storage Shields Global Supply
◾️Saudi Arabia deserves more recognition for its prudent, forward-thinking approach—strategically prepositioning oil in storage facilities around the world to hedge against potential supply disruptions. ◾️What @AlexLawler100 missed in this story is going back to previous reports to see that...
Iran Halts Goods, Yet Oil Still Flows Freely
While Iran has stopped the flow of many products thru the Strait, their maritime flow of oil is going well.
Induced Demand Myth Hides Price‑system Failure Causing Traffic
“Induced demand” is a busted concept invented to coverup the wreckage that happens when there is no price system for matching supply and demand. This nonsense is the root cause of all highway congestion.
United's Turnaround Inflated by Manipulated Base Year
Leaked United Internal Slides Boast A Stunning Turnaround — But The Deck Uses A Convenient Base Year To Make The Gains Look Bigger - View from the Wing https://t.co/u1peHq3h9d
Burned Ship May Explode, 5‑Nm Safety Zone Enforced
5 nautical mile safety zone. So this burned out hulk may still have gas and could blow at any second? https://t.co/xSeppRNjFa
NVIDIA Showcases Hybrid AI Driving System at GTC
Gonna get my own ride next week at GTC. My Tesla just drove me for an hour around Silicon Valley. It is eight years old. Just was at a funeral of my son’s friend’s dad who was killed in a car wreck...
Halting Non‑Iranian Tankers in Gulf Sends Shockwave
yes, managing to stop all non-Iranian oil tanker traffic in the Persian Gulf is a tremendous impact.
Elon Needed an Affordable,
The EV-SUV Elon should've built for mass adoption and sales over the "cyber" truck (jesus, that name...) -330M range -29 min 10% --> 80% charge -$57,990 -looks great and non-cyber-truckery https://t.co/Xf9sLhm7Ck
Middle East Conflict Squeezes India's LPG Supply, Spikes Black‑market Prices
The primary driver is the escalating conflict in West Asia involving Iran, Israel, and the US. This has effectively choked the Strait of Hormuz, the maritime gateway for nearly 90% of India's LPG imports. While the government has prioritized domestic supply...
High‑speed Rail Would Slash NYC‑Toronto Travel by Nine Hours
High speed rail can connect NYC and Toronto in 3 hours and 20 minutes, which would be 9 hours faster than it currently takes by train today.
Dynamic Toll Lane Could Solve Denver Airport Congestion
Hey @denversmayor, congestion to DEN airport keeps getting worse. But we can fix it. Let’s add a third lane to Pena Blvd and make it a smart dynamically priced toll lane. Here’s how: - increase speed limit to 75 - lane is...
Hormuz Threat Persists: Vessels Still Hit by Projectiles
🚨HORMUZ UPDATE 11 MARCH🚨 ▶️The story in the Persian Gulf and Strait has changed. ▶️The initial shutdown of shipping was due to insurance. That has largely been resolved through commercial contracts. ▶️The issue now is not fiscal security, by the physical security of...
Diesel Price Surge Forces Costs Onto Retailers and Factories
"Record Diesel-Price Surge Hits U.S. Truckers, Retailers and Manufacturers" https://t.co/5jBpvH4MCa "Most large trucking companies will pass the added costs on to American stores and factories..." Fortunately, US factories aren't already facing soaring costs, so it's fi- oh. https://t.co/ZU45kzcUbj
Blue States Stall Projects with Endless Studies, Not Waymos
Yep: "Red states get Waymos. Blue states get studies." https://t.co/NpcSYElH74 via @kelseytuoc "Time and again, when there’s a controversial upzoning or transit project, opponents will demand studies in order to delay or undermine important projects."
Pilferage Accounts for 43% of Cargo Thefts, Climbing.
Pilferage represented 43% of all cargo thefts in 2025 and it is only rising in 2026 https://t.co/lD0SFI1sIt
Used Car CPI Falls, Yet Manheim Index Climbs
Used car CPI down in February, but the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index was up last month @augurinfinity https://t.co/pjEOxqNXf1
Truck Driving Among Top Suicide Risk Occupations
“Justice of the Peace Justin Chesson has ordered an autopsy, which is required, but Miller says the death is a suicide.” Isolation out on the open road. Sadly, truck driving ranks 5th on highest risk occupations for work related suicides https://t.co/wiVnUtzcP7
China’s 2025 Car Exports Eclipse Germany Despite Population Advantage
Yes, the numbers are that crazy. Not impossible obviously, but crazy. The increase in China's vehicle/ car exports over the course of 2025 was ~ 2m cars and it acceletated toward the end of the year. ...
Air India Express Hard Landing: Tire Burst, Nose Gear Lifted
Here are some additional scenes of how it happened on Air India Express. You can see the amazing landing: main gear hard landing, bounce, tire burst, and nose gear landing. No slides were deployed, so at least some money was...
Uber Partners with Zoox for Robotaxi Rides via App
NEWS: Uber has reached an agreement with Zoox to make rides available through the Uber app on the Zoox purpose-built robotaxi starting in Las Vegas this summer and expanding to LA next year. Story and details @TheTerminal with @natlungfy This is...
Tesla FSD Hesitates on Green Left Turns, Misreads Speed Zones
Tesla FSD (Supervised) v14.2.2.5 Sudden braking on greenlight protected left hand turns. At Van Ness and Broadway there's two lanes of arrow-lighted protected left hand turns. Today the MY braked hard even when light was green. I tapped accelerator and we...
Maersk's Longer Routes Spike Costs, Reduce Container Loads
Maersk. Ships trapped. Bunker fuel needs. Ships going around Cape of Good Hope and longer transit means more fuel. Mines. Needed products not movings. Fewer loaded containers. Less revenue and higher costs. Shippers paying surcharges.
Iran Attacks Thai Vessel in Strait of Hormuz
News Just In, Thailand 🇹🇭 Iran has hit a Thai ship that was attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
