The future of transportation is evolving at a rapid pace, and the recent CES (Consumer Electronics Show) showcased some of the most innovative and transformative technologies that are shaping the industry. From autonomous vehicles and flying cars to modular EVs and solar-powered 5G towers, these innovations offer a glimpse into the transportation landscape of the future.
AVs (autonomous vehicles) will unlock opportunities for businesses, consumers, and society, but the road to reaching true autonomous driving is a long one—with bumps, pivots, and potholes—and with many challenges and opportunities. So, the question at hand is: what comes next? To answer these questions, we must first unpack where we are right...
French airport group ADP plans to test three air cab routes in the Ile-de-France region during the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, including one to the center of the French capital. However, these ambitious plans face some serious challenges, according to the Dutch embassy in Paris. A recent ruling by the “Autorité environnementale” (the French environmental...
Many sources can be used to keep up to date with the car industry. Of course, there are press releases from the OEMs, but other sources are becoming increasingly important, especially social media. Although the relevant institutes, such as the CAM (Center of Automotive Management), provide regular information about the Chinese and Far Eastern...
The University of Freiburg has redesigned the transit maps of every city in the world. Zoom in on any location on the university's LOOM Global Transit Map and you can view the local transit network mapped using your choice of four different transit map projections.In every city in the world you can view the local transit map in either a geographical,...
Shared e-bikes are revolutionising urban transportation with their eco-friendly, data-driven service, projected to grow by 25% annually from 2023 to 2030. This transformative trend, which began with Amsterdam’s ‘white bikes’ in the 1960s, is now integrated into smart city initiatives worldwide, featuring dockless systems and GPS tracking. Companies...
Multimodality will be a game changer in the future! Traffic modes should no longer be treated as silos but rather handled jointly, as an overall traffic system. Fintraffic and Frequentis experts have written together a White Paper describing their joint vision for multimodal traffic management and control for the year 2030. The authors...
Owners of select BMW cars will be able to let their vehicles drive them around autonomously next spring. On Friday, the German automaker announced it would launch Level 3 automated driving for its BMW 7 Series cars in March 2024, with pre-orders starting in December. Level 3 refers to the Society of Automobile Engineers (SAE) standard for automated...
In a landmark accord, the EU Council and Parliament reached a provisional agreement on the trans-European transport network (TEN-T) guidelines. The revised regulation sets ambitious deadlines: a core network by 2030, an extended core by 2040, and a comprehensive network by 2050. The agreement introduces nine key European Transport Corridors and aims...
The Japanese telecommunication industry is hoping to reestablish its mark once again on the global map by deploying flying base stations in 2025. Called high altitude platform stations (HAPS), the technology is aimed at providing wider network coverage using unmanned vehicles flying in the stratosphere. Over the past few years, countries have been looking...
Kia on Monday unveiled plans at CES 2024 to create a line of modular electric vehicles (EVs) designed for adaptability and versatility in the hopes of changing the way we buy and use vehicles in the future.The Korean car manufacturer outlined three phases as part of its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) strategy. Central to this strategy are interchangeable...
CES 2024 attendees this week couldn't help but notice a spectacular flying car concept screaming for attention on the convention floor: the Xpeng AeroHT eVTOL Flying Car. Is this mean machine created by Guangzhou Xiaopeng Motors Technology Co., Ltd. (also known as Xpeng) about to whiz around the skies of American cities? That's not at all clear, but...
The trend these days is for cars to have a big infotainment display in front of the driver, but LG's new automotive display is something else. On Wednesday at CES 2024, the company showcased what it claims is the world's largest automotive display, the "57-inch Pillar-to-Pillar (P2P) LCD." It's an in-car display that extends over the entire width of...
The Biden administration and U.S. Department of Transportation announced a new investment in the country's push for greater electric vehicle adoption and usage, pledging $623 million in EV charging station grants intended to build out community charging networks around the U.S.The large investment is part of President Joe Biden's goal of building 500,000...
Yes, the Sony car that can be controlled with a DualSense controller is pretty sick — but wait 'til you hear about the Razer car. We already gushed about the Razer car earlier this week, but after careful deliberation, Mashable has deemed it the best car of CES 2024.For the unintiated, Razer is known for rolling out badass, sleek gaming laptops that...
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CES is currently taking place in Las Vegas. The trade fair was a showcase for the latest computer and consumer electronics technologies in the past, but now it is increasingly being hijacked by car manufacturers. To stand out at the trade fair, you must at least present world firsts or crazy innovations. ChatGPT in the car VW has just...
Over a half-century ago, the U.S. banned commercial planes from flying at supersonic speeds over the nation.The ban protected us from the thunderous, jolting shock waves created when a plane breaks the speed of sound (some 767 mph), events aptly called sonic booms. For those who haven't experienced such an atmospheric blast from the likes of a military...
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