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San Francisco’s Municipal Transportation Agency approved a $212 million contract with Hitachi Rail to modernize the Muni Metro system’s outdated train control system, which currently uses floppy disks and wire loops. Government Technology reports: The … Continue reading San Francisco Muni’s Rail System Will Spend $212 Million To Upgrade From Floppy Disks
The FAA has released final regulations for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles, introducing a new category of aircraft for the first time in nearly 80 years. These rules provide a framework for pilot training and operational requirem… Continue reading Air Taxis and Other Electric-Powered Aircraft Cleared For Takeoff
An anonymous reader shares a post: EVs are still winning. But they haven’t won yet; only 4% of the global passenger car fleet, 23% of the bus fleet, and less than 1% of delivery trucks are electrified.
But at this point I think the writing is on the … Continue reading EVs Are Just Going To Win
“Several of Europe’s biggest carmakers unveiled low-cost electric vehicles at the Paris Motor Show this week,” reports CNBC. The automakers are “seeking to jump-start a demand slump and recapture some of the market share now held by Chinese brands.”
… Continue reading Europe Automakers Launch Cheaper Electric Cars to Compete With China
A criminal complaint says the group jeopardized lives via DDoS attack, with 35,000 attacks since the beginning of 2023.
The post Alleged Anonymous Sudan leaders charged, prolific gang’s tool disabled appeared first on CyberScoop.
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An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose by an annual 30.5% in September, as China surpassed its record numbers recorded in August and Europe resumed growth, market research firm … Continue reading Global EV Sales Up 30.5% In September
At Tesla’s “We, Robot” event at Warner Bros. Studios tonight, Elon Musk unveiled the Tesla Cybercab, Robovan, and an updated version of the Optimus robot. Slashdot is at the event capturing photos and getting demos of everything announced. You can foll… Continue reading Elon Musk Unveils Tesla Cybercab, Robovan and Updated Optimus Robot
Waymo has entered a “multi-year, strategic partnership” with Hyundai to integrate the company’s autonomous driving system into the American-made Hyundai Ioniq 5. It’s expected to join the Waymo One fleet after road tests starting in late 2025. Carscoop… Continue reading Waymo Chooses the Hyundai Ioniq 5 For New Robotaxi
Rivian said it would make fewer electric vehicles this year than it did in 2023, resulting from a parts shortage. From a report: The news came as the company reported third quarter production and delivery numbers that came in below analyst expectations… Continue reading Rivian Now Says It Will Make Fewer Electric Vehicles This Year Than It Did in 2023
Google Flights is offering train routes as an alternative to airlines, thanks to a new partnership with Amtrak. 9to5Google reports: In the US, this option surfaces routes and pricing directly provided by Amtrak, as the rail service announced recently: … Continue reading Google Flights Now Uses Amtrak Data To Show ‘Trains To Consider’ Alongside Flights