Longest Hyperloop vacuum journey completed in European test facility

In what feels like news straight out of 2016, a Hyperloop testing facility in Europe has completed the longest-ever vacuum capsule journey. The milestone could bring this oft-forgotten promise of high-speed transport one step closer to reality.Continue… Continue reading Longest Hyperloop vacuum journey completed in European test facility

Renault announces production of Level 4 autonomous robotized miniBus

Renault made some big announcements overnight, outlining major changes to its autonomous vehicle strategy and announcing the production (no dates specified) of a robotized electric miniBus based on the New Renault Master.Continue ReadingCategory: Autom… Continue reading Renault announces production of Level 4 autonomous robotized miniBus

Low-cost passive maglev upgrade tested on regular rail tracks

Maglev transport systems present an attractive option for the mobility mix. They’re quick and quiet, and are low maintenance. But setup can be costly and complex. Italy’s IronLev is looking to change that with a passive system that runs on regular rail… Continue reading Low-cost passive maglev upgrade tested on regular rail tracks

Train seating area folds back to take bikes as needed

While it’s always important to accommodate bicycle commuters, bike parking spots on trains can’t seat non-cyclists when not in use. An experimental setup currently being trialled in Switzerland, however, may soon change that.Continue ReadingCategory: U… Continue reading Train seating area folds back to take bikes as needed

Pre-production electric hydrofoiling ferry rides above the waves

Swedish foiling e-boat maker Candela has announced the maiden flight of its P-12 passenger ferry, with its dual electric drives and tri-wing setup lifting the vessel above the water to reach a top speed of 30 knots. Series production has now begun, mar… Continue reading Pre-production electric hydrofoiling ferry rides above the waves

Pre-production electric hydrofoiling ferry rides above the waves

Swedish foiling e-boat maker Candela has announced the maiden flight of its P-12 passenger ferry, with its dual electric drives and tri-wing setup lifting the vessel above the water to reach a top speed of 30 knots. Series production has now begun, mar… Continue reading Pre-production electric hydrofoiling ferry rides above the waves

Lyte Aviation’s 44-seat SkyBus: VTOLs as public transport

London startup Lyte Aviation is thinking big when it comes to VTOL aircraft. Forget your piddly five-seaters, Lyte says its first aircraft will be a 44-seat monster with a 300-km/h (186-mph) top speed and a range over 1,000 km (620 miles).Continue Read… Continue reading Lyte Aviation’s 44-seat SkyBus: VTOLs as public transport

First full-size autonomous passenger bus in the UK begins on-road testing

Fusion Processing has announced that an autonomous public transport project will start on-road testing this week, en route to beginning a new 14-mile pilot service ferrying passengers across a long-span suspension bridge in Scotland later this year.Con… Continue reading First full-size autonomous passenger bus in the UK begins on-road testing