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A new single-passenger electric aircraft could make personal flight affordable for the first time, launching this spring for under $40,000. The foldable Rictor X4 fits in a pickup truck and may not even require a pilot's license.
Sweden now powers nearly a third of its transportation with renewable energy, leading Europe's shift away from fossil fuels. The EU overall has more than doubled its renewable transport energy since 2008.
Ghana's private transport unions are joining forces to stop drivers from overcharging passengers and restore order to Accra's chaotic commute. The new task force aims to end the practice of some drivers charging double the approved fares during rush hours.
A new transportation service in India is solving a critical gap for people with limited mobility who struggle to reach medical appointments and daily destinations. DigniMuv offers bedside-to-bedside transport with specialized equipment and medical staff.
After a week of nationwide disruption, Kenya's transport operators called off their strike following President Ruto's commitment to lower diesel prices. The agreement brings relief to millions who rely on public transportation daily.
A Chinese automaker is taking pre-orders for a van that carries a personal flying drone in its cargo area. The six-wheeled electric vehicle can deploy a one-person aircraft to skip traffic jams entirely.
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Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest person, just turned 117 in Surrey, England, making history as the first British person to reach this age. She celebrated with family, friends, and memories of meeting King Charles last year. #
Governor Gavin Newsom announced expanded electric vehicle rebates in Oakland, making zero-emission cars more affordable for California families. The move aims to accelerate the state's clean energy transition while cutting transportation costs.
A retired Air Force inspector risked everything on a single truck in 1969. His grandsons now run one of Western India's biggest chemical transport operations.
Morocco rolled out emergency financial support for thousands of transport workers hit by soaring fuel costs. The relief program helps drivers stay on the road while keeping essential goods moving across the country.
A creative fundraiser in Northern New York just raised $12,000 to help residents who need rides to doctor appointments and jobs. Designer handbags filled with donated gifts turned into transportation lifelines for an entire community.
A flying car demonstration and electric boat cruises highlight this year's Lake Tahoe clean transport showcase. The fourth annual forum brings together innovators protecting the alpine lake's pristine environment.
An electric mobility company just secured $215 million to expand its motorcycle battery-swapping network across Africa, helping riders cut fuel costs by 40%. With over 100,000 electric bikes already on the road, Spiro is proving clean transport can work at scale on the continent.
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A groundbreaking personalized vaccine helped patients with advanced melanoma live longer without their cancer returning, bringing hope to millions. The treatment could eventually work for other cancers too.
A groundbreaking personalized mRNA cancer vaccine has passed its first major clinical trial, marking a milestone in the fight against cancer. The treatment prevented melanoma from returning in patients after surgery, offering new hope for thousands facing the disease.
A Michigan startup is taking orders for a single-passenger flying vehicle that could help you skip traffic jams by next year. The $156,000 Velocitor X-1 promises anyone who can ride a snowmobile can learn to fly it.
The U.S. Department of Transportation just launched a $1.5 million competition to find the best robotics ideas that could transform America's roads, runways, and railroads. Innovators nationwide have until August 2026 to submit their game-changing proposals.
A groundbreaking personalized vaccine combined with an existing drug stopped skin cancer from returning in over 1,000 high-risk patients during a major clinical trial. The treatment uses the same mRNA technology that powered COVID-19 vaccines to teach each patient's immune system to recognize and destroy their unique cancer cells.
Ghana's police are teaming up with Nigerian transport operators to stop human trafficking before victims cross borders. The partnership trains drivers and station workers to spot warning signs and report suspicious activity.
For decades, scientists believed our brains and personalities became fixed in childhood. New research on neuroplasticity shows that's wrong—and the discovery is helping people reshape patterns they thought were permanent.
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