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Bangalore's Yellow Line just got faster service as metro officials deployed their eighth train after public pressure. Off-peak riders will see the biggest improvement, with wait times dropping from 18 to 14 minutes.
A former insurance executive who left his high-paying career to find purpose is now helping hundreds of Omahans get to work. Chariots 4 Hope's biggest fundraiser of the year celebrates the freedom that comes with reliable transportation.
South Africa's electric vehicle charging network just proved that clean transportation is taking off on the continent. One major company alone powered enough charging sessions to drive 78 times around the globe.
A U.S. company just partnered with a major manufacturer to bring solid-state batteries that could revolutionize electric vehicles to market within three years. Mercedes already test-drove 750 miles on a single charge.
Tesla has updated its "Find Us" map to show 64 new electric semi-truck charging locations coming soon across America. The expansion signals major progress in making long-haul electric trucking a practical reality.
A six-year infrastructure project in Maharashtra is 98% complete and will slash commute times by half an hour starting May 1. The Missing Link bypasses a notorious traffic bottleneck that has frustrated drivers for decades.
Electric motorcycle company Spiro just secured $50 million to expand its clean transportation network across six African countries, where demand for electric bikes is surging. The company has grown from under 10,000 bikes in 2023 to 80,000 today, with 2,500 battery swapping stations making electric transport more accessible than ever.
Colombia's Runt Por Placa system lets anyone check a vehicle's full history, insurance, and fines online in seconds. The digital platform is transforming how millions of Colombians manage their cars and motorcycles without leaving home.
Electric vehicle adoption is thriving in unexpected ways, with used EV sales soaring 35% in 2025 even after federal tax credits ended. Owner satisfaction has also hit record highs, proving the EV transition is stronger than critics predicted.
British AI company Wayve just secured one of the UK's largest ever funding rounds to bring self-driving cars to London streets this year. The technology can handle everything from potholes to busy city centers without pre-mapped routes.
London will become one of the first major cities to test fully autonomous robotaxis on its streets this year, thanks to a groundbreaking partnership between UK startup Wayve and Uber. The company just raised $1.2 billion to make self-driving cars a reality across the globe.
Hefei, China just deployed humanoid assistants, four-legged robots, and drones to help passengers and inspect trains during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. It's the country's first full-space robot cluster for public transit, designed to support staff and make metro travel safer.
Self-driving taxis are no longer science fiction as Waymo expands to 10 major American cities, safely completing over 400,000 trips every week. The company's rapid growth signals that autonomous transportation is becoming a real option for everyday travel.
Toyota just made getting an at-home EV charger as simple as snapping a few photos. The automaker partnered with Treehouse to handle everything from permits to installation for its growing electric vehicle lineup.
Self-driving car company Waymo just made history by launching commercial robotaxi service in four major cities simultaneously. The expansion brings fully autonomous rides to Orlando, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio.
A Houston company just secured $900 million to build 10 hydrogen production facilities that could help eliminate carbon emissions from trucks and heavy industry. The massive investment signals clean energy is moving from small pilots to full-scale infrastructure.
A British self-driving car company just landed $1.2 billion from tech giants and automakers who believe its smarter approach could finally bring autonomous vehicles to everyday drivers. Unlike competitors building expensive custom systems, Wayve created AI that works with any car's existing sensors and chips.
California's new bill cracks down on 40+ mph electric motorcycles masquerading as e-bikes, while leaving legitimate electric bicycles untouched. Major bike advocacy groups are cheering the surgical approach.
Tesla just revealed 66 charging stations across 15 states designed to power its electric Semi trucks along America's busiest freight routes. The network could make long-haul electric trucking a real possibility within two years.
During China's Spring Festival, bus drivers across the country transformed their routes into theatrical experiences, dressing as historical emperors and literary legends. The creative solution helped struggling transit systems attract riders while celebrating Chinese culture.
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