20 results for "transportation"
💡 SolutionsNigeria Pushes Safer Boats After Fatal Water Accidents
Nigeria is calling for wooden boats to be replaced with modern fiberglass and aluminum vessels after tragic accidents claimed lives on inland waterways. The shift could save countless passengers who rely on water transport daily.
🚀 InnovationBuick's New Hybrid Goes 995 Miles on One Tank
The new Buick Electra E7 just solved the biggest complaint about electric vehicles with a plug-in hybrid that travels nearly 1,000 miles between stops. Even better, drivers can run on pure electric power for their daily 130-mile commutes and save gas money while never worrying about range on road trips.
🚀 InnovationIndia Sets 4 World Records Building 52km Highway in One Day
India's highway builders just shattered four world records by paving a 52-kilometer stretch of highway in 24 hours, using over 57,000 metric tonnes of material. The feat on the Bengaluru-Vijayawada corridor shows what coordinated engineering excellence can accomplish.
🚀 InnovationIndia Sets 4 Highway Records in 6 Days
India's highway authority just shattered four world records while building a massive economic corridor, including paving 52 kilometers in a single day. The new route will cut travel time between two major cities by four hours.
🚀 InnovationScotland Ferry to France Launches Spring 2026
Scotland is getting its first direct passenger ferry to mainland Europe in 16 years, connecting Rosyth to Dunkirk starting Spring 2026. The overnight service promises a greener way to travel while boosting Scotland's economy by £11.5 million annually.
💡 SolutionsMumbai Freezes Water Bills, Promises 3.5M New Homes
Mumbai's ruling alliance just unveiled an ambitious plan to freeze water charges for five years and build up to 3.5 million homes for residents. The manifesto also promises 50% cheaper bus rides for women and a fully electric bus fleet by 2029.
🌐 Global NewsHong Kong Adds 16 High-Speed Rail Stops Across China
Travelers from Hong Kong can now reach 16 more Chinese cities by direct high-speed rail, bringing the total to 110 destinations. The popular sleeper service to Shanghai is also going daily due to overwhelming demand.
💛 Acts of KindnessEV Owner Gets Home Charger Installed in Just One Week
Installing an electric vehicle charger sounds intimidating, but one EV owner just shared how the entire process took less than seven days from start to finish. The surprisingly smooth experience is easing fears for would-be electric car owners worried about charging at home.
🎬 VideosCalifornia Proposes $200M to Make EVs More Affordable
Governor Newsom wants to invest $200 million to help California drivers afford electric vehicles after federal tax credits expired. The proposal could reignite momentum for EV adoption in a state where nearly 3 in 10 new cars sold last quarter were zero-emission.
🌍 Planet WinsBYD Outsells Tesla by 600K Cars, Becomes EV World Leader
Chinese automaker BYD just surpassed Tesla as the world's top electric vehicle seller, moving over 2.2 million battery-electric cars in 2025. It's a stunning turnaround from 2011 when Elon Musk laughed off BYD as a serious competitor.
🌍 Planet WinsDelhi Seeks 3,300 Electric Buses for World's Largest Fleet
India's capital is racing toward one of the world's largest electric bus networks with a proposal for 3,300 new zero-emission vehicles. The move could transform how millions of people travel while dramatically cutting air pollution in one of the world's most congested cities.
🎬 Videos32 New Electric Vehicles Launch in 2026 Across US
Despite rumors of the EV market fading, automakers are launching 32 new electric vehicle models in the United States this year. From affordable options under $30,000 to luxury performance cars, 2026 marks the biggest year yet for electric vehicle choice and innovation.
🏆 SportsAtlanta Trio Sets MARTA Record in Just 3 Hours 21 Minutes
Three friends just set a Guinness World Record by visiting all 38 Atlanta MARTA stations in 3 hours, 21 minutes, and 37 seconds. Their joyful journey through the city's transit system brought unexpected moments of kindness from strangers cheering them on.
🎬 VideosHyundai's Electric Minivan Challenges Tesla's Market Gap
While Tesla struggles with the Cybertruck, Hyundai is filling a gap families actually need with the STARIA Electric minivan. The spacious, zero-emission vehicle launches in Korea and Europe this year, offering practical alternatives for families and small businesses.
🚀 InnovationSilicon Battery Breakthrough Cuts EV Charging to 10 Minutes
A new silicon-carbon battery technology could charge electric vehicles in under 10 minutes while storing 55% more energy than current batteries. The breakthrough works with existing manufacturing equipment, making it ready to scale immediately.
🎬 VideosBrooklyn Gets 88 Battery-Powered EV Chargers in Clean Energy Win
Brooklyn is about to become home to the East Coast's largest battery-backed EV charging hub, with 88 new fast charging ports coming to Williamsburg. The innovative system uses massive battery storage to make charging more affordable and sustainable for the borough's 2.7 million residents.
🎬 VideosAustralia's EV Revolution: 1 in 6 New Cars Now Electric
Australia just hit a milestone that proves clean transportation is taking off. In December 2025, electric vehicles made up nearly 17% of all new car sales, the highest rate ever and a huge jump from just 10% the year before. Chinese brands are leading the charge, saving drivers millions while transforming the country's roads.
🚀 InnovationJapanese Entrepreneur Raises $7M to Build Ethiopia's Fastest-Growing EV Company
Yuma Sasaki turned his dream of working in Africa into reality by founding Dodai, Ethiopia's rapidly expanding electric vehicle company. After raising $7 million from patient Japanese investors, he's now bringing affordable electric motorcycles to Ethiopian streets and planning to expand across the continent.
💡 SolutionsOregon Launches $17M Fleet Rebate Program with $120K Per Vehicle Incentive
Oregon is leading the charge in clean transportation with an inspiring new program offering up to $120,000 per vehicle to help businesses and public fleets go electric. The state's Zero-Emissions Rebates for Oregon Fleets Program demonstrates how local action can drive meaningful environmental progress while supporting businesses in their transition to cleaner operations.
💡 SolutionsJersey Returns $9.5M to Nigeria for Highway Linking Capital to Major City
The Bailiwick of Jersey is repatriating over $9.5 million in recovered assets to Nigeria, funding the final stages of a vital 375-kilometer highway connecting the nation's capital to its second-largest city. This marks the latest success in international cooperation that has already returned over $300 million to build critical infrastructure, completing two major projects that are transforming transportation across Nigeria.