Canada's 185-mph Alto rail service will cover more than 600 miles, and travel between Toronto and Montreal in 3 hoursAltoCanada is set to launch its largest infrastructure project ever: a high-speed intercity rail network spanning 621 miles (1,000 km). The system will connect Toronto and Montréal—Canada’s two largest cities—in just three hours, cutting travel...
With the growing number of privately owned drones in the air, there's now a need for air traffic control systems to keep these flying machines from colliding into other aircraftKarl Greif / UnsplashDo you recall when the co-founder of the studio behind the early Call of Duty games accidentally crashed his drone into a firefighting plane...
Lyft is keen on partnering with Japan's Marubeni to bring a fleet of self-driving cabs on to its platform next yearLyftLyft plans to introduce robotaxis equipped with Mobileye technology as early as 2026, beginning in Dallas, Texas. According to CEO David Risher, the service will later expand to additional cities with thousands of autonomous...
Horse's new compact eMotor will help to power the next generation of efficient hybrid vehiclesHorseView 4 ImagesThe Renault Group and Geely joint venture, Horse, established in 2023, diverges from the typical startup model by focusing on next-generation powertrain technologies. Rather than limiting its efforts to electric motors and batteries for fully electric vehicles, Horse...
The Afeela 1 can be pre-ordered now, but only if you live in CaliforniaSony Honda MobilitySony's entry into the electric car market, the Afeela 1, is now available for pre-order. Reservations are open in California, with the Origin trim starting at $89,900 and the Signature trim priced at $102,900.The company made this announcement at...
Bell wind tunnel model of the new X-planeBell has revealed a new image showcasing its innovative hybrid of helicopter and jet aircraft, offering a glimpse at the future of aviation. The model, used in wind tunnel tests, represents Bell’s entry into DARPA’s Speed and Runway Independent Technology (SPRINT) program.Traditionally, helicopters excel in vertical takeoff...
The compact Ox electric truck has been designed for tackling challenging terrain quietly and cleanlyOx DeliversA UK-based company is working to make transportation of goods more efficient and eco-friendly for producers in developing countries. Following a multi-million-dollar agreement, its electric truck-as-a-service model is set to expand in Rwanda and surrounding areas.The Ox truck first...
A new scale model Hyperloop test facility in Europe has achieved a record for longest vacuum capsule journeySwisspodEuropean Facility Sets New Record for Hyperloop TestingIn what feels like news straight out of 2016, a Hyperloop test facility in Europe achieved the longest distance ever traveled by a capsule in a vacuum tube. This milestone...
Reaction Engines aimed to build single-stage-to-orbit spaceplanesReaction EnginesView 1 ImagesReaction Engines Shuts Down, Impacting Aerospace InnovationA significant player in aerospace innovation has shut its doors. Reaction Engines, which has been developing hypersonic engine technology since 1989, has entered administration, creating a significant impact on Britain's hypersonic weapons program and others.Alan Bond founded the company...
Render of a passenger airliner equipped with VDR2 enginesVenus AerospaceWhen does a hollow tube become more than just an empty tube? When it transforms into a ramjet that utilizes rotating detonation technology to achieve hypersonic flight. A prime example is Venus Aerospace's latest innovation, the Venus Detonation Ramjet 2000 lb Thrust Engine (VDR2).Overcoming the...
