Transportation & Automation

Lyft Plans to Launch Robotaxi Services in 2026, Starting in Dallas

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...

Compact and Powerful E-Motor Fuels Growing Demand in the Hybrid Vehicle Market

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...

Sony’s Debut Electric Vehicle is Priced at $89,900 and is Set to Launch in Mid-2026

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...

First Glimpse of Jet-Powered VTOL X-Plane Unveiled for DARPA Program

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...

Electric Mini-Truck Tackle Rough Terrain with Ease

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...

European Test Facility Completes Record-Breaking Hyperloop Vacuum Journey

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...

Hypersonic Program Faces Uncertainty After Reaction Engines Folds

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...

Rotating Detonation Ramjet Engine For Hypersonic Flight in 2025

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...

Cylinder Sails May Cut Cargo Ship Fuel use by Up to 90%

Artist's concept of a ship with the CoFlow systemCoFlow JetA new wind-driven system by startup CoFlow Jet, resembling a set of bridge supports mistakenly placed on a cargo ship, claims to reduce ship fuel costs by up to 90% using stationary cylinders without any moving parts.With the dual pressures of rising fuel costs and...

Intricate Wooden Time Machine Vehicle Takes to the Streets

Built from a concept inspired by generative AI, this eye-catching vehicle showcases its creator's extraordinary woodworking skillsND Woodworking ArtCreated to embody the idea of a time machine, this remarkable wooden vehicle, crafted by a skilled woodworking engineer, is now captivating onlookers as it rattles and hums through the streets of Vietnam.This unique vehicle is...