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UK skies reopen after massive air traffic outage cancels more than 2,000 flights
The failure follows other major UK air traffic problems in 2023 and 2025.
4 hours ago
Audi unveils most efficient EV ever with 401-mile range 29-minute fast charging
The EV uses just 12.8 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy per 62 miles.
16 hours ago
Video: ‘World’s first crewed’ flying boat flies 1,956 feet above Rhode Island Bay
The 30-second test covered 1,956 feet and marks the “world’s first” crewed flight of a “flying boat,” according to REGENT.
a day ago
China completes 690-foot tunnel on 310-mile railway linking three countries in Asia
The 690-foot tunnel brings China closer to a new Central Asian rail route designed to shorten cargo journeys to the Middle East and Europe.
2 days ago
New hypersonic aircraft concept could take off from airships near the edge of space
The volunteer-run group is pursuing an unconventional Airship to Orbit plan that could use lighter-than-air vehicles to reach space.
2 days ago
World’s largest cruise vessels’ key needs can be fulfilled with proven propulsion system’s upgrade
The new units are being developed to support both today’s and future vessel architectures, including hybrid and fully electric propulsion systems.
2 days ago
7 best electric cars offering the highest range in 2026
Sedans, trucks, and SUVs now promise nearly 550 miles.
4 days ago
Top EVs retain more than 90% of battery capacity after 93,000 miles, study shows
The biggest EV battery study yet has a surprising message for buyers.
5 days ago
Video: Tesla’s steering-wheel-free Cybercabs hit Austin streets in robotaxi push
The vehicles have no steering wheels, pedals, or emergency controls.
5 days ago
US startup tests autonomous cargo drone with 500-lb payload, 450-mile range
Elroy Air tested Chaparral with various cargo, evaluating its autonomous delivery capabilities for commercial use across the Gulf Coast.
6 days ago
Major engine plant expands 40% with 70,000 sq ft to back Boeing 737, A320 fleets
StandardAero’s expanded Winnipeg facility will support engines powering 737s, A320s, regional jets, and P-8A aircraft.
6 days ago
Wind assisted propulsion could power large fleet of commercial shipping with new project
Wind propulsion is increasingly recognized as a promising decarbonization technology.
6 days ago
World’s largest independent EV battery study launched, smaller vehicles show faster degradation
The study is based entirely on AVILOO Certified EVs – used cars whose real battery condition is a documented fact rather than a guess.
7 days ago
Hydrogen-hybrid ship cuts fuel use 24% over 8,500 nautical miles, saving $500K annually
Hydrogen joined a conventional marine diesel engine to deliver lower fuel use and emissions at sea.
7 days ago
China-built 240m LNG ferries with 5,400 lane meters capacity land major equipment deal
Two new TT-Line ferries will combine LNG-hybrid propulsion, large batteries and high-capacity RoRo cargo systems.
7 days ago
500 Wh/kg silicon battery packs extreme energy density for longer aircraft missions
A 500 Wh/kg cell could help high-altitude aircraft fly longer by packing more energy into less weight.
7 days ago
US Navy clears two Rolls-Royce engines for unmanned ships after 720-hour tests
mtu Series 4000 passes two 720-hour durability tests, clearing it for long-endurance unmanned naval missions.
7 days ago
iPad-sized electric PTO delivers 70 kW, cutting truck diesel emissions
Windrose has built an iPad-sized electric power take-off capable of delivering up to 70 kW from its battery-electric truck’s 800V platform.
7 days ago
Z4 all-wing jet with 5,000 nautical miles range secures $100M for 2027 first flight
JetZero has begun building Factory1 in Greensboro to support future Z4 manufacturing and testing operations.
9 days ago
600,000-pound trains now crossing Lake Washington on ‘floating rail bridge’
It connects Seattle and Bellevue across Lake Washington on Interstate 90.
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