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businesstransportation1 year ago

"Biden Administration's New EV Rules Spark Controversy in Trucking Industry"

American truck drivers are raising concerns over the Biden administration's plan to push for the heavy-duty vehicle sector to go all-electric, citing limitations in electric vehicle technology such as battery performance in cold weather, shorter range, and longer charging times. They argue that the lack of high-powered charging infrastructure and power grid upgrades needed for fueling vehicles would present additional problems. Industry groups and individual truckers are criticizing the regulations as burdensome and expensive, while the EPA defends the rules, stating that they will deliver substantial public health benefits.

via Fox News|
#biden-administration#businesstransportation#electric-vehicles
businesstransportation1 year ago

"Michigan Central Station Set to Reopen in June"

After 36 years, the historic Michigan Central train station in Corktown, Detroit, is set to re-open on June 6, 2024, following its purchase by Ford Motor Co. in 2018 for $90 million. The station, closed since 1988, is being renovated into a mobility tech campus, with plans for potential future passenger rail service. The adjacent former Book Depository building, now known as NewLab, has already opened as part of the campus. Additionally, Roosevelt Park in front of the station has undergone a $6 million upgrade and expansion, unifying the park and adding new green spaces and paths.

via Detroit News|
#businesstransportation#corktown#ford-motor-co
businesstransportation1 year ago

"Nikola Corporation Launches First HYLA Hydrogen Refueling Station in Southern California"

Nikola Corporation, through its HYLA brand, has opened its first hydrogen refueling station in Southern California, located in Ontario. The station will be capable of fueling up to 40 Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 trucks daily and is part of a plan to establish up to 60 hydrogen refueling solutions in the coming years. The company aims to provide 24/7 support and prioritize access to a hydrogen solution network, contributing to the decarbonization of transportation. Nikola is working on securing a robust hydrogen supply chain and refueling infrastructure to support its growing customer base, with plans to establish one of the world’s largest heavy-duty hydrogen refueling networks by mid-2024.

via Nikola Motor|
#businesstransportation#hydrogen-refueling-station#hyla
businesstransportation2 years ago

"USPS Explores Canoo's Pod-Like Vans for Future Mail Delivery"

The United States Postal Service has ordered six right-hand-drive electric vans from EV startup Canoo, as part of its efforts to explore commercial-off-the-shelf electric delivery vehicles for its fleet upgrade. The Canoo LDV 190 offers 200 miles of range, a 79.0-kilowatt-hour battery pack, and a cargo hold capable of carrying up to 1,624 pounds of mail. The USPS plans to evaluate the performance of these vans, with potential for more orders in the future, while also dealing with delays in the delivery of upgraded mail trucks from Oshkosh Defense.

via Motor1 |
#businesstransportation#canoo#electric-vans
businesstransportation2 years ago

"BYD Expands Fleet to Ship Thousands of EVs Worldwide"

BYD's first roll-on roll-off (ro-ro) car carrier, BYD Explorer No.1, has set sail fully loaded, marking the company's expansion into overseas markets. The vessel, with a capacity of 7,000 standard parking spaces, is the first of eight ro-ro vessels to join BYD's fleet in the next two years. The NEV maker also achieved record sales in 2023, selling over 3 million NEVs, with a significant increase in overseas sales.

via CnEVPost|
#businesstransportation#byd#car-carrier
businesstransportation2 years ago

"New Boeing 737 Max Emergency Prompts US Grounding Amid Alaska Air Turmoil"

Boeing faces renewed scrutiny after a portion of the fuselage on an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 blew out midflight, leading to emergency inspections of similar aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered inspections of 171 Max 9 planes, resulting in flight cancellations. This incident adds to Boeing's ongoing challenges with the 737 Max series, which was previously grounded after two fatal crashes. The NTSB is investigating the incident, and there is increased focus on Boeing's manufacturing processes and FAA oversight.

via The New York Times|
##737max#alaskaairlines
businesstransportation2 years ago

"Boeing 737 Max Grounded in US Following Mid-Air Window Incident"

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has grounded a number of Boeing 737 Max planes after an incident where a window blew out mid-flight. This precautionary measure will remain in effect until a thorough investigation is conducted to ensure passenger safety. The grounding may affect airline operations and passenger travel plans, highlighting ongoing concerns with the Boeing 737 Max series, which have faced scrutiny and previous groundings in the past.

via Financial Times|
##aviationsafety#boeing
businesstransportation2 years ago

"Boeing 737 Max Under Scrutiny Following Alaska Airlines Mid-Air Incident"

Boeing's 737 Max faces renewed safety concerns after an Alaska Airlines Max 9 experienced a window blowout, leading to the FAA ordering immediate inspections of certain Max 9 planes. The incident, which caused no injuries, resulted in Alaska Airlines grounding its fleet of Max 9s and canceling flights. The FAA and NTSB are investigating, while Boeing supports the inspections and provides technical assistance. The brand's reputation may be further impacted depending on the cause of the blowout, with past scrutiny over the Max's design and certification process following two fatal crashes. Boeing has faced significant financial and reputational costs due to these issues.

via The Associated Press|
##aircraftinspection#aviationsafety
businesstransportation2 years ago

"Boeing 737 Max Faces Renewed Scrutiny After Series of Emergency Incidents"

Boeing is under renewed scrutiny after an Alaska Airlines flight made an emergency landing due to a panel and window blowing out. This incident adds to Boeing's recent history of engineering and quality issues, including the costly grounding of the 737 Max planes after two fatal crashes. The company has faced massive operating losses, delivery backlogs, and additional safety inspections and manufacturing problems across various aircraft models, impacting its financial performance.

via CNN|
##737max#airlinesafety
businesstransportation2 years ago

"Alaska Airlines Suspends Boeing 737-9 Operations Following Series of In-Flight Safety Incidents"

Alaska Airlines has decided to ground its entire fleet of 65 Boeing 737 Max-9 aircraft as a precautionary measure after a fuselage blowout occurred on Flight AS 1282 shortly after takeoff. The incident, which involved a new jet delivered in October, happened on a flight from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario, California, with 171 passengers and six crew members on board. There were no injuries reported. The airline will conduct full maintenance and inspections before returning the planes to service.

via Bloomberg|
##aircraftgrounding#alaskaairlines
businesstransportation2 years ago

"Boeing Recommends Global 737 Max Inspections Amid Loose Bolt Concerns"

Boeing has directed airlines to inspect 737 Max jets for a potential loose bolt in the rudder control system after an international operator found a bolt with a missing nut during routine maintenance. The FAA is monitoring the situation and may take further action depending on the findings. No in-flight incidents have been reported due to this issue, and U.S. carriers do not anticipate operational impacts from the inspections. This precautionary measure follows the 737 Max's 20-month grounding after two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019.

via The Associated Press|
##aerospace#airlinemaintenance
businesstransportation2 years ago

"Spirit Airlines Dismisses Agent for Misdirecting Solo 6-Year-Old Passenger"

Spirit Airlines has fired an employee responsible for mistakenly putting a 6-year-old boy on a flight to Orlando instead of his intended destination, Fort Myers. The incident, which occurred four days before Christmas, led to the child being over 160 miles away from his family. The airline has apologized, reimbursed the child's grandmother for travel expenses to retrieve him, and is reinforcing its procedures to prevent such an error in the future.

via Yahoo! Voices|
##airlinesafety#businesstransportation
businesstransportation2 years ago

"Spirit Airlines Dismisses Agent for Misdirecting Solo 6-Year-Old Passenger"

Spirit Airlines has fired an employee responsible for mistakenly putting a 6-year-old boy on a flight to Orlando instead of his intended destination, Fort Myers. The incident occurred four days before Christmas, and the child was over 160 miles away from his family. The airline has stated that they are reinforcing their procedures with their team and are in communication with the child's family, who were reimbursed for the costs incurred to retrieve the boy.

via Business Insider|
##airlinesafety#businesstransportation