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IDEAS: Amtrak Introduces First Electric Vehicle Into National Network

Amtrak and the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) are set to introduce their first electric vehicle into the Amtrak Cascades route. Credit: Amtrak The new electric bus will be able to complete the almost 200-mile round-trip on a single charge, with the new EV set to save ‘approximately 10,000 gallons of diesel fuel per year,…

Adam Stacey | 4 days ago

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IDEAS: Airstream and REI Co-op Unveil Sustainable Trailer

Airstream and REI Co-op have unveiled the second trailer of their on-going brand collaboration, with the new model centred around more sustainable construction practices. The 20 feet long REI Co-op Special Edition Basecamp 20X features sustainably sourced and recycled construction materials, with textiles made from recycled products and cabinetry created from lightweight and sustainably grown…

Adam Stacey | 6 days ago

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IDEAS: Amphibious Caravan Merges Camping and Sea Transport

Sealvans, a Turkish start-up founded in 2020, has begun taking orders for its new amphibious caravans in Europe following the completion of successful R&D studies. The hybrid camper-boats have been designed to offer a seamless way to explore land and sea using a single vehicle - operating as a traditional caravan on land and a…

Adam Stacey | 4 weeks ago

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IDEAS: A Look at Warsaw’s Futuristic ‘Mega Airport’ and Railway Station

Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has unveiled the Foster + Partners and Buro Happold designed concept art for Poland’s new "mega airport," railway station, and all-around transport hub outside of Warsaw. Credit: Centralny Port Komunikacyjny The newly released designs showcase the proposed terminal, a new railway station and public transport interchange, with the central element of…

Adam Stacey | 1 month ago

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IDEAS: The Hoxton to Reward Guests Who Travel More Sustainably

The Hoxton Hotel has launched ‘The Good Rate’, a new initiative designed to reward guests who choose to travel more sustainably whilst staying at its hotels. As the world continues to become more conscious of the environmental impact of travel, companies are encouraging travelers to undertake more sustainable travel practices. Under the new initiative, Hoxton…

Adam Stacey | 2 months ago

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India Daily: UAE and Saudi Arabia Talk Rail Links With India

Let’s hope that the cross-continental connectivity project isn't just talk. Plus, the day's news from Air India, AHS, Lords, Sarovar, Pride Hotels, and other Indian players.

Amrita Ghosh | 3 months ago

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Didi’s $1.2 Billion Regulatory Fine Was Largest Ever for Chinese Tech Firm

Chinese ridesharing firm Didi's business is recovering after the country's Covid lockdowns. Didi also had to cope with stiff government retaliation after it insisted on a U.S. stock market listing — now gone — in 2021.

Albee Zhang and Brenda Goh, Reuters | 4 months ago

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Germany Rail and Airport Strikes Stymie Operations Over Inflationary Woes

The Russia-Ukraine war was a major factor in Germany's rising inflation and rail and airport workers — and their passengers — are feeling the pain.

Reuters | 4 months ago

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Paris Bans E-Scooter Rentals

Residents of Paris have voted to ban the use of rental electric scooters throughout the city, hindering scooter operators while signaling a victory for proponents of road safety. Two Parisians riding their electric scooters through the city. Source: Unsplash/Vlad B. The ban on the battery-powered devices, which will be in place September 1, was supported…

Andres Buenahora | 5 months ago

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Saudi Arabia’s Seera Seeks IPO for Car Rental Firm Lumi

With financial recovery under way, parent Seera Group believes now is the right moment for an initial public offering for its auto rentals division.

Hadeel Al Sayegh, Reuters | 5 months ago