Transportation Archives - Page 8 of 24

US makes large high speed rail investment

Amtrak will use the RRIF loan to buy new trains built by Alstom. Image courtesy of Alstom.

Posted on 31 Aug 2016 by Michael Cruickshank

The US Government announced last week a large loan investment into high speed rail in the country.

Tesla SolarCity deal to allow houses to generate and store electricity

A computer rendering of the completed Gigafactory. Image courtesy of Tesla

Posted on 31 Aug 2016 by Aiden Burgess

Tesla has received approval to acquire solar panel company SolarCity for $2.6bn, in a move which comes at a financial crossroads for a solar industry, which is facing the prospect of an oversupply of solar panels.

Hybrid Air Vehicles Airlander 10 airship crashes during second test flight

The Hybrid Air Vehicles Airlander 10 was subjected to a 'heavy' landing during its second test flight - image courtesy of Channel90seconds and Youtube

Posted on 25 Aug 2016 by Tim Brown

Just days after its 'historic' maiden test flight, the Airlander 10 airship suffered a minor crash during its attempted landing in a airfield in Bedfordshire.

The Airlander 10 makes historic maiden flight

The Airlander 10 in flight. Image courtesy of Hybrid Air Vehicles.

Posted on 24 Aug 2016 by Michael Cruickshank

British aerospace company Hybrid Air Vehicles yesterday flew its Airlander 10 airship for the first time.

Audi commences transmission production in China

The assembly line of the 7-speed S tronic transmission DL 382 at the ‘Volkswagen Automatic Transmission Tianjin’ (VWATJ), China - image courtesy of Audi.

Posted on 23 Aug 2016 by Tim Brown

Audi, together with Volkswagen Automatic Transmission Tianjin (VWATJ), is expanding its activities in China with the European marque inaugurating a new transmission plant on Monday.

The best in UK manufacturing: TMMX Awards 2016 shortlist announced

Posted on 17 Aug 2016 by Victoria Fitzgerald

The Manufacturer has revealed the shortlisted companies for this year’s prestigious TMMX Awards.

Samsung reportedly in talks to acquire Fiat auto parts unit

Samsung is looking to take over Fiat auto parts maker, Magneti Marelli. Fiat has recently released the new Fiat 500 Riva, which the company calls 'The Smallest Yacht in the world' and a 'symbol of outstanding Italian beauty' - image courtesy of Fiat.

Posted on 10 Aug 2016 by Aiden Burgess

Samsung is reportedly in advanced talks to buy Magneti Marelli, the auto components manufacturing arm of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.

China debuts prototype straddling bus

The completed TEB-1 prototype straddling bus. Image courtesy of Tebtech.

Posted on 3 Aug 2016 by Michael Cruickshank

The first working prototype of a ‘straddling bus’ able to drive over traffic has been shown off to the public in China.

BMW and Toyota combine to create their latest sports cars

BMW and Toyota deepened their collaboration by signing a binding agreement in 2013 - image courtesy of BMW

Posted on 3 Aug 2016 by Aiden Burgess

Motoring giants BMW and Toyota have joined forces in a collaboration which will create new sports cars for the iconic automakers.

Hyperloop One opens first manufacturing plant to help shape the future of transportation

Hyperloop One has opened a state of the art manufacturing facility in Las Vegas - image courtesy of Hyperloop One

Posted on 3 Aug 2016 by Aiden Burgess

High-speed transport pioneering firm, Hyperloop One, has opened its first manufacturing plant to help build and shape the future of high-speed transportation

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