Content for Transportation

Uber has cracked two classic ‘80s video games by giving an AI algorithm a new type of memory

“An algorithm that remembers previous explorations in Montezuma’s Revenge and Pitfall! could make computers and robots better at learning how to succeed in the real world. A new kind of machine-learning algorithm just mastered a couple of throwback video …

Volvo Trucks provides autonomous transport solution to Bronnoy Kalk AS

“Volvo Trucks has just signed a landmark agreement with Brønnøy Kalk AS in Norway to provide its first commercial autonomous solution transporting limestone from an open pit mine to a nearby port. The solution for Brønnøy Kalk AS consists of …

Supersonic Commercial Travel Begins To Take Shape At Lockheed Martin Skunk Works

“Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) Skunk Works® began manufacturing the first part for the X-59 Quiet Supersonic Technology aircraft, marking a milestone to bring supersonic commercial travel over land one step closer to reality. “The start of manufacturing on the project …

Wingcopter, DHL and GIZ pilot drone delivery in Tanzania

“Revolutionising the delivery of medicines to remote areas using drones – the pilot project Deliver Future proves that it’s not science fiction. Three experts in their respective fields are making it happen: The German drone manufacturer Wingcopter, the Deutsche Gesellschaft …

New full-scale Hyperloop passenger capsule revealed

“A new, full-size Hyperloop capsule designed to carry passengers at 1,000 kilometers per hour (620 mph) was unveiled Tuesday, offering a glimpse at what could be the future of travel. Hyperloop is the megafast, cutting edge transport technology first …

NEXT Future Transportation unveils autonomous Parcel Delivery Solution

“NEXT Future Transportation Inc. (‘NEXT’), the world’s only modular electric vehicle solutions provider, today announced a groundbreaking automated logistics solution for Smart and Connected Cities. NEXT is proud to announce the introduction of its fully automated multiservice ‘online-to-offline’ (O2O …

Volvo Trucks Presents Future Transport Solution With Autonomous Electric Vehicles

“Volvo Trucks is now presenting a new transport solution consisting of autonomous electric commercial vehicles that can contribute to more efficient, safer and cleaner transportation. The long-term goal is to offer companies that need continuous transport services between fixed hubs …

Driverless taxi debuts in Tokyo in ‘world first’ trial ahead of Olympics

“A self-driving taxi has successfully taken paying passengers through the busy streets of Tokyo, raising the prospect that the service will be ready in time to ferry athletes and tourists between sports venues and the city centre during the 2020 …

Tesla plans to open-source its vehicle security software for free to other automakers for safer self-driving future

“With the upcoming rise of self-driving and more connected vehicles come an increased risk of hacking those vehicles with ill-intent. Elon Musk thinks that Tesla’s vehicle security software is the best solution and he plans to open-source it for …

It’s a ‘flying motorbike’! Impressive homemade drone takes off with its Chinese inventor on board

“A homemade ‘flying motorcycle’ has taken to the skies, with its inventor on board. Zhao Deli, 40, was lifted into the air by eight propellers in Tangxia town, Dongguan city, south China’s Guangdong province. Mr Zhao designed and built …