• Thu, May 29, 2025

by: SlashGear

What Does ECM Stand For? The Automotive Acronym Explained - SlashGear

If you've ever had maintenance done on your car, you may have heard of the ECM but not understood what it was. It's actually an incredibly important component.
  • Fri, May 30, 2025

by: MLive

Ann Arbor schools mull major bus changes with new $45M transportation contract

AAPS is poised to start a new agreement with Durham School Services for three years with an option for two more starting July 1 in step with other changes affecting bus routes and use off bus cameras.

by: wjla

Shakira cancels WorldPride concert at Nats Park, citing issues with transporting stage

A scheduled appearance from Shakira, set to kick off World Pride festivities in D.C. will no longer happen after complications with bringing

by: WJZY

CATS evicting all stores, restaurants from Charlotte Transportation Center

CATS is terminating the leases of six stores and restaurants inside the Charlotte Transportation Center in Uptown to implement safety, operational, and cosmetic improvements, including a Fare Zone, increased lighting, additional security cameras, and enhanced crosswalks.
  • Sat, May 31, 2025

by: KTXL

Turlock man sentenced to 15 years for transporting a minor to Idaho for sexual activity

Cristina Ceja, 28, of Turlock, was sentenced to 15 years and eight months in federal prison for transporting a minor across state lines for the purpose of engaging in criminal sexual activity.

by: motorbiscuit

Americans are driving fewer passenger cars than we did in the early 1970s

A freshly published S&P Global Mobility analysis explains the phenomenon.

by: legit

FG rolls out CNG buses, bicycles to universities to cut transportation costs

The Federal Government has started sending buses powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to Nigerian universities, beginning with the University of Abuja.

by: CNN

New fiber optic cable in place to fix communications problems plaguing flights to Newark, DOT says

A new fiber optic cable is now in place between Philadelphia and New York to improve air traffic control telecommunications at the facility that handles flights in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport, following a busy Memorial Day weekend, the Department of Transportation said Wednesday.

by: Reuters

Exclusive: Car makers warn China's rare-earth curbs could halt production

Without these essential automotive components, it would only be a matter of time before U.S. vehicle factories are disrupted, they said.

by: WPXI

Bethel Park School District approves new contract with transportation staff

The Bethel Park School District has approved a new contract with its transportation staff.

by: WKRG

Florida Department of Transportation completes $9 million street safety and resurfacing project in Escambia County

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) The North Palafox Street Safety and Resurfacing Project has been completed, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. According to FDOT, the project cost $9 million in safety improvements on a 3.6-mile segment of North Palafox Street (U.S. 29/State Road 95), from Cervantes Street (S.R. 10A) to Brent Lane (S.R. [ ]
  • Sun, June 1, 2025

by: ThePrint

Heavy rain continues to batter Assam, disrupting train services, road transport

Guwahati/Rangia, Jun 1 (PTI) Heavy rain continued to pound Assam on Sunday, disrupting road transport and train services in the northeastern state, where eight people have died in floods and landslides so far, officials said. Over 78,000 residents have been affected in more than 15 districts, they said. The Central Water Commission (CWC) has issued [ ]

by: FleetOwner

Stellantis appoints Antonio Filosa as new CEO; Amerit Fleet Solutions names Chris Moulden SVP of safety.

Digital Editor Jenna Hume joined FleetOwner in November of 2o23 and previously worked as a writer in the gaming industry. She has a bachelor of fine arts degree in creative writing from Truman State University and a master of fine arts degree in writing from Lindenwood University. She is currently based in Missouri.

by: BBC

Hovertravel awarded red plaque for 60 year transport service

The National Transport Trust says the hovercraft are "brilliant examples of a transport solution".

by: WMUR

Flooding erodes New Hampshire roads, forcing drivers to find alternative routes

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation is working to assess road damage caused by flooding and heavy rain in Francestown on Saturday.

by: ThePrint

Average mandi prices of major food crops ruling below MSP: RBI article

Mumbai, May 22 (PTI) Average mandi prices of major food crops, barring wheat, are ruling below the minimum support price due to bumper harvest of kharif and rabi crops, according to the latest Reserve Bank bulletin. Also, high frequency food price data for May so far (up to May 19) showed a broad-based moderation in [ ]

by: BBC

Work starts on new Apedale heritage railway museum

The new museum is being built next to an existing station building in Apedale, Staffordshire.
  • Mon, June 2, 2025

by: KWTX

Boat runs aground on island by Morgan's Point Resort Marina; four transported after nighttime rescue

Four people were rescued late Saturday night after a boat ran aground near an island across from the Morgan's Point Resort Marina.

by: LancasterOnline

Notice is hereby given that Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Department of State

Notice is hereby given that Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, on or about May 28, 2025, for a nonprofit corporation

by: RepublicWorld

Govt Rolls Out Big Push For EV Manufacturing! New Guidelines to Boost Made-in-India Electric Cars

The initiative is part of the country's broader strategy to reach net zero emissions by 2070, promote sustainable transport, spur economic growth, and cut environmental harm. It is also intended to position India as a leading global hub for automotive manufacturing and innovation.

by: Forbes

The Last Mile: Breaking Down The Barrier To Sustainable Transport

Innovative technologies such as unmanned ground vehicles can be part of the solution to the last mile problem.

by: Deadline

New York Times Defends Report On Elon Musk's Drug Use, Says He's "Lashing Out Because He Doesn't Like Our Article"

The New York Times defended its reporting on Elon Musk's drug use, after he claimed that the publication was "lying" in its article that claimed he was, among other things, "taking so much ketamine, a powerful anesthetic, that it was affecting his bladder, a known effect of chronic use. He took Ecstasy and psychedelic mushrooms."

by: UPI

Watch: Porcupine stows away in wrecked plane transported more than 500 miles - UPI.com

Wildlife rescuers in British Columbia are caring for a porcupine that stowed away in a wrecked plane for a trip via helicopter, boat and trailer.

by: Adweek

London Mayor Reverses Abortion Ad Display Ban on City's Transportation Network

The BPAS ads featured anonymous stories of real women investigated by police.

by: Patch

See Updates On County-Wide Free Transportation Service In Ocean City

Service times for the Cape May County Free Transportation Program have been updated in Ocean City:

by: WJZY

NC Department of Transportation grants $3.6M for Union County road upgrades

True Rock Construction, LLC has been awarded a $3.6 million contract by the N.C. Department of Transportation to improve over 11 miles of roads in Union County, with completion expected by fall 2026.

by: KTLA

Pinnacle Awards Honors 2025 Automotive and Transportation Innovators Driving the Future of Mobility

IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Pinnacle Awards is proud to announce the winners of its 2025 Automotive and Transportation Awards ...

by: AFP

Lebanon on bumpy road to public transport revival

On Beirut's chaotic, car-choked streets, Lebanese student Fatima Fakih rides a shiny purple bus to university, one of a fleet rolled out by authorities to revive public transport in a country struggling to deliver basic services.In the capital, university student Fakih encouraged everyone to take public buses, "also to protect the environment".

by: PBS

KQED NEWSROOM | The Road to Self-Driving Cars, San Francisco's Mayor's Race

The Road to Self-Driving Cars, San Francisco's Mayor's Race

by: PBS

Regulators retreat from massive air bag inflator recall, citing need for more investigation

The move Wednesday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is vastly different from a decision reiterated by the agency in July that the inflators made by ARC Automotive Inc. of Tennessee are defective, dangerous and should be recalled.

by: PBS

NewsDepth | Season 50 | NewsDepth 2019-2020 | Episode 15

We follow along as the articles of impeachment are passed from the House to the Senate.
  • Tue, June 3, 2025

by: WLKY

Mayor names Louisville's first-ever Department of Transportation director

Louisville now has its first-ever Department of Transportation director.

by: ThePrint

2 killed as speeding state transport bus hits motorcycles after brake failure in Jalgaon

Mumbai, May 20 (PTI) Two persons were killed when a speeding state transport (ST) bus hit motorcycles in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on Tuesday, police said. The accident took place at around 11:30 am near a masjid in Chopda city of the district, about 400km from Mumbai, when the driver of the Maharashtra State Road Transport [ ]

by: WWD

Jacob & Co., Bugatti and Lalique Unveil $240,000 Table Clock Celebrating Automotive Heritage

The design features a Lalique-crafted crystal case.

by: Oregonian

'We are in the dark' 'Everything is a crisis': Oregon Department of Transportation managers reported lack of communication, trust from agency leaders

"Decision making has been in a vacuum without input or involvement," one employee said.

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | Transportation experts anticipate the rush for Thanksgiving | Season 2022

6.3 million people will be traveling through NY and NJ, according to the Port Authority

by: PBS

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Corporate officials tell dealers the supply chain could stay gridlocked for months

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | Poll: Majority of NJ residents oppose electric vehicle plan | Season 2024

Majority said they still see health benefits in EV goals for 2035

by: PBS

NewsNight | Building Central Florida's transportation infrastructure | Season 2019

NewsNight discusses new transportation projects taking shape in Central Florida

by: PBS

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The key challenges for Central Florida in improving transportation infrastructure.

by: PBS

WGBH News | Transportation Expert On Recent MBTA Cuts | Season 1 | Episode 36

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by: PBS

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by: PBS

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A federal push for more electric vehicles could put a strain on Virginia's electric grid.

by: PBS

KLRU News Briefs | Voters Say 'No' to Transportation Bond, Now What?

Austin voters rejected a $600 million transportation bond package on November 4th. We s...

by: PBS

VPM News Focal Point | People of Virginia | Transportation | Season 2 | Episode 7

Roadway construction is one of the top challenges cited by people of Virginia

by: PBS

NewsNight | A Possible New Push for a Transportation Sales Tax | Season 2023

Orange County leaders consider putting a sales tax for transportation on the ballot again.

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | Many Motor Vehicle centers go to appointment-only | Season 2020

Customers found no lines and fewer problems Monday at some MVC centers on Monday.

by: PBS

NewsNight | Florida's Support for Electric Vehicles | Season 2023

Governor DeSantis vetoes a bill aimed at modernizing how Florida buys state vehicles.

What Does ECM Stand For? The Automotive Acronym Explained - SlashGear

If you've ever had maintenance done on your car, you may have heard of the ECM but not understood what it was. It's actually an incredibly important component.
ECM stands for Engine Control Module, a crucial component in modern vehicles responsible for managing and optimizing engine performance. It is essentially a computer that controls various aspects of the engine, including fuel injection, ignition timing, and emissions. The ECM uses data from numerous sensors to make real-time adjustments, ensuring the engine runs efficiently and meets performance and environmental standards. It also plays a key role in diagnosing engine issues, as it can store error codes that mechanics use to identify and fix problems. While the term ECM is widely used, some manufacturers may refer to it as the Engine Control Unit (ECU) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM), but the functionality remains the same across these different names.

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