• Mon, June 2, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
  • Wed, June 4, 2025

by: Impacts

Lavanya Jacintha Victor: Driving Cloud Evolution and Technological Leadership in the Automotive Sector

Lavanya Jacintha Victor is a results-driven IT Product Manager with extensive expertise in cloud migration, Agile methodologies, and software-defined vehicle technology. Currently leading Ford's mobile services for dealers, Lavanya has shown exceptional leadership in managing complex product areas and delivering impactful software implementations. Her contributions have significantly advanced cloud-based solutions, data analytics, and digital transformation, [ ]

by: Oregonian

Key Oregon Democrats signal support for public transit, climate-friendly transportation framework

More than 15 lawmakers have expressed support for the high-level concept.

by: ThePrint

Hyundai Motor Company President and CEO Jose Munoz Reinforces Hyundai's Journey as a Mobility Leader at FISITA World Mobility Conference 2025

PRNewswire Seoul [South Korea] / Barcelona [Spain], June 4: Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) reaffirms its vision for the future of mobility and its leadership in technological innovation at the La Federation Internationale des Societes d'Ingenieurs des Techniques de l'Automobile (FISITA) World Mobility Conference (WMC) 2025, held from June 3 to 5 at the Palau [ ]

by: Carscoops

Cargo Ship Vanished In Smoke With 3,000 Cars And EVs Still Trapped Below Deck | Carscoops

Morning Midas was en route to Mexico with at least 800 electric cars when the fire broke out in the Pacific

by: motorbiscuit

Honda commits to driving LA28 Olympic athletes and officials around Southern California

Toyota ponied up more than $1 billion for its 9-year commitment. We're curious exactly how much Honda will shell out for this top-tier slot.

by: Forbes

Prices To Rise, Electric Vehicles To Struggle, BofA Auto Analyst Says

Automakers face uncertainty from tariffs and less-than-anticipated demand for electric vehicles, an auto analyst said.

by: Forbes

Toyota And MIT Research Reveals Surprises In Seeking Pedestrian Safety

Years-long research by Toyota and MIT into reducing collisions with pedestrians revealed some surprising results and important clues.

by: BBC

Glider buses best fix for transport woes - mayor

Some 100m is to be spent on so-called "bendy buses" to address transport concerns in Liverpool.

by: BBC

Silvertown Tunnel usage data published by Transport for London

The new route has seen a fall in the number of drivers using the nearby Blackwall Tunnel, TfL says.
  • Tue, June 3, 2025

by: Oregonian

Asylum seeker arrested at Portland courthouse transported to Tacoma. Federal judge seeks answers

The judge has ordered the government not to move the asylum seeker again.

by: WWD

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

The design features a Lalique-crafted crystal case.

by: WLKY

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

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

by: Digit

5 Ways India is Helping the Environment: From Net Zero to Beyond Plastic

A dusty diesel truck rumbles into a newly established scrappage center in a village near Pune. It's one of the first to be decommissioned under India's new End-of-Life Vehicle (EoLV) Rules, a regulation set to reshape the country's automobile landscape starting April 1, 2025. This is not just about scrapping vehicles it's part of a broader

by: WDRB

Louisville names Bill Bell as the city's first transportation director

Bill Bell is the former executive director of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Office of Highway Safety.

by: STAT

'The safety net of the safety net': Why education and transportation cuts are also public health cuts

Massachusetts health commissioner Robbie Goldstein says threats to public health funding are being felt nationwide

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | Fulop's transportation plan includes congestion pricing | Season 2023

Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop is the first Democrat to announce run for governorship

by: WCAX3

Vermont lawmakers grapple with transportation funding gap

Governor Phil Scott on Monday signed the annual Transportation Bill. but lawmakers say increased costs and less revenue pose a problem in the near future.

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: KY3

MoDOT holds a virtual public meeting for long-range transportation plan

Participants will be given the opportunity to review transportation trends and identify priorities that will help determine the goals for the state's 25-year transportation vision.

by: ABC12

Michigan House Republican files articles of impeachment against Benson

State Rep. James DeSana of Carleton is accusing Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson of exceeding her authority, filing data with discrepancies and intimidating election officials.

by: WFXT

Ambulance transporting 8-year-old girl involved in crash in Attleboro

A crash involving an ambulance and a motor vehicle on Tuesday afternoon prompted a large emergency response.

by: Forbes

Hyundai's CEO Jose Munoz's Vision Of Future Of Mobility & Hyundai

Jose Munoz discuses the Mega Trends impacting the future of mobility, his vision for making Hyundai the leader in both passenger cars and commercial vehicle sales.

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 | $100M to be allocated for clean transportation projects | Season 2021

Gov. Murphy says the projects will lead to new green jobs for the state.

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

NJ Spotlight News | No letup in problems with supply of new, used cars | Season 2022

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

NewsNight | The next steps in Central Florida's transportation strategy | Season 2021

The key challenges for Central Florida in improving transportation infrastructure.

by: PBS

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

Transportation Expert On Recent MBTA Cuts

by: PBS

NewsNight Minnesota | Transportation Battle | Season 2000 | Episode 89

Bruce Vento resigns after being diagnosed with cancer. The Transportation Committee...

by: PBS

VPM News Focal Point | A surge of electric vehicles may test Virginia's grid | Season 2 | Episode 8

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.

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.
The article from Forbes Business Council, titled "The Last Mile: Breaking Down The Barrier To Sustainable Transport," discusses the challenges and innovations in achieving sustainable last-mile delivery solutions. It highlights how the final leg of delivery, known as the last mile, is the most costly and environmentally impactful part of the supply chain. The piece explores various strategies companies are adopting, such as electric vehicles, drones, and optimized routing, to reduce carbon emissions and improve efficiency. It also emphasizes the importance of collaboration between businesses, governments, and technology providers to overcome logistical and regulatory hurdles. The article concludes by stressing that sustainable last-mile solutions are crucial for meeting global climate goals and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2025/06/02/the-last-mile-breaking-down-the-barrier-to-sustainable-transport/