Weekly Mobility News #85
Discover the top 5 not-to-miss sustainable mobility news:
1. Fat-powered flight ?
For the first time in history, a Boeing 787 by Virgin Atlantic flew from London to JFK across the Atlantic using sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) made from cooking oil, waste crops and waste food. The flight was not open to public but had carried passengers.
2. Charge as you drive ??
City of Detroit with Electreon have installed the nation's first wireless-charging public roadway for electric vehicles. The new technology will allow EVs equipped with receivers to charge while driving using chargers embedded in the pavement.
3. On-demand delivery ??
DoorDash partners with 百思买 to propose on-demand delivery of tech products to their customers like headphones, tablets, and more. DoorDash could get products to your door in "under an hour" by picking it up from any of the 900 Best Buy stores across the US.
4. Hail the black cab ??
Another win for the ride-hail giant - London's iconic black cabs join Uber . The service won't roll out until early 2024, but drivers already show interest in signing up. The company has recently signed on taxi fleets in Los Angeles, New York City, Paris and Rome to list the drivers on the app.
5. $8.2 billion rail projects ??
U.S. Department of Transportation 's Federal Railroad Administration announced $8.2 Billion for passenger rail projects across the country. This unprecedented investment will advance new high-speed rail corridors and fund improvements to existing rail corridors for expanded service and performance.
Enjoy the end of year holidays and see you in 2024 for more news! ????