Category: Transport & Telematics

The Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (Rakta) is partnering with Joby Aviation and Skyports Infrastructure to launch a passenger air taxi service network in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah by 2027. The partnership will combine Rakta and Skyports’ leadership in developing vertiport infrastructure, and Joby’s all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTol) aircraft, to design, develop and operate the first air taxi service in Ras Al Khaimah. 2030 Mobility Master Plan Aligned with Ras Al Khaimah’s 2030 Mobility Master Plan, the new service will meet growing demand for fast and…

The market for intelligent transport systems supporting electric bus operations is on track for significant growth in both Europe and North America, according to a new analysis by Berg Insight. The market value of ITS for e-buses in European public transport operations was €110.4 million in 2024, and forecast to reach €359.1 million by 2029, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27 per cent. Similarly in North America the ITS market is forecasted to expand from €39.7 million in 2024 to a €101.6 million by 2029, a CAGR…

Clean maritime company Artemis Technologies is leading a feasibility study in partnership with international ferry operator FRS Group to establish a new UK Green Shipping Corridor between Newlyn in Cornwall and St Mary’s in the Isles of Scilly. The study will assess the technical and commercial viability of deploying the Artemis EF-24 Passenger, a 100 per cent electric, high-speed hydrofoil ferry, to provide a reliable, year-round passenger and cargo service on a route where no winter ferry currently operates and air travel is frequently disrupted by bad weather. Zero emissions…

Siemens Mobility has officially presented its low-emission battery trains at the Wegberg-Wildenrath test centre in the North-Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany. With upcoming deployment on the RE 47 line between Remscheid-Lennep and Düsseldorf Central Station from summer 2026, rail operator Regiobahn is aiming to set a clear example for climate-neutral mobility. Smart battery trains The three new Mireo Smart Plus B battery trains, with a range of up to 120km and a top speed of 140km/h both in overhead line and battery operation, replace the previously operating diesel vehicles, enabling almost…

Estonian electric cargo bike company Vok Bikes has raised $6m to further expand across Europe and accelerate the shift away from vans in city centres. Designed from the ground up for city logistics, Vok Bikes aim to offer a durable, low-maintenance, and highly manoeuvrable alternative to vans. Reducing emissions and congestion As cities tighten emissions regulations and deal with worsening congestion, Vok seeks to present a solution that is both environmentally friendly and commercially viable. In a test by e-bike rental company Zoomo, a Vok XL beat a van by…

The Indian city of Mumbai is deploying a fleet of 11 hydrofoiling Candela P-12 commuter electric ferries, which will create new links across its waterways. The fleet will form the nucleus of the city’s electric transport network, which is set to eventually include thousands of vessels. The ferries have been ordered by Mumbai-based operator JalVimana. Transforming Mumbai’s waterways The government of Maharashtra state has laid out a bold vision to revolutionise transport in the Indian megacity by turning to the water. With more than 23 million residents and overstretched roads,…

Archer Aviation has raised an additional $850m through a registered direct offering, taking the total funds secured by the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVToL) aircraft maker to approximately $2bn. The capital was raised shortly after an executive order was issued, last week, by President Trump to implement an eVTOL integration pilot programme in the US. Official air taxi provider Archer reports that it intends to closely coordinate with the White House, Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration on how this can integrate into its plans to ramp…