Oct 16, 2025 | California, Transit
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill into law clearing the way for the construction of more multistory apartment buildings near high-traffic mass transit stops in several major metros, part of the state’s effort to ease its severe housing crisis. The...
Oct 16, 2025 | Engineering, Featured, Talent
By now, we all know the challenge we’re facing when it comes to recruiting and retaining talent in our industry. Each year, the U.S. engineering industry needs about 400,000 new engineers, yet about one-third of engineering roles are expected to remain unfilled...
Oct 16, 2025 | Climate, Featured, Green Energy
The Energy Department offices impacted by Trump administration layoffs include those focused on climate-friendly energy sources amid the administration’s broader crackdown on renewables. Late last week, the Trump administration fired about 4,000 workers across various...
Oct 16, 2025 | Satellites, Space
Humanity has a new tool in the fight against space junk — “Space Armor,” a multi-functional composite that could protect both spacecraft and astronauts. Space Armor is made via a proprietary fiber-to-resin manufacturing method courtesy of the...
Oct 16, 2025 | Autonomous Ships, Featured, Robots
Guided by the rhythms of the sea and the promise of discovery, Teledyne Marine and Rutgers University will set Redwing, an autonomous underwater vehicle, on its journey on Friday, Oct. 10, leading to its launch into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Martha’s...
Oct 16, 2025 | Autonomous Vehicles, Rideshare
Alphabet’s Waymo plans to launch its fully driverless ride-hailing service in London in 2026, the robotaxi firm said on Wednesday, as it looks to expand its footprint to major international cities. Waymo has grown slowly but steadily over the years in the United...
Oct 16, 2025 | Batteries, Electric Vehicles
Every few weeks, it seems, yet another lab proclaims yet another breakthrough in the race to perfect solid-state batteries: next-generation power packs that promise to give us electric vehicles (EVs) so problem-free that we’ll have no reason left to buy gas-guzzlers....
Oct 16, 2025 | Electric Vehicles, US Economy
U.S. automakers are trimming their outlook for electric vehicles amid lingering consumer doubts, a pullback in federal support and a challenging economic landscape that is affecting all auto sales. On Tuesday, General Motors reported it was taking losses totaling $1.6...
Oct 16, 2025 | Detroit, Featured, Transit
In a move that solidifies Detroit’s commitment to revamping its transportation infrastructure, Michigan Central Station is set to become the nexus for a new transportation hub. According to a joint statement from Michigan Central, the City of Detroit, and the...
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