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transportation9 hours ago•23 min saved

Polestar blindsided by US EV sales ban after Volvo clearance

Polestar says it was led to believe its US EV sales would continue after engaging with the Commerce Department, but the BIS-approved Volvo outcome contrasted with Polestar’s denial, forcing Polestar to halt US deliveries starting with the 2027 model year. The company has pressed for an explanation, noting it offered mitigation measures to comply with the China-connected software ban, and has faced a dealer lawsuit over its exit from the US.

via The Verge|

#bis #commerce-department #polestar

transportation1 day ago•16 min saved

Chicago Aims for 15-Minute O’Hare-to-Downtown Express on Private Rails

A privately funded project called the O’Hare Flyer would run a battery-electric express train on freight rails, linking O’Hare Airport to Downtown Chicago in about 15 minutes with service every 15 minutes. The train would use tracks owned by CSX, Canadian National and Union Pacific, with a Downtown and Terminal 2 station and luggage racks, and would require roughly $2.25 billion in funding and city approval. A Letter of Intent with CSX has been reached, and officials say a launch is hoped within five years, subject to labor agreements and other approvals; ticket pricing has not yet been set.

via Block Club Chicago|

#chicago #electric #ohare

transportation1 day ago•2 min saved

Chicago eyes 15-minute O'Hare-to-downtown express rail

Private, 15-minute O'Hare Flyer express rail would use existing freight rights-of-way to connect O'Hare Terminal 2 with the Old Post Office on Van Buren Street, delivering a roughly 15-minute ride from the Loop—about 30 minutes faster than the CTA Blue Line. Funded privately with no government funding, the project aims to begin within five years and use battery-electric trains for a quiet, fast trip.

via ABC7 Chicago|

#battery-electric #downtown-chicago #express-rail

transportation1 day ago•2 min saved

Video hints fatigue behind SF Muni empty-train crash

A video obtained by NorCal Bodycam appears to show a San Francisco Muni operator asleep just before two empty trains crashed into each other on July 31 near 47th Avenue and Wawona Street. The SFMTA has initially attributed the incident to operator fatigue, with no injuries reported and the investigation ongoing. This follows a prior similar incident that also led to fatigue-based findings and a fatigue-awareness campaign by the agency.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#investigation #muni #operator-fatigue

infrastructure-local-news2 days ago•3 min saved

Two-Level Temporary BQE Detour Planned Over Furman Street to Rebuild Crumbling Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

New York City plans a temporary, two-level cantilever above Furman Street to bypass a half-mile, crumbling stretch of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway beneath the Brooklyn Heights Promenade. The project, expected to last about a decade from 2030 to 2040 and cost up to $4 billion (funding details not federal), would close portions of the promenade but keep at least one section open and aims to shield about 130,000 daily vehicles from disruption by diverting them onto the new roadway. An environmental impact statement will begin next year, with land reviews completed by 2028, and the temporary route would be removed once the BQE is rebuilt by 2040.

via Gothamist|

#bqe #brooklyn-heights #infrastructure

transportation4 days ago•1 min saved

Laptop battery fire aboard US flight prompts emergency response

An American Airlines flight from Atlanta to Dallas had a passenger's laptop catch fire; four to five passengers were burned, the crew contained the blaze, and the plane landed safely in Dallas where emergency responders met the aircraft; one passenger was treated on-site and released. The FAA warns lithium batteries can overheat and notes 58 verified lithium battery incidents this year, with laptops historically tied to the most incidents.

via BBC|

#american-airlines #aviation #incident

us-news5 days ago•23 min saved

Storm Floods Turn NYC Streets Into Rivers, Snarling Commutes

Heavy storms dumped heavy rainfall across New York City and parts of New Jersey, turning streets into gushing rivers, flooding the Long Island Expressway, prompting FDNY water rescues and snarling commutes in Queens and Brooklyn; some subway services (A, C, E) faced delays that were later resolved, while a Level 3/4 flash-flood risk extended through NYC and northern New Jersey and a tornado watch covered several states.

via New York Post|

#brooklyn #floods #new-york-city

transportation5 days ago•297 min saved

Eight Die After Charter Plane Crashes Near Cape Newenham, Alaska

A charter plane crashed near the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site in western Alaska, killing all eight people on board (two pilots and six passengers). The flight, a Cessna 441 operated by Security Aviation from Anchorage to Cape Newenham, went down around 12:15 p.m. local time. FAA and the NTSB will investigate; the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center launched a search-and-rescue mission and later confirmed no survivors. Names of those aboard will be released after next of kin notifications.

via CNN|

#alaska #faa #ntsb

business6 days ago•21 min saved

Extreme heat buckles roads and rails across the U.S.—white pavement could be the fix

Record heat is causing pavement blowouts and railway distortions across America’s transportation network, with July tied to or breaking heat records. In response, officials are considering heat-mmitigation approaches like reflective white coatings and updated construction standards to reduce heat absorption and prevent future infrastructure failures.

via The Washington Post|

#business #climate #extreme-weather

transportation7 days ago•3 min saved

East River Tube Reopens After Sandy-Era Overhaul

Amtrak’s Line 2 tube of the East River Tunnel between Manhattan and Queens reopened after more than a year of interior rehabilitation spurred by Superstorm Sandy damage. The three-mile tunnel was rebuilt with a new fixed-track system, upgraded drainage, improved signal, power and fire/safety systems, and redesigned emergency walkways. Line 1 will close later this year for the same work, with the entire East River Tunnel rehab targeted to finish by the end of 2027.

via Time Out Worldwide|

#amtrak #east-river-tunnel #penn-station

transportation8 days ago•2 min saved

East River Tunnel Rehab Phase One Complete as LIRR Crowding Persists

Amtrak finished the first 15-month rehab of one East River tunnel, completing Phase One despite MTA criticism that the work strained Long Island Rail Road service by roughly 20% at peak times, increasing Penn Station crowding. A second damaged tunnel’s rehab will start this fall and is slated to finish by the end of 2027. The rebuilt tunnel features brighter lighting and improved drainage, and passenger service has resumed in the renovated tube.

via Gothamist|

#amtrak #east-river-tunnel #infrastructure

transportation10 days ago•21 min saved

Lamborghini Raises the Heat on Exclusivity with the Revuelto SV Debut

Lamborghini unveiled the Revuelto SV at The Quail in Monterey as a $741k, 1,963‑unit limited flagship with a 1,050‑hp hybrid V12, signaling a strategy built on scarcity to lift margins. CEO Stephan Winkelmann emphasized the car’s uncompromising handling and confirmed no manual transmission is planned for now, while the model anchors Lamborghini’s top tier alongside its refreshed base lineup. The move comes as the company reported higher revenue in the first half of 2026 despite slower deliveries, underscoring a shift toward high‑margin, low‑volume cars; the Revuelto SV also highlights Lamborghini’s ongoing emphasis on exclusivity and iconic heritage.

via Yahoo Finance|

#lamborghini #limited-edition #revuelto-sv

transportation11 days ago•13 min saved

McLaren Unveils the MCL 6GT: a $1.5 Million, Limited-Run Manual Supercar

McLaren revealed the MCL 6GT at Monterey Car Week, reviving a true manual gearbox with hydraulic steering and a V8 in a car designed for immersive driving rather than sheer speed. Priced around $1.5 million and planned as a limited run of about 500 units, the project emphasizes exclusivity and customization, with strong early demand from clients who want an authentic manual McLaren since the F1.

via Yahoo Finance|

#limited-edition #manual-transmission #mcl-6gt

transportation11 days ago•38 min saved

Lamborghini Revuelto SV ramps up speed and handling with hybrid hardware

Lamborghini’s Revuelto SV upgrades the flagship hybrid with 1,065 hp from a 6.5L V12 plus three electric motors, a bigger 7.3 kWh battery, and extensive carbon-fiber weight savings to improve consistency and aero; it gains 80% more downforce, a redesigned front bumper and rear wing, 30% faster transmission shifts, and a new Pilota mode, delivering 0–62 mph in 2.4 seconds and an electric-only range of about 10 miles, with pricing expected to start around $750,000.

via The Verge|

#hybrid #lamborghini #performance

transportation12 days ago•2 min saved

Tire Blowout Forces United Flight 455 to Abort Takeoff at O’Hare

A United Airlines Boeing 737-900 bound for Phoenix (Flight 455) blew a tire during takeoff at Chicago O’Hare and aborted the takeoff; passengers deplaned on the runway and were bused back to the terminal. No injuries were reported, and the FAA has opened a preliminary investigation while another aircraft is arranged to take the passengers to Phoenix later today.

via ABC7 Chicago|

#abort-takeoff #faa-investigation #ohare-airport