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EV sharing market set to surge with 16.19% CAGR through 2031
Date: September 6, 2024
The EV sharing market is poised for substantial growth, with projections indicating a robust CAGR of 16.19% from 2024 to 2031. This rapid expansion is driven by a confluence of factors, including stringent government regulations promoting sustainable transportation, increasing environmental consciousness among consumers, and advancements in battery technology. Electric vehicle (EV) sharing is rapidly emerging as a...
Maersk says ocean shipping’s zero-emissions push needs government support
Date: August 29, 2024
By Lisa Baertlein LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The Alette Maersk was the first container vessel powered by low-carbon methanol fuel to cross the Pacific Ocean – a milestone in the shipping industry’s effort to reduce its climate impact. But when the 1,148-foot (350-meter) vessel arrived at the Port of Los Angeles from China last...
Aviation regulators press for global efforts to tackle turbulence
Date: August 26, 2024
By Allison Lampert and Maki Shiraki MONTREAL/TOKYO (Reuters) – Aviation officials from Asia are making a case for global action to reduce injuries from turbulence, with recent high-profile incidents driving calls to improve forecasting across borders at a Montreal gathering of regulators starting Monday. While turbulence does not frequently cause fatalities, it is the leading...
Semi-Trailer market surges to USD 53.25 billion by 2031, propelled by 5.45% CAGR – verified market research®
Date: August 14, 2024
The Global Semi-Trailer Market Size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.45% from 2024 to 2031, according to a new report published by Verified Market Research®. The report reveals that the market was valued at USD 36.2 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 53.25 Billion by the end of the...
Alstom wins $3 billion order to deliver metro trains in hamburg
Date: July 10, 2024
Alstom wins $3 billion order to deliver metro trains in Hamburg (Reuters) – Alstom has signed a framework agreement worth up to 2.8 billion euros ($3.0 billion) to deliver 374 new metro trains and rail technology for Hamburger Hochbahn in Germany, the French train manufacturer said on Wednesday. Production is scheduled to start in 2026...
Analysis-Aircraft shortages turn into cash bonanza for some airlines
Date: May 31, 2024
Analysis-Aircraft shortages turn into cash bonanza for some airlines By Rajesh Kumar Singh CHICAGO (Reuters) – Aircraft shortages are turning into a moneymaker for some airlines as the dearth of supply allows carriers to sell new planes to leasing companies at much higher prices than they paid. Carriers such as Denver-based Frontier Airlines and Hungary’s...