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Airbus unveils a hydrogen-powered engine, marking a significant step toward zero-emission aviation and a greener future for the industry.

European aviation giant Airbus sets its sights on reducing carbon emissions throughout its production process, starting with overhauling its maritime fleet, the company announced in a press release.

In a move to align with its commitment to sustainable aerospace and reduce the carbon footprint of its industrial operations, Airbus is set to upgrade its maritime transport fleet for transatlantic assembly transport. The plan, unveiled in an official release, outlines a comprehensive strategy to reduce CO₂ emissions and enhance environmental sustainability in the aerospace sector.

You might have forgotten about it, but Apple unveiled what it described as the “next-generation” of CarPlay way back at WWDC 2022. Since that initial announcement, however, Apple hasn’t said a word about next-gen CarPlay, nor have any of its automaker partners.

Despite the silence, Apple still seems adamant that the first vehicles with next-generation CarPlay will be announced this year…

On its website dedicated to CarPlay, there’s a small section at the bottom dedicated to the “Next generation of CarPlay.” Apple explains:

Magnets are magnificent. Made of iron, aluminum, nickel, cobalt, and various other metals, they’re used in compasses for navigation, in medical imaging machines to see inside the human body, in kitchens to keep cabinets and refrigerators closed, in computers to store data and in new high-speed “hyperloop” trains that can travel at speeds of up to 76 miles per hour.

For environmentalists, however, the most exciting use yet for magnets might be a newly discovered application out of Australia’s Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, otherwise known as RMIT University: Using magnets, researchers there have discovered a novel way of removing harmful microplastics from water.

“[Microplastics] can take up to 450 years to degrade, are not detectable and removable through conventional treatment systems, resulting in millions of tons being released into the sea every year,” co-lead research Nasir Mahmood said in a statement. “This is not only harmful for aquatic life, but also has significant negative impacts on human health.”

The abrupt reversal comes in the wake of several high-profile incidents involving Cruise’s autonomous vehicles, including a hit-and-run earlier this month in which a Cruise taxi dragged a pedestrian for 20 feet after they’d been launched into the taxi’s path by a separate car.

The hit-and-run driver remains at large.

Following that crash and a handful of others, Cruise agreed to reduce its autonomous fleet in San Francisco by 50%, capping the taxis to no more than 50 operating during the day and no more than 150 at night.

The state issued the immediate suspension of the self-driving cars after one struck a pedestrian.

Tesla has reportedly surpassed 2,000 open and active Supercharger stations in the U.S., marking a major milestone in the automaker’s continued deployment of charging infrastructure.

HyperloopTT’s groundbreaking Express Freight system is redefining shipping with speed and sustainability.

In a groundbreaking development, HyperloopTT, a prominent player in the transportation and technology licensing industry, has revealed details of its cutting-edge HyperloopTT Express Freight design, poised to transform the world of freight transportation, in a press release.

Partnering with the award-winning design consultancy Tangerine, HyperloopTT has introduced a revolutionary freight capsule system designed to offer unprecedented speed, efficiency, and sustainability to the shipping industry.

Toyota claims that both concepts offer “superior handling stability and ride comfort.”

Toyota has been stepping up its efforts to create and manufacture BEVs in recent times to compete with EV-focused efforts from brands like Tesla and General Motors. In July, Toyota unveiled its electric roadmap, including a lineup of EVs with a cruising range exceeding 621 miles (1,000 kilometers).

To that extent, the Japanese automaker has now taken the wraps off the Toyota Land Cruiser Se, EPU Pickup EVs. Both are in their concept forms, with the former being a three-row electrified version of its iconic Land Cruiser. These are part of its lineup at the upcoming Japan Mobility Show 2023 that begins on October 25.

Four teams using Rivian EVs were featured in the top 20 list, with 55 teams participating.

EVs are believed to be relatively less practical when compared to ICE vehicles. Limitations in range, charging time, and placement of a high-voltage system under the car often prevent users from pushing it to its limits.

Now, an EV has gone ahead and won the 2023 Rebelle Rally, the longest off-road rally conducted in the United States. The vehicle that achieved this feat was the Rivian R1T pickup truck, which made it the first all-electric to have won the 4X4 category of the rally since its inception in 2015.