MIT’s Supply Chain Management (SCM) Master’s Program, housed within the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (CTL) at the Institute’s School of Engineering, has been named top master’s program for supply chain management for 2024 by three leading global rankings institutions: QS World University Rankings, Eduniversal, and Supply Chain Digital. QS World University Rankings, recognized […]
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Around 6:30 every morning, David Richardson is usually awakened by the swelling sound of traffic. Steps from his front yard, thousands of cars rumble past each day as they travel along the Kensington Expressway, an expansive six-lane highway that slices through his neighborhood on Buffalo’s East Side. The expressway, built in the 1950s and ’60s […]
Read More Around 6:30 every morning, David Richardson is usually awakened by the swelling sound of traffic. Steps from his front yard, thousands of cars rumble past each day as they travel along the Kensington Expressway, an expansive six-lane highway that slices through his neighborhood on Buffalo’s East Side. The expressway, built in the 1950s and ’60s […]
Read MoreAround two years ago, Angel Patterson-Moe drove in the middle of the night from Seward to Anchorage and back to pick up Natalie Norris. It’s a roughly six-hour drive round trip, and one they said they saw friends and family making regularly to support travel to the Anchorage’s airport or health care facilities. It was […]
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On April 9, a trailer with the words “Born by Fire” emblazoned on the back pulled down MIT’s North Corridor (a.k.a. the Outfinite). Students, clad in orange construction vests, maneuvered their futuristic creation out of the trailer, eliciting a surge of curious bystanders. The aerodynamic shell is covered by 5 square meters of solar panels. […]
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The Transportation Department on Wednesday announced new rules taking aim at two of the most difficult and annoying issues in air travel: obtaining refunds and encountering surprise fees late in the booking process. “Passengers deserve to know upfront what costs they are facing and should get their money back when an airline owes them — […]
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Maserati unveiled the Tridente, an all-electric luxury motorboat, at the Folgore Day event in Miami, expanding its presence beyond roads to the waters. Developed in collaboration with VitaPower, an experienced EV marine company, the Tridente offers a unique blend of Italian craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology. The 34-foot carbon fiber-hulled speedboat features a sleek, modern design […]
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Growing up in Colorado Springs, at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Mikayla Britsch was encouraged to care deeply about the area’s natural resources and the people who lived there. She followed the news from a young age, as did her parents, who were vocal about current events and worked in “people-centric” positions that served […]
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The MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (CTL) has announced Erin Bahm and Steven Parks as recipients of the UPS Fellowship for the 2024–25 academic year. Made possible by a grant from the UPS Foundation, the UPS Fellowship awards financial support to two outstanding students each year, one incoming MIT master’s student and one MIT doctoral […]
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Tesla has initiated a recall of almost all Cybertrucks sold thus far after receiving reports of accelerator pedal malfunctions leading to unintended acceleration. The recall affects 3,878 vehicles manufactured between November 13 and April 4. This action comes in response to complaints regarding the accelerator pedal sticking at “full throttle” due to a change in […]
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Kenai Aviation has added a third Tecnam Traveller to its fleet, joining two others that shoulder the group’s scheduled commuter service, according to a release from the manufacturer Friday. Kenai Aviation President Jacob Caldwell said Monday that bringing on the third plane prepares the airline for the oncoming busy summer months, the first such season […]
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Across the country, hundreds of thousands of drivers deliver packages and parcels to customers and companies each day, with many click-to-door times averaging only a few days. Coordinating a supply chain feat of this magnitude in a predictable and timely way is a longstanding problem of operations research, where researchers have been working to optimize […]
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The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), responsible for the city’s Muni Metro light rail, has been utilizing a train control system reliant on 5¼-inch floppy disks since its installation in 1998. This system, known as the Automatic Train Control System (ATCS), facilitates the operation of trains in automatic mode while ensuring operator supervision. However, […]
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The Homer All-Ages and Abilities Pedestrian Pathway project, or HAPP, has been awarded funding and is officially in the works with the approval of the 2024-2027 Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Statewide Transportation Improvements Program. Shannon McCarthy, communications director from the Alaska DOT&PF Office of the Commissioner, confirmed on Saturday, March 30 that […]
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Subaru broadcast its green bona fides in other ways, most of them extraneous to its actual products. Between “shows,” the automaker ran ads about its various charitable initiatives. “As forest fires keep raging, the need for replanting keeps growing,” read one clip about Subaru’s contributions to the National Forest Foundation, set against the backdrop of […]
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The prevalence of remote work since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic has significantly changed urban transportation patterns in the U.S., according to new study led by MIT researchers. The research finds significant variation between the effects of remote work on vehicle miles driven and on mass-transit ridership across the U.S. “A 1 percent decrease […]
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Lexus has ventured beyond land-based luxury by introducing the LY 680 yacht, marking its foray into the world of opulent seafaring. Following the success of its predecessor, the LY 650, this new vessel offers enhanced space and innovative features for those seeking unparalleled on-water indulgence. Exemplifying Lexus’s “Crafted” design ethos, the LY 680 merges exquisite […]
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Infineon Technologies AG and Green Hills Software LLC have collaborated to introduce an integrated microcontroller-based processing platform tailored for safety-critical real-time automotive systems. Combining Green Hills’ safety-certified real-time operating system (RTOS) µ-velOSity with Infineon’s latest safety controllers AURIX TC4x, the platform offers original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers a dependable, safe, and secure […]
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But in a bizarre rant on his social media platform last week, the GOP presidential pick admitted that he actually has half a billion dollars in cash, which he decided would be better used to fund his presidential campaign than pay back the state of New York for defrauding its taxpayers, banks, and businesses. “THROUGH […]
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American autos aren’t bigger because consumers have suddenly embraced off-roading, the construction trades, or home improvement projects. They’re bigger because automakers want to escape regulations. Each manufacturer is required to comply with boutique greenhouse gas emissions standards, which are calculated based on the size and capabilities of the cars in their fleets. Smaller cars are […]
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The much-anticipated Apple Car project, known as Project Titan, was officially scrapped by Apple, disappointing tech enthusiasts worldwide. However, leaked design information sheds light on what could have been. Contrary to expectations of a sleek, futuristic design, Apple was reportedly working on a minivan-inspired electric vehicle (EV), drawing inspiration from iconic vehicles like the Volkswagen […]
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Volvo is set to revolutionize electric vehicle (EV) charging with a breakthrough technology that promises a 30% faster charging time, addressing a key concern in the transition to electric mobility. Developed in collaboration with Breathe Battery Technologies and backed by The Volvo Cars Tech Fund, this innovation introduces an algorithm-managed adaptive charging system. This system […]
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Alef Aeronautics, a Silicon Valley startup backed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is making strides in the flying car industry with its Model A, a $300,000 two-seater vehicle. The company has garnered significant interest, boasting over 2,850 preorders since the Model A became available for reservation in October 2022. With a $150 deposit, potential buyers secure […]
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