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Find the latest transportation news from Interesting Engineering. Our transportation articles showcase the latest EV news, transportation technology, as well as innovations in the transport fields. From military transport technologies to everyday transportation technologies.
CATL launches 170 Wh/kg battery platform for heavy-duty transport with 621-mile range
CATL rates the heavy-duty truck setup for a 12-year, 1.5-million-kilometer operating lifecycle.
3 days ago
BYD unveils 49-ton electric truck with 1,000-hp peak power, fast charging
The portfoilo covers urban deliveries and heavy freight operations.
3 days ago
World-first: Tiny autonomous boat completes 3,555-mile Atlantic crossing in 127 days
No crew. No remote steering. Just wind, solar power and autonomous navigation software.
3 days ago
Volvo’s 435 mile-range electric truck aims to take on diesel-dominated freight routes
The new lineup combines longer range, heavy payloads, and rapid charging.
3 days ago
260 tons: World’s largest electric ferry with 40 MWh battery reaches new home
The China Zorrilla can carry up to 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles.
3 days ago
Cooling system cuts fuel-cell heat in hydrogen-electric aircraft for 800-mile flights
TAT Technologies is bringing its Universal Cooling System into Beyond Aero’s ONE program.
3 days ago
Cockpit-free cargo plane carries 6,000-pound payload autonomously to frontline units
Textron’s SkyCourier UX concept could bridge the gap between small cargo drones and traditional military airlifters.
4 days ago
New 27 hp electric tractor can work for weeks in the sun while recharging itself
The canopy continuously charges a 24 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack.
4 days ago
911 for humanoids: Japan debuts first-ever ‘robot ambulance’ to provide on-site repairs
The new ‘robot ambulance’ will deliver engineers and replacement humanoids to keep robots working when breakdowns strike.
5 days ago
Radia showcases WindRunner as new solution for responsive space logistics
WindRunner is designed to operate using standard cargo handling equipment.
6 days ago
Probe over Tesla’s Autopilot and Full-Self Driving systems? US Congressman raises new concerns
NHTSA has previously identified shortcomings in Tesla’s driver-engagement safeguards.
7 days ago
‘First-of-its-kind’ US flying stratospheric platform completes record-breaking 18,000-mile trip
This mission validated technology, vehicle systems, payload, and operational infrastructure.
7 days ago
UK skies reopen after massive air traffic outage cancels more than 2,000 flights
The failure follows other major UK air traffic problems in 2023 and 2025.
9 days ago
Audi unveils most efficient EV ever with 401-mile range 29-minute fast charging
The EV uses just 12.8 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy per 62 miles.
9 days ago
Video: ‘World’s first crewed’ flying boat flies 1,956 feet above Rhode Island Bay
The 30-second test covered 1,956 feet and marks the “world’s first” crewed flight of a “flying boat,” according to REGENT.
10 days ago
China completes 690-foot tunnel on 310-mile railway linking three countries in Asia
The 690-foot tunnel brings China closer to a new Central Asian rail route designed to shorten cargo journeys to the Middle East and Europe.
11 days ago
New hypersonic aircraft concept could take off from airships near the edge of space
The volunteer-run group is pursuing an unconventional Airship to Orbit plan that could use lighter-than-air vehicles to reach space.
11 days ago
World’s largest cruise vessels’ key needs can be fulfilled with proven propulsion system’s upgrade
The new units are being developed to support both today’s and future vessel architectures, including hybrid and fully electric propulsion systems.
11 days ago
7 best electric cars offering the highest range in 2026
Sedans, trucks, and SUVs now promise nearly 550 miles.
13 days ago
Top EVs retain more than 90% of battery capacity after 93,000 miles, study shows
The biggest EV battery study yet has a surprising message for buyers.
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