Workstuff: Transport, Postal and Warehousing
Online resources to help you at work with the Transport, Postal and Warehousing sector.
- P&O Ferries (UK) [web site]
- Truck drivers in Canada are organising a large convoy to protest vaccination regulations on their business, which might set a world record. [web page]
- The Lorry Driver's tale - why workers are abandoning the trade inside the UK, leading to supply problems. [web page]
- Dark stores point the way to degraded community retail as near-instant online delivery systems are developed. [web page]
- Switzerland advances with autonomous underground cargo delivery. [web page]
- The world's biggest twin-engine air freightliner will be built by Boeing. [web page]
- China leverages its rare earth supply to produce a maglev with permanent magnets. [web page]
- Hyperloop isn't just for rapid passenger transit... it can shift containers, too. [web page]
- Robots get a bit smarter at the Amazon warehousing system. [web page]
- A revolutionary new method of freezing meals may save the equivalent of 1 million vehicles in carbon emissions. [web page]
- The all-electric aircraft from Rolls-Royce has completed its 15-minute first flight. [web page]
- The first autonomous large rigs will appear on Texas roadways in the form of robotic vehicles. [web page]
- The tech that's enabling businesses to survive in the face of supply-chain madness. [web page]
- Zeleros [web site]
- Meet your new trucker - an autonomous truck future. [video]
- The 'Stretch' Robot from Boston Dynamics is now in production, and it's already sold out. [web page]
- The Department of Homeland Security has issued a warning to truckers in the United States who are organising a protest convoy. [web page]
- Diesel trucks power the USA's distribution systems, and that's an increasing problem. [web page]
- FedEx will test self-piloting cargo planes next year. [web page]
- American Airlines has committed to purchase up to 20 Boom Supersonic supersonic aircraft and has made a non-refundable deposit on the aircraft that are still in the planning stages and will not take to the skies for many more years. [web page]
- How the Mayflower became the first self-sufficient A.I. ship to cross the Atlantic. [web page]
- GM has announced plans to construct a network of 2,000 EV chargers at truck stops that would run coast to coast. [web page]
- The real reason lorry drivers are bailing out of the trade in the UK is the appalling working conditions. [video]
- In 2021, America's most automated port had its most fruitful year. [web page]
- In 2021, America's most automated port had its most fruitful year. [web page]
- On Tokyo's Yamanote Line, JR East plans to conduct tests of autonomous trains with paying customers. [web page]
- Working at home practices at the DVLA has led to a massive backlog for lorry drivers - with fuel and food shortages the result in the UK. [video]
- Is Amazon really bypassing the post-Covid distribution woes hitting the rest of the market by rolling out its own end to end logistics alternative? [web page]
- Robotic Research raises capital for autonomous trucks. [web page]
- Different supply chain futures will be needed around the world following future geopolitical realignments. [video]
- By launching on tribal property, Tesla finds a way around New Mexico's idiotic prohibition. [web page]
- A Tesla Model S Plaid is the first vehicle to run a quarter-mile in under eight seconds. [web page]
- Tesla is producing Model Y bodies using a single front and rear casting, which is a first in the industry. [web page]
- Tesla has confirmed that it would make its Supercharger network available to other manufacturers next year. [web page]
- The very efficient VISION EQXX electric vehicle from Mercedes-Benz covered 750 miles (1,200 km) on a single charge. [web page]
- Last quarter, electric vehicle sales in the United States reached an all-time high. [web page]
- Tesla aims for a few Model Y deliveries from Gigafactory Texas by the end of the quarter. [web page]
- Panasonic, a Tesla battery provider, sold its whole TSLA investment for a huge profit. [web page]
- Authorities have threatened to take action after three border crossings in Canada were stopped down by demonstrators. [web page]
- In March, the United States produced a record 18 percent of its power from wind and solar. [web page]
- Elon Musk may have really followed through on his pledge to cure global hunger, since Tesla has revealed that he contributed billions in stock. [web page]
- CATL is said to have placed a large order for Tesla's LFP battery cells. [web page]
- Mercedes-Benz teases a forthcoming ultra-efficient electric vehicle with a range of over 1,000 kilometres (620 miles). [web page]
- Tom and Marie Gays' 2006 Peterbilt 379 is a big-bunk truck. [web page]
- First impressions of the 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT: this is a luxury rocket. [web page]
- Nevada has committed to electrifying all new trucks and buses by the year 2050. [web page]
- Americans will install a record 5.6 GW of residential solar in 2022 – here's why. [web page]
- Electric boat breaks new speed record at 109 mph with Vision Marine's new outboard motor. [web page]
- A 4x2 hydrogen fuel cell tractor with a 1,500km range is introduced by Quantron. [web page]
- The number of EVs with 300+ miles of range tripled in the US in 2022 – but do we even need it? [web page]
- All Toyota bZ4X electric vehicles are being recalled due to the possibility of wheels coming off. [web page]
- Siemens Gamesa is currently manufacturing offshore wind turbine blades with a length of 115 metres. [web page]
- All electric vehicles will be able to use the Supercharger network at all stations in the Netherlands, according to Tesla. [web page]
- For $199 per month, Tesla is launching its Full Self-Driving subscription option. [web page]
- The Tesla Model S Plaid circuits the Nurburgring in 7:30.909 seconds, setting a new production electric lap record. [web page]
- The XPeng X2 electric flying automobile is seen in action. [web page]
- Owner-operators claim that rates are falling as gasoline prices increase. [web page]
- Ford enters the battery production business and partners with SK Innovation to build a 60 GWh facility in the United States. [web page]
- Take a look at this gigantic Swiss water battery, which can power up to 900,000 households. [web page]
- This Chinese electric motorbike, which is now available in Europe, has the potential to revolutionise the industry. [web page]
- In a new US bipartisan plan, $15 billion will be allocated to electric car infrastructure, with a new EV discount to follow later. [web page]
- The massive Haliade-X 14 MW offshore wind turbine from GE is now up and running. [web page]
- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) intends to investigate speed limiters for heavy-duty vehicles once again. [web page]
- Toyota's first electric SUV with a steer-by-wire technology solves Tesla's yoke steering wheel. [web page]
- Making the transportation industry seem simple with show-quality Michael A. Manuel Trucking specialises in Peterbilts. [web page]
- The first-ever National EV Charging Summit in the United States is coming up, and it'll be open to the public. [web page]
- The bZ4X, an electric SUV with a lot of exciting features, is Toyota's first all-electric vehicle. [web page]
- Tesla has been forced to pay an ex-worker $137 million in a racial discrimination case, and has posted a blog about the decision. [web page]
- Teodoro Rodriguez's Kenworth W900L from 2001. [web page]
- The initial topic addressed by the FMCSA driver advisory panels was not a driver scarcity, but rather the retention of experience and safety. [web page]
- CATL, a Tesla battery supplier, is seeking $9 billion in order to boost manufacturing. [web page]
- For shipments of infant formula, hours regulations have been eased | Diesel prices are marginally lower, but interest rates are rising. [web page]
- 2018 Peterbilt 567, Steve McGees [web page]
- Volvo Group has announced the establishment of a large-scale battery facility in Sweden to enable the manufacturing of electric trucks. [web page]
- Beginning in October, the IRS will raise the per diem for owner-operators. [web page]
- Tesla cancels the Full Self-Driving package in order to relaunch its $6,000 Enhanced Autopilot feature. [web page]
- Gigafactory Berlin is expected to begin Model Y manufacturing in October, subject government clearance. [web page]
- The West Coast Electric Highway now has electric bike charging stations. [web page]
- Infrastructure legislation gives livestock carriers a further HOS exemption. [web page]
- When compared to delivery vehicles, electric cargo bikes are 60 percent quicker. This is why. [web page]
- GM has released a teaser for the GMC Electric Sierra Denali pickup vehicle. [web page]
- Tesla customers are 50% less likely than other vehicle owners to wreck an EV. [web page]
- Tesla (TSLA) has raised the price of the Model 3 and Model Y, which now start at $40,000. [web page]
- Tesla introduces a new virtual power plant that rewards users of Powerwalls for preventing brownouts. [web page]
- The Home Dumbbell Workout Plan To Gain Muscle [web page]
- Ford Trucks expands into France and keeps an eye on the United Kingdom. [web page]
- Tesla is charging $1,500 for gear that has already been purchased. [web page]
- The Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup vehicle is already being delivered to customers. [web page]
- Eugene Adams' Kenworth T800 from 1988. [web page]
- The consultation period for the speed limitation has been extended. [web page]
- With a recent visit, Elon Musk fuels speculation about a prospective Tesla plant in the United Kingdom. [web page]
- According to reports, Tesla (TSLA) is receiving competitive offers for its second Gigafactory in China. [web page]
- Justin Doolens' corporate truck, a 2019 Peterbilt 389. [web page]
- GM threatens action against any dealerships attempting markups on upcoming EVs. [web page]
- Kia has unveiled a new Niro that has been completely redesigned with sustainability in mind. [web page]
- Tesla collaborates with a national technical school to teach the next generation of EV technicians. [web page]
- If you don't put on the $12,000 FSD option, Tesla will triple the time it takes to deliver your Model Y. [web page]
- In a new fast-paced film, a drone speeds across Tesla's Berlin Gigafactory. [web page]
- Stuckeys of the third generation are attempting to resurrect the original roadside oasis. [web page]
- Following NYC's crackdown on unlawful truck parking with boots, citations, and tows, the trucking industry responds. [web page]
