CHINAS ELECTRIC AVIATION
All about China's CE-25A electric aircraft that can fly at 300 kmph and just completed its maiden piloted flight
China's CE-25A electric commercial aircraft carried out its maiden piloted flight in Binzhou, Shandong province. The aircraft is designed for short-distance travel and can carry up to 19 passengers. Developed by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, it plans to increase regional connectivity. The aircraft successfully met all performance indicators during the test flight with two pilots onboard.
How Australia built world’s biggest battery-powered ferry
The electric ferry China Zorrilla has launched its operations between Buenos Aires and Uruguay, marking a significant milestone in eco-friendly maritime transport. This initiative showcases advancements in battery technology aimed at curbing environmental impact.
Will analysts' predictions go wrong? 15 auto stocks with upside potential of up to 50% to as low as negative 1%
For anyone trying to figure out where the economy is headed in the next six months, the numbers to watch will come from auto showrooms. The auto sector has, for long, provided the earliest indications of the health of the economy. And the sales numbers it puts out ahead of the festive weeks are where the correlation is best seen. So, keep a close watch on the auto pack.
In 1962, the US detonated a 1.4-megaton nuclear bomb in space that knocked out streetlights and triggered burglar alarms in Hawaii. 64 years later, it says weapons are already in orbit
The United States has acknowledged its possession of orbital space-control weapons, a declaration echoing a 1962 nuclear test that generated artificial radiation belts. Current space warfare strategies emphasize counter-space capabilities rather than relying on explosive power. Countries like China and Russia are also advancing their own space technologies, highlighting the growing perception of orbit as a potential arena for future military conflicts.
After Adani, Tata feels the heat: Indian firms under fire in Kenya?
Kenya’s dispute with Tata Chemicals has revived concerns about Indian businesses in the country after Adani’s exit. But Kenya continues to attract Indian investment, suggesting the Tata case is less about anti-India sentiment and more about Nairobi’s push for local processing, ownership and economic benefits from its resources.
Sinopec unit signs engineering deal for Central Asia's first large-scale integrated biojet fuel complex
Sinopec Engineering will design Central Asia's first large-scale sustainable aviation fuel complex. This project in Uzbekistan will produce biomass-based SAF and e-SAF. The complex will utilize sorghum, rice husks, and straw as its primary feedstock. Solar power will serve as the main electricity source for the plant. This initiative supports Sinopec's low-carbon energy goals and Uzbekistan's aviation hub ambitions.
China's 10-passenger electric aircraft, the Matrix, hints at how big flying taxis can be
In Kunshan, China, AutoFlight demonstrated its Matrix eVTOL, the largest electric aircraft built in China, capable of carrying 10 passengers. While the company aims for type certification by 2027, industry experts suggest a viable flying taxi service is at least three years away, pending regulatory approvals and infrastructure development.
India to become world's biggest electric vehicle manufacturer in the next 5 years: Nitin Gadkari
India is on track to lead the world in electric vehicle manufacturing by 2030. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced initiatives to boost alternative fuel vehicles. The Indian automobile industry has grown significantly. Falling lithium-ion battery costs and new innovations are driving demand. Infrastructure development, such as dedicated cycle tracks, will support this growth.
Flying taxis take off in China: Two companies get licenses for pilotless passenger drones. Watch viral video
China has approved the first autonomous flying taxis for commercial use. EHang Holdings and Hefei Hey Airlines received the approval from the Civil Aviation Administration of China. These flying taxis will soon be used for urban sightseeing tours and other passenger services. This marks a significant step in the advancement of the low-altitude economy.
After topping electric cars, Chinese firms set eyes on challenges in EV truck market
The domestic supply chain and low-price strategy that helped make China's EV car industry world-leading are being leveraged by established automakers and start-ups alike, aiming to similarly transform trucking. Electric trucks currently represent less than one percent of truck sales worldwide, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA) -- with China making up 70 percent of those sales in 2023.
Flying over city traffic: How exactly can you travel between Delhi and Gurugram in 7 minutes?
In a joint venture, InterGlobe Enterprises, the parent company of India's leading airline IndiGo, and US-based Archer Aviation, plan to introduce an all-electric air taxi service in India by 2026. This service will facilitate transportation from Connaught Place in New Delhi to Gurugram in Haryana, with a remarkable travel time of only 7 minutes.
No survivors found in Boeing 737-800 plane crash in China
The Boeing 737-800 crashed near the city of Wuzhou in the Guangxi region while flying from Kunming in the southwestern province of Yunnan to the industrial center of Guangzhou along the east coast. It ignited a fire big enough to be seen on NASA satellite images.
Chinese firm exports transistor chips for Indian locomotives
The China-made chips are currently used on the 7,200-kilowatt electric locomotives that power it's high-speed trains.
Want reforms in India to be executed better, faster: GE CEO, Jeff Immelt
Immelt said this was the first time he was seeing significant movement on large projects and sees the company's segments expanding in India.
China produces first electric plane
The plane was designed by Shenyang Aerospace University and Liaoning general aviation academy in the northeastern Liaoning Province.
China eyes slew of deals during Li Keqiang's visit
China is making a major shift towards financial diplomacy with India compared to its earlier focus on winning construction contracts and selling heavy equipment.
China wins orders for 100 homegrown passenger jets
today won orders for 100 of its large, domestically built passenger jets, challenging industry giants Airbus and Boeing in what will soon become the world's largest aviation market.
GE to invest more than $2 bn into China efforts
GE plans to sink more than $2 billion into its efforts in China through 2012 as the conglomerate looks to build partnerships there.
GE forms China JV to make airplane electronics
General Electric's aviation unit is teaming with Aviation Industry Corp of China to develop and market electronic systems for commercial aircraft customers, including the C919 narrow-body aircraft that China hopes will compete with jets made by industry giants Boeing and Airbus.
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