Airbus fits electric truck with airliner cockpit to study safer taxiingAirbus unveiled a truck with A350 controls at VivaTech, showcasing automated taxiing technology. The electric vehicle can operate autonomou...
24 May, 2024, 01.01 PM IST
Japan unveils next-generation passenger plane projectThe new plane will be ready after 2035, an economy ministry official said after a closed-door meeting of politicians, experts and business ...
27 Mar, 2024, 06.10 PM IST
Investment in manufacturing, EV, pushing Indian gears to compete globally: American Gear Manufacturers AssociationIn recent years, India has seen a notable increase in its contribution to the global electric vehicles and aerospace market, particularly i...
05 Mar, 2024, 02.31 PM IST
JetSetGo signs 280 hybrid-electric aircraft deal worth $1.3-bn with 3 global aviation tech firmsAir services operator JetSetGo has signed a USD 1.3-billion deal for 280 hybrid-electric aircraft, including 130 on option, with global avi...
19 Jan, 2024, 04.14 PM IST
‘World’s fastest train’ will be faster than jet. FluxJet set to run at 621mphCanada's FluxJet trains will hover magnetically along the rail and use a combination of magnets and plasma technology to achieve speeds of ...
08 Jan, 2024, 10.32 PM IST
Electric planes are coming: Short-hop regional flights could be running on batteries in a few yearsTwo-seater Velis Electros are already quietly buzzing around Europe, electric sea planes are being tested in British Columbia, and larger p...
21 Sep, 2022, 11.31 AM IST
The ePlane Company raises $5 million funding from Speciale Invest, Micelio, othersThe fresh lease of funds would help bolster the hiring of top-tier talent, advance R&D and continue to gain airworthiness provision and ini...
10 Jan, 2022, 02.01 PM IST
Farnborough Airshow: Rolls-Royce to solve commuting problems with hybrid flying taxiThe Rolls-Royce EVTOL plane will seat four or five people, with a flying range of 805 km.
17 Jul, 2018, 07.48 PM IST
Boeing-backed startup lands JetSuite for electric plane's debutThe new aircraft will eliminate the roar of combustion-based engines, powered instead by twin propulsors attached to the rear of its frame.
22 May, 2018, 12.28 PM IST
Why invest in oil when it’s riding into the sunset?Technological change makes the future of oil bleaker by the day. One analyst, Tony Seba, predicts that world demand for oil will peak by 20...
26 Nov, 2017, 10.48 AM IST
The future of oil is almost here and it doesn't look very prettyThe Arab countries that have thrived on oil business will wield less influence and will have to open up their economy to other businesses.
06 Oct, 2017, 03.53 PM IST
Backed by Boeing, Zunum Aero’s Ashish Kumar plans hybrid-electric flights in five yearsThe first model will fly about 700 miles, far enough to ferry travelers from Boston to Washington or Silicon Valley to Los Angeles
06 Oct, 2017, 09.16 AM IST
You could be flying in electric planes within a decadeFounded last year by a team of engineers and battery chemists, US-based Wright Electric is setting its sights on designing an aircraft that...
01 Oct, 2017, 09.57 PM IST
IIT-Delhi engineer developing hybrid regional plane in USZunum Aero is building a family of commercial aircraft designed for regional transit, and powered by quiet range-optimized powertrain and p...
06 Apr, 2017, 09.42 AM IST
First hybrid-electric airplane tested in UKThe demonstrator aircraft uses up to 30 per cent less fuel than a comparable plane with a petrol-only engine.
25 Dec, 2014, 04.30 PM IST
World's first electric aircraft takes maiden flightManufactured by Toulouse-based Airbus, E-Fan measures little more than 19 feet from nose to tail and makes slightly more noise than a haird...
12 May, 2014, 02.17 PM IST
Reva will sell in 50 cities by 2012: Chetan MainiIn an exclusive interview with ET, REVA's Deputy Chairman speaks about his goals and challenges ahead. Maruti rolls out its millionth car |...
28 Mar, 2010, 06.30 AM IST