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Xwing and U.S. Air Force demonstrate fully autonomous cargo aircraft

Robotics Business Review

has demonstrated fixed-wing cargo-carrying capability in a point-to-point flight between two airbases using a specially modified Cessna 208B Grand Caravan. In air freight alone, just under 16 million metric tons of cargo was flown worldwide in 2023. For many airlines, cargo represents up to one-third of revenue.

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Ringtons receives first ID. Buzz Cargo

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Buzz Cargo van, adding to its existing 250-strong Volkswagen fleet. Buzz Cargo will deliver high-quality Ringtons produce to customers across the UK. Buzz Cargo can accommodate two Euro pallets loaded sideways, with an overall volume of up to 3.9m3. Buzz Cargo since it was first announced a couple of years ago. “I

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Miele acquires Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo electric vans

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Buzz Cargo vans, which will be used as part of its customer service and aftercare fleet in the UK. Buzz Cargo, which was recently named ‘International Van of the Year 2023’, is the workhorse of the ID. Buzz Cargo vans to our fleet of over 2,700 service vehicles worldwide. “We The post Miele acquires Volkswagen ID.

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MGI engineering launches cargo eVTOL UAV development programme with autonomous technology demonstrator

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Specialist consultancy company MGI Engineering has launched its Cargo UAV technology demonstrator programme. MGI CEO and Founder Mike Gascoyne officially unveiled its fully functional technology demonstrator at the eVTOL Insights’ London Conference on Wednesday 19th April 2023.

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Join AntwerpXL 2023 for countless business opportunities

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Join AntwerpXL 2023 for countless business opportunities : AntwerpXL , the world’s only event dedicated exclusively to breakbulk, project cargo and heavy lift, will be full of opportunities to network and do business when it opens its doors from 28 – 30 November 2023.

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Robotics investments reach $418M in November 2023

Robotics Business Review

Robotics investments reached about $418 million in November 2023 as a result of 40 funding rounds. November’s $418 million was the lowest monthly funding amount through the first 11 months of 2023. With the November investments, robotics funding for the first 11 months of 2023 totals approximately $12.1

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GreenPower Motor announces delivery of 10 EV Star Cab and Chassis to a global retailer in Canada

Canadian Manufacturing

a manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector, announced that the company delivered 10 EV Star Cab and Chassis at the end of the quarter ended December 31, 2023.

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