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

Robotics Business Review

Source: Xwing A joint program by the U.S. 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. Air Force and Xwing Inc.

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Nature-inspired tech to move transport towards net-zero

E&T

The photovoltaic cells needed for a tree have been lab tested and a working prototype is in development. Over the years, the team has worked with haulage companies, offshore operators, logistics specialists and port authorities to create software systems that help to plan and manage complex freight logistic networks.

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Is hydrogen the fuel of the future?

E&T

But in modes where the technological pathway to net zero remains unresolved, such as aviation, maritime transport, road freight and other large, land-based vehicles, the challenge is huge and urgent, prompting intensive R&D ranging from fundamental science to demonstrator projects and ‘living labs’.

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India’s EV Revolution: E2W and E3W show the way

Dinesh Mishra

which are 15% to 30% lower even at the landed cost (including freight and duties). Another important role of retired batteries is as a source for mining raw materials for locally manufacturing new batteries for EVs. are prototyped and being validated by many companies. These products are expected to hit the market very soon.