Israeli Navy and US 5th Fleet finish five-day joint exercise
The Israeli Defense Forces announced on Thursday that the Israeli Navy and the U.S. 5th Fleet have wrapped up a five-day joint exercise in the Mediterranean Sea, including areas like Haifa Bay and the Red Sea. This exercise, referred to as “Essential Defender,” aimed to bolster the long-established collaboration between the two navies. It focused […]
USPS electric vehicle fleet is delayed with $3 billion of taxpayer money used — only 612 trucks produced
USPS Electric Fleet Delays Raise Concerns WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service’s initiative for an all-electric delivery fleet is significantly behind schedule. More than $3 billion of taxpayer money has been spent, yet only 612 of the anticipated 35,000 electric delivery trucks have been constructed, according to a letter shared with Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa). […]
UPS halts MD-11 fleet indefinitely following fatal Kentucky cargo plane crash that claimed 14 lives
UPS Airlines Grounds MD-11 Fleet Indefinitely Following Crash UPS Airlines has decided to halt operations of its MD-11 fleet indefinitely for thorough inspections and potential repairs after a cargo plane crash in Kentucky resulted in a catastrophic fireball. During the busy holiday season, MD-11 aircraft will be taken out of service as officials aim to […]
MTA invests $257M in new bus fleet through recent no-bid arrangement
The MTA approved the acquisition of over 200 new buses on Wednesday, committing a substantial $257 million and proceeding without inviting bids from other companies. During its November meeting, the MTA Board of Directors unanimously backed a non-competitive agreement to buy 219 new buses from New Flyer of America. Tim Mulligan, the MTA Vehicle Director, […]
Las Vegas police receive a fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks following a $2.7 million contribution.
Tesla Cybertruck Joins Las Vegas Police Fleet The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) recently introduced the Tesla Cybertruck into its fleet, becoming the largest police fleet in the U.S. This exciting development comes thanks to a substantial donation from Silicon Valley entrepreneurs Ben and Felicia Horowitz, who contributed around $2.7 million to the department. […]
Expanded Section 179 tax credit could boost fleet electrification initiatives
Tax Incentives for Electric Vehicles in 2025 After the expiration of the Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit (Section 45W) on September 30th, some industry analysts predicted a slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) sales for the fourth quarter. However, there’s still a lot of information hidden within the Internal Revenue Code, and an enhancement to the Section […]
Another Gaza boat fleet stopped by Israeli forces, activists taken into custody
Israeli Forces Intercept Another Gaza Aid Convoy The Israeli Foreign Ministry has reported that it intercepted a convoy attempting to breach its maritime blockade and access Gaza. The ministry deemed the attempt “vain” and “futile.” According to the ministry, the vessels and their passengers have been relocated to Israeli ports, where they are reported to […]
France Stops Suspected Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Vessel, Takes Captain and First Officer into Custody
French Authorities Board Ship Linked to Russia’s “Shadow Fleet” The French military has intercepted a vessel believed to be associated with Russia’s clandestine shipping operations. Reports indicate that the captain and first mate were taken into custody. Brest Prosecutor Stephen Kellenberger confirmed the arrests, stating that the individuals claimed to be the captain and an […]
‘Son of Hamas’ Urges Israeli Response Fleet to Prevent Gaza Convoy of ‘Terrorist Supporters’
Calls to Action from Mosab Hassan Youssef Mosab Hassan Youssef, the son of Hamas co-founder Sheikh Hassan Youssef, has urged Israelis to mobilize against international fleets attempting to breach the Gaza blockade. He insisted, “This is not a protest. It’s not an act of malice. We’re not arguing.” Known as “The Green Prince,” Youssef expressed […]
Trump’s name featured on new ICE vehicles in Washington fleet launch
DHS Unveils New ICE Vehicles Amid Increased Law Enforcement Activity The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) introduced a freshly branded fleet of immigration and customs enforcement vehicles on Thursday. According to a post on DHS’s official X account, “We’re bringing back our country.” This launch was showcased in a slickly produced video on DHS’s social […]