Chinese Fleet in South American Waters Devastates Fish Stocks
According to the report, the invasive threat of illegal Chinese fishing vessels in Latin American waters continues, depleting fish stocks and impacting regional economies. published Spanish news agency EFE reported on Sunday. The constant presence of illegal Chinese vessels and their impact on local fauna and economies has caused great concern among local authorities seeking […]
Upscale Rideshare Platform Abandons Commitment To All-Electric Fleet After Missing Mark
Alto, the app-based ride-hailing service that positions itself as a premium alternative to Uber and Lyft, is scaling back its operations and abandoning its current goal of introducing all-electric vehicles, according to Axios. That’s what it means. After pulling out of San Francisco last year, the company no longer operates in Washington, D.C. or Miami, […]
‘We’re pressing pause on’ EVs: City’s $5 million electric bus fleet breaks down
Asheville, North Carolina, is considering reinvesting in biodiesel-fueled buses after investing millions of dollars in partially operational electric vehicles. WLOS report. Cities across the country are beginning to regret their huge investments in electric buses as they continue to pour money into expensive and time-consuming repairs. Asheville purchased five Proterra electric buses in 2018 for […]
Hertz trims EV fleet due to high repair costs, reinvests in gas-powered vehicles
Hertz Global Holdings announced Thursday that it plans to reduce its fleet of electric vehicles due to high repair costs and reinvest in gasoline-powered vehicles. In Hertz's Thursday regulatory filing, the company said it would sell 20,000 EVs. The announcement comes after the rental car company pledged to make 25% of its fleet electric by […]
Hertz unloading EVs from its fleet
Copenhagen Consensus Chairman Bjorn Lomborg talks about promoting electric vehicles and the huge impact it will have on the US Rental car giant Hertz announced Thursday it will sell about 20,000 electric cars from its fleet in the United States. The offloading of the vehicles will reduce the company's global EV fleet by one-third, Hertz […]
Major Airline Finds Loose Bolts On Multiple Boeing Planes In Fleet Following Alaska Air Accident
United Airlines, one of America's largest airlines, has found loose bolts on at least five of its Boeing jets, according to Air Current. Company inspectors on Monday found mismatched bolts and other parts in the plug doors of some Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. according to People familiar with the investigation spoke to Air Current. […]
Alaska Airlines grounding fleet of Boeing 737 Max jets for inspection after emergency landing
Alaska Airlines announced late Friday that it was grounding all 65 of its Boeing 737 Max 9 planes after they experienced an “explosive decompression” mid-flight. photos and videos Photos shared by passengers show the plane's window section completely missing and a large hole in the side of the fuselage next to the seats. The incident […]