All posts tagged: Passenger

EV battery leader plans first sodium-ion batteries in passenger cars

EV battery leader plans first sodium-ion batteries in passenger cars

Published by skeptic

The new EV battery tech is moving from the lab to the real world. CATL now expects to launch its first sodium-ion batteries in passenger vehicles in the second quarter of 2026. CATL’s sodium-ion batteries will power up passenger EVs After launching its new Tectrans II series sodium-ion batteries for light commercial vehicles on Thursday, CATL’s chief tech officer, Gao Huan, confirmed that the new battery tech will also be used in passenger vehicles. During an interview with China Securities Journal (via CnEVPost), Gao said that CATL plans to begin installing its sodium-ion batteries in passenger cars, starting in Q2 2026. The first vehicle to be equipped with the new batteries will be a GAC Aion model. CATL and GAC Group have strengthened ties over the past few months, including launching the Aion UT Super EV in November, the first mass-market EV with CATL’s Choco-SEB 99-second swap batteries. Advertisement – scroll for more content CATL’s Tectrans II batteries have already completed winter testing in light trucks and mid-size vans from JAC Corp. The 45 kWh …

Video Shows Passenger Bail From Waymo in Path of Oncoming Train

Video Shows Passenger Bail From Waymo in Path of Oncoming Train

Published by José Betancourt

A passenger bailed from his Waymo robotaxi as the vehicle drove dangerously close to an oncoming railcar. Viral footage of the incident, which took place last Wednesday, shows the car blundering down a stretch of light rail tracks in Phoenix, Arizona, as if it were an actual motorist lane it was supposed to be driving in. The passenger, smelling trouble, exits the car during one of its random stops without looking back. “Oh get out get out get out!” the bystander taking the footage can be heard saying. Moments later, a railcar a few hundred yards directly behind the Waymo can be briefly seen beginning to pull out from the station. But the Waymo’s antics weren’t over yet. After driving again, it then suddenly stops as another railcar comes lumbering down the opposing pair of tracks, while the one behind it appears unsure of whether to proceed. Piling one bad decision on top of another, the robotaxi decides to start reversing, but doesn’t leave the track before the video ends. A Valley Metro spokesperson said …

Crane crashes onto passenger train in Thailand, killing at least 32

Crane crashes onto passenger train in Thailand, killing at least 32

Published by Sam Flores

At least 32 people have been killed and more than 60 injured after a construction crane collapsed onto a moving passenger train in Thailand, officials said Wednesday. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. in Ban Thanon Khot, in Nakhon Ratchasima province, northeast of Bangkok. Three people remain missing, while dozens are being treated in hospital, officials from Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health said. Source link

Cruise Passenger Forced To Do Walk Of Shame After Unsuspecting Item Was Confiscated From Her Bag

Cruise Passenger Forced To Do Walk Of Shame After Unsuspecting Item Was Confiscated From Her Bag

Published by Jenni Sidey

When you think about the items you bring with you while traveling being restricted, the first thing that probably comes to mind is traveling by plane. It feels like there’s new guidelines about what you can and can’t bring with you on a plane every week. Going on a cruise probably isn’t the first thing you think of.  Sure, there are some obvious things you should leave out of your luggage, but most personal items are a safe bet. At least, that’s what you would think. The reality is a little more complicated. One woman who is no stranger to cruises thought she was good to go with what she had packed, but unfortunately found herself having to do a “walk of shame” to retrieve a confiscated item. A ‘travel pro’ and Disney cruise expert discovered a little too late that her hairdryer was allowed on board. Beci Mahnken is the CEO of MEI-Travel and has won awards for her work in the industry. All of that prestige and expertise didn’t stop her from making …