Carnival Cruise’s Hidden Cost: The Workers Earning $2.75 an Hour Behind the Luxury
Carnival crew allege $2.75-an-hour pay and brutal conditions under a legal exemption. How a senator's onboard probe exposed cruise labour exploitation.
Zoox Achieves Historic First: Federal Approval for Steering-Wheel-Free Robotaxi Paid Rides
Amazon's Zoox won a historic NHTSA exemption on July 30, 2026 for its steering-wheel-free robotaxi. Paid rides begin in Las Vegas on August 10; California approval is still pending.
UK Train Crisis: Bedford-Three Bridges Route Packed at 176% Capacity During Peak Hours
Thameslink's Bedford-Three Bridges line operates at 176% capacity during peak morning services. Department for Transport data confirms overcrowding threatens safe evacuation. Service expansion under
Tata Curvv EV Discounts Hit Rs. 3.35 Lakh in August 2026: The Deepest EV Cut of the Season
Tata Curvv EV carries up to Rs. 3.35 lakh in August 2026 benefits: Rs. 3 lakh cash plus scrappage. Trim-wise breakdown, Harrier and Nexon
Honda Unveils EV Fun and Urban Concepts at EICMA 2024, Targeting 30 Electric Models by 2030
After witnessing motorcycle evolution since the oil crisis of the 1970s, I must say Honda’s latest electric concepts at EICMA 2024 present both promise and questions. Let me share what the documents
Karmactive Team
New York Approves $9 Congestion Toll to Fund $15B Transit Bonds and Reduce Manhattan Traffic
New York City’s latest urban mobility transformation comes in the form of a $9 base congestion toll, as Governor Kathy Hochul revises the long-delayed pricing scheme for Manhattan’s central business district. Having
Sunita Somvanshi
Volkswagen and Rivian Form $5.8 Billion Joint Venture Targeting EV Tech Integration and Financial Recovery
In a calculated move to counter mounting Chinese competition and accelerate its electric vehicle capabilities, Volkswagen has finalized a $5.8 billion investment in Rivian Automotive, expanding their initial $5 billion partnership announced
Mercedes-Benz Opens Europe’s First Battery Recycling Plant in Germany, Recovering Over 96% of Key Materials and Supplying Enough for 50,000 New Modules Annually
The automotive industry’s shift toward sustainable manufacturing reached a new milestone as Mercedes-Benz launched Europe’s first battery recycling plant with an integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical process in Kuppenheim, Germany, on October 21, 2024. The
UK’s First Intercity Battery Train Trial Achieves 50% Fuel Savings and 70km Battery Range, Marking a New Era in Clean Rail Travel
UK railways marked a technological leap as Hitachi Rail‘s intercity battery train completed trials in northern England, achieving fuel savings of 35-50% – surpassing initial 30% projections. The 700kW battery system powered
Zero Motorcycles Launches Under-$10K XE and XB Electric Bikes with 468 lb.ft Torque, 65-Mile Range, Quick Charging, and Off-Road Specs
Zero Motorcycles introduced its ‘All Access’ plan at EICMA 2024, launching two new electric motorcycles priced under $10,000. The initiative includes the Zero XE and Zero XB models, with four additional models
Kia PV5 WKNDR Electric Van Debuts at SEMA 2024 with Modular Pods, Off-Grid Power, and Versatile Configurations for Both Work and Adventure
Off-grid adventures meet electric mobility with Kia’s PV5 WKNDR concept, showcased at SEMA 2024 in Las Vegas. This modular electric van merges commercial practicality with weekend warrior capabilities through specific technical innovations.
UDX Airwolf Electric Hoverbike Hits 142 mph with 25-Minute Flight—Is Personal Air Travel for City Commutes Next?
Czech company UDX is revving up the race for personal air mobility with its groundbreaking Airwolf electric hoverbike prototype. Bridging the gap between cars and planes, the Airwolf promises to transform urban
Sonali Tiwary
How Phoenix EV Boosts Recyclability 4x, Setting a 75% Reuse Standard for EU’s Circular Economy
Innovation is the essence of the 21st century. The world of cars and that too EVs is not an exception. The students of TU, Eindhoven, have made a new EV called Phoenix.
Rahul Somvanshi
Ford CEO Jim Farley Chooses Xiaomi Over Ford: 6 Months with China’s 10,000+ Monthly Sold SU7 EV
One would generally expect the CEO of an automotive brand to use a vehicle from their company for daily use, just as you wouldn’t expect Apple’s CEO to have an Android phone.