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ESA plans commercial space shuttle service to low Earth orbit by 2030

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The European Space Agency (ESA) has selected two firms to develop a commercial service capable of transporting cargo to and from the International Space Station (ISS) in low Earth orbit by 2030.

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Championing Zero Emissions in the Commercial Vehicle Industry with Hydrogen and Electric Powertrains

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Meanwhile, electric options in cargo vans and medium duty trucks were noticeable. The PV1 is for urban optimized mobility, the PV5 is a people mover and mobile workshop, and the PV7 is a cargo delivery and multi van. These included the Bollinger Class 4 chassis cab and box truck with a declared range up to 200 miles and 323 horsepower.

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Airbus signs deal with the ESA on upcoming Starlab space station

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It also introduces plans to establish a complete ‘end-to-end’ system with the Starlab space station as an LEO destination and a potential ESA-developed European cargo and crew transportation system. Last year, Nasa announced its intention to deorbit the ISS by plunging it into the Pacific Ocean by 2031.

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EU should mandate electric freight trucks by 2035, say Unilever and Maersk

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Major truckmakers have already announced that half of their sales will be zero emission by 2030, but binding rules are needed to ensure that investments and the ramp-up of supply happen on time. Michelle Grose, global logistics VP at Unilever, said: “Decarbonising our logistics is crucial to reach our 2039 net zero goal.

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BT confirms £5m deal to launch the UK’s first drone superhighway

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It is estimated that the UK’s drone cargo delivery could be worth £45bn by 2030 and enable drones to transform how essential services function – from supporting the emergency services with real-time search and rescue, fast transportation of medical supplies, farming analysis, and architectural planning.

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Burgeoning Freight and Logistics Demands to Fuel Recovery of China’s Commercial Truck Industry

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Truck electrification emerges as a major trend with electric powertrains set to reach 1 million units in 2030 on the back of technological improvements and government support. million unit shipments by 2030. million units in 2022 to 1 million in 2030 on the back of technological improvements and government support.

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Royal Holloway University gets drone testing hangar go-ahead

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It is estimated that the UK’s drone cargo delivery market could be worth £45bn by 2030 and enable drones to transform how essential services function – from supporting the emergency services with real-time search and rescue, fast transportation of medical supplies, farming analysis, and architectural planning.