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Startups
There's a lot of money going into the development of flying taxis. The one featured this week has its eyes set on the Middle East and Asia.
Justin Dawes | 1 month ago
Lightship is developing a fully electric RV available starting in 2026, and Tumodo wants to expand its business travel platform throughout the Middle East and Northern Africa.
Justin Dawes | 3 months ago
News Blog
A dedicated forecourt for electric vehicle (EV) charging has opened at London Gatwick Airport in the United Kingdom, the first of its kind to be introduced by an international airport. Credit: London Gatwick The Electric Forecourt is powered by Gridserve and has 30 electric vehicle chargers available, with options for both high-power and low-power charging…
Adam Stacey | 4 months ago
Tour Operators
Group trips with friends and family, particularly during quieter travel periods, are among the trends defining multi-day adventure itineraries this year.
Selene Brophy | 4 months ago
Ground Transport
Amtrak could benefit from this move. But as for EVs, the government will need to coordinate its regulations, such as rules for needing permission to drive a personal car more than 50 miles, to encourage compliance.
David Shepardson, Reuters | 5 months ago
DiDi said robotaxis will be available on its rideshare app by 2025, and Regent Craft said it will begin testing electric seagliders next year.
Justin Dawes | 7 months ago
Marriott International said it was streamlining its ongoing process of installing charging infrastructure for electric vehicles at its properties by signing a deal with the vendor EV Connect as its preferred EV charging provider for its properties in the U.S. and Canada. Marriott has already installed roughly 2,400 chargers and charging stations for electric vehicles,…
Sean O'Neill | 7 months ago
Tourism
Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at trends revealed during earnings season, the new FAA nominee, and Hilton’s Tesla chargers.
Rashaad Jorden | 8 months ago
Hotels
Vying for market share breeds opportunity and risk. Hilton's oneupmanship in electric vehicle charging is more than just a win for Tesla. It will prompt hotel rivals to sharpen their strategies.
Sean O'Neill | 8 months ago
Turo, the peer-to-peer car rental startup, has seen an uptick in electric vehicle use for summer road trips. The platform's "electric" filter saw a 139% increase in use during listing searches, according to Turo's Chief Data Officer, Albert Mangahas who confirmed Turo guests made summer bookings in 2,700 different cities and towns for travel between June 1 and…
Selene Brophy | 8 months ago