Wednesday, May 22, 2024 5 min read

Hydrogen Skies and Hybrid Streets

Everything important happening in transportation today, summarized in 5 minutes.

🚗 Automotive

EV
Electrek

Tesla's New Autopilot V12 Rolls Out to Early Testers

The latest iteration utilizes end-to-end neural networks for decision making. Initial reports suggest smoother urban navigation but persistent edge-case challenges.

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Manufacturing
Automotive News

BMW to Invest $1.2B in Spartanburg Plant for Battery Production

The expansion will support the production of six fully electric BMW X models by 2030. This marks the brand's largest US investment to date.

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✈ Aviation

Airlines
FlightGlobal

Delta Announces Record Quarter Amid Travel Boom

Passenger volumes have surpassed 2019 levels for the first time in consecutive months. Premium cabin sales are driving the majority of profitability gains.

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Private Aviation
Aviation Week

Gulfstream G700 Sets 20 New World Speed Records

The ultra-long-range jet demonstrated superior performance during its global tour. Deliveries are expected to ramp up through the final quarter of the year.

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🎯 What To Watch

Keep an eye on the FAA's hearing regarding 737 MAX quality controls later today. The testimony from whistleblowers could trigger further production slowdowns for Boeing, potentially impacting global narrow-body capacity for the peak summer season.

End of Brief

"The engine is the heart of an airplane, but the pilot is its soul." — Walter Raleigh

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