Air India has been awarded the Red Dot Design Award in the Concepts category for a generative‑AI‑driven booking system that will soon be deployed across its app, website and chatbot. The AI tool lets passengers convey travel preferences via simple text or visual prompts, cutting the steps required to complete a reservation and shortening overall booking time. The accolade, presented at the Red Dot Design Museum in Singapore, underscores the airline’s focus on user‑centric digital design as part of [...]

Mercedes‑Benz India unveiled the Mercedes‑AMG G 63 Offroad Pro, a limited‑edition variant of its flagship luxury SUV, priced from ₹3.80 crore ex‑showroom. The model retains the 4.0‑litre V8 biturbo engine delivering 585 hp, 850 Nm of torque and a 48‑volt mild‑hybrid system, while adding AMG‑specific off‑road technologies such as Active Ride Control suspension, Traction Pro and Active Balance Control for improved axle articulation and stability on unpaved terrain. Exterior upgrades include a professional roof luggage rack, removable rear ladder, and matte‑black 20‑inch five‑twin‑spoke alloy wheels. [...]

CleanTechnica recently released a “Clean Energy Evangelist Report Card,” prompting author Arthur Frederick (Fritz) Hasler to expand on how individuals can champion clean energy. Hasler outlines four practical steps: mastering key clean‑energy topics, understanding cost and performance differentials, adopting clean technologies in personal life, and visibly promoting electric vehicles (EVs). He stresses replacing gasoline cars with battery‑electric models, citing lower CO₂ emissions, reduced particulate pollution, and higher drivetrain efficiency. Hasler shares personal anecdotes, including a 2026 Tesla [...]

Tesla has reopened reservations for its long‑delayed Roadster, requiring a $50,000 deposit—$5,000 at booking and $45,000 by bank transfer within ten days. The deadline for cancellations is September 30 at 20:30 ET. The company has not yet set a delivery date or final price, though early estimates suggest around $200,000. The Roadster promises 250 mph top speed, 620‑mile range, 0‑60 mph in 1.9 seconds, and a potential 1.1‑second variant using SpaceX propellers. A new presentation is slated for October 1 to

Waymo has expanded its robotaxi service from three cities in September 2024 to 15 across the United States, now averaging 500,000 paid rides weekly. The company’s fleet of roughly 4,000 vehicles is concentrated in California and Texas, where 80% of the cars operate. Texas has seen a 49% surge in the past three weeks, largely due to the new Chinese‑built Zeekr‑derived Ojai minivans equipped with Waymo’s sixth‑generation self‑driving system. Tariffs on imported vehicles raise costs, but Waymo [...]

The EU’s 2025 tariff on battery‑electric cars from China has unintentionally spurred a surge in Chinese plug‑in hybrids in Europe. Bloomberg‑reported that Chinese brands captured 12 % of new‑car sales in August, driven by hybrids that avoid the tariff. German data shows a 27 % rise in hybrid demand, boosting overall sales by 4.6 %. The European Commission is now considering tariffs on hybrids, while Volkswagen is shifting production toward electric models amid rising EV demand and lower margins.

A High Court hearing in London concerning the future of startup carrier Global Airlines has been adjourned until October 7, giving the company time to pursue alternative strategies. Global Airlines, which aims to revive the Airbus A380 for affordable transatlantic flights, has only operated two round‑trip flights with Hi Fly more than a year ago, and its sole A380 has been parked for over a year. Creditors have initiated compulsory liquidation proceedings, citing mounting debts and lack of revenue. [...]