Transportation – Page 24 of 31

Jul 6, 2017, 10:38 AM

BMW utilizing INRIX real-time parking feature to help drivers find a spot for new 5 Series sedan

When it comes to in-car connectivity and navigation features, getting from point A to point B is nice, but what… Read More

Jul 3, 2017, 9:36 AM

Elon Musk says Tesla Model 3 car will debut this week, with quick ramp-up ahead

Tesla’s billionaire CEO, Elon Musk, says the first production model of the company’s anxiously awaited mass-market Model 3 electric car… Read More

Jul 1, 2017, 10:00 AM

Elon Musk unveils a parking lot prototype for The Boring Company’s car elevator

The billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, Elon Musk, says he spends only about 2 percent of his time working… Read More

Jun 30, 2017, 9:53 AM

BMW ReachNow shuts down ‘corporate fleet’ pilot but still exploring enterprise business opportunities

BMW is shutting down its “corporate fleet” pilot in Seattle, but the company continues to explore new ways to expand… Read More

Jun 28, 2017, 10:38 AM

Report: Commercial drone services could generate billions of dollars by 2025

Commercial drones and their services are expected to become a multibillion-dollar industry in the next decade, according to a new… Read More

Jun 27, 2017, 11:20 AM

NASA gives OK for design of super-quiet supersonic experimental airplane

NASA says it’s cleared a significant milestone on the path to reviving supersonic passenger jet travel in the U.S. with… Read More

Jun 27, 2017, 11:14 AM

How to call an Uber for friends and family: Ride-hailing service introduces new feature

Not satisfied with just getting you from point A to point B, Uber now wants to give you the ability… Read More

Jun 23, 2017, 2:22 PM

NASA and Honeywell boost supersonic flight by tackling sonic boom problem

The historic Concorde supersonic airliner set a record flying from New York to Seattle in just under four hours, but… Read More

Jun 23, 2017, 10:22 AM

Expedia completes majority stake acquisition of train travel tech company SilverRail

Expedia, the Bellevue, Wash. travel giant with a big appetite for acquisitions, has completed its purchase of the majority stake… Read More

Jun 22, 2017, 6:33 PM

Amazon’s delivery drone hive looks like it came from a sci-fi movie nightmare

If filmmakers ever decide to do a remake of Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds,” with drones instead of birds, they could… Read More

Jun 22, 2017, 12:06 PM

Uber is delivering on-demand drag shows for Seattle Pride

As the first lady of drag would say, “Uber drivers, start your engines!” That RuPaul catchphrase will no-doubt be repeated… Read More

Jun 21, 2017, 4:23 PM

Chariot CEO says Ford-owned shuttle service will help alleviate Seattle’s ‘transit deserts’

Ford-owned shuttle service Chariot is launching in Seattle today. For the time being, it will focus primarily on working with… Read More

Jun 21, 2017, 8:16 AM

Ford-owned shuttle service Chariot confirms Seattle expansion, will focus on enterprises first

Ford-owned shuttle company Chariot confirmed plans this morning to expand its service to Seattle, adding another company to the mix… Read More

Jun 20, 2017, 10:42 AM

Uber to enable in-app tipping, breaking with longstanding practice in new concession to drivers

The number one feature Uber drivers request is the ability to receive tips via the app — and the ride-hailing… Read More

Jun 20, 2017, 1:10 AM

20-year view: Boeing expects air traffic boom to boost global airplane market

EVERETT, Wash. – Boeing’s 20-year outlook for the airplane market is as sunny as ever, even though some analysts worry… Read More

Jun 19, 2017, 10:57 AM

Amid talk of slowdown, Boeing makes a splash with Paris launch of 737 MAX 10 jet

This week’s Paris Air Show started off with a zoom, in the form of Boeing’s launch of the 737 MAX… Read More

Jun 15, 2017, 4:05 PM

Watch: As disassembly continues, time-lapse video gives look inside Bertha the Seattle tunnel machine

Seven weeks of nearly non-stop work are taking a toll on Bertha. The SR 99 tunneling machine, which cut a… Read More

Jun 14, 2017, 6:25 PM

What it’s like to fly in the 77-year-old Breitling DC-3 as it circles the globe

The Breitling DC-3 airplane is on track to make history as the oldest plane to fly around the world —… Read More

Jun 14, 2017, 8:06 AM

Three numbers explain why the tech boom doesn’t make Seattle’s new tunnel a good investment

Seattle’s new Alaskan Way tunnel — currently three years late and millions of dollars over budget — has been called… Read More

Jun 13, 2017, 10:23 AM

Leaked audio reveals sexist insult at Uber meeting addressing culture issues and CEO’s leave of absence

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick announced Tuesday that he is taking a leave of absence from the ride-hailing company amid repeated… Read More

Jun 9, 2017, 5:30 PM

Your ‘Chariot’ has arrived: Signs point to Ford-owned shuttle service expanding to Seattle

Chariot, a shuttle service owned by Ford, appears to be setting up shop in Seattle. GeekWire reader Colin Miller spotted… Read More

Jun 9, 2017, 6:00 AM

360-degree virtual tour gives you amazing views of Boeing’s jet factory in Renton

More than 5 million guests have toured Boeing’s airplane factory in Everett, Wash., which ranks as one of the Puget Sound… Read More

Jun 8, 2017, 11:00 AM

Amazon proposes a ‘virtual safety shroud’ to protect pets and people from drones

What happens if a child or a dog wanders into range while a drone is dipping down to make a delivery?… Read More

Jun 8, 2017, 9:01 AM

BMW’s ReachNow expands test of Uber and Lyft competitor Ride to all Seattle members

BMW’s ReachNow has moved onto the next phase of testing its Ride service that will compete with Uber and Lyft by letting… Read More

Jun 8, 2017, 3:15 AM

How Boeing plans to test the technologies for future self-flying passenger airplanes

EVERETT, Wash. – The Boeing Co. says it’s on a path that could ultimately lead to self-flying commercial passenger airplanes, starting with… Read More

Jun 8, 2017, 2:15 AM

Find out what happens when robots team up with humans for Boeing’s 777X

EVERETT, Wash. – Some manufacturing workers may worry that robots will be stealing their jobs, but not Boeing’s Jordan Northrup. He’s… Read More

Jun 8, 2017, 2:00 AM

Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Kevin McAllister heeds lessons from steel-town upbringing

RENTON, Wash. – Six and a half months into his tenure as Boeing Commercial Airplanes’ president and CEO, Kevin McAllister… Read More

Jun 7, 2017, 12:35 PM

Washington governor signs executive order to support autonomous vehicle development

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee wants to ensure that his state is at the forefront of autonomous vehicle development. The governor on… Read More

Jun 7, 2017, 10:11 AM

Mighty AI opening location in Detroit as it focuses its training data service on autonomous vehicles

Mighty AI, the Seattle-based startup that provides training data as a service for computer vision and natural language AI, is “going… Read More

Jun 6, 2017, 5:16 PM

Tesla CEO Elon Musk touts Semi truck and solar power during freewheeling Q&A

Billionaire Elon Musk’s Q&A sessions are traditionally the most entertaining part of Tesla’s annual shareholders meeting, and this year’s appearance… Read More