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• [New] An additional investment of $467 billion between now and 2030 would be needed to enable a significant decarbonization of four of India's most emissions-intensive sectors - power, steel, cement and road transport sectors. The Indian Express
• [New] By 2030, transport packaging in the EU must hit a 40% reuse rate, climbing to 70% by 2040. Matthews Australasia
• [New] The global transportation sector alone experienced a 45% increase in CO2 emissions from 1990 to 2007, while a further 40% increase is expected by 2030. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] A significant milestone in sustainable maritime transport is anticipated in 2026 with the introduction of the Artemis EF-24, a 150-passenger hydrofoil electric vessel set to operate between Southampton and Cowes on the Isle of Wight. AZoCleantech
• [New] The Space Development Agency is currently launching satellites for the first tranche of its transport layer that would support Golden Dome, but even if SDA meets its intended schedule, the transport layer may not be fully deployed and ready to support global operations by 2027. SpaceNews
• [New] Cooperative currency hedging programs, inspired by proposals from the IDB and the World Bank, are expected to reduce the cost of capital in dollars, stimulating greater flow of resources to renewable energy and sustainable transportation. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
• [New] NEC envisions the creation of a dynamic road digital twin - a virtual model of the transport network that updates in real time. Highways Today
• [New] Built on the Avalanche blockchain, MON represents a seismic shift in the automotive sector, unlocking liquidity, democratizing access, and creating a trust layer that could reshape global transportation and finance. Ainvest
• [New] Agencies like ESA and NASA are testing Quantum key distribution satellites which in a decade could be used to deliver unhackable encryption keys to ships for ultra-secure communications (important perhaps for navies or sensitive shipping like nuclear material transport). Bez Kabli
• [New] As urbanization, connected vehicles, and sustainability demands rise, intelligent transport systems will remain pivotal in transforming global transportation networks. Web3Wire
• [New] The European Union's Green Deal, which aims to reduce carbon emissions by 55% by 2030, is encouraging the use of low-emission transport. EIN Presswire
• The National Action Plan for Alternative Fuels Infrastructure intends to achieve fossil-free public transport by 2025, while measures for green shipping and alternative fuel infrastructure aim to minimize emissions from fisheries and domestic shipping by 2030. PubMed Central (PMC)
• With global policies promoting decarbonization across transport and energy sectors, the mining industry faces both opportunities and challenges in balancing output and sustainability. Farmonaut
• By 2035, frameworks like the EU's AI Act, China's Deep Synthesis Management Provisions, and the U.S. AI Safety Executive Order will impose strict requirements on AI systems, particularly in high-risk sectors like energy, transportation, and critical infrastructure. Ainvest
• Dubai aims for 25% of all daily trips to be autonomous - including eVTOLs - by 2030, weaving aerial mobility into its existing transport ecosystem and building custom-designed vertiports at key locations. Business Aviation
• The Texas Department of Transportation has unveiled a comprehensive AI Strategic Plan (2025-2027) that highlights over 230 AI use cases aimed at optimizing infrastructure resiliency, enhancing safety with data privacy safeguards, and boosting workforce productivity by automating routine tasks. Nucamp Bootcamp
• Integrated infrastructure projects could save $172 billion in transportation costs and boost intra-African trade by 50%. Discovery Alert
• As autonomous technologies, data analytics, and smart infrastructure advance, AI will become integral to transportation systems, reshaping the movement of people, goods, and services by 2026. Codewave Insights
• The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts a 12% increase in net profit per passenger for European airlines in 2025. Travel And Tour World

Last updated: 12 September 2025