Global Scans · Transport · Weekly Summary

• [New] Arcane Capital forecasts global demand could hit 4.6 million tonnes LCE by 2030, led by EVs, grid storage, and heavy-duty transport. Carbon Credits
• [New] A crucial new demand driver is the emerging need for lithium in AI data centers, projected to surge by 30-40% in 2026, fundamentally expanding lithium's value proposition beyond transportation. / China The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] As Indonesia grows its global tourism appeal, the rise in international visitors will drive higher revenues for tourist destinations, contributing to job creation in hospitality, retail, and transportation services. Travel And Tour World
• [New] By 2030, autonomous air taxis could handle millions of passenger miles annually, disrupting transportation economics. / USA WebProNews
• [New] Dubai Autonomous Transportation Network - Fully autonomous buses and taxis will service major routes, reducing carbon output and easing congestion. Explore Dubai
• [New] The Etihad Rail project is set to revolutionize transportation across the UAE, creating a comprehensive railway network that will significantly enhance connectivity between major cities and economic centers. Dubai Realty Trends
• [New] Retiring legacy systems and transitioning to 5G-FRMCS is necessary to cut lifecycle emissions, increase energy efficiency, and help meet the EU's target of a 90% reduction in transport emissions by 2050. The European Business Review
• [New] Just in 2025, Australia published a Net Zero Plan, set its 2035 target and published six sector plans that include electricity and energy, transport and agriculture. The Conversation
• Over the next decade, transportation will evolve from a collection of separate systems into an integrated, intelligent ecosystem. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• In the Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario, electricity demand grows by more than 50%, driven by rapid electrification in transport, heating and industry. Bizclik Media Ltd
• Global spending on smart transportation technologies will reach $250 billion by 2026, growing at 15% annually. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• 50% of all transportation employees will need reskilling by 2025 due to technological adoption. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• 40% of current transportation workers will require significant reskilling by 2025. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• Adoption of driverless vehicles in major cities could result in a reduction of up to 34% of the total carbon emissions from transportation by 2050. The Conversation
• Over the next decade, autonomous vehicles will transition from novelty to necessity, fundamentally reshaping transportation, urban design, and business models across multiple industries. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• The Department of Transportation plans to upgrade the FAA's air traffic control system by 2028 with all new hardware and all new software. CNN
• A letter signed by more than 100 scientists before COP 30 said growing transport biofuel demand could require about 52 million hectares of cropland by 2030, roughly the size of Spain. The Jakarta Post
• Over the next decade, transportation will evolve from a service industry to an integrated intelligence network. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• By 2026, 40% of transportation companies will generate more revenue from data-related services than from their core operations. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• Global spending on smart transportation technologies will reach $135 billion by 2025, growing at 14% annually. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu

Last updated: 05 December 2025