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Radar system aids rail tunnel safety study
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (455+ words) Researchers at Xidian University in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, have utilized long-range radar to inspect full cross-sections of 77 railway tunnels in eight hours, breaking the industry speed record. The radar system, developed by Professor Su Tao's team at the university's Hangzhou…...
Story isn't over when EV batteries die
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (308+ words) Lithium-ion batteries carry a real fire risk during transport and storage. Damage, overheating or exposure to saltwater can trigger thermal runaway, a chain reaction that is extremely difficult to stop. Unlike conventional fires, lithium battery fires can reignite hours or…...
Ultra-fast charging keeps motorists on the move
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (802+ words) Three days into China's 2026 Spring Festival travel rush on Feb 4, traffic flow at the Majuqiao service area " southeast of Beijing along the Beijing-Shanghai Expressway " appeared calm and orderly, belying the scale of the country's annual mass migration. In the morning,…...
Travel volumes set to hit new highs as holidayers return after Spring Festival
1+ week, 1+ day ago (496+ words) Record travel volumes were expected across China on Monday, the final day of the Spring Festival holiday, as highways, rail stations and airports nationwide filled with people returning to work and school after the Chinese New Year break. Cross-regional passenger…...
Intelligent trains debut on Beijing-Xiong'an express rail link
2+ week, 5+ day ago (243+ words) A new type of intelligent train recently debuted for the Beijing-Xiong'an express rail link, bringing Hebei province's city of the future one step closer to seamless connection with the capital. Spanning about 86 kilometers, the line runs from Xiong'an New Area's…...
905-meter vertical transit to open on Feb 17 in Chongqing
2+ week, 6+ day ago (172+ words) Nestled in the mountainous terrain of Wushan county of Chongqing, the Wushan Goddess Escalator is a pioneering project along the vertical axis of Goddess Avenue. This extensive network comprises 21 ... 905-meter vertical transit to open on Feb 17 in Chongqing Nestled in…...
Car rentals set for strong holiday demand surge
3+ week, 1+ day ago (668+ words) China's car rental market is poised to surge ahead during the Chinese New Year holiday, driven by the longest holiday on record and a continuation of toll-free policies on highways, according to a report by domestic car rental platform Car…...
Guangzhou station stalwart helps travelers on their way
3+ week, 4+ day ago (77+ words) Guangzhou station stalwart helps travelers on their way'China Daily Guangzhou station stalwart helps travelers on their way During this year's 40-day travel rush, the station, one of the key transportation hubs in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, is expected…...
China's transport sector sees growth in 2025
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (252+ words) China's transport sector recorded year-on-year growth in 2025, with increases in freight movement, port activity, and infrastructure investment, according to the Ministry of Transport on Friday. Speaking at a news conference in Beijing, ministry spokeswoman Li Ying said overall transport operations…...
Chinese electric two-wheeled vehicle maker eyes global expansion
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (222+ words) Segway-Ninebot, a Chinese maker of smart electric two-wheeled vehicles, said its cumulative global shipments of smart electric scooters and motorcycles have exceeded 10 million units, marking a new milestone for the company's mobility business. Speaking at the company's 2026 user conference, the…...