Why innovative policy will be the real driver of a sustainable transport future
Gregory Allouis, Strategic Solutions Director, SPIE UK discusses the role electric vehicles will play in creating sustainable urbanisation.
Call for government to take control of efficient transport systems
As everyone clammers for cleaner, better, more efficient transport systems, Steve Nash, IMI Chief Executive calls for central government to take stock, take control and learn from best practice.
Challenges and opportunities for the European transport sector
Director-General of DG Move of the European Commission, Henrik Hololei, outlines the challenges and opportunities for the European transport sector, including climate change, as well as research and innovation.
Hydrogen for transport in London
Dennis Hayter from Hydrogen London explores the extent of hydrogen-powered transport in the capital city of the UK, London.
AVENUE: Designing future public transportation services with autonomous vehicles
The AVENUE H2020 project aims to design future public transportation services with autonomous vehicles, a less costly, greener solution for suburban areas, as we discover here.
The need for a robust infrastructure & strong ambitions for hydrogen in Norway
Norway has set out a clear ambition to reduce the emissions from the transport, maritime and industry sectors. This requires multiple solutions where hydrogen plays a vital role. There is a strong focus to reduce emissions within the maritime sector and hydrogen is seen as a vital part of the solution.
Waste collection fleets: The future is electric
Electric solutions for waste collection fleets are no longer pie-in-the-sky, writes Stuart Cudden from RCV manufacturer Geesinknorba.
Asset management & maturity in the rail industry
Marcel van Velthoven, CEO of AMOSA, argues that the rail industry has many challenges and in response to this, he explains how asset management and an increase in the maturity of the organisation can assist.
Emissions-based parking: Delivering cleaner, healthier cities
Peter O’Driscoll, Managing Director of RingGo, argues that emissions-based parking is delivering cleaner, healthier cities.
Third of UK adults say we will never switch to driverless cars
A third of UK adults think we will never switch to having only driverless cars on the roads while 60% of people say they would always prefer to drive themselves rather than use a self-driving vehicle, according to a poll from IMechE.
Characterisation of intermetallic alloy catalysts for decentralised methanol production
Efficient and decentralised production of sustainable fuels for today’s transport infrastructure is discussed here by the Technical University of Denmark, who call for the development of highly active catalysts.
What rights do you have as a blue badge holder?
Here, with Lookers, we explain everything that blue badge holder needs to know about what it does, or what it doesn't entitle you to.
TRA VISIONS 2020: Strengthening European transport research
Alistair Greig and Matina Loukea, Project Partners at TRA VISIONS 2020 explain the importance of strengthening the European transport research.
Women in transport: Reducing inequalities in smart mobility in Europe
Andree Woodcock, a Professor from Coventry University, tells us what we need to know about the H2020 TInnGO (Transport Innovation Gender Observatory) project that concerns the role of women in transport and the need to reduce inequalities in smart mobility.
Developing and implementing sustainable and accessible transport strategies
Andree Woodcock, a Professor from Coventry University, tells us all we need to know about a four-year research and innovation action project to develop and implement sustainable, inclusive and accessible transport strategies.
Government invests over £500m in green technologies
Ministers have announced more than £500 million of investments in green technologies to help create a cleaner and healthier Britain.
WLTP and RDE: What are they and what do they mean to businesses?
So, how do they work? Why have they been brought in? And what will they mean for the vehicles we drive? To demystify this topic, LeasePlan UK has answered business owners biggest WLTP and RDE questions.
Electric cars and Ultra Low Emission Vehicles
Chris Richards, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) argues that Electric cars and Ultra Low Emission Vehicles need to be fully embraced.
People with hidden disabilities can now apply for Blue Badges
People with hidden disabilities, including anxiety disorders or a brain injury, can apply for a Blue Badge for the first time from today (30 August 2019).
How can car part suppliers adapt to autonomous cars?
Autonomous cars are on course to make major changes to the motor industry. Mark Barclay, from GSF Car Parts, offers his advice for parts suppliers concerned about where that leaves them.
