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Transport News

Open Access Government’s Transport News section offers a wide range of articles within the transport sector. 

We cover up to date topics such as the progression of electric cars and the push for zero-emission cars. Policy and the changes in the Law on Transport along with articles on the department of transport and relevant updates are also available on our website.

Another popular topic included in this category is the transport infrastructure in ‘SMART’ cities and you can easily find information on shipping regulations. We also delve into European transport policies and aviation news.

Councils and the private sector must embrace collaboration for the EV transition

Asif Ghafoor, the CEO of Be.EV, sheds light on the challenges facing local authorities during the EV transition and the possible solutions to transport in the future.
A full-scale mock-up of a high-speed train is displayed at the Capitol in Sacramento, California - Copyright AP Photo

California’s troubled high-speed train goes solar-powered

California's ambitious high-speed train, spanning 1287.5 kilometers and linking the US west coast to Canada and Las Vegas, faces significant hurdles in its development
Blurred silhouettes of cars surrounded by steam from the exhaust pipes

How Emission Based Parking will transform urban mobility

ULEZ isn’t the only way to reduce city emissions. Other anti-pollution options for Government and Councils to explore include Emission Based Parking and more.
Image © Horion Aircraft

Canadians rally behind eVTOL industry

Nearly 73% of Canadians support the development of the eVTOL industry, driven by job creation, economic growth, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
Street view in Reims city, France

Transitioning to a long-term sustainable transport system in Europe

Thord Stefan Back, Member of the EESC, charts the transition to a long-term sustainable transport system to achieve climate neutrality in Europe by 2050.

Funding of £34 million drives sustainable maritime sector

 £34 million of funding has been directed into cleaner shipping technologies to drive and decarbonise the sustainable maritime sector.

Global taskforce launched to strengthen aviation workforce resilience

A UK-led global taskforce has been unveiled at the ICAO Gender Summit to address skills challenges in the aviation sector.
Electric car plugged in outside house

Working towards a future of zero-emission fleets

Robert Austin, Sector Lead for UK Power Networks Services, discusses the challenges of zero-emission fleets, including balancing a resilient energy supply, meeting capacity requirements and sustainability pressures.
Modern technology UI control information display, car fueling station connected power cable, plug-in charging power for electric vehicles, and alternative sustainable eco energy

Debunking electric vehicle myths: why EVs are the future of transport

Olivia Serrage, Group Marketing Manager at evec, looks to the future of transport, explaining why sustainability will be better achieved with the adoption of electric vehicles.
Plugging in electric car for charging

Accelerating EV charging facilities and infrastructure roll-out

Perran Moon, CEO of electric vehicle charging network provider Believ, tells us how local authorities can overcome common hurdles when implementing EV charging facilities in their local areas.

Horizon Aircraft reveal 73% of Canadians support air taxi services

A recent study conducted by Horizon Aircraft reveals that 73% of Canadians support the development of air taxi services, aiming to create jobs and reduce congestion.

Applying data in real-time to global shipping operations

Dom Couldwell, Head of Field Engineering EMA at DataStax, charts the role of data in global shipping operations, which we discover improves the real world in real-time.
Electric vehicle charging station

LEVI funding – what does this mean for your local authority?

£380.8m has been promised for the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund or LEVI fund in an effort to push transport towards net zero through the expansion of EV charging infrastructure.
Photo: LU Yang/Airbus Helicopter

China’s first helicopter flight powered by sustainable aviation fuel

China recently achieved a significant milestone by conducting its first-ever helicopter flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Istanbul, Turkey - April 21, 2021: The electric car is being charged in Istanbul, Turkey. Eco-friendly sustainable energy concept.

Securing electric vehicle charge points is vital for consumer confidence

The market to decarbonise transport is growing with EVs, but considerations for electric vehicle charge points must be made for performance and security.
An aerial view directly above an electric vehicle charging station with electric car charging in a parking space

Decarbonising public sector commercial vehicles and ensuring the availability of EV charging stations

From harnessing data to support EV uptake to ensuring the availability of EV charging stations, Beverley Wise, Webfleet Regional Director UKI at Bridgestone Mobility...
Electric cars charging at a charging station. 3d rendering.

Making EV charging infrastructure and EV uptake easier for local authorities

With over 30 years of experience in developing smart electronic solutions, EZ-Charge explains how it is supporting a seamless uptake of electric vehicles by working with local authorities to offer user-friendly and reliable EV charging infrastructure.
Cologne, Germany - August 07, 2016: UPS Air Cargo Boeing 757 landing at Cologne/Bonn (CGN) International Airport. Fern and tree branch growing at the Wahner Heide (Moorland of Wahn) in front.

UK-US partnership ensures a sustainable approach to decarbonising flight

The UK and US are working together to reduce aviation emissions, decarbonising flight and accelerating the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Light trail of the train

Private and public collaboration is key to the success of multi-mobility

Multi-mobility is on the rise. Combining existing transport solutions, such as public transport, taxis, and car sharing is a trend that is positively changing the transport landscape.
Solid State Battery for EV Electric Vehicle, new research and development batteries with solid electrolyte energy storage for automotive car industry, cathode

Revving up for change: Local ambition unlocks national electric vehicle transition

In seven years time, the UK government will ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars, and so the electric vehicle transition must begin now.

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