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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.

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EV infrastructure: Top 10 UK areas for EV chargers and green living

EV growth in the UK is on a continuous increase, but which UK cities are putting in the most work to install EV infrastructure and push the green revolution forwards.
A woman is getting into a car and is looking at the driver.

Is car sharing really the future of getting to work?

The hybrid working system which has changed the transport habits of many employees, and the popularity of car sharing has skyrocketed.
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Owning an EV reduces car costs: Electric mobility is more economical

With high inflation currently affecting every aspect of daily life, is switching to electric mobility a realistic way of reducing car-related costs?
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Council partnership sees UK’s largest rollout of EV charging infrastructure

10,000 chargers for electric vehicles are to be delivered by Connected Kerb to increase EV charging infrastructure across Surrey.
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Can cardiac devices be affected by electric vehicles?

High-power electric vehicle chargers could have electromagnetic interference with cardiac devices, which researchers look at with consideration of safety.

On the road to zero, no driver should be left behind – Which means...

Csilla Heim at Easee looks at the accessibility of EVs, explaining that net zero is in sight, but only with accessible charging infrastructure for all.
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Innovative EV charging solutions helping to declutter our streets

VolkerSmart Technologies is supporting innovative and new EV charging solutions to help move the UK toward cleaner streets and more accessible sustainable alternatives.

Shell fleet solutions: Fleet decarbonisation report and exploring framework compliant routes to fleet electrification

A recent report from Shell and Deloitte, ‘Navigating Fleet Decarbonisation: A Guide to Driving a Successful Transition’, highlights the importance of electric vehicles (EVs) as a route to decarbonisation for fleets everywhere, but how straightforward is the transition?
Moscow, Russia - August 08, 2017: Traffic jam. Blurred silhouettes of cars surrounded by steam from the exhaust pipes. Environmental pollution

Exhaust filters are not so effective when removing ‘ultrafine’ pollution

Fitted to remove particulate matter pollution from cars, researchers find exhaust filters cannot fully remove all small pollution from transport emissions.
Hand of man inserting a power cord into an electric car for charging ecofriendly vehicle on green landscape

The future is electric: How adopting EVs is good business

Tom Bloor from evec looks to the future of EV infrastructure, analysing how EV adoption can further UK business for the better.
A lake in the shape of an airplane in the middle of untouched nature - a concept illustrating the ecology of air transport, travel and ecotourism. 3d rendering.

Achieving an effective business response to sustainable travel

Thomas Power, Co-Founder and CEO at Pura Aventura, the leading provider of sustainable travel, discusses the importance of businesses in addressing the climate crisis.
City workers walking and cycling over Waterloo Bridge at the end of the working day. Crash zoom effect done in camera.

UK towns & cities lead the way to tackle air pollution

Sarah Woolnough, Chief Executive of Asthma + Lung UK, explains which towns and cities are trying to tackle air pollution, reducing the dirty air that causes issues for millions of people with lung conditions.
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Understanding the Blue Badge scheme and its digital revolution

Diana Guerra, Head of Blue Badge Policy at the Department for Transport (DfT) and John Spanton, Account Director at Valtech, discuss how the DfT transformed the digital service for the Blue Badge scheme.
London Overground with the City of London skyscrapers in the background (including The Gerkhin)

UK transport sector: Achieving net zero emissions by 2050

Lauren Pamma, Programme Director at the Green Finance Institute, probes how the UK transport sector will achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
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Doubling down on sustainable aviation and protecting our planet

The US company Boeing has announced its plans to more than double its purchases of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) this year to 5.6 million gallons.
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API security risks in the automotive industry

The threat cybercrime poses to finances is known, but few recognise the risks inherent with connected cars – here's how to find vulnerabilities in API security.
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Living near busy roads increases your chance of tinnitus

Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark have found a correlation between traffic noise and the risk of developing tinnitus.

Delivery of improved passenger information

Providing relevant and timely passenger information enables the travelling public to make informed decisions about the way they travel.
Signs indicating Ultra Low Emission Zone ULEZ on a street in London, UK

Innovative alternatives to tackle vehicle emissions in the UK

In the UK, transport is the single largest contributor to carbon dioxide emissions, and therefore, to climate change and global warming.
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Could sustainable aviation fuel be the future of flight?

2023 could see sustainable aviation fuel take off like never before, with Emirates conducting a successful Boeing 777 flight using the sustainable fuel.

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