Could driverless trucks’ biggest obstacle be the legal system?
The driverless trucking revolution will start with a whimper this year and, if Aurora Innovation Inc. is successful, it will stay that way. Aurora is still committed to begin operating autonomous 18-wheelers hauling cargo on a 200-mile run between its terminals near Dallas and Houston by the end of December or perhaps earlier, says Bloomberg. While other […]
Keltbray announces strategic sale of Infrastructure Services business
Keltbray, a specialist engineering contractor in the construction sector, has completed the sale of its Infrastructure Services Limited (KISL) business to EMK Capital, a global private equity firm. This strategic transaction supports Keltbray’s focus on its core business areas while positioning KISL for continued growth under new ownership. EMK Capital brings the financial resources and […]
Recommendations made for 17 East and West Midlands road projects
Plans for 17 new roadwork schemes across the Midlands have been put forward to the government. Midlands Connect has made recommendations for projects it believed would cut congestion and help create new jobs and homes. The suggested schemes cover the East and West Midlands in Birmingham, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Staffordshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, says […]
Isle of Man launches new transport strategy
A new transport strategy for the Isle of Man is set to include aims to reduce residents’ dependency on cars and decarbonise the travel network. The Department of Infrastructure has asked for views on the nine principles underpinning a national programme, which was listed in the government’s blueprint Island Plan. The BBC reports that the […]
Hyundai ‘exploring connected car tech partnership’ with Google
Hyundai Motor Group is exploring a partnership with tech giant Google to enhance its connected car technologies. The collaboration aims at advancing Hyundai’s future mobility solutions, including autonomous driving, unmanned aerial vehicles, and connected cars. According to KED Global, Hyundai Autoever, the group’s navigation system provider, is seeking to utilise Google’s data resources to improve […]
Dartford Crossing’ makes £209million every year from motorists’
A survey has revealed the highest-earning toll roads in the country, with the Dartford Crossing topping the list by generating over £200m per year. Moneybarn Car Finance analysed total toll revenues and the cost of a full price toll on a weekday to determine which roads make the most money and which are the most […]
Effects of driver fatigue ‘worse than drink’, analysis shows
Tiredness is even more dangerous for drivers than drink and drugs, a sleep scientist has warned. Prof Steven Lockley, an expert in sleep and circadian rhythm research at the University of Surrey, has urged holidaymakers to be conscious of driving at night or continuing to drive while tired. National Highways said there is a 59% […]
National Highways appoints WSP to support the delivery of its Water Quality Plan
Multi-disciplinary professional services consultancy WSP has been appointed to National Highway’s Water Quality Plan. The project aims to improve knowledge around water run-off from the strategic road network and mitigate the environmental impact of high-risk outfalls as part of National Highway’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy. WSP has been awarded the role of technical partner on the […]
Clearview Intelligence Joins RoSPA as a Full Member
Clearview Intelligence has proudly announced its new status as a Full Member of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). This prestigious membership underscores Clearview’s dedication to protecting its workforce and the wider community from harm, while reinforcing its commitment to reducing road casualties. As a Full Member of RoSPA, Clearview Intelligence gains […]
Clive Hickman OBE elected 139th President of IMechE
Clive Hickman OBE has been elected 139th President of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Clive, who is Chair of the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Coventry in the Midlands, served as Deputy President before becoming President. He has been a volunteer with IMechE for many years having joined at the start of his engineering career. […]