Tesla reveals autonomous ride-hailing service plan
During a first-quarter earnings presentation on Tuesday, Tesla provided glimpses of what “robotaxi” users could expect from their future app designed to summon driverless cars through an intuitive interface, says IoT Tech News. The upcoming ride-hailing service will allow users the ability to conveniently call for a Tesla vehicle, adjust the temperature inside the car, track its […]
National Highways responds to BBC Panorama’s “out of context” Smart Motorways episode
National Highways have issued a strongly worded statement in response to the airing of the BBC’s Smart Motorways: When Technology Fails episode of its long-running Panorama programme. The full, comprehensive statement can be read here but below is a brief summary of their feeling that the programme missed out several instances of “contextual” detail. “BBC […]
Siemens Megawatt Charging System delivers 1MW charge for first-time
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has completed the first successful 1MW charge, in a pilot which brought together a prototype MCS charging station from Siemens and a long-haul prototype eTruck from a well-established OEM. Growth in the battery electric truck industry is being driven by technological developments in both battery and charger technology. The growing demand for zero […]
National Highways defends smart motorways after tech failures
National Highways has defended the safety record of so-called smart motorways after claims technology supposed to keep drivers safe fails regularly. Figures obtained by Panorama revealed hundreds of incidents when crucial safety equipment was out of action, leaving vehicles stranded in fast-flowing traffic. Furthermore, a traffic officer who works on the network told the programme […]
Buzzbike: Funding round complete after sevenfold subscription increase
London-based Buzzbike has announced the completion of its latest funding round, bringing total investment to £7.2m. The micromobility subscription business said it had seen 700 per cent growth in demand for its e-bike services over the last year. It is now giving the option to the public to become shareholders via a crowdfunding campaign, according to […]
RAC report highlights mobile phone usage
Using a handheld mobile phone when behind the wheel is illegal and dangerous. However, according to the latest official data, over 6000 drivers were prosecuted for using a handheld mobile phone in the UK in 2021. There has been a worrying increase in the number of drivers who admit to regular handheld mobile phone use […]
Scotland: M8 night closures announced for most of May
The westbound carriageway of the M8 after Junction 3 will be closed for resurfacing each night from Friday 3 to Tuesday 28 May, between the hours of 20:30 and 06:00. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the works, renewing 3.2 kilometres of surfacing. During the works a signed diversion route for westbound […]
RAC reaction as Welsh speed limits revert to 30mph
Reacting to the Welsh Government’s reversion of its 20mph speed limit on certain local roads, RAC road safety spokesperson Rod Dennis said: “This decision will please a great many drivers in Wales, but it’s a shame so many roads that should have always remained at 30mph were unnecessarily converted to 20mph. “More public money now […]
Breedon announces trading update
Breedon, the FTSE 250 vertically integrated construction group in the UK, Ireland and USA has announced a trading update ahead of its AGM today. Volumes were softer in the quarter due to wet weather conditions and macroeconomic uncertainty, however this was offset by resilient pricing. As a result, revenue reduced by 5%, or 9% on […]
Channel 5 show to focus on National Highways’ work as traffic officers celebrate 20th anniversary
A Land Rover breaks down on the M54 in Shropshire leaving a woman, her mum, three-year-old son, nine-month-old twins and a dog stranded on the verge as high speed traffic speeds by. It’s just one of many West Midlands incidents to feature in the new series of The Motorway – the behind the scenes look […]