Musk tweets Tesla’s full self-driving Beta version now available in North America
Tesla owner Elon Musk has announced that his company’s Full Self-Driving Beta software is now available to everyone in North America. Reuters reports that the announcement has been made as Tesla awaits regulatory approval for its cars to be driven without human oversight. “Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta is now available to anyone in North America […]
London Mayor announces EV charge point plans
The Mayor of London has set out his plans for how London will remain at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution and his determination for London to become a cleaner, green and healthier city. Sadiq Khan told the Evening Standard Plug It In event at the Design Museum that City Hall has identified sites […]
National Highways publishes Strategic Design Panel 5 progress report
National Highways has published the fifth report from its Strategic Design Panel, which is tasked with challenging and supporting National Highways to improve the quality of England’s strategicroad network. The report sets out the Panel’s progress over the past year (April 2021 to July 2022), and recommends National Highways ensures the Panel becomes more effective […]
American research suggests AI-powered cruise control improves traffic flow
Researchers in Tennessee have tested an AI-powered cruise control system designed to increase fuel savings and ease traffic using 100 specially equipped Nissan Rogue vehicles. The experiment by The CIRCLES Consortium, consisting of Vanderbilt University, UC Berkeley, Temple University and Rutgers University-Camden, in coordination with Nissan North America and the Tennessee Department of Transportation, ran from […]
National Express trial mirrorless coaches
National Express is trialling a new “Mirroreye” safety system which uses cameras rather than traditional wing mirrors to let drivers see what’s behind. Developed in partnership with Portuguese manufacturer Orlaco, the CMS is designed to improve visibility around the coach, remove blindspots, give improved night vision and reduce the risk of minor collisions. National Express […]
Aimsun models effect of Low Emission Zones
The transport modelling firm Aimsun has issued a report assessing the environmental impacts of Low Emission Zones. Using its Aimsun Next software it looks at the changes in demand for roadspace inside and outside the zone, and the effect emissions. It also looks at the value of “buffer zones” around the edges of LEZs. Read […]
ITS European Congress commercial opportunities highlighted in webinar
The preparations for next year’s ITS European Congress in Lisbon are already underway, and the Congress team will share a few updates in the forthcoming Commercial Webinar taking place on Wednesday, 30 November, from 2-3pm UK time. Organisations are being urged to register and join the Webinar to get a better grasp of what to expect, and […]
£100m being spent to improve HGV facilities
The Roads Minister says lorry drivers will benefit from improved and safer rest areas and roadside facilities thanks to up to £100 million investment from industry and Government. Richard Holden has announced that from today (24 November), truck-stop and road service operators can bid for a share of the £32.5 million match-funding pot from the […]
Iconic bridge in Great Yarmouth shut over safety concerns
The Breydon Bridge in the Norfolk coastal town of Great Yarmouth has had to be shut for six hours over safety concerns. The Great Yarmouth Mercury newspaper reports that the drawbridge was shut to traffic on Tuesday 22 November due to what National Highways called “a structural issue.” “It was initially believed this could impact […]
Glasgow’s city centre transport plan revealed
A report on the final version of Glasgow’s City Centre Transport Plan – and the public consultation that informed it – has been presented to a council committee. The key proposals include a People First Zone – bounded by Hope Street, Cowcaddens Road, North Hanover / Glassford Street and Howard Street. In this zone, people […]