Apple introduces emergence SOS feature to iPhone 14
Apple has announced that its new iPhone 14 models include a feature which allows users to send an Emergency SOS via satellite to text emergency services when they are away from wifi and cellular coverage. It says Emergency SOS via satellite can help users connect with emergency services under exceptional circumstances when no other means […]
Clearview says award nomination recognises innovation in journey time monitoring solution
Highways and transport solutions provider Clearview Intelligence is celebrating its nomination for a prestigious ITS (UK) Award as recognition of its innovation in a cloud-based traffic data product for local authorities. The Journey Time Monitoring system is nominated in the hotly-contested Best Use of Data or Connectivity Award at the awards, which is being held […]
ITS (UK) continues standards commitment by providing new BSI standards development chair
The UK’s Intelligent Transport Systems industry association, ITS (UK) is continuing to support the setting of the right standards in the transport technology industry, as its member Ian Pengelly of WSP takes over as chair of the British Standards Institution’s Standards Development committee. Mr Pengelly (pictured) replaces independent consultant Dr Jon Harrod-Booth, who has served […]
National Highways’ trial to treat carriageway spillages enters next phase of project
A trial to treat spillages on England’s major A-roads and motorways is entering the next phase after a range of products were put through their paces. Forensic evidence such as tyre marks and debris – usually found on the road following a major incident – were placed on the 200-metre trial area at Santa Pod […]
New Chinese entrants gain Thatcham Research five-star Euro NCAP ratings
Another strong batch of vehicle scores have been announced in the latest round of Euro NCAP testing, with all but one achieving a five-star rating. Matthew Avery, Chief Research Strategy Officer, Thatcham Research, comments: “The Tesla Model Y has aced testing, securing outstanding all-round safety ratings. It has scored the highest grade ever seen in […]
Nexeon awarded funding for battery component manufacturing scale-up
International battery materials developer and manufacturer Nexeon Limited has received a boost to its plans for high volume manufacture with the awarding of almost £2m from the Automotive Transformation Fund. The funds will be used towards a project to install a larger scale manufacturing facility in the UK, meeting the rapidly increasing demand for silicon […]
BakerHicks Earns Place on Cumbria County Council Professional Services Framework
The multi-disciplinary design, engineering and project delivery company BakerHicks has been appointed to the Cumbria County Council Professional Services Framework 4 which will run for four years. The Framework aims to establish a sustainable consultancy supply chain to help deliver the Council’s future capital works programme. This includes the development of highways, property and public […]
California dreaming on the latest Highways Voices podcast, previewing ITS World Congress in LA
With fewer than two weeks to the start of the 2022 ITS World Congress, Highways Voices looks ahead to the World Congress by finding out about the key themes of the event, hears from exhibitors and gives you an idea of some things to do when you’re in Los Angeles. Highways Voices will be reporting […]
New Transport Secretary announced
The new Prime Minister Liz Truss has appointed the MP for Berwick-upon-Tweed Anne-Marie Trevelyan as the new Transport Secretary. Before being appointed to the transport department, Ms Trevelyan Secretary of State for International Trade and President of the Board of Trade and had previously been the “UK International Champion on Adaptation and Resilience” for the […]
Telent appoints new Chairman
Technology and network services company Telent has announced the appointment of Paul Lester CBE as a Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the company. Mr Lester joined the Board as of Friday 2 September 2022, succeeding David Naylor-Leyland who is stepping down as Chairman after 12 years in the position. He will continue to be a […]