HERE to supply Lotus with EV navigation and range assistant
The location data and technology platform HERE Technologies has been chosen by Lotus and ECARX to deliver integrated navigation services to the recently launched Lotus ELETRE, the automaker’s first pure electric hyper-SUV. HERE Navigation is a software-as-a-service, cloud-native navigation solution for connected vehicles. HERE says its solution cuts automotive development and lifecycle costs by offering […]
Valerann joins NVIDIA Metropolis AI partner programme
AI traffic management and analytics solutions provider Valerann has joined the NVIDIA Metropolis partner programme focused on bringing to market a new generation of vision AI applications. The company says its Lanternn by Valerann software “elevates mission-critical roadway operations management to new heights by empowering road-traffic operators to take timely, informative, data-driven decisions.” It adds […]
Finnish Government report warns of scarcity of EV battery resources
An official thousand-page report for the Finnish Government is warning that the world does not have enough lithium and cobalt to deliver the batteries needed for future power needs. The Geological Survey of Finland Circular Economy Solutions report assessed the extra capacity required for alternative energy electrical power systems in order to completely replace fossil […]
Major delays in North Wales after key bridge closure
After the Menai Suspension Bridge between mainland Wales and Anglesey was closed for safety reasons, traffic has been badly affected by a crash near the alternative Britannia Bridge crossing. North Wales live reported that Police asked motorists to be patient in “extremely heavy” traffic. Plans have been put in place to manage traffic during the […]
Whitty joins Active Travel England’s advisory panel
England’s Chief Medical Officer Sir Chris Whitty, one of the faces of the Covid pandemic, has become one of four people appointed to Active Travel England’s new advisory panel. Working alongside West Midlands’ Mayor, Andy Street, Chair of the Office of Rail and Road, Declan Collier and Arup’s Global Transport Leader, Isabel Dedring, Sir Chris […]
SRL launches first adaptive detection haul route crossing
SRL Traffic Systems has become the first company to supply the construction sector with a mobile haul route crossing product with integrated adaptive detection technology, designed to keep road and construction traffic flowing smoothly and safely. The Haul Route PLUS (patent pending) system by the UK and RoI’s largest manufacturer and supplier of mobile intelligent […]
Musk not expecting Tesla driverless approval this year
Tesla’s advanced driver assistant software will not gain regulatory approval in 2022, Chief Executive Elon Musk has said, suggesting that the company is not yet able to satisfy authorities that its cars can be driven without someone behind the wheel. The website Automotive News reports that in a call to discuss quarterly results, Mr Musk […]
Just Stop Oil protestors accused of having “blood on their hands”
Two activists who climbed the Queen Elizabeth II bridge at Dartford last week are being accused of having “blood on their hands” after two women died in a crash on the nearby M20. The Sun reports that emergency services took longer to arrive than normal because of traffic jams caused by the closure of the […]
Key Welsh bridge shut for essential maintenance
The Menai Bridge between mainland Wales and Anglesey has been closed to all traffic to allow essential maintenance work to take place. The announcement was made following recent testing of the bridge’s existing hangers. As part of UK Highways A55 ongoing maintenance of the Menai Bridge, it was identified that further testing would need to […]
ITS (UK) announces new Chief Executive
Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS (UK)) has announced today the appointment of Max Sugarman as its new Chief Executive, following the news that current Secretary General Jennie Martin will retire in 2023. Sugarman has around a decade of experience working in transport and communications. He joins from the Catapult Network, the UK’s cluster of innovation […]