Supply issues lead to drop in car sales
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has announced that Britain’s used car market shrank by nearly a fifth in the second quarter of the year. Chief Executive Mike Hawes has written, “As day follows night, falling used car sales were inevitable after a prolonged squeeze on new vehicle supply. SMMT’s new figures this week […]
Seminar programme launched for Cenex-LCV and Cenex-CAM
The organisers of the Cenex events in Millbrook next month have announced their seminar programme for both Cenex-LCV and Cenex-CAM. The event is for the low carbon vehicle community to address ‘What Next?’ questions for technology and market developments positioning the UK as a leader in LCV technology development and exploitation and building organisations’ awareness […]
European Commission consults on transport emissions measurement
The European Commission has launched an open public consultation on a new initiative aimed to make it easier to measure the environmental performance of different transport options. The CountEmissions EU will offer a framework for calculating transport and logistics-related door-to-door greenhouse gas emissions in a consistent way, regardless of transport mode, sector or country of […]
ITS (UK) Members invited to speak at Milton Keynes event
Any Member of the UK’s Intelligent Transport Society is being given the opportunity to discuss issues key to them at this year’s Members’ Day at the Connected Places Catapult. The event, on the 13 October, hosted by the Catapult and sponsored by Clearview Intelligence, Smart Video and Sensing and SWARCO. These organisations will lead discussions […]
Environmental activist launches legal bid to block A47 dualling
A former Green party councillor has begun legal proceedings against the decision to dual a stretch of the A47 in Norfolk. Dr Andrew Boswell claims the decision breaks the government’s own commitments on climate change because it would “increase carbon emissions just when the Government says we must reduce them”. He claims the Government failed to […]
Charge points to be mandatory on new Scottish buildings
The Scottish Government has announced it will legislate to ensure developers provide electric vehicle charge points in the construction of new residential and non-residential buildings. The policy proposals have been published as part of a summary of responses to the consultation titled “Scottish Building Regulations: Proposed Changes to Energy Standards Including Ventilation, Overheating and Electric […]
Bullerwell leaving NY Highways
The Managing Director of NY Highways Ross Bullerwell has announced he is stepping down to set up his own business. Writing on his LinkedIn profile, he’s written, “I joined NY Highways as Managing Director 2 years ago and I’m proud to have lead a fantastic team to establish and mobilise a forward thinking innovative business […]
AECOM and ORIS sign MOU to collaborate on carbon impact assessments for road designs
Infrastructure consultancy firm AECOM has announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding with digital start-up ORIS to collaborate on carbon impact assessments for road designs. The organisations will pursue joint opportunities for their combined approach, with AECOM using the ORIS software to assess the carbon emissions of road projects to enable its engineers to […]
Networking opportunities “key” to JCT Traffic Signals Symposium success
The organisers of the popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium which takes place in Nottingham next month say the networking social gatherings on the Tuesday and Wednesday evening remain a key part of the overall event. The Symposium brings together the UK’s leading experts in traffic management to discuss the latest technology and see more than […]
TS announces plan to accelerate bus decarbonisation
Scotland’s Bus Decarbonisation Taskforce has published its pathway to a zero-carbon bus sector, with the Scottish Government launching a new £500,000 scheme to support its delivery, focusing on supporting smaller operators and local authorities – including community and school transport providers. The Taskforce, made up of leaders from the operating, manufacturing, energy, finance and public […]