JLR opens new EV and connected testing facility
Jaguar Land Rover has opened a new a site to test the next generation of vehicles for electrical and radio interference. The Electromagnetic Compatibility laboratory at Gaydon is designed to ensure future vehicles meet current and future legislation and quality standards for connectivity and electronics. New Range Rover Sport, which launched in May, was the first vehicle to […]
New acting traffic commissioner for the west Midlands appointed
The Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has appointed an acting traffic commissioner for England and Wales. Miles Dorrington will be taking on the role as acting traffic commissioner, under paragraph 5A of Schedule 2 to the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981, following the decision by Nick Denton to retire from the role. Traffic commissioners are responsible […]
Smart Traffic scheme gets underway in South Tyneside
Work is progressing on improving South Tyneside’s transport network, reducing congestion and promoting sustainable travel, with smart technology being installed on major bus routes. The ‘Intelligent Transport System’ scheme involves traffic light upgrades and renewal works along the Borough’s main transport corridors. The £1.8m initiative is part of a wider investment in traffic signal control […]
Tesla patents accurate GPS antenna
Tesla has applied to patent a new multi-band GPS antenna that it believes will be more precise for self-driving and navigation applications. The website Electrek has spotted the paperwork which defines the idea as a multi-band antenna system which can be placed under and embedded within a glass exterior surface of a vehicle. It says […]
LCRIG and IHE sign Professional Development Partnership
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) has signed a Professional Development Partnership (PDP) with the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE). The agreement effectively formalises collaboration across several areas including promotion of each other’s organisations and access to training, resources, etc. LCRIG are currently developing a training platform that will focus on providing high quality […]
London Mayor faces legal challenge over ANPR use
A London Assembly member is leading a legal challenge against the city’s Mayor over his decision to allow the Met police access to cameras monitoring the expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone. Green Party member Sian Berry is working with Open Rights Group, a privacy campaigning organisation, and law firm Bindman’s, to prevent the Mayor waving […]
TRL Software and Experion Technologies Form Joint Venture TRL Technologies India
TRL Software and Experion Technologies have entered into a joint venture to form TRL Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. Headquartered in Trivandrum, Kerala, India, the partnership brings over one hundred years of transport research expertise to Indian roadways and will support the country in future-proofing its road systems using local talent and the best of international […]
National Highways issues fuel warning as next phase of breakdowns campaign launches
Drivers are being urged to make sure they have enough fuel for their journey before heading out on England’s busiest roads to reduce the risk of unnecessary breakdowns. With thousands of breakdowns each year due to vehicles running out fuel, National Highways is reminding road users to be aware of this and take no chances […]
Survey finds positive attitudes to AVs among younger demographic
A new study looking at the attitudes towards the use of autonomous vehicles has found people aged 18-24 are broadly positive about the concept of autonomous vehicles. Herriot Watt University talked to ride-hailing users who live in the United Kingdom, which it believes is the most frequent users of application-based taxi services, and they are […]
Survey suggests drivers care less about environment than features when buying electric cars
A major survey of car buyers in the Unites States suggests that people choose to buy an Electric Vehicle for its convenience and driving experience, and not its emissions. EV maker Polestar has found that 55 percent of US drivers it surveyed purchase electric cars for in-vehicle technology, seamless connectivity and infotainment system offerings, which […]