GM applies for anti-motion sickness patents to reduce nausea in driverless vehicles
General Motors’ driverless vehicle subsidiary Cruise is working to find a way to save people from feeling sick the next time they take a self-driving car. The issue of motion sickness in a driverless vehicle is seen as a problem because it reduces some of the advantages of travelling in a vehicle that drives itself, […]
Wejo Develops AV platform to rapidly accelerate worldwide development and adoption
The Manchester-based Smart Mobility CAV software and analytics company Wejo Group has announced what it calls a breakthrough smart platform, Wejo Autonomous Vehicle Operating System (AV-OS). It says AV-OS is set to rapidly accelerate the development and adoption of AVs for the world’s leading automakers and fleet developers by opening up and democratising access to […]
Why rural mobility is essential if we want to meet net zero – Peter Ramsey of WSP on this week’s Highways Voices
Understanding the needs of rural communities is a vital part in planning an effective rural mobility strategy. These are the thoughts of Peter Ramsey, Associate Director for future mobility at WSP, our guest on this week’s Highways Voices. Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode! In it, we […]
New project surveys potential benefits of digital roads
A new project is getting underway to analyse the potential benefits of increasing connectivity and use of digital technology on local roads in England to create “digital roads”. Digital Roads is a broad concept where increasing use of information technology, data and connectivity allows step-changes to the way roads are designed, built, managed and used. […]
UK Platooning showcased
A world-first platooning trial will be showcased in East London next week, showing off lorries which enabled them to travel in a platoon, with speed and braking of following lorries reacting to the actions of the lead vehicle. HelmUK, led by TRL, was the world’s first HGV platooning trial to take place in a live […]
ERTICO extends deadline for the Call for Interest to Host the next ITS Congresses
ERTICO – ITS Europe is offering countries and cities more time to apply to Host the next ITS European or World Congress in the EMEA Region. “Are you a smart city and want to showcase your mobility activities to a broader public in Europe and beyond?”, it asks. ERTICO – ITS Europe has opened the […]
ARTSM issues position statement on standard
The Association of Road Traffic Safety and Management have issued a statement regarding BS 8442:2022. Read it in full here: Following concerns received by our members in respect of BS 8442:2022 at the start of May, ARTSM requested for an urgent meeting of B509/3 at BSI to address the identified errors. The BSI B509/3 committee […]
Plan to decarbonise the southeast goes on show
Transport for the South East has launched a 12-week public consultation on a £45 billion plan that sets out the steps to decarbonise the transport system across the region, “level-up left-behind communities” and facilitate sustainable economic growth in the South East. Over the last five years TfSE says it has worked with a huge range […]
Sony and Honda partner on new mobility company
Sony Group Corporation and Honda Motor Co have signed a joint venture agreement to establish a new company to engage in the sale of high-value-added electric vehicles and provide services for mobility. The new company will aim to bring together Honda’s environmental and safety technologies, mobility development capabilities, vehicle body manufacturing technology and after-sales service […]
Costain appoints Nicole Geoghegan as General Counsel and Company Secretary
Costain has appointed Nicole Geoghegan as general counsel and company secretary, replacing Sharon Harris who is leaving the business in July. She will start and join the Executive Board on 1 July 2022. The company says Ms Geoghegan has extensive infrastructure experience, covering the full asset lifecycle, and is an expert in public sector procurement […]