Dynniq Mobility rebranded to SWARCO
Multinational transport technology company SWARCO says its merger with Dynniq Mobility, initiated at the end of September 2021, is proceeding according to plan and enters the next phase with the rebranding of the Dynniq Mobility companies. It says the merger between SWARCO and Dynniq Mobility, two well-known brands in the industry, has a significant impact […]
Yunex Traffic retrofit technology to help reduce CO2 emissions across Liverpool City Region
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has awarded a contract to Yunex Traffic to upgrade over 750 traffic signal sites across the region. Forming part of a Transforming Cities Funding project, the programme will see existing halogen traffic signals upgraded with Yunex Traffic’s LED central light source (CLS) technology, which consumes less energy while delivering improved […]
Inclusivity should be factored in from the beginning, or you’ll unwittingly exclude people, ITS (UK) Forum hears
The Intelligent Transport Systems industry is being reminded to be completely inclusive and remember less able members of society when developing public-facing transport technology. At its latest Inclusive Mobility Forum meeting, ITS (UK) heard a series of examples of the challenges facing disabled people. Gordon McCullough, CEO of the Research Institute for Disabled Consumers, explained […]
TfL hiking tube and bus fines by 25%
Transport for London’s fines are expected to increase by at least 25% to £100. The news website MyLondon reports that commissioner Andy Byford has announced fines are expected to increase from £80 “to protect our revenue from fare evasion and fraud.” It says the hike will target chronic fare evaders across the whole TfL network […]
Driverless vehicles going on sale in America – for farming
The tractor maker John Deere has announced its autonomous 8R Tractor for large-scale production will go on sale later this year. The 8R tractor uses what the company calls “StarFire” GPS guidance system, and new advanced technologies to “help farmers grow more for a growing planet”. The tractor has six pairs of stereo cameras, which […]
Americans funding HGV hydrogen fuelling research
The US Senate has adopted legislation to establish a grant program at the US Department of Transportation to assist with the adoption of heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. TTnews.com reports the Hydrogen for Trucks Act is designed to provide financial support for fleet owners and operators seeking to switch to zero-emission vehicles. The legislation would […]
Study details relative effects of road safety initiatives in reducing crashes
A scientific journal has shared details of an in-depth study into the effects of interventions for preventing road traffic crashes by analysing a series of reviews over a number of years. BMC Public Health identified 35 systematic reviews from high-income countries which found that improving the sobriety of drivers was a key factor in reducing […]
2030 ban on petrol and diesel car sales “unrealistic” – report
The Government is being warned that banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 may not be realistic because the electric vehicle charging network isn’t close to being ready. Sir John Armitt, head of the National Infrastructure Commission, says there is a “real risk” to the deadline because of the slow progress […]
BEIS opens digital twin consultation
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has opened a consultation into the opportunities for connected digital twins to “catalyse innovation”. It says this consultation seeks to broaden the UK’s understanding of the impact and opportunities for cyber-physical systems, and advance our collective understanding of the value of, and options for an underpinning cyber-physical […]
Finalists progress in £150K Rees Jeffreys Road Fund competition
The winners of the final stage of the 2021 Rees Jeffreys Road Fund Competition, run by the The Trustees in order to celebrate 150 years since the birth of the charity’s benefactor, William Rees Jeffreys, will be revealed on 28 March. Back in December, seven finalists were awarded £5,000 development grants and given three months […]