Wejo launches real time traffic intelligence solution
Manchester-based Connected and Autonomous Vehicle software company Wejo has launched a real time traffic intelligence solution it says can provide critical insights via an up-to-the-minute and holistic view of traffic conditions. The Manchester based company says the Wejo RTTI solution spots safety incidents on roads using aggregated data derived from millions of connected vehicles. The […]
British ITS Grandee added to European Congress high level speakers list
One of the country’s leading experts in Intelligent Transport Systems has been added to the list of high profile speakers at next month’s ITS European Congress in Toulouse. Head of Profession at WSP, Ian Patey, will speak at and moderate a plenary session at the event, traditionally attended by largest audiences at any Congress. Mr […]
Parents urged to check in with their children after string of attacks on public transport
Greater Manchester’s TravelSafe Partnership has urged parents to check in with their children following a spate of attacks which has seen rocks, bricks and stones thrown at public transport. To help tackle this issue over the Easter school holidays, TSP officers are asking parents to make sure they know where their children are and what […]
Video shows driverless car being pulled over by Police in San Francisco
A video has emerged of a driverless Cruise car getting pulled over in San Francisco by police who found the autonomous vehicle didn’t have anyone behind the wheel. In the video spotted by CNBC, the Cruise car initially pulls over to the side of the road and stops as a Policeman approached the driver’s side […]
PhD student’s communications breakthrough “could speed up driverless introduction”
A Scottish postgraduate engineer has apparently made a discovery that could make it easier for driverless vehicles to communicate in cities. The Scotsman newspaper reports PhD student Euan Ward has developed an algorithm that could transform the capability of driverless cars, through the addition of radar technology that is protected from radio frequency interference. It […]
Aimsun wins two awards in Abu Dhabi
Transport modelling firm Aimsun has won two awards for one of its most high-profile projects is the Abu Dhabi hybrid simulation transport model. The project, which is part of the Emirate-wide STEAM+ transport modelling framework was awarded the project team the Certificate of Appreciation for “distinguished practices in project execution,” by the Abu Dhabi Integrated […]
London’s e-scooters could get enforcement cameras fitted
Cameras or sensors could be fitted to e-scooters to prevent them being ridden on pavements. The London Evening Standard newspaper reports firms involved in Transport for London’s trial of rental e-scooters are considering using technology to inform them when the battery-powered vehicles are being ridden illegally, and potentially bring them to a halt. The paper […]
Three things to consider when buying an electric car – opinion
Ross Hansen writes: Making the decision to buy an electric car is a huge undertaking, particularly if you’ve never driven this type of vehicle before. From the way you fuel it, to the all round driving experience, EVs are completely different to petrol-powered cars. Whilst they come with lots of benefits, there are also plenty […]
New ITS (UK) members share vision for their participation
Three of the newest members of the UK’s Intelligent Transport Systems industry association have summarised their organisations’ operations and outlined their plans for their involvement in the society. Representatives of Balfour Beatty, Amalo Consulting and Wood all joined ITS (UK) Executive Members at the latest Council meeting in London, which was also streamed to participants […]
Vaisala ranks in top 5 of Financial Times’ Climate Leaders 2022 list
Weather technology company Vaisala has been ranked fifth in the Financial Times list of European Climate Leaders 2022. The list includes European companies that achieved the greatest reduction in their greenhouse gas emissions between 2015 and 2020. Vaisala moves up from 14th place the previous year. “Sustainability really is at the core of Vaisala, and […]