Jaguar Land Rover partners with NVIDIA on AI solutions
Jaguar Land Rover has formed a multi-year strategic partnership with artificial intelligence innovators NVIDIA to jointly develop and deliver next-generation automated driving systems plus AI-enabled services and experiences for its customers. Starting in 2025, all new Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles will be built on the NVIDIA DRIVE™ software-defined platform — which they promise will […]
London Assembly pleads for cash as TfL coffers run dry
The London Assembly is reported to be making a last-ditch effort for money by pleading with the Department for Transport to agree to a long-term funding deal for Transport for London. London’s financial paper City AM quotes Caroline Pidgeon, chair of the assembly’s transport committee, saying that without a long-term financial deal the public body […]
ERTICO hosting pre-Congress webinar on transport tech advancements
In the run-up to May’s ITS European Congress in Toulouse, the organisers ERTICO – ITS Europe are planning a webinar on 23 February at 10am UK time focussing on the Congress theme Next-generation Solutions. ERTICO says experts will discuss the extraordinary lengths that they go to, in order to break down barriers and produce advancements […]
GRIDSERVE opens Wales’s first high-powered electric vehicle charging hub
Wales’s first high-powered electric vehicle charging hub has opened at the Moto service station in Swansea, which the installers say marks a step-change in the country’s EV charging infrastructure, supporting drivers to switch to EVs ahead of the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles. The advanced Electric Hub, part of the GRIDSERVE Electric […]
The UK’s key place in European ITS 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! “You will not find me in legacy industries where everything stays the same – otherwise, I would be boring,” explains the new CEO of ERTICO – ITS Europe on this week’s Highways Voices. Joost Vantomme explains his passion for taking on […]
Traffic Group Signals strengthens operations team with new appointments
Cheltenham based Traffic Group Signals has added to its head office operations team with the appointments of Craige Goodson as Commercial Manager for the South West and Bradley Warren as Content Marketing Executive. In his role of Commercial Manager, Mr Goodson (pictured right) will be responsible for driving forward the new and innovative traffic management […]
Thatcham finds FIAT Ducato secures world-first Platinum Commercial Van Safety Rating, but crucial safety equipment still remains inadequate on LCVs
The world’s only Commercial Van Safety Rating programme, administered by vehicle safety experts at Euro NCAP and Thatcham Research, has awarded Fiat’s Ducato model a Platinum rating – marking the first time a manufacturer has ever received the highest accolade available. The independent rating programme was first introduced in 2021 amid growing concerns for the […]
Bury and Salford get £5.4 million boost for cycling and walking schemes
Two cycling and walking schemes in Bury and Salford will share from £5.4 million of funding from the Mayor’s Cycling and Walking Challenge Fund (MCF), allowing both schemes to now move forward to delivery. The Salford Chapel Street East scheme has received over £4.1 million to transform a section of Chapel Street into an attractive […]
National Highways replaces bridge on A45
A new bridge spanning almost 50 metres across the A45 near Coventry has opened up for the first time after the original, outdated structure was removed. National Highways says the steel bridge, across the A45 westbound entry slip at the A45/A46 Festival Interchange, is safer for pedestrians and cyclists and provides better access for people […]
Greentech firm SulNOx reveals plans to clean up motorsport
Greentech company SulNOx Group PLC has revealed its plans to make classic motorsport greener, as it partners with the Legends Cars National Championship for the 2022 season. All cars lining up on the grid for the Legends series, which kicks off in April at Oulton Park in Cheshire, will use SulNOx fuel conditioners to reduce […]