GM Clean Air Zone Financial Support Scheme for HGVs to launch in November
A scheme for HGVs to apply for funding support is being planned by Transport for Greater Manchester to help hauliers deal with the region’s new Clean Air Zone. TfGM says the Clean Air Zone, launching on 30 May 2022, is a “key component of Greater Manchester’s green revolution”, helping to tackle the problem of air […]
September best ever month for new EV sales
According to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), September was the best month ever for new electric vehicle sales. TransportandEnergy.com reports that with a market share of 15.2%, 32,721 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) joined the road in September, reflecting the wide range of models now available and growing consumer appetite. September […]
GM to predict driverless revenues of $50bn
General Motors’ majority-owned driverless car subsidiary Cruise is expected to tell investors that it sees a path for its ride-hailing business to reach $50 billion (£37 billion) in revenue as the company ramps up over the next couple of years. Bloomberg is reporting that Cruise Chief Executive Officer Dan Ammann is expected to say the […]
Amey pushes green ambitions
The infrastructure services and engineering company Amey says it is stepping up its green ambition in the run up to COP26 to meet the growing demand for innovative solutions to meet climate challenges. Amey’s green ambition is set out in its Social Value Plan and its recently launched Roadmap to Net Zero. Amey has committed to reducing […]
EXCLUSIVE – SWARCO explains how company gains scale through Dynniq Mobility acquisition
One of SWARCO’s senior executives has told Highways News last week’s acquisition of Dynniq Mobility offers the scale of two major European ITS Companies that is needed to keep on top of technical developments. SWARCO announced on Thursday it has acquired the Dynniq subsidiary – something Vice President Jeremy Cowling (Pictured, second from left) explained […]
Jenoptik air quality Average Speed Cameras go live in Wales
A series of enforcement schemes specifically chosen with air quality in mind are being switched on across four sites in Wales. Average speed cameras are common across the UK, with more than two hundred Jenoptik SPECS systems in operation, but their locations are usually chosen at sites with a high number of serious collisions. However, […]
Nota included in NVIDIA success story
The Korean AI traffic information company Nota has been included in the global technical company NVIDIA’s Success Story which showcases examples of solutions using deep learning and AI. Nota’s ITS solutions, including real-time traffic signal control, have been implemented as part of the Pyeongtaek Smart City project in South Korea. The project proved the actual […]
Road safety improvements get underway on two Scottish roads
Road safety improvements on the M90 near Kelty and Halbeath and another on the A92 north of Balfarg Junction near Glenrothes are getting underway. The M90 project will involve teams carrying out upgrades to the existing safety barriers in the verges across a mile-long stretch of the motorway as well as the slip roads at Junction […]
TfL asks Treasury for more money
Transport for London has asked the Treasury for a further half a billion worth of support for the rest of the financial year and for another £1.2 billion next year to “ensure London’s recovery” from the pandemic. London’s financial paper City AM says documents submitted to the government’s spending review include a commitment from TfL […]
Government takes out another injunction against activists blocking roads
The Government has taken out a fresh injunction to target protesters who cause disruption on any of the Strategic Road Network linked to the M25 in the South East. The new injunction bans activities that obstruct traffic and access to motorways and major A Roads in and around London. It also bans activities which cause damage to the road surface and […]