Tesla accused of “testing unfinished driverless tech on its users”
A federal agency is calling for tougher requirements on testing autonomous driving, and the proposed changes could eventually force Tesla to change how it rolls out features to customers. American website 360APROKO reports that the US National Transportation Safety Board is calling for stronger federal requirements for the design and use of automated driving systems […]
Data exchange webinar invites you to “meet Convex”
A webinar on Thursday 25th March 2021 is inviting players in the CAV industry to learn more about the organisation Convex, which collaborates across the mobility sector. Convex describes itself as “sitting at the intersection between Connected and Autonomous Vehicles, Intelligent Transport Infrastructure, Digitised Freight and Logistics and Mobility-based Services”. It collaborates with different parts […]
80% of people think they could react quicker than a driverless car
Another survey of British people’s attitudes to driverless cars suggest the CAV industry still has a long way to go to convince people they’re a good idea. The survey for Vanarama found 73% of respondents wouldn’t feel safe in a driverless vehicle, while only 13% would trust one to take their children to school unattended. […]
HERE appoints new Supervisory Board Chairman
Mappin, data and technology platform HERE Technologies has elected Pekka Ala-Pietilä as Chairman of its Supervisory Board. He succeeds Rudi Lamprecht, who’d held the position since 2016 and stepped down as planned at the end of February. HERE says Ala-Pietilä (pictured) is an experienced technology expert with a proven track record in bringing innovative products […]
Speed cameras and cycling and bus priority considered for busy route in Coventry
Transport planners are looking at plans to reduce the amount of traffic on a busy rat run in Coventry, including putting in a dedicated cycle lane and encouraging cars to take a bigger A road alternative by prioritising buses. CoventryLive reports that planners are looking to cut congestion on on Foleshill Road, and are now […]
Average speed cameras from Jenoptik go live on M4 in South Wales
A new average speed camera scheme delivered by leading ANPR camera company Jenoptik Traffic Solutions goes live on the M4 in South Wales today (Monday 15 March). A total of 32 new SPECS cameras have been installed along the 15 mile stretch of the M4 through Gwent between junction 24 at The Coldra to junction 28 […]
Siemens wins major Scottish traffic equipment and maintenance contract
Glasgow City and West Dunbartonshire Councils have awarded Siemens Mobility Limited a five-year contract which covers the maintenance of all existing roadside traffic control and information equipment, the supply, design and installation and of new or replacement traffic equipment and all associated civil engineering works. Starting in February 2021, the five-year contract covers over 1,000 […]
More bailout talks for TfL
Transport for London is hoping to agree a new funding deal with Central Government this week, as it faces running out of money at the end of the month. The capital’s transport body has been here twice before, needing a total of £3.3 billion so far to fund the gap caused in part by the […]
HE and Transport Secretary disagree on red lights for recovery vehicles
It’s being reported Highways England is objecting to calls for roadside recovery vehicles to use red flashing lights on their vehicles. The Telegraph says Transport Secretary Grant Shapps privately backs allowing breakdown vehicles to use red lights, rather than the conventional orange ones, as safety measure for recovery staff. The report says MPs and campaigners […]
Imperial highlights research “bringing self driving deployment closer”
Researchers at Imperial College London say they have simulated self-driving fleet impacts using real-world data, providing suggestions for their optimal deployment in cities. They say their simulations show the potential of fleets of autonomous vehicles (AV) on congestion, emissions, public transport and ride-sharing services. The Imperial team analysed tens of thousands of possible deployment scenarios […]