Bus users criticise DTP for “not transforming behaviour”
The accessible, inclusive transport campaigning charity Bus Users says it is disappointed at the Government’s Transport Decarbonisation Plan, because it focuses on delivering ‘Clean Transport’ rather than transforming our behaviour when it comes to travel. Speaking in Parliament today, Grant Shapps MP outlined plans for the electrification and decarbonisation of vehicles, public transport and air […]
Atos joins European project to support carbon-neutral transition
Digital transformation company Atos has joined the EU-funded project AI4Cities to support six European cities and regions to accelerate their transition towards carbon neutrality. The artificial intelligence solutions will ultimately reduce CO2 in mobility and energy, two domains responsible for 82% of all greenhouse gas emissions in European cities. Atos has been selected for phase […]
Aimsun highlights how it can help cut emissions on key route in Madrid
The transport modelling firm Aimsun has released a video explaining how it is carrying out a study to model traffic-related emissions from different types of vehicles using the M30 highway in Madrid. As part of the EU C-Roads project, Aimsun is working with OPUS and Calle30 to take real-time observed data from vehicles in the […]
Fibre sensing trial aims to improve air quality in Staffordshire
A new trial is testing the concept of using fibre optic sensing to detect vehicle movements using standard telecom fibres that run next to the roadside. Staffordshire County Council is working with Amey and Fotech to try the technology as part of the Department for Transport-funded £22.9m Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport […]
One in four UK addresses above air pollution limits
Air pollution is in excess of World Health Organisation limits at 25% of UK addresses. Airqualitynews.com quotes figures addresspollution.org saying which uses data generated at Imperial College London to provide users with a free Air Quality Report for every address in the UK. The website uses annualised data to reveal the levels of particulate matter […]
VW aiming to make Greek island “Climate-friendly model”
The Volkswagen Group is working with the Greek island of Astypalea to deliver what it calls a model for climate-friendly mobility. New mobility services, the conversion of the island’s vehicle fleet to electric vehicles and the transformation of the energy supply are planned. “We want to make Astypalea a model for sustainable mobility and climate-friendly […]
District in Essex sets out air quality plan
The rural district of Maldon near the Essex coast has approved an air quality plan to reduce Nitrogen Dioxide in the area. Maldon District Council’s Air Quality Action Plan involves cleaner transport, smart delivery bays, and clean air walking and cycling routes. The council says raising public awareness of health issues will also be key. […]
UK’s first county-wide model for predicting traffic flows and emissions is launched
The transport modelling experts, Aimsun, have led the delivery of a large-scale model of the county of Oxfordshire that will use real-time traffic simulation to reduce congestion and harmful, traffic-related emissions. Now running live, the model was delivered for the Network Emissions/Vehicle Flow Management Adjustment (NEVFMA) project, funded by Highways England and delivered in partnership […]
Fiat testing automatic hybrid switch
It’s reported Fiat is pilotting a project which automatically switches hybrid plug-in cars to electric-only mode when entering congested city centres. Reuters reports that the project in Turin, named ‘Turin Geofencing Lab’ is based on a prototype system with fully integrated on-board sensors allowing a car to recognise when it is entering a restricted traffic […]
