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Open Access Government’s Transport News section offers a wide range of articles within the transport sector. 

We cover up to date topics such as the progression of electric cars and the push for zero-emission cars. Policy and the changes in the Law on Transport along with articles on the department of transport and relevant updates are also available on our website.

Another popular topic included in this category is the transport infrastructure in ‘SMART’ cities and you can easily find information on shipping regulations. We also delve into European transport policies and aviation news.

African american man using mobile phone while he is waiting for his electric car to be charged at charging station

How local authorities can become the changemakers for EV public charging

Sam Illsley, Head of Public Sector at Mer, explains why working with trusted partners can help to create a strategy and turn it into reality when it comes to EV public charging.
Hydrogen Refueling Station, Neumünster, Northern Germany, conforms with the EU Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) and could fuel up to 2 tonnes of green hydrogen per day.

Hydrogen refuelling station at new dimensions

Dr. Stefan Rehm, Managing Director of Hypion GmbH, presents the logic of integrated hydrogen hubs as concept to decarbonise heavy duty road transportation.
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How EVs and charging networks shape tomorrow’s cities

evec explains how EVs and charging networks are shaping tomorrow’s cities.
shell fleet solution

Unlocking the value of low-and zero carbon solutions for public sector fleets

Euan Moir, Head of Fleet Solutions at Shell UK, answers questions on the issues facing decarbonising public sector fleets, and why it is important.
Battersea power station rail train

Space weather and rail safety: The threat to signalling systems

The impact of space weather on signalling systems is a rare threat to rail safety.  Cameron Patterson and Professor Jim Wild from Lancaster University sheds light on a potential threat.
Cars on a snowy road at night

A more environmentally-friendly alternative to rock salt

Gareth Ellis, the Managing Director at EcoGrit Ltd, charts a safer, non-toxic, more environmentally-friendly alternative to rock salt, a granular product made with natural ingredients.
G-VMAP Virgin Atlantic Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner Landing in London Heathrow International Airport. England.

First ever entirely SAF powered commercial flight launched today

The commercial transatlantic flight, powered entirely by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), highlights the significant efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation industry.
Airplane refueling, connected fuel hose under the fuel tank in the wing

Reducing aviation carbon emissions through U.S. sustainable aviation fuels

Dr Reyhaneh Shenassa, Chief Engineer at the Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), U.S. Department of Energy, explains how U.S. sustainable aviation fuels will reduce aviation carbon emissions.

The role of the parking bay in stopping cars from getting bigger

Addressing the issue of expanding car sizes, the importance of parking bays in regulating growth is evident. Let's explore the concerns and potential solutions in the U.K..
rooftop view over London on a foggy day from St Paul's cathedral, UK

Air pollution: Tackling London’s slow-moving traffic conundrum

According to Transport for London (TfL), each year air pollution causes thousands of Londoners to develop life-changing illnesses.
Solid State Battery for EV Electric Vehicle, new research and development batteries with solid electrolyte energy storage for automotive car industry

Batteries: A European success story?

Batteries are a great example of a European success story, and seasoned professional, Charles Feld from Grayling’s Energy, Environment and Transport practice is here to tell us all about it.
Electric Car Charging

The Shell card: Simplifying refuelling for public sector fleets

With a variety of applications, the Shell Card offers a comprehensive solution to the management and efficiency of public sector fleets.
Double-decker buses at garage around Hackney in East London

Funding boost of £150 million enhances local bus services in the North and Midlands

In a development, the Prime Minister has pledged £150 million in redirected funding to bolster local bus services in the North and more.

Electric vehicles: Accelerating the charge

Perran Moon, Chief Marketing Officer at Believ, turns the spotlight on electric vehicles, which are critical to cleaner air, reducing carbon emissions and achieving net zero.
Aerial view of the parking lot in the urban green belt

The UK’s ZEV mandate: Shaping the future of transportation

As the UK gears up for the ZEV Mandate’s rollout on 1 January 2024, an important question looms: Is the nation prepared for this shift?
Generic row of new vans in a parking bay ready for purchase 3d render

Taking the connected route to a safer vehicle fleet

Beverley Wise, Webfleet Regional Director for Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, charts the connected route towards a safer vehicle fleet.

Inclusion and innovation are key to the EV transition

The EV transition is gathering pace; however, there is plenty of work to do for everyone ahead of 2035, both structurally and socially says Connected Kerb CEO Chris Pateman-Jones.
electric vehicle charging point infrastructure

The right contractor to manage your EV charging point rollout

Electric vehicle infrastructure strategy is at the top of local governments’ to-do lists. But how does one choose the right installation contractor to support their EV charging point rollout?.
Parked British Airways Airplanes at Gatwick Airport due to COVID19, a mix of Airbus A320s and Airbus A319s.

Air traffic control glitch reveals weaknesses within the aviation industry

An issue with the UK’s air traffic control system left hundreds of flights grounded and passengers stranded on bank holiday Monday (August 28), but what are the greater implications for the aviation industry?
Looking up flying airplane over the natural frame of treetops against blue sky, concept of sustainable aviation

Decarbonising aviation: Sustainable aviation fuels are coming to UK flight

Sustainable aviation fuels are coming to aviation. The UK should seize this opportunity, Andy Phillips, Aerospace Policy Advisor at ADS Group argues, as a contribution towards decarbonising aviation.

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