FIBRESHIP Project: The greatest challenge for the future of European shipping and shipbuilding
FIBRESHIP is a revolutionary European R&D project which attempts to develop a new market focused on the design and construction of large commercial vessels in composite materials to benefit the future of the European shipping and shipbuilding industry.
Is the UK’s electric future grid-locked?
What is causing the UK’s electric future to remain grid-locked? Here, Matthew Walters, Head of Consultancy and Customer Data Services at LeasePlan UK, outlines the biggest barriers facing the industry today.
£80 million government investment to develop net-zero planes and cars
Government unveils £80 million investment to help develop the next generation of net-zero electric vehicles and new hybrid aircrafts.
Which cities around the world have the best road infrastructure?
Here, we explore which countries have built the most impressive road infrastructure to accommodate for great driving conditions.
Government launches call for evidence on offsetting carbon emissions
Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has today launched a call for evidence on offsetting carbon emissions produced by modes of transport.
Highways England unveils air quality and innovation competition entries
Technology which could help the way drivers leave motorways was named today as one of the successful entries in the air quality and innovation competition run by Highways England and Innovate UK.
ORR urges reforms on accessibility and compensation
Rail passengers will benefit from improved accessibility and compensation under new proposals submitted by the Office of Rail and Road.
New-build homes to be fitted with electric car chargepoints
All new-build homes could soon be fitted with an electric car chargepoint, the government has outlined in a public consultation on changing building regulations in England.
Government to tackle particulate matter and microplastic pollution from cars
Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey and Transport Minister Michael Ellis are leading a push to tackle the impact of particulate and plastic pollution from brakes, tyres and road wear.
Highways England announces electric roadworks vehicles trial
Highways England has announced that they will trial two fully electric powered roadworks vehicles for the first time.
New requirements for electric chargepoints as UK moves towards net zero
Roads Minister Michael Ellis has announced that all government-funded home electric chargepoints installed in the future must be ‘smart’.
Implementing the new Blue Badge digital service process
With the Department for Transport’s new Blue Badge digital process now live, Hannah Buckley, Operations Supervisor at Kent County Council, talks through the Council’s strategy and transformative approach in responding to the challenges and timeframes.
£23 million funding awarded for electric vehicle battery development
Companies across the UK are set to benefit from £23 million government investment to help them develop the latest electric vehicle battery technology.
Minister told to scrap old cars to create healthier, cleaner Welsh communities
Welsh communities could be healthier and less polluted if older cars were scrapped and replaced with credits to use on buses, trains and daily car or bike hire.
Electric vehicles (EVs) set to dominate market
Electric vehicles (EVs) are on track to dominate global sales of passenger cars and buses by 2040, and to encroach significantly on the market for vans and short-distance trucking, according to BloombergNEF (BNEF).
Government awards £25 million to zero-emission transport innovations
Projects across the country are set to benefit from £25 million government investment to develop ground-breaking zero-emission transport innovations.
Should older drivers be banned from the roads?
A CarTakeBack.com and YouGov survey has revealed that 49% of Brits want older drivers banned from the roads completely.
New travel experiment reveals dire commutes for wheelchair users
The ‘Going the Extra Mile’ experiment enlisted the help of five wheelchair users who tested five popular commuter journeys in London in an effort to raise awareness of accessibility issues on public transport.
Introducing Londons Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)
Here, alongside Lookers Ford, we look at what Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is and what it means to motorists in central London.
More than half of Brits willing to fund smart city traffic solutions
New research has found an increasing appetite for smart city traffic solutions that aim to tackle urbanisation problems, such as congestion and security issues.