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Transport News

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.

Horizon Aircraft reveal 73% of Canadians support air taxi services

A recent study conducted by Horizon Aircraft reveals that 73% of Canadians support the development of air taxi services, aiming to create jobs and reduce congestion.

Applying data in real-time to global shipping operations

Dom Couldwell, Head of Field Engineering EMA at DataStax, charts the role of data in global shipping operations, which we discover improves the real world in real-time.
Electric vehicle charging station

LEVI funding – what does this mean for your local authority?

£380.8m has been promised for the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund or LEVI fund in an effort to push transport towards net zero through the expansion of EV charging infrastructure.
Photo: LU Yang/Airbus Helicopter

China’s first helicopter flight powered by sustainable aviation fuel

China recently achieved a significant milestone by conducting its first-ever helicopter flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Istanbul, Turkey - April 21, 2021: The electric car is being charged in Istanbul, Turkey. Eco-friendly sustainable energy concept.

Securing electric vehicle charge points is vital for consumer confidence

The market to decarbonise transport is growing with EVs, but considerations for electric vehicle charge points must be made for performance and security.
An aerial view directly above an electric vehicle charging station with electric car charging in a parking space

Decarbonising public sector commercial vehicles and ensuring the availability of EV charging stations

From harnessing data to support EV uptake to ensuring the availability of EV charging stations, Beverley Wise, Webfleet Regional Director UKI at Bridgestone Mobility...
Electric cars charging at a charging station. 3d rendering.

Making EV charging infrastructure and EV uptake easier for local authorities

With over 30 years of experience in developing smart electronic solutions, EZ-Charge explains how it is supporting a seamless uptake of electric vehicles by working with local authorities to offer user-friendly and reliable EV charging infrastructure.
Cologne, Germany - August 07, 2016: UPS Air Cargo Boeing 757 landing at Cologne/Bonn (CGN) International Airport. Fern and tree branch growing at the Wahner Heide (Moorland of Wahn) in front.

UK-US partnership ensures a sustainable approach to decarbonising flight

The UK and US are working together to reduce aviation emissions, decarbonising flight and accelerating the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Light trail of the train

Private and public collaboration is key to the success of multi-mobility

Multi-mobility is on the rise. Combining existing transport solutions, such as public transport, taxis, and car sharing is a trend that is positively changing the transport landscape.
Solid State Battery for EV Electric Vehicle, new research and development batteries with solid electrolyte energy storage for automotive car industry, cathode

Revving up for change: Local ambition unlocks national electric vehicle transition

In seven years time, the UK government will ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars, and so the electric vehicle transition must begin now.
electric car photo in UK with blurry background

EV infrastructure: Top 10 UK areas for EV chargers and green living

EV growth in the UK is on a continuous increase, but which UK cities are putting in the most work to install EV infrastructure and push the green revolution forwards.
A woman is getting into a car and is looking at the driver.

Is car sharing really the future of getting to work?

The hybrid working system which has changed the transport habits of many employees, and the popularity of car sharing has skyrocketed.
Electric car charge in a rear mirror

Owning an EV reduces car costs: Electric mobility is more economical

With high inflation currently affecting every aspect of daily life, is switching to electric mobility a realistic way of reducing car-related costs?
man charging his EV

Council partnership sees UK’s largest rollout of EV charging infrastructure

10,000 chargers for electric vehicles are to be delivered by Connected Kerb to increase EV charging infrastructure across Surrey.
Woman refueling and charging an electric vehicle in a garage

Can cardiac devices be affected by electric vehicles?

High-power electric vehicle chargers could have electromagnetic interference with cardiac devices, which researchers look at with consideration of safety.

On the road to zero, no driver should be left behind – Which means...

Csilla Heim at Easee looks at the accessibility of EVs, explaining that net zero is in sight, but only with accessible charging infrastructure for all.
Electric Car Charging At Power Station

Innovative EV charging solutions helping to declutter our streets

VolkerSmart Technologies is supporting innovative and new EV charging solutions to help move the UK toward cleaner streets and more accessible sustainable alternatives.

Shell fleet solutions: Fleet decarbonisation report and exploring framework compliant routes to fleet electrification

A recent report from Shell and Deloitte, ‘Navigating Fleet Decarbonisation: A Guide to Driving a Successful Transition’, highlights the importance of electric vehicles (EVs) as a route to decarbonisation for fleets everywhere, but how straightforward is the transition?
Moscow, Russia - August 08, 2017: Traffic jam. Blurred silhouettes of cars surrounded by steam from the exhaust pipes. Environmental pollution

Exhaust filters are not so effective when removing ‘ultrafine’ pollution

Fitted to remove particulate matter pollution from cars, researchers find exhaust filters cannot fully remove all small pollution from transport emissions.
Hand of man inserting a power cord into an electric car for charging ecofriendly vehicle on green landscape

The future is electric: How adopting EVs is good business

Tom Bloor from evec looks to the future of EV infrastructure, analysing how EV adoption can further UK business for the better.

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