Latest From Smart Transport
- Latest news21 May
The Smart Transport webinar programme: Watch 18 presentations from industry experts
Smart Transport hosted a series of six free webinars between April 8 and May 21 offering access to nearly 20 presentations and hours of content and Q&As from experts on the future of mobility.
- Latest news20 May
Landmark deal to build UK Giga Factory
AMTE Power and Britishvolt have confirmed plans to explore building the UK’s first GigaPlant to supply batteries for the automotive and energy storage markets.
- Government programmes20 May
Can we really find transport solutions for everyone?
Policymakers have to consider the needs of the whole population when it comes to transport, but how well are they doing?
- Latest news20 May
How e-bikes could get rural commuters back to work
Researchers at Leeds University believe e-bikes could offer a safe a sustainable route back into work for the millions of workers currently working from home.
- Connectivity20 May
The issue and options of the MaaS movement
The Urban Transport Group has been looking at the issues and options of applying Mobility as a Service (MaaS) to city regional transport services
- Latest news20 May
Zenzic hosts virtual tour of CAV test facilities
Connected and autonomous mobility accelerator Zenzic is conducting a virtual tour of UK CAM testing facilities.
- Latest news20 May
ViaVan and Stagecoach launch demand-responsive bus
ViaVan and Stagecoach have launched the UK’s first demand-responsive public bus service for exclusive use by essential NHS workers, during the Covid crisis.
- Latest news20 May
New cohort for Intelligent Mobility accelerator
Innovative start-ups using AI to improve electric vehicle charging and satellite positioning for CAVs are amongst set to join Intelligent Mobility Accelerator
- Latest news20 May
Final places available on urban transport webinar
Join us for the last session in our acclaimed series of Smart Transport webinars focusing on urban transport innovation.
- Latest news19 May
Smart lights keep traffic flowing
Seven commuter towns across the southeast have benefited from ‘smart’ traffic lights which reduce waiting times for drivers at roadworks.
- Latest news19 May
Bikes plug into in Cardiff Bus App
Cardiff bus users can now travel even more seamlessly around the city thanks to a collaboration between bike share operator nextbike.
- Latest news19 May
MIRA reopens as ‘COVID-Secure’ operation
HORIBA MIRA has converted its engineering and test facilities to be ‘COVID-Secure’ in just three weeks.
- Latest news18 May
Rail ramps up – but passengers told to stay away
A coordinated effort across Train Operating Companies and local transport operators has increased services – but overall capacity remains constrained.
- Latest news18 May
Workers seek permanent changes post lockdown
New research from Hitachi Capital UK has found a majority of employees want to make radical changes to the way they work once the lockdown lifts.
- Latest news18 May
DSM and Lightyear to make solar roofs for EVs
High-tech mobility innovator Lightyear and Royal DSM are working together to accelerate the production of a solar-powered roof for the electric vehicle market.
Top Stories from Smart Transport
The Smart Transport webinar programme: Watch 18 presentations from industry experts
Smart Transport hosted a series of six free webinars between April 8 and May 21 offering access to nearly 20 presentations and hours of content and Q&As from experts on the future of mobility.
Sanitisation and social distancing are key to public transport future (+ video)
Social distancing, sanitisation and face masks are the three crucial safety conditions that will help to encourage people back to public transport once the lockdown is over.
Can we really find transport solutions for everyone?
Policymakers have to consider the needs of the whole population when it comes to transport, but how well are they doing?
Green transport central to COVID-19 recovery plan
Governments should focus investment in EV charging networks to power economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, according to a panel of leading economists.
Environmental group nearly at funding goal to launch DfT road investment legal challenge
Environmental campaigners have almost reached a crowdfunding goal to take the Department for Transport to court to block its second road investment strategy (RIS 2).
£2bn package to accelerate shift to active travel
The Government has brought forward plans to invest heavily in walking and cycling, to relieve the pressure on public transport.
Webinar: Investing in urban innovation for deliverable outcomes (watch now)
Smart Transport is to host a free webinar providing expert insight into how local government, transport authorities and the private sector are working to find innovative solutions to evolve mobility in urban centres across the UK.
