Autonomous transport

Zenzic launches new safety guidance for self-driving vehicles

Zenzic, the UK autonomous vehicle accelerator, has put together new safety guidance to create a framework for testing driverless vehicles on public roads.

UK self-driving car market worth £42bn by 2035

New report forecasts 40% of UK new car sales could have self-driving capabilities by 2035, with a total market value of £41.7 billion.

Oxbotica raises £35m to boost autonomous vehicle development

Oxbotica has raised £35 million in a new round of investment to help roll out its autonomous vehicle software globally.

Uber sells off self-driving vehicle division

Uber has sold its self-driving technology unit to Aurora Technologies, but the two companies will work in partnership on autonomous development.

UK autonomous vehicle development centre nears completion

Horiba Mira is due to open its new £100 million autonomous vehicle development centre in Coventry before the end of March next year.

Zenzic reveals winners of £500,000 self-driving funding

Zenzic has announced the five winners of its CAM Scale-Up programme that will see self-driving start-ups share £500,000 in funding to boost their development.

Group Renault completes three-year autonomous vehicle test

Groupe Renault has completed its three-year Tornado research project that studied using autonomous vehicles in rural and suburban areas.

Project Endeavour starts autonomous vehicle trials in Oxford

Project Endeavour has started autonomous vehicle trials on roads in Oxford with a fleet of six Ford Mondeos.

UK cities urged to prepare for autonomous vehicles as projects reach next phase

Mayors, regional leaders and infrastructure providers need to prepare for the next phase of autonomous vehicle projects, according to Zenzic.

The Virtual Smart Transport Conference goes live tomorrow

Day one of the three day Virtual Smart Transport Conference kicks off tomorrow morning at 9:15am and it’s not too late to register for your free ticket.

Einride launches autonomous last-mile delivery Pod

Swedish autonomous vehicle manufacturer Einride has launched the next generation of its electric and self-driving ‘Pod’.

Stuttgart airport to launch automated and driverless parking

Stuttgart Airport is to introduce an automated valet parking (AVP) service with the help of Apcoa, Bosch, and Mercedes-Benz.

ServCity to develop autonomous vehicle blueprint for UK

A new consortium is working on a blueprint and business model to help introduce autonomous vehicle solutions to cities across the UK.

Next-gen 5G connectivity could unlock £217bn for transport

The adoption of 5G in the transport and logistics industry could add £217bn in gross value to the global economy in 2030, according to STL Partners’ research.

Lord Mair to chair Cambridge Autonomous Metro project

Renowned civil engineer Lord Robert Mair has been appointed chair of the delivery company for the Cambridgeshire Autonomous Metro (CAM).

O2 satellite project to help UK autonomous vehicle tests

O2 has launched a commercial laboratory for 5G and satellite communications in the UK to help test autonomous vehicle technology.

Autonomous vehicles under the microscope at Virtual Smart Transport Conference

The UK’s multiple projects and trials for connected and autonomous vehicles (CAV) will be put under the microscope at this autumn’s Virtual Smart Transport Conference.

Continental to trial self-driving trucks in Germany

Continental is to trial self-driving level 4 truck technology in Germany to help companies address driver shortages and reduce labour costs.

New £500,000 grant for self-driving start-ups

Zenzic has launched a support programme for start-ups to bring self-driving vehicle technologies to market faster, with access to test facilities and £500,000.

Andy Burnham to set out transport agenda at Virtual Smart Transport Conference

Mayor for Greater Manchester Andy Burnham will set out the transport priorities for the region at this year’s Virtual Smart Transport Conference.