Autonomous transport

Aslan Autonomy launches free driverless vehicle platform to speed up global development

A new international not-for-profit collaboration between transport authorities, universities and private stakeholders has launched a new open source driverless vehicle platform.

Oxbotica using deepfake technology to improve autonomous vehicle safety

Oxbotica, the autonomous vehicle technology company, is using deepfake technology to help improve autonomous vehicle safety in different weather conditions.

Amazon to acquire driverless vehicle start-up Zoox

Tech giant Amazon has signed an agreement to acquire driverless vehicle start-up Zoox for an undisclosed sum.

Google and Volvo join forces on driverless EV taxi project

Volvo and Google's Waymo driverless vehicle division have partnered up to create an autonomous ride-hailing service.

Government and private sector injects £400m into connected and zero emission vehicle technology projects

The Government has announced a combined £400 million boost from the public and private sectors to help fund autonomous, electric and connected vehicle projects.

Common standards and wider industry collaboration needed for UK self-driving vehicle testing success

A set of common standards, terminology and wider collaboration in the industry is needed to help advance the testing of self-driving vehicles in the UK, according to the results from industry consultation.

Connectivity 8 Jun 2020

From lab to real world: 100 smart mobility trials underway

Connected and autonomous vehicles, MaaS and intelligent transport systems are moving from lab into the real world, with over 100 smart mobility trials underway

Apcoa and Here to collaborate on digital parking

European parking operator Apcoa Parking and Here Technologies, a location data and technology platform, have partnered for a digital parking initiative.

Work starts on Midlands CAV evaluation route

More than 300 kilometres of roads in the West Midlands are being prepared to trial connected and autonomous vehicles for a new future mobility test environment.

Opinion 27 May 2020

Pandemic underlines the need for self-driving vehicles

The effects of Covid-19 are already echoing around the world, and neither the automotive nor the connected and automated mobility (CAM) ecosystems are immune.

Connectivity 20 May 2020

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

Zenzic hosts virtual tour of CAV test facilities

Connected and autonomous mobility accelerator Zenzic is conducting a virtual tour of UK CAM testing facilities.

UK needs cybersecurity 'centre of excellence'

Zenzic – the DfT’s connected and autonomous vehicle accelerator - recommends setting up a 'centre of excellence' to leverage the UK's lead in cyber resilience.

Dublin college uses carpool app to help vulnerable

Ireland’s largest university is using a carpooling app to connect vulnerable members of the University community with trusted volunteers able to support them.

Connectivity 12 May 2020

Data: what are the the opportunities and barriers?

In our connected world, data has a huge role to play – and if channelled in the right direction it can be one of our greatest assets, reports David Fowler.

Connected cars more vulnerable to cyber attacks

As the proportion of connected vehicles in UK roads increases, drivers are at increased risk of keyless vehicle theft or theft of personal data.

Zenzic autonomous vehicle design competition

Zenzic's self-driving vehicle design competition

Zenzic has launched a self-driving vehicle competition for kids as part of a connectivity campaign and connected video series due to be launched in May.

Opinion 30 Apr 2020

Maintaining material quality as the automotive industry undergoes a technological revolution

Tough legislation on carbon emissions and fierce competition are forcing manufacturers to innovate across the automotive supply chain.

Opinion 27 Apr 2020

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'Data is the fuel of the new economy. It will help us electrify and enable the future of mobility' - Geotab

Now more than ever the access to data is and will continue to be critical in monitoring the pulse of the economy.

Starship offers automated last mile deliveries for NHS workers in Milton Keynes

Starship Technologies, the autonomous delivery service company, is offering free last mile deliveries from its fleet of robots to NHS workers in Milton Keynes during the coronavirus lockdown period.