Category: Transport
GMB Union sues Uber over drivers’ rights, health and safety standards.
The GMB Union is suing online taxi service Uber claiming it is not providing basic workers' rights to its drivers, such as holidays and a minimum wage. It also claims the company doesn't adhere to health and safety standards, including making sure drivers take a break or work a maximum number of hours per week.…
Boris Johnson unveils all new electric doubledecker for London
The first fully electric London doubledecker is set to enter service in October. Until now the battery technology has rendered electric double deckers too heavy and expensive. But TfL(Transport for London) believes the latest development will rapidly improve emissions and air quality.as transport authorities try to reduce the capital’s air pollution levels. Built in China,…
5 driving gadgets for the summer getaway – including EE Buzzard 2 and Cobra Drive HD ‘DashCams’
Planning to get abroad in the car this summer to beat the airport queues? Or maybe you just want a staycation with a long drive to the coast or to a camp site in the wilderness. Keeping the car packed with snacks and drinks is one thing. But the latest driving tech provides peace of…
Ford announces in car video camera technology so you can see around corners
Earlier in the week we wrote about a Samsung prototype safety truck that features four large screens on the back to give vehicles a clear view of the road ahead if they want to overtake. Now Ford has announced a technology that enables you to see around corners in order to help prevent collisions. Installed…
Design of the day: shaved head motorbike helmet
How terrifying. When I first saw this image on Design Boom I really thought it was half of someone's head after a motorbike crash. It looked so realistic. Turns out - thankfully - it's just a rather life-like motorbike helmet. Designed by Dubai-based designer Jyo John Muller, there are four variations available including a motorcycle cap with…
Latest figures reveal twice as many electric car charging points as electric cars!
The REVAi/G-Wiz i electric car charging at an on-street station in London Probably not any surprise to a lot of people who see the electric charging points lying empty. But latest government figures show there are now 57,567 charging points compared to around 24,500 electric cars. So even with my basic…
Will Samsung ‘Safety Truck’ video display improve road safety or not? We’re not so sure
Really not sure what to make of this. I think it's a great publicity stunt for Samsung but not sure whether it will do anything to improve road safety or not. Basically it's a huge video display (or rather four displays) on the back of Samsung trucks which show the driver behind the view in…
Nissan’s PART e-VAN – complete with solar powered roof – charges into Berlin for Champions League Final
Nissan has turned its all-electric e-NV200 into the ultimate party on wheels. The vehicle – called the PART e-VAN (see what they've done there) and powered by the 100% electric e-NV200 – will charge into Berlin ahead of Saturday’s UEFA Champions League Final at The Olympiastadion between Juventus and Barcelona. Some of the unique van’s attributes include…
Will Tesla Model 3 herald electric car revolution with 2017 launch?
Photo: AutoExpress Tesla CEO and founder Elon Musk has revealed its Model 3 electric car could be unveiled as early as May next year, with a launch due in 2017. Speaking during the Tesla Earnings conference call he said, "don’t hold me to that month, but that’s, like — that’s our aspiration”. Anticipation around the company's new…
Elon Musk’s Tesla unveils Powerwall – batteries to power the home
Want to be able to power your home in the event of a blackout? US electric carmaker Tesla Motors has unveiled batteries that can power homes and businesses as it attempts to expand its business beyond electric cars. Chief executive Elon Musk announced the firm would build batteries that store solar energy and serve as…
