Category: Transport
Skoda trials train warning technology for level crossings
Škoda UK research found there were 992 near misses between trains and vehicles at level crossings in Britain between 2011 and 2021 Each year, an average of 1,181 drivers misuse level crossings A further 8,264 motorists crossed when they were unsafe between 2014 and 2021 UK drivers can face fines of £60 and a potential…
AutoFlight achieves world’s longest eVTOL flight with Gen4 Aircraft
AutoFlight, the global eVTOL (electric Vertical Take Off and Landing) company, today announced it had achieved the world’s longest eVTOL flight in history with a distance of 250KM/155 miles on a single charge of the aircraft’s lithium-ion batteries. The flight, which took place at AutoFlight’s eVTOL testing facility consisted of 20 circuits on a predefined flight…
How to save money on your transport costs in 2023
Travel price hikes and the ongoing cost of living crisis mean consumers are now facing an eye-watering rise to the cost of getting around. Consumer group Which? is advising consumers on how they can shave hundreds of pounds a year off their commuting and transport costs by using options like railcards, car shares and opting…
Swedish firms Polestar and Candela collaborate on electric boat
The new Candela C-8 ‘powered by Polestar’ is the first product from a partnership between the electric car company Polestar and electric boat firm Candela. The two Swedish premium mobility brands reached an agreement in August 2022 for Polestar to supply batteries and technology to power Candela’s electric hydrofoil boats. The Candela C-8 ‘powered by…
Dott testing e-scooter sounds in partnership with RNIB
European micromobility company Dott is testing a selection of e-scooter sounds, developed by researchers at the University of Salford and in partnership with the Royal National Institute for Blind People (RNIB). The tests mark the next phase of a project which has so far resulted in the development of three potential sounds to increase awareness…
Europe’s capitals reimagined to mark World Car Free Day
Carless future visualisation of London including sustainable Dott transportation - scooters and e-bikes. View of Bank of England, Royal Exchange and City Skyline. E-scooter and e-bike company Dott has created a series of visuals for World Car Free Day showing how Europe’s capital cities could be reimagined with a focus on…
Two-thirds of Londoners feel there are too many cars on the road
Study finds nearly 1 in 5 shared e-scooter journeys is replacing a car journey More than a third of Londoners feel exposed to other vehicles when travelling by bike or e-scooter 80% of Beeline navigation users polled report feeling safer when riding their bike when following a quieter route as chosen by the app E-scooter…
Future Mobility: How Rotterdam plans to lead Europe
People cycling past the Hofbogen, the former Hofplein station. Image: Iris van den Broek Europe’s largest port of Rotterdam shows how it is leading the way in all forms of future mobility, from autonomous vehicles to hydrogen-powered water-taxis. Chris Price gets on his bike to check out the city’s future…
3 technology trends that are shaping the future of travel
Credit: Marco Verch - Flickr Ground-breaking technologies are changing our environment. And the tourism industry is no exception. In recent years, digital transformation has become instrumental to the ever-evolving travel industry. From mobile apps to augmented reality, tech is a game-changer for both travellers and hospitality workers. So, what is coming next? We explore three…
Voi launches safety campaign to educate e-scooter riders
European micromobility Voi has launched its second international safety campaign, “Let’s get it right”, to educate riders about how to responsibly use shared e-scooters. The campaign, which will run for six weeks, is targeting people living in the 80+ towns and cities where Voi operates. Voi also commits to host more than 100 safety training…
