Tag: DfT
World’s first ‘green’ transatlantic flight to take off
The first transatlantic flight powered only by alternative fuels will take off from the UK on Tuesday morning. Operated by Virgin Atlantic, it will fly from London's Heathrow to New York's JFK airport at 11:30 GMT. Airlines see the flight, which is supported by government funding, as demonstrating that a greener way of flying is…
Motorists confused about smartphone use while driving, Road Angel claims
Young woman looking to her smartphone while driving car Drivers have been warned not to submit events and information on popular smartphone apps while driving or face hefty fines, points, or even a ban. Road safety experts at Road Angel have warned motorists they are breaking the law if they touch a…
UK’s EV Infrastructure 12 years behind schedule, claims report
As the UK prepares to ban the sales of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030, concerns are emerging about the country's readiness for the electric vehicle (EV) revolution. Recent data analysed by MakeMyHouseGreen suggests that the UK government is falling drastically behind its infrastructure targets, potentially leaving thousands without easy access to EV chargers. In January 2023,…
Skoda trials ‘smart grille’ and ‘smart lollipop man’ technology
Car-to-pedestrian communications are being trialled by Škoda as part of an urban mobility project Signals on the Enyaq iV’s LED radiator grille alert pedestrians when it’s safe for them to cross, as well as warning when the car is beginning to move off Škoda tests series of different symbols for pedestrians including green arrows and…
Listening to music while driving could be disrupting, claims survey
According to the latest research, motorists who listen to music while driving could be disrupting the harmony on Britain’s roads. A survey of 1,004 motorists, commissioned by the UK’s independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has revealed that two-thirds (69 per cent) of motorists believe that having loud music on while driving can be distracting.…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Sony gears up for EV launch
Sony unveiled the Vision-S 02 concept EV at CES 2022 (Image credit: Sony) Sony, an iconic electronics company known for making video game consoles and televisions, is gearing up for a push into electric vehicles. Its EV program began two years ago, but the company is now attracting partners that can help…
Over half of people don’t know UK’s e-scooter law, claims study
According to a survey of more than 1,000 people carried out by JMW Solicitors, 52% of respondents do not know the laws around e-scooters. More than a quarter (29%) think that a privately-owned e-scooter can be used in public and 16% think e-scooters can be used on the pavement, despite both scenarios being banned by…
Tech Digest daily round up: Home electric car chargers hacked
Security researchers have discovered failings in two home electric car chargers. The researchers were able to make the chargers switch on or off, remove the owner's access, and show how a hacker could get into a user's home network. Most of the faults have now been fixed, but owners are being told to update their…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Virgin Media O2 plans to upgrade 14m home to full-fibre
Virgin Media O2 has unveiled plans to upgrade more than 14m homes and businesses to ultrafast full-fibre in an attack on BT's dominance of the broadband market. The newly merged company will expand its full-fibre network over the next seven years, as BT and smaller broadband builders race to kit out the nation with gigabit…
UK Government partners with Motability for EV chargepoints
The UK is hoping to encourage a more inclusive, reliable electric vehicle (EV) charging network, with the Government and charity sector coming together to set accessibility standards, Transport Minister Rachel Maclean has announced today (30 June). In partnership with national disability charity Motability, the Department for Transport has commissioned the British Standards Institute (BSI) to develop…
