EDITORIAL Last week in London I went out with a friend for dinner. He "called an Uber" - as it is usually said - that promptly arrived. During the journey, which was slow due to the peak-hour traffic and the limit
of 20 mph, we were chatting with the driver who mentioned that Uber will launch automated vehicles/AVs (i.e. robotaxis) in London next year. |
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The Association of Innovation, Research and Technology Organisations - champions the UK’s Innovation, Research & Technology (IRT) sector which is a strategic enabler for businesses. The membership comprises
approximately sixty of the principal organisations operating across a diverse range of industry sectors. Members include independent Research and Technology Organisations, Catapult Centres, Public Sector Research Establishments, National Laboratories, and some privately held innovation companies known as RTOs. |
AI Cameras Change Driver Behaviour at Intersections In cities across the United States, an ambitious goal is gaining traction: Vision Zero, the strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries. First implemented in Sweden in the 1990s, Vision Zero has already cut road deaths there by 50% from 2010 levels. Now, technology companies like "Stop for Kids" and Obvio.ai are trying to bring the results seen in Europe to U.S. streets with AI-powered camera systems designed to keep drivers honest, even when police aren’t around.
Smart Mobility on the Rise: the ITS Market to Grow by 2032 According to the report, the global Intelligent Transportation System industry size generated $48.36 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to generate $98.02 billion by 2032, witnessing a CAGR of 7.5% from
2023 to 2032. The global ITS market has seen significant growth due to increased traffic jams globally and the increasing investment in the development of railway and road infrastructure and the increasing inclination of government to promote green mobility is driving the market is driving the market demand.
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E-bikes are becoming e-waste – here’s how to reduce the environmental cost Electric e-bikes make cycling easier, faster and more accessible. They are already playing an important role in reducing the environmental impact of transport, particularly when they replace a trip in a
private car. But when you scrap an e-bike, you also have to scrap its battery. And these batteries can be particularly dangerous and tricky to dispose of. This means the growth of e-bikes is leading to at least one related environmental problem: a rise in electronic or e-waste. London Councils publishes EV charger guidance report The news comes after the UK Department for Transport (DfT) announced £63m to expand EV charging options, of which £25m was designated for expanding
home charging options. London is currently home to approximately 193,000 plug-in cars and vans, with that number expected to rise to 1.4 million by 2030. Approximately 90% of EV users prefer the cost savings and convenience of home charging, 61% of Londoners do not have access to off-street parking— according to data from Zap Map. |
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