Transport Briefing

London electric vehicle plans behind target

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Mayoral targets for electric vehicles are likely to be missed, according to a new report by the London Assembly's Environment Committee. DVLA figures show that there are currently 2,313 electric...

Traffic light crossing countdowns go London-wide

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Pedestrian countdown technology is to be rolled out at traffic lights across London following trials at eight locations in the capital. Digital countdown displays, telling people how long they have...

Hydrogen car case taken up by industry alliance

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Business minister Mark Prisk has launched a new initiative designed to ensure the UK is well positioned for the commercial roll-out of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles. UKH2Mobility brings...

Funding agreed for 3D motorway crash scanners

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Three dimensional laser scanning technology is to be rolled out across England to reduce the time it takes to reopen motorways following car crashes. The Department for Transport has awarded 27...

PodPoint to compile National Chargepoint Registry

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

A UK-wide directory of electric vehicle recharging points is to be compiled as part of efforts to encourage motorists to buy low carbon vehicles. The National Chargepoint Registry will be developed...

TfL slashes Source London membership charge

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Annual membership charges for using the Source London electric vehicle recharging network have been cut from �100 to �10. Nearly six months after launching the scheme 7695, which...

Train firms blasted for lack of wifi in Wales

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Two transport groups have been criticised for not providing wireless internet facilities on trains in Wales despite their local bus subsidiaries investing in wifi equipment. Passengers on Arriva...

Baker calls for remote working during Games

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Norman Baker has urged commuters and businesses in London to rethink their travel patterns during the Olympic Games which will take place in a year's time. The transport minister was speaking at a BT...

Motorway electric car top-up network goes live

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Power supplier Ecotricity has launched a network of charging points at motorway service stations to encourage the use of electric cars for longer journeys. The new solar and wind powered electric...

Electric car grants total 680 in six months

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Sales of electric vehicles bought with help from the government's Plug-In Car grant have more than halved in the second three month period since the scheme launched. Department for Transport figures...