When we left the UK for our recent two week tour in India just over a month ago, there was hardly a global mention of coronavirus, just the odd mention of a small outbreak in an area of China, writes David Miles. Now it is a global epidemic. India is the second most populous nation in the world with 1.38 billion people and like the UK it is now in total lockdown for three weeks. But being India, … [Read more...]
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Life-changing experiences over coronavirus
Experience of the Covid-19 crisis will transform the way we live, work and travel in the UK, the AA says. AA President Edmund King says anecdotal evidence from people lucky enough to be working during the coronavirus-enforced lockdown suggests that infrastructure funds might be better spent on broadband to support home working. It predicts a permanent reduction in the demand for travel because … [Read more...]
New from old roads
It's the ultimate recycling, making new roads from old. While engineering companies are working round the clock to manufacture ventilators, hand sanitiser and face masks to keep people safe and restrict the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Sheffield based Roadmender Asphalt is doing what it can to help Local Councils and Utilities to keep up with emergency repairs to pot holes and utility … [Read more...]
Newslines 2 April
AIWAYS, the Shanghai-based personal mobility provider, will start taking online orders for its U5 all-electric SUV from European consumers in May. Secured via a small deposit, the U5 will be offered exclusively via a direct-to-customer sales model, and not retailed or leased through traditional dealerships. European pre-sale markets and the required deposit amount will be announced by AIWAYS in … [Read more...]
Penalties and problems looming for fleets
Thousands of vehicles and hundreds of fleets will struggle to meet incoming stringent emissions legislation and pay the price, a survey shows. Around 5.3% of company cars and vans being operated by customers of FleetCheck only meet the Euro 4 emissions standard or older, according to a new analysis. A further 18.2% of vehicles from the total sample of 85,792 also fall behind the latest Euro 6 … [Read more...]
Greens’ attack lobby groups over emissions bid
Environmentalists have criticised car makers and industry bodies for trying to stall EU plans to cut future exhaust emissions. Last week, all of the lobby groups of the European car industry - including manufacturers, suppliers, tyre-makers and dealers - wrote to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pleading for a relaxation of cars CO2 targets. While the lobby associations … [Read more...]
Volvo’s new horizons
Volvo Cars has its eyes firmly set on the future as it celebrated the 10-year anniversary of its acquisition by Zhejiang Geely Holding on 28 March. The company has seen a complete transformation of its business under Geely ownership, changing from a purely European firm to a truly global and strong player in the premium car market, racking up record sales, revenues and profits along the way. As … [Read more...]
Rail danger warning comes early
With the schools closed for the foreseeable future and parents seeking to fill their children’s time at home, British Transport Police and Network Rail are urging parents and carersto speak to their children and loved ones about the dangers posed by the railway and the importance of staying off the track. Every year, there is a rise in the number of trespass incidents ahead of the Easter school … [Read more...]
Fleets urged to take renewable fuels route
A new guide from the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership for fleet operators shows how renewable fuels can immediately cut greenhouse gas emissions in road transport, particularly from commercial vehicles for which few low emission solutions are currently available. While the focus has been mainly on vehicle electrification for meeting the UK’s net zero target as it applies to road transport, … [Read more...]
Newslines 27 March
MG is lending 100 ZS ev models to health authorities for six months. The vehicles will be used to perform a variety of roles and support services during the coronavirus epidemic in the UK. FAXI is a community based service to link those with transport and needs. Volunteer action groups globally can create private closed communities to help identify individuals who need help through the … [Read more...]
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