A new generation of micro-cars with electric platforms but interchangeable bodies is being developed by Rinspeed of Switzerland. It is also working on a robotic station which joins and separates chassis and bodies while also charging them, to meet the demands of business and private customers. With the “Snap,” presented early this year at the CES in … [Read more...]
Backlog of road repairs is growing, says report
The UK’s perennial pothole problem shows no sign of ending any time soon, according to the latest breakdown data analysed by the RAC. While, as is customary, the total number of pothole-related breakdowns, such as damaged shock absorbers, broken suspension springs and distorted wheels, attended by RAC patrols in the third quarter of the year dropped … [Read more...]
Buyers seriously considering ev and fuel cell cars
Green-group Transport & Environment say 40% of car buyers across Europe will buy or lease an electric or fuel cell powered, but manufacturers are slow to meet demand. A considerable 5-12% of citizens across the countries surveyed say it is very likely they'll buy an electric next and their MORI survey shows there is an immediate opportunity to grow … [Read more...]
Severn Tolls end on 17 December
Christmas is coming early for users of the Severn Bridges. The controversial tolls which have operated since the early 1960s will be abolished on 17 December, The news has been welcomed by the Freight Transport Association, the only business group representing all of logistics, welcomes this news after campaigning for the removal of the tolls for a … [Read more...]
Sports stars shine experience on JLR
Ahead of October’s Invictus Games Sydney 2018, Presenting Partner Jaguar Land Rover invited wounded, injured and sick warriors to experience a self-driving Range Rover Sport on some of the UK’s most complicated roads. Team UK Captain Mark ‘Dot’ Perkins and Italian team member Simone Careddu joined former competitors Jamie Weller and JJ Chalmers to ride in … [Read more...]
Warranty worries over technology and responsibility
New technology and parts sharing is posing a tough challenge for vehicle makers to decide on warranty cover. Warranty and quality specialists from automotive suppliers met at the 2018 CLEPA Warranty Conference in Frankfurt, to discuss the future challenges in managing warranty in the future and the headline of the conference was “Warranty in a digital … [Read more...]
Behind the scenes of Metrolink
Economy and Transport Secretary Ken Skates has been to Manchester to meet the operator delivering the new rail services contract in Wales and the borders from October. Transport Secretary Ken Skates and Kevin Thomas, Chief Executive of Transport for Wales Rail Services met Aline Frantzen, Managing Director of Metrolink to go behind the scenes and … [Read more...]
Circuit of Wales plan on track again
A new attempt to create the Circuit of Wales is underway, writes Robin Roberts. The controversial £433M scheme on mountainside overlooking Ebbw Vale was rejected for Welsh Government assistance in June 2017. The original proposers of the 2013 venture failed to secure the confidence of the Welsh Government which had put £9M into studies to turn over … [Read more...]
Jaguar completes trans-Channel crossing
The Jaguar I-PACE has demonstrated its real-world usability by driving 229 miles from London to Brussels on a single charge. The all-electric performance SUV began its intercity trip on London’s South Bank, with its 90kWh battery fully charged, before heading to the Channel Tunnel terminal at Folkestone. But unlike the 80 million vehicles that have … [Read more...]
Big is not always better for batteries
Matching battery size with vehicle use is crucial for the environment, reveals a new report from the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership. It scotches the idea that a bigger battery is always better for a vehicle and says the important factor is likely use of the vehicle to better match performance and reduce emissions. A new study by Ricardo for the Low … [Read more...]
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