The 20mph speed limits introduced on roads in Bath have caused an increase in the number of deaths or serious injures since the change, according to a council report and local media. Bath and North East Somerset Council has reviewed the lower speed limits and found there has been an increase in incidents in most areas where the change was imposed as people are “less diligent” when walking and … [Read more...]
Clearing confusion down the Channel Tunnel
Even though the Channel Tunnel linking the UK to mainland Europe has been open for 27 years, there still seems to be abundant confusion between the two popular train services that use it - Eurotunnel Le Shuttle and Eurostar. Not sure which is which, or how to choose between the two options? It really depends on where you want to go and how you want to travel. We clear up some myths. Are … [Read more...]
Europe leads autonomous driving mode
Europe is leading the world in self-driving innovation, a Brussels conference was told. Research and innovation in the field of automated driving was high on the agenda of the 2018 EUCAR Conference this week. A lively debate on the future of urban mobility, brought policy makers and authorities together with auto manufacturers, researchers and suppliers to discuss the opportunities and … [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 made the crossing by train since the … [Read more...]