Category: Transport
AutoFlight to Showcase Next-Gen eVTOL at the 2023 Paris Air Show
AutoFlight, the global eVTOL (electric Vertical Take Off and Landing) company, has announced its participation in the 2023 Paris Air Show, scheduled to take place from June 19th to June 25th. AutoFlight's first time at this event will provide an exclusive opportunity for industry professionals and aviation enthusiasts to witness the world’s first public presentation…
Candela and Polestar join forces for electric hydrofoil boat
Polestar and Candela have revealed the next phase of their partnership – the Candela C-8 Polestar edition. Combining Polestar’s Scandinavian take on luxury EV design with Candela’s innovative electric hydrofoil boat, the new Candela C-8 Polestar edition aims to unite the two companies’ efforts to accelerate the shift to more sustainable electric mobility. In particular,…
Uber to launch flight bookings on app this summer
Uber to launch flight bookings in the UK, allowing customers to book flights straight through Uber’s Travel feature The new addition means users can book end-to-end travel for domestic and international trips with cars, coaches, trains, planes and transfers all available to pre-book via the Uber app Uber has announced a new UK feature which…
7 million drivers plan to cut down car use for short journeys
New research reveals that of the 20 million drivers who regularly use their car for journeys of between one to two miles, some 6.9 million (34%) want to switch to other travel methods. When asked about their travel over journeys of less than 1.5 miles, almost one in seven car owners (13%) said they want…
Could Britain be next country to say ‘au revoir’ to e-scooters after Paris ban?
90 per cent of voters in Paris chose to ban rental e-scooters in a referendum held on Sunday Research commissioned by road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has revealed that e-scooters are similarly unpopular in Britain, with over two-thirds of respondents stating they would support a ban Analysis from regions across the UK reveals that Londoners…
Cowboy e-bikes now available in Selfridges
E-bike brand Cowboy has today announced a partnership with upmarket department store Selfridges and tech company Smartech with prices from £2690 for the Cowboy 4 model. Cowboy e-bikes are now available at the retailer’s flagship Oxford Street store, as well as online at Selfridges.com from late April. This is the brand’s first entry into physical…
AutoFlight signs deal to provide eVTOL aircraft to Middle East
AutoFlight, the global eVTOL (electric Vertical Take Off and Landing) company, today announced it has entered into a contract with EVFLY, on the heels of its record-breaking 250km all-electric flight. The agreement demonstrates the company’s commitment to the Middle East region, which both parties believe could be a trailblazer for eVTOL services. The deal sees…
Skoda trials train warning technology for level crossings
Škoda UK research found there were 992 near misses between trains and vehicles at level crossings in Britain between 2011 and 2021 Each year, an average of 1,181 drivers misuse level crossings A further 8,264 motorists crossed when they were unsafe between 2014 and 2021 UK drivers can face fines of £60 and a potential…
AutoFlight achieves world’s longest eVTOL flight with Gen4 Aircraft
AutoFlight, the global eVTOL (electric Vertical Take Off and Landing) company, today announced it had achieved the world’s longest eVTOL flight in history with a distance of 250KM/155 miles on a single charge of the aircraft’s lithium-ion batteries. The flight, which took place at AutoFlight’s eVTOL testing facility consisted of 20 circuits on a predefined flight…
How to save money on your transport costs in 2023
Travel price hikes and the ongoing cost of living crisis mean consumers are now facing an eye-watering rise to the cost of getting around. Consumer group Which? is advising consumers on how they can shave hundreds of pounds a year off their commuting and transport costs by using options like railcards, car shares and opting…
