Tag: DfT
World’s first ‘green’ transatlantic flight to take off
The first transatlantic flight powered only by alternative fuels will take off from the UK on Tuesday morning. Operated by Virgin Atlantic, it will fly from London’s Heathrow to New […]
Motorists confused about smartphone use while driving, Road Angel claims
Drivers have been warned not to submit events and information on popular smartphone apps while driving or face hefty fines, points, or even a ban. Road safety experts at Road Angel […]
UK’s EV Infrastructure 12 years behind schedule, claims report
As the UK prepares to ban the sales of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030, concerns are emerging about the country’s readiness for the electric vehicle (EV) revolution. Recent data […]
Skoda trials ‘smart grille’ and ‘smart lollipop man’ technology
Car-to-pedestrian communications are being trialled by Škoda as part of an urban mobility project Signals on the Enyaq iV’s LED radiator grille alert pedestrians when it’s safe for them to […]
Listening to music while driving could be disrupting, claims survey
According to the latest research, motorists who listen to music while driving could be disrupting the harmony on Britain’s roads. A survey of 1,004 motorists, commissioned by the UK’s independent […]
Tech Digest daily roundup: Sony gears up for EV launch
Sony, an iconic electronics company known for making video game consoles and televisions, is gearing up for a push into electric vehicles. Its EV program began two years ago, but the […]
Over half of people don’t know UK’s e-scooter law, claims study
According to a survey of more than 1,000 people carried out by JMW Solicitors, 52% of respondents do not know the laws around e-scooters. More than a quarter (29%) think […]
Tech Digest daily round up: Home electric car chargers hacked
Security researchers have discovered failings in two home electric car chargers. The researchers were able to make the chargers switch on or off, remove the owner’s access, and show how […]
Tech Digest daily roundup: Virgin Media O2 plans to upgrade 14m home to full-fibre
Virgin Media O2 has unveiled plans to upgrade more than 14m homes and businesses to ultrafast full-fibre in an attack on BT’s dominance of the broadband market. The newly merged […]
UK Government partners with Motability for EV chargepoints
The UK is hoping to encourage a more inclusive, reliable electric vehicle (EV) charging network, with the Government and charity sector coming together to set accessibility standards, Transport Minister Rachel […]
