Tag: Transport
Renault unveils autonomous concierge concept for last mile delivery
French automotive giant Renault has unveiled the EZ-PRO, an autonomous delivery concept that could provide a modular, last-mile option for logistics operators.
Renault launched the...
Zero Emissions: UK launches £25m competition for green battery tech
The British government has launched a £25 million funding competition to develop new battery technologies for next-gen electric vehicles.
Announced today and opening on 17...
Impossible Aerospace: Startup shakes up drones with new battery tech
Drones have made enormous progress in recent years. Computer vision technology has been steadily improving; obstacles can be detected and avoided; and autonomous flight...
UK unveils £106m for zero emissions tech, £500m from industry
UPDATED A £106 million package for projects developing green battery, vehicle and refuelling technology is to be unveiled today by the prime minister at...
UK getting green number plates, e-bike funds in green transport push
Chris Middleton reports on how green number plates for low-emission vehicles could help make our crowded towns and cities better for all. Meanwhile, the...
British Airways suffers major customer data breach
British Airways (BA) has revealed that hundreds of thousands of its customers have had personal and payment-card details stolen from its website and mobile...
Jaguar Land Rover wants autonomous cars to make eye contact
Developing autonomous vehicles that are capable of navigating dynamic roadways without incident is one thing. But devising systems that can handle the nuances of...
SkyRyse uses altruism to speed passenger drones into our skies
Technology startups and established aerospace companies worldwide are in a race to develop autonomous transport drones. The goal is a sky full of pilotless...
‘AutonoMaaS’ cars: Toyota invests $500m in Uber – Apple courting Tesla?
Make way for 'AutonoMaaS' transport, say Toyota and Uber, as they announce a $500 million tie-up. Should Tesla also go the partnership route? Chris...
Waymo sets up new driverless vehicle division in China
As the trade war rages between Washington and Beijing, Waymo has confirmed that it has decided to join Tesla by opening operations in China...
Skyports buying up London rooftops for future drone network
UK startup Skyports is investing in London rooftop spaces with a view to building a drone infrastructure network.
Company bosses hope their 'vertiports' will become...
Stanford develops AI-powered optical computer for driverless cars, drones
A new AI-enabled camera system could drastically reduce the need for autonomous vehicles to carry bulky computers, opening up the possibility of AI-powered handheld...