Sustainable fuels: What are they and when can we see them in our vehicles?
As we head into the electrified future, the internal combustion engine is endangered, but can decarbonising the process be a way to keep it alive?
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British-made compact hydrogen fuel cell aims to make zero-emission mobility a reality
Loughborough-based fuel cell developer and manufacturer Intelligent Energy has unveiled its new IE-Drive system that can produce electrical power of an equivalent 157bhp – one of the highest of any single stack hydrogen platforms for passenger vehicles.
Drivers feel safer with assistance tech but don’t want to pay for it – survey
The vast majority of drivers feel safer behind the wheel in a car fitted with advanced safety systems but nearly half would be happy to buy a model without them fitted, a new survey has found.
Self-driving cars could make traffic lights obsolete in 20 years
Thomas Tompkin of Smart Mobility Living Lab (SMLL) told the PA news agency “a seismic shift in the way our roads are laid out” is possible.
Self-driving cars could nearly double road congestion, says Government report
Department for Transport (DfT) traffic projections for England and Wales show delays may rise by up to 85% from 2025 to 2060 in that scenario.
Self-driving vehicles ‘on UK roads by 2025’
Some cars, coaches and lorries with self-driving features could even be operating on motorways in the next year, the Government said.
Government launch an inquiry into self-driving vehicles
The Transport Select Committee announced it is investigating what needs to happen for them to become a common sight on public roads.
Android Auto updates bring new look and adaptable layout
Google has announced updates to Android Auto that will make it more user-friendly, as well as adaptable to all screen sizes.
Stellantis targets €20 billion in revenue through connected vehicle software upgrades
Stellantis is planning to generate up to €20 billion (£16.9bn) in incremental annual revenue by 2030 through connected cars and over-the-air updates.
New Assisted Driving Grading introduced to help clarify safety technology
A new system of Assisted Driving Grading, which aims to help drivers understand how to use the safety technology incorporated into nearly all new cars, has been launched.
DAB Radio to be Standard in all new cars from December
Any new car that’s sold from December 2020 must be fitted with a Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) compatible radio, according to new Parliamentary legislation.
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Motorists ‘leaving sensitive data on their old cars’
Drivers could be leaving a trove of sensitive data on their old cars by not wiping information held from connecting to a smartphone, according to a survey.
Bosch’s Virtual Visor Uses AI To Eliminate Glare
Bosch has designed an innovative new visor that uses artificial intelligence to block sun glare from a driver’s eye.
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Motorists in loud cars could face fines from ‘noise cameras’
People with noisy cars and motorbikes could be handed fines under a new government trial of ‘noise camera’ technology.
Government funds technological trials to help future proof roads
Government to provide £23 million for research and trials on new surface materials or pothole repair techniques.
New standards arrive to protect driverless cars from hackers
The government has announced a new standard for cyber security that aims to protect driverless cars from the threat of hacking.
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German Startup Looking To Save The Internal Combustion Engine
A German startup is developing a potential replacement for spark plugs: microwave pulse ignition.
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Vauxhall trials innovative new car buying service
Vauxhall is piloting a brand new Go Instore service that uses live video to bring the showroom experience to digital customers, via their computer, smartphone or tablet.
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