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Germany: KelRide Autonomous Shuttles Expand to 30-Kilometre Network

Germany: KelRide Autonomous Shuttles Expand to 30-Kilometre Netwo...

Germany's KelRide project is entering its final phase, introducing Europe's largest connected operating area for autonomous shuttles.

Autonomous On-Demand Shuttles to Be Deployed in California

Autonomous On-Demand Shuttles to Be Deployed in California

CCTA and Tri Delta Transit have partnered with East County Connection Partners and Flatiron to deploy autonomous shuttles in Contra Costa County.

British Columbia to Carry Out E-Scooter Safety Evaluations

British Columbia to Carry Out E-Scooter Safety Evaluations

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will carry out a safety review in order to evaluate the use of e-scooters across BC.

Lilium Starts Production on Its Lilium Jet eVTOL

Lilium Starts Production on Its Lilium Jet eVTOL

Lilium has commenced production of its Lilium Jet electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Wessling, Germany.

New York to Pilot Public E-Bike Charging Scheme

New York to Pilot Public E-Bike Charging Scheme

New York City Mayor, Eric Adams, has announced plans to install a series of new, lithium-ion battery chargers as part of a pilot programme.

US: NYC Receives $10 Million to Electrify Island Ferry

US: NYC Receives $10 Million to Electrify Island Ferry

NYC has been awarded a federal funding grant of over 10 million USD to support ferry operations serving both Governors Island & Staten Island.

US DOT Announces $1.5 Billion in 2024 RAISE Funding

US DOT Announces $1.5 Billion in 2024 RAISE Funding

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has made 1.5 billion USD in RAISE grant funding available for transportation projects.

Dott Deploys AI to Improve Micromobility Parking

Dott Deploys AI to Improve Micromobility Parking

Dott is deploying AI technology from Captur to improve the parking behaviours of its e-scooter and e-bike riders. 

UK: ZeroAvia Signs Agreement with Ecojet for Hydrogen-Electric Engines

UK: ZeroAvia Signs Agreement with Ecojet for Hydrogen-Electric En...

ZeroAvia has signed an agreement with newly launched airline, Ecojet, for up to 70 of its hydrogen-electric engines. 

Australia’s First ‘Trackless Tram’ Commences Trials in Stirling

Australia’s First ‘Trackless Tram’ Commences Tr...

Australia's first 'Trackless Tram' has commenced trial operations in Stirling, Western Australia, following its delivery by CRRC.

Detroit Begins Automated Shuttle Testing at Mcity

Detroit Begins Automated Shuttle Testing at Mcity

Testing has begun at the University of Michigan's Mcity Test Facility to evaluate the safety of a new automated shuttle in Detroit.

Volvo Launches Energy Solutions Business to Pilot V2G Charging

Volvo Launches Energy Solutions Business to Pilot V2G Charging

Volvo Cars has launched a new Energy Solutions business that will conduct a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) pilot programme. 

Singapore: IONIQ 5 Robotaxi to Be Developed at HMGICS

Singapore: IONIQ 5 Robotaxi to Be Developed at HMGICS

Hyundai Motor Group and Motional recently celebrated the opening of the new Hyundai Group Motor Innovation Centre Singapore (HMGICS).

Australia: Beam Joins E-scooter Trial in Perth

Australia: Beam Joins E-scooter Trial in Perth

The City of Perth, Australia has announced that Beam Mobility has joined its shared e-scooter trial alongside Neuron Mobility.

China: Pony.ai Receives Autonomous Trucking License in Guangzhou

China: Pony.ai Receives Autonomous Trucking License in Guangzhou

Pony.ai has obtained a license to test platooning Level 4 autonomous trucks on open roads in Guangzhou, China. 

Populus Launches Shared Mobility Platform in Stockholm

Populus Launches Shared Mobility Platform in Stockholm

Populus has announced a partnership with the city of Stockholm to introduce its Mobility Management platform in the Swedish capital.

Future Transport Supplier News

Strategic Agreement Fuels Pod Point’s Expansion into Flexibility

Strategic Agreement Fuels Pod Point’s Expansion into Flexibility

Pod Point has announced a strategic agreement with Centrica that marks a significant step in the company's expansion into energy flexibility.

Faster Hospital Access With Traffic Light Priority

Faster Hospital Access With Traffic Light Priority

Kapsch TrafficCom has successfully installed the mobility and safety elements for the first traffic light priority for buses in Madrid.

7 Critical Mistakes in Micromobility and How To Avoid Them

7 Critical Mistakes in Micromobility and How To Avoid Them

ATOM Mobility covers the various challenges micromobility companies face and offer practical advice for avoiding those risks.

Conclusion of the SAM Experimentation Program

Conclusion of the SAM Experimentation Program

The SAM experimentation program for autonomous vehicles, led by the PFA, has concluded its work and announced a launch for its first services.

IoT Transportation Leadership Summit: Innovation on the Move

IoT Transportation Leadership Summit: Innovation on the Move

Cisco hosted an industrial IoT Transportation Leadership Summit at this year's Cisco Live US event in Las Vegas.

Xwing and Daedalean Join Forces to Advance AI in Aviation

Xwing and Daedalean Join Forces to Advance AI in Aviation

Xwing and Daedalean AG have announced a formal collaboration to share data, knowledge, and processes in the field of machine learning and AI.

Introducing: The University Transport Management Platform

Introducing: The University Transport Management Platform

WeMove has been collaborating with Universities across the UK to improve their transport management and sustainability.

Fostering the Growth of Sustainable & Efficient Urban Transportation

Fostering the Growth of Sustainable & Efficient Urban Transpo...

Cubic Transportation Systems recognises the milestone that Transport for NSW has reached with the enablement of Express Mode.

Pod Point and EDF Continue Their Partnership

Pod Point and EDF Continue Their Partnership

Pod Point has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with EDF, continuing their partnership to drive further innovation in EV charging.

Latvia: High-Tech Traffic Management System Goes Into Operation

Latvia: High-Tech Traffic Management System Goes Into Operation

On 13 October, the Ķekava bypass was officially opened, and with it the traffic management system from Kapsch TrafficCom.

Modern Mobility: Measuring Up to Customer Expectations

Modern Mobility: Measuring Up to Customer Expectations

SkedGo CEO, John Nuutinen, explores the intricate balance between customer expectations and the world of modern mobility services.

Traditional Car Rental vs Peer-to-Peer vs on Demand Car Sharing

Traditional Car Rental vs Peer-to-Peer vs on Demand Car Sharing

ATOM Mobility looks at traditional car rental companies and how they stack up against newer peer-to-peer and on-demand services.

Cisco Transportation at Smart City Expo World Congress 2023

Cisco Transportation at Smart City Expo World Congress 2023

Cisco shares highlights from its attendance at the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.

Strategic Agreement Fuels Pod Point’s Expansion Into BESS

Strategic Agreement Fuels Pod Point’s Expansion Into BESS

Pod Point has signed a Memorandum of Understanding that marks its expansion into the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) markets.

Kapsch TrafficCom Awarded Traffic Management in Málaga

Kapsch TrafficCom Awarded Traffic Management in Málaga

Kapsch TrafficCom will manage and operate the Observatorio de la Movilidad viaria de Málaga (Movima) for the next four years.

Volocopter Dazzles with First Flight in New York City

Volocopter Dazzles with First Flight in New York City

Volocopter completed its first flight test at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport (DMH) in New York City (NYC) with its crewed Volocopter 2X.

Autonomous Vehicles

Germany: KelRide Autonomous Shuttles Expand to 30-Kilometre Network

Germany: KelRide Autonomous Shuttles Expand to 30-Kilometre Netwo...

Germany's KelRide project is entering its final phase, introducing Europe's largest connected operating area for autonomous shuttles.

Autonomous On-Demand Shuttles to Be Deployed in California

Autonomous On-Demand Shuttles to Be Deployed in California

CCTA and Tri Delta Transit have partnered with East County Connection Partners and Flatiron to deploy autonomous shuttles in Contra Costa County.

Detroit Begins Automated Shuttle Testing at Mcity

Detroit Begins Automated Shuttle Testing at Mcity

Testing has begun at the University of Michigan's Mcity Test Facility to evaluate the safety of a new automated shuttle in Detroit.

Singapore: IONIQ 5 Robotaxi to Be Developed at HMGICS

Singapore: IONIQ 5 Robotaxi to Be Developed at HMGICS

Hyundai Motor Group and Motional recently celebrated the opening of the new Hyundai Group Motor Innovation Centre Singapore (HMGICS).

China: Pony.ai Receives Autonomous Trucking License in Guangzhou

China: Pony.ai Receives Autonomous Trucking License in Guangzhou

Pony.ai has obtained a license to test platooning Level 4 autonomous trucks on open roads in Guangzhou, China. 

UK: Autonomous Shuttle Trial Launches in Milton Keynes

UK: Autonomous Shuttle Trial Launches in Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes has been chosen as the location for trials of a brand-new self-driving shuttle.

BMW to Launch Level 3 Automated Driving Function

BMW to Launch Level 3 Automated Driving Function

BMW has announced that Level 3 automated driving will be available in the new BMW 7 Series from next spring for customers in Germany. This will mark the firs...

UK: New Automated Vehicles Bill Prioritises User Safety

UK: New Automated Vehicles Bill Prioritises User Safety

A new Automated Vehicles Bill has been introduced into Parliament to put safety at the forefront of the introduction of self-driving vehicles.

Oxa and eVersum to Introduce Self-Driving Shuttles in Belfast Harbour

Oxa and eVersum to Introduce Self-Driving Shuttles in Belfast Har...

Oxa and eVersum have announced they will introduce their first self-driving shuttles in Belfast Harbour as part of the Harlander Project.

Liftango and May Mobility to Deliver On-Demand Autonomous Services

Liftango and May Mobility to Deliver On-Demand Autonomous Service...

Liftango and May Mobility have announced a partnership to create new demand-responsive transportation through AV micro-transit.

Cruise Suspends Its Driverless AV Operations

Cruise Suspends Its Driverless AV Operations

Cruise has temporarily ceased its driverless operations following the suspension of its license in California.

First Autonomous Truck to Operate on German Autobahn

First Autonomous Truck to Operate on German Autobahn

The ATLAS-L4 research and development project will launch the first autonomous truck to drive on a German autobahn.

Japan: Honda, GM and Cruise to Launch Driverless Ride-Hailing Service in 2026

Japan: Honda, GM and Cruise to Launch Driverless Ride-Hailing Ser...

Cruise, GM and Honda are aiming to establish a joint venture to introduce a driverless ride-hail service in Japan in early 2026.

Cruise AVs Upgraded for Interactions with Emergency Services

Cruise AVs Upgraded for Interactions with Emergency Services

Cruise has upgraded its autonomous vehicles (AVs) to improve their capabilities in interacting with emergency and first responder vehicles.

Oxa and eVersum to Develop Autonomous Passenger Shuttles

Oxa and eVersum to Develop Autonomous Passenger Shuttles

Oxa has partnered with eVersum to design, develop and produce shared autonomous passenger vehicles in the UK market.

UK Projects to Study Self-Driving Mass Transit Solutions

UK Projects to Study Self-Driving Mass Transit Solutions

Six projects have been awarded a share of 1.3 million GBP to study the feasibility of self-driving mass transit solutions.

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Micromobility

British Columbia to Carry Out E-Scooter Safety Evaluations

British Columbia to Carry Out E-Scooter Safety Evaluations

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will carry out a safety review in order to evaluate the use of e-scooters across BC.

New York to Pilot Public E-Bike Charging Scheme

New York to Pilot Public E-Bike Charging Scheme

New York City Mayor, Eric Adams, has announced plans to install a series of new, lithium-ion battery chargers as part of a pilot programme.

Dott Deploys AI to Improve Micromobility Parking

Dott Deploys AI to Improve Micromobility Parking

Dott is deploying AI technology from Captur to improve the parking behaviours of its e-scooter and e-bike riders. 

Australia: Beam Joins E-scooter Trial in Perth

Australia: Beam Joins E-scooter Trial in Perth

The City of Perth, Australia has announced that Beam Mobility has joined its shared e-scooter trial alongside Neuron Mobility.

Hayden AI Launches AI-Powered Bike Lane Enforcement Cameras

Hayden AI Launches AI-Powered Bike Lane Enforcement Cameras

Hayden AI has launched an automated bike lane enforcement solution to enhance safety for cyclists using vehicle-mounted technology. 

Dott Research Explores the Causes of E-scooter Pavement Riding

Dott Research Explores the Causes of E-scooter Pavement Riding

Dott has unveiled findings from research using AI-powered Luna Systems cameras to explore the reasons for e-scooter pavement riding. 

GMC 2023: Challenges of Managing a Micromobility Future

GMC 2023: Challenges of Managing a Micromobility Future

On 26 October, a panel discussion at Global Mobility Call looked at the adoption of micromobility and the associated challenges.

Lime Launches Gen4 Seated E-scooter

Lime Launches Gen4 Seated E-scooter

Micromobility operator, Lime has launched its Gen4 Seated e-scooter, which aims to appeal to a wider range of riders. 

Dott and See.Sense to Enhance Micromobility Safety in Madrid

Dott and See.Sense to Enhance Micromobility Safety in Madrid

Micromobility operator, Dott, is collaborating with See.Sense to improve e-scooter safety in Madrid through the use of sensors. 

UK: Uber Eats and Zoomo to Launch E-moped Scheme

UK: Uber Eats and Zoomo to Launch E-moped Scheme

Electric bike manufacturer, Zoomo, has announced a partnership with online food delivery company, Uber Eats.

Bolt Becomes First Micromobilty Operator to Launch Distance-Based Pricing

Bolt Becomes First Micromobilty Operator to Launch Distance-Based...

Bolt has become the first micromobilty operator to introduce distance-based pricing to encourage safe scooter riding. 

Dott Completes Refurbishment of 10,000 E-scooters

Dott Completes Refurbishment of 10,000 E-scooters

Dott has completed the refurbishment of 10,000 shared e-scooters in a move to increase the sustainability of its micromobility operations. 

Houston METRO to Launch Shared E-bike Programme

Houston METRO to Launch Shared E-bike Programme

Houston METRO has announced plans to launch a shared e-bike programme to enhance mobility options in the city from summer 2024.  

Second Phase of E-scooter Trial Launches in London

Second Phase of E-scooter Trial Launches in London

Transport for London and London Councils have launched the second phase of London’s shared e-scooter trial, operated by Dott, Lime and Voi.

Bird Expands Its Presence in North America with Spin Acquisition

Bird Expands Its Presence in North America with Spin Acquisition

Micromobility provider, Bird has acquired Spin, making it the largest operator of shared micromobility services in North America. 

Beam Launches Seated E-scooters in Canberra

Beam Launches Seated E-scooters in Canberra

Shared micromobility operator, Beam has launched a fleet of 150 seated e-scooters in Canberra, Australia to help improve accessibility.

Urban Air Mobility

Air Chateau International to Purchase Up to 100 Archer Midnight Aircraft

Air Chateau International to Purchase Up to 100 Archer Midnight A...

Air Chateau International has announced plans to purchase up to 100 Midnight eVTOL aircraft from Archer Aviation. 

Joby Flies eVTOL Aircraft in New York City

Joby Flies eVTOL Aircraft in New York City

Joby Aviation has performed an exhibition flight in New York City with its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. 

Eve and NATS to Develop Urban Air Mobility Traffic Management Services

Eve and NATS to Develop Urban Air Mobility Traffic Management Ser...

Eve Air Mobility is collaborating with NATS to develop urban air mobility (UAM) traffic management services worldwide.

Archer and BETA Collaborate on Interoperable eVTOL Charging

Archer and BETA Collaborate on Interoperable eVTOL Charging

Archer Aviation has announced a collaboration for the roll-out of an interoperable fast-charging system with BETA Technologies.

Archer’s Midnight eVTOL Aircraft Commences Test Flights

Archer’s Midnight eVTOL Aircraft Commences Test Flights

Archer Aviation Inc. has announced that its test flight programme has hit another key milestone as its new eVTOL aircraft has taken flight.

Wisk Completes eVTOL Test Flights at Long Beach Airport

Wisk Completes eVTOL Test Flights at Long Beach Airport

Wisk has become the first eVTOL air taxi company to conduct public flight testing in Los Angeles County at Long Beach Airport.

Mott MacDonald and UrbanV to Jointly Develop Vertiports

Mott MacDonald and UrbanV to Jointly Develop Vertiports

Mott MacDonald and UrbanV have announced a partnership to develop Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) infrastructure worldwide.

Joby Commences Piloted eVTOL Test Flights

Joby Commences Piloted eVTOL Test Flights

Joby Aviation has commenced piloted test flights of its pre-production electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

Lilium Commences Production on Electric Propulsion System for eVTOL Jet

Lilium Commences Production on Electric Propulsion System for eVT...

Lilium has commenced production on the electric propulsion system for its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet.

Joby to Build eVTOL Manufacturing Facility in Dayton, Ohio

Joby to Build eVTOL Manufacturing Facility in Dayton, Ohio

Joby has announced plans to build a scaled manufacturing facility for eVTOL aircraft at Dayton International Airport in Ohio. 

Jump Aero Unveils Emergency Response eVTOL Aircraft

Jump Aero Unveils Emergency Response eVTOL Aircraft

Jump Aero has unveiled its eVTOL emergency response aircraft, which has been commercially ordered by Falck Ambulance Services.

EASA Proposes Rules for Air Taxi Operations in Europe

EASA Proposes Rules for Air Taxi Operations in Europe

EASA has released a set of proposed rules for operating Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft such as air taxis in Europe.

EHang Unmanned Aircraft Cloud System Receives CAAC Approval

EHang Unmanned Aircraft Cloud System Receives CAAC Approval

EHang's Unmanned Aircraft Cloud System (UACS) has been approved by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for trial operations.

Archer’s Midnight eVTOL Aircraft Receives FAA Approval for Test Flights

Archer’s Midnight eVTOL Aircraft Receives FAA Approval for ...

Archer Aviation's Midnight eVTOL aircraft has now met all FAA safety requirements to begin flight test operations.

UrbanV Partners with AWS to Develop eVTOL Vertiport Networks

UrbanV Partners with AWS to Develop eVTOL Vertiport Networks

UrbanV has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop city-wide infrastructure for its future eVTOL network.

Royal Mail and Skyports Launch Drone Deliveries in Orkney

Royal Mail and Skyports Launch Drone Deliveries in Orkney

Royal Mail and Skyports Drone Services have announced the launch of the Orkney I-Port drone delivery project.

All the Latest News

UK Government Invests £53 Million in SAF Industry

UK Government Invests £53 Million in SAF Industry

The UK government is investing 53 million GBP in the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry through its Advanced Fuel Fund.

UK: DfT Launches Competition to Decarbonise Local Transport

UK: DfT Launches Competition to Decarbonise Local Transport

DfT has launched a new 2 million GBP competition that aims to encourage businesses and local authorities to cut long-term carbon emissions.

Gogoro Offers Scooter Key in Apple Wallet for Its Smartscooters

Gogoro Offers Scooter Key in Apple Wallet for Its Smartscooters

Gogoro has launched a Scooter Key feature in Apple Wallet for its electric Smartscooter users in Taiwan.

Hayden AI Launches AI-Powered Bike Lane Enforcement Cameras

Hayden AI Launches AI-Powered Bike Lane Enforcement Cameras

Hayden AI has launched an automated bike lane enforcement solution to enhance safety for cyclists using vehicle-mounted technology. 

Dott Research Explores the Causes of E-scooter Pavement Riding

Dott Research Explores the Causes of E-scooter Pavement Riding

Dott has unveiled findings from research using AI-powered Luna Systems cameras to explore the reasons for e-scooter pavement riding. 

GMC 2023: Challenges of Managing a Micromobility Future

GMC 2023: Challenges of Managing a Micromobility Future

On 26 October, a panel discussion at Global Mobility Call looked at the adoption of micromobility and the associated challenges.

Virgin Atlantic Receives Permit to Fly Transatlantic Flight with 100% SAF

Virgin Atlantic Receives Permit to Fly Transatlantic Flight with ...

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a Permit to Fly for Virgin Atlantic to conduct a transatlantic flight powered by 100% SAF. 

Lime Launches Gen4 Seated E-scooter

Lime Launches Gen4 Seated E-scooter

Micromobility operator, Lime has launched its Gen4 Seated e-scooter, which aims to appeal to a wider range of riders. 

Dott and See.Sense to Enhance Micromobility Safety in Madrid

Dott and See.Sense to Enhance Micromobility Safety in Madrid

Micromobility operator, Dott, is collaborating with See.Sense to improve e-scooter safety in Madrid through the use of sensors. 

Terranet and AstaZero to Develop New ADAS Testing Methods

Terranet and AstaZero to Develop New ADAS Testing Methods

Vinnova has awarded a grant to Terranet and AstaZero to develop new testing methods for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

UK: TfN Launches Connected Mobility Strategy

UK: TfN Launches Connected Mobility Strategy

Transport for the North (TfN) has launched its new Connected Mobile Strategy scheme within the North of England.

UK Exhibition Tackling Distributed Energy Solutions is Back

UK Exhibition Tackling Distributed Energy Solutions is Back

Visitors at The Distributed Energy Show can expect an array of technologies and systems for the generation, storage and distribution of power and heat.

US DOT to Advance Deployment of V2X Technologies

US DOT to Advance Deployment of V2X Technologies

The US DOT's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is providing 40 million USD in funding to advance the deployment of V2X technologies.

UK: Uber Eats and Zoomo to Launch E-moped Scheme

UK: Uber Eats and Zoomo to Launch E-moped Scheme

Electric bike manufacturer, Zoomo, has announced a partnership with online food delivery company, Uber Eats.

UK Government Funding to Deploy Zero-Emission Trucks

UK Government Funding to Deploy Zero-Emission Trucks

The UK government is investing 200 million GBP in deploying an additional 370 zero-emission trucks across the nation.

London EV Show 2023 Gears Up to Electrify ExCel

London EV Show 2023 Gears Up to Electrify ExCel

The countdown for the London EV Show has begun, with only a month left until doors open at ExCel London, UK from 28–30 November.

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