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First Bus to Launch Battery Storage Site at Hoeford Depot
First Bus has announced it will launch its largest battery storage site at its Hoeford bus depot in Hampshire next month.
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Coventry University Expands Autonomous Shuttle Pilot Project
Coventry University is progressing the Solihull and Coventry Automated Links Evolution (SCALE) project with its next phase, SCALE 2.
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Waymo Granted Permit to Test Autonomous Vehicles in New York City
Waymo has received approval from the city's Department of Transportation (DOT) to test the first autonomous vehicles (AV) in New York City.
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Canada: Aurrigo Introduces All-Season Autonomous Shuttle in Kanata
Aurrigo has launched an all-season autonomous passenger shuttle service at the Kanata North Technology Park in Ottawa, Canada.
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UK Government Extends Plug-In Van and Truck Grant to 2027
The UK government has extended discounts on electric vans and trucks under the plug-in grant scheme until at least 2027.
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Zoox to Provide Robotaxi Services for AREA15 in Las Vegas
Zoox has been named the official autonomous ride-hail partner of AREA15, an entertainment district and events complex in Las Vegas.
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UK Government Confirms List of EVs Included in New Discount Scheme
The government has confirmed the electric car models eligible for a discount under the government's new £650 million Electric Car Grant.
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Baidu Partners with Lyft for AV Deployment Throughout Europe
Baidu has formed a partnership with Lyft for the deployment of Baidu's Apollo Go autonomous vehicles across a number of European markets.
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Silvertown Tunnel Eases Congestion, Boosts Public Transport Use
Transport for London has published new data showing that the new Silvertown Tunnel has eased congestion and boosted public transport use.
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WeRide & Uber Expand Robotaxi Services in Abu Dhabi
WeRide has announced a new agreement with Uber to expand its Robotaxi fleet to more areas across Abu Dhabi.
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Autonomous Transport Projects Secure UK Government Funding
Several connected and automated mobility (CAM) projects have received funding from the UK Government to advance autonomous transport.
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Lyft and BENTELER Mobility Plan Autonomous Shuttle Launch in 2026
Ride-hailing platform Lyft has announced a new partnership with BENTELER Mobility to bring autonomous shuttles to its US network from 2026.
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New Consultation Launched on Automated Passenger Services Permission Scheme
The Future of Roads Minister has launched a new consultation on the Automated Passenger Services (APS) permission scheme.
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Baidu Partners with Uber for Global AV Deployment
Baidu partnered with Uber to deploy of its Apollo Go autonomous vehicles (AVs) across a number of global markets outside of the US and China…
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First Bus Officially Launches Shared EV Charging Initiative
First Bus has officially launched First Charge, the new branding for its shared-charging initiative across England and Scotland.
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Reduced Traffic, Economic Boosts: MTA Provides Six-Month Update on Manhattan CRZ
The MTA has announced that the first six months of Manhattan's CRZ pricing programme has reduced traffic and raised revenue within the area.
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Jacksonville Launches Autonomous Vehicle Public Transport Service
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) has launched a new autonomous vehicle service, NAVI, as part of its public transport network…
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Automotive Cybersecurity Amid Rising Geopolitical and Regulatory Pressures
At AutoSens, Oliver Creighton at BMW emphasised that automotive cybersecurity must meet regulatory, reputational, and political expectations…
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Waymo and Uber Launch Autonomous Ride-Hailing Services in Atlanta
Uber is now offering users autonomous ride-hailing services in Atlanta, Georgia, through its collaboration with Waymo.
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Mumbai to Introduce Candela's Electric Hydrofoil Ferries
Mumbai is set to introduce electric hydrofoil ferries as part of a new initiative to reduce road congestion.
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InCabin and AutoSens Showcase the Latest in Automotive Technology
Recent press briefings at AutoSens and InCabin offered a snapshot of the automotive industry's progress to enhance safety and convenience.
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Waymo Details Criteria for Safe Deployment of Autonomous Vehicles
Waymo has released a paper outlining its processes for determining whether its autonomous driving technology is ready for deployment.
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Wayve and Uber to Begin Autonomous Vehicle Trials in London
Wayve and Uber have announced plans to launch public road trials of fully autonomous vehicles in London, UK.
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UK: Autonomous Vehicle Pilots to Launch on Public Roads in 2026
Autonomous vehicles are set to launch on public roads in England in 2026, following the government’s decision to fast-track pilot schemes.