UK & Ireland (Europe) News
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Are Self-Driving Cars the Answer to Improved Road Safety for Fleets?
Nicholas Lyes at IAM RoadSmart explores how self-driving vehicles can improve road safety across the UK.
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UK Launches Consultation on Safety Principles for Self-Driving Vehicles
The UK government has launched a public consultation on the safety principles for the future deployment of self-driving vehicles.
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TfL’s New Bus Safety Standards Mandate ADAS and Driver Monitoring Systems
Transport for London (TfL) latest Bus Safety Standards include requirements for ADAS and DMS onboard its buses.
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Nurture Group Selects Geotab to Connect 2,200-Vehicle Fleet across the UK
Nurture Group deploys Geotab GO devices and MyGeotab across its 2,200-vehicle UK fleet to boost visibility and operational efficiency.
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PAVE UK Welcomes Wayve, Nissan and Uber
PAVE UK has announced the official addition of Wayve, Nissan and Uber as the first members to join the country's new initiative.
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UK Government Opens Applications for Operators of Autonomous Passenger Vehicles
The UK government has opened applications for companies to operate self-driving passenger vehicle services on roads across Great Britain.
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UK Department for Business & Trade Signs MoU with Wayve to Accelerate Self-Driving Technology
The UK Government's Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has announced the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wayve.
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Aurrigo to Supply High-Performance Electrical Sets for Supercar Programme
Aurrigo has been awarded a three-year £4.5 million GBP agreement to supply electrical sets for a next generation supercar programme.
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UK Government Invests Nearly £50 Million to Power Drone & Flying Taxi Technology
The UK Government has awarded almost £50 million to unlock growth in the drone and advanced air mobility sector.
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Teesside Airport to Host Feasibility Study for Autonomous Freight Vehicles
A new study carried out by Cenex and the iC4DTI will look to explore the future of driverless autonomous freight at Teesside Airport.
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easyJet and Rolls-Royce Complete Hydrogen Aero Engine Test
easyJet and Rolls-Royce have announced the completion of a series of major tests using hydrogen as an aviation fuel.
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Aurrigo Announces New UK Manufacturing Hub
Aurrigo has announced a major expansion with the move to a brand-new UK manufacturing and engineering facility.
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UK: Wrightbus Granted Funding for Autonomous Bus Project
Wrightbus, Loughborough University, and Queen’s University Belfast will study how autonomous buses can address critical mobility challenges.
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Funding Awarded to Support UK Autonomous Vehicle Deployments
Eight feasibility studies examining the use of autonomous vehicles in the UK have received funding through a government-backed initiative.
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UK: Vertical Aerospace Completes Piloted Thrustborne Transition in eVTOL Flight Test
Vertical Aerospace has completed a piloted thrustborne transition using a full-scale electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft…
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Government Strategy to Expand Tap-and-Go Travel on Buses, Trains and Trams
A new national transport strategy aims to expand contactless "tap-and-go" travel across buses, trains and trams in England.
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UK’s First Electric Flight Demonstrations Begin in Scotland
Loganair and BETA Technologies have commenced the UK’s first real-world electric flight demonstrations on Royal Mail routes in Scotland.
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UK: New Roadside EV Charging Hub Planned for Yorkshire
Plans have been submitted for a new public roadside EV hub in Yorkshire that aims to create over 30 permanent jobs.
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Bristol Airport & Equilibrion Unveil Feasibility Study for SAF & Hydrogen Production
Bristol Airport & Equilibrion have unveiled a feasibility study investigating the large-scale production of nuclear-derived SAF and hydrogen…
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UK Government Invests £271 Million in Clean Maritime Technology
The UK government has announced 271 million GBP in new funding to support cleaner shipping and strengthen coastal communities across the UK.
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Archer Aviation Names Bristol as Home of New UK Engineering Hub
Archer Aviation has announced the selection of Bristol as the home for its brand-new United Kingdom Engineering Hub.
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Essex Police Partners with First Charge for EV Charging Solutions
Essex Police has announced a partnership with First Charge to support the continued rollout of electric vehicles.
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Forest Introduces In-App Sobriety Test for e-Bike Riders in London
Forest has launched an in-app sobriety feature to help prevent users from using its e-bikes after consuming alcohol.
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Heathrow Airport Sets 2026 SAF Target Above UK Mandate
Heathrow Airport has expanded its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) incentive scheme for 2026, setting a target 2% above the UK mandate.