UK & Ireland (Europe) News
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Mercedes-Benz UK Chooses Pod as Its Sole Home EV Charging Partner
Pod becomes Mercedes-Benz UK's sole home EV charging partner, offering exclusive discounts, tariff savings and rewards.
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UK: Government Launches Consultation on ZEV Mandate
A new consultation on the ZEV Mandate seeks views on the Government's pathway to ending sales of new petrol & diesel cars.
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Aurrigo SENTRY Project Awarded Funding from CAM Pathfinder Programme
A number of projects will receive a share of funding as part of the UK Government's CAM Pathfinder programme.
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UK Government Funding Expands Autonomous Bus and Vehicle Trials
The UK Government has announced funding for projects developing autonomous vehicles, including the Connector bus service in Cambridge.
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Wayve & Uber Granted TfL Private Hire Vehicle Licenses for Autonomous Services
TfL has granted Wayve a set of Private Hire Vehicle licences, enabling the introduction of a slew of the company's autonomous vehicles.
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Pod Partners with Jurni Group to Make Home EV Charging Simple and Affordable for Its Customers
Pod partners with Jurni Group to offer discounted home EV chargers and flexible subscriptions for its leasing customers.
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Apollo Go Begins Autonomous Vehicle Road Testing in London
Baidu's Apollo Go has begun testing autonomous vehicles on public roads in London as part of a partnership with Freenow by Lyft.
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London Gatwick Introduces Robotic Parking Service with Stanley Robotics
London Gatwick has become the first airport in the UK to launch a robotic parking service in partnership with Stanley Robotics.
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Europe's Congestion Is Costing Fleets Millions in Wasted Fuel, New Geotab Data Reveals
Geotab data reveals Europe's cities lost millions in wasted idle fuel, with London ranking sixth for freight efficiency.
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Heidi Alexander Remains Transport Secretary Under Andy Burnham
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has retained Heidi Alexander as Secretary of State for Transport following the formation of his new government.
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Anduril & Archer Unveil Defence Variant of Autonomous VTOL Platform
Anduril and Archer Aviation have unveiled the defence variant of their brand-new jointly-developed autonomous VTOL aircraft platform.
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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.