Smart parking
Tinynode SA has announced a new generation of vehicle detection sensors providing customers with greater value, stability and business continuity.With this sensor technology – called Series 4 second...
View ArticleUltra-compact gigabit controller with an internal high-speed interface
The new ultra-compact and fanless industry controller POC-120 from Acceed barely has the size of a 3.5-in hard disk drive.The micro PC is based on the E3826 dual core Atom processor from Intel with...
View ArticleRelieving the pressure of fleet management
Tyre pressure monitoring specialist, TyrePal’s latest fleet monitoring products are an in-cab tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and the TeleTPMS.TeleTPMS is a remote tyre pressure monitoring...
View ArticleTrailer check
TyrePal is launching a new tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) to help OEM trailer builders and trailer fleet operators tackle the problem of tyre blowouts on HGV freight trailers.The TyrePal...
View ArticleBetter transportation ideas persued in Austin
Ford and the Austin Transportation Department’s Smart Mobility team are launching the Austin City: One Challenge, a co-creation and crowdsourcing program for residents, businesses and community groups...
View ArticleWhich is best for lifecycle costs - OEM or aftermarket parts?
Identical twins share 100 per cent of their genes. Fraternal twins share only 50 per cent. For replacement bus parts, this difference matters. It’s important to source identical parts to the original,...
View ArticleElectric buses enter service in London
Alexander Dennis has unveiled the first of 37 new zero-emission, fully electric BYD ADL Enviro400 double deck buses for delivery to London bus operator, Metroline.The first five vehicles entered...
View ArticleScooter to launch in more US states
Spin, part of Ford Smart Mobility, has announced a plan to launch its newest electric scooter model to support growth and demand into new and existing markets. Starting next month, Spin’s latest...
View ArticleWhich bearings should cyclists choose?
The best cyclists have a very special mindset, which allows them to focus on the bike and the road, without distraction, ignoring tailwind, overlooking the rain, appreciating the uphill. These escapes...
View ArticleScience in the Golden State
Toyota, Kenworth, the Port of Los Angeles and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) have teamed up for an ambitious trial featuring trucks powered by fuel cells.The vehicle is a Kenworth Class 8...
View ArticleCharging ahead
Charging technology is absolutely crucial to the success of any electric machine. Oliver Johnson talks us through the current state-of-the-artAs the dust settles after the Extinction Rebellion climate...
View ArticleWill Electric Vehicles Be As Efficient As Traditional Vehicles?
Electrifying the world’s transport networks is no small task, especially considering the needs of heavier vehicles. By 2040, the British government’s proposed ‘Road to Zero’ emissions plan will require...
View ArticleUPS Ventures invests in autonomous driving company TuSimple
UPS has said its venture capital arm, UPS Ventures, has made a minority investment in autonomous driving company TuSimple. Together, both companies are testing self-driving tractor trailers on a route...
View ArticleNew scooter is aimed at first- and last-mile mobility
Hyundai has developed a new prototype electric scooter. The new model features rear-wheel drive and is powered by a lithium battery. The latest concept features in future Hyundai Motor Group plans to...
View ArticleEBus approaches its final testing phase
Equipmake has now entered the final testing phase of its bus drivetrain with UK-based performance and durability development set to finish at the end of the year. In-service trials of the vehicle will...
View ArticleIs this the future for the trucking industry?
Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) has revealed the first rendering images of its concept for a hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric truck, HDC-6 Neptune. The company will debut its latest commercial truck...
View ArticleNew urban truck from Volta
Prodrive is working with Volta Trucks to help engineer its revolutionary 16 tonne electric HGV designed not only to meet zero emissions requirements, but also to help keep vulnerable road users safer...
View ArticleHow do you create the world’s fastest tractor?
Williams Advanced Engineering has worked as an important part of a project team to support JCB’s World Record attempt to build the world’s fastest tractor.Using its expertise in aerodynamics, Williams...
View ArticleIoT: What are the risks of relying on it?
Since its emergence, Internet of Things (IoT) technology has taken the world by storm with its ability to make ordinary objects ‘smart’. The transport industry is no exception. The technology is widely...
View ArticleElectric motorcycle development speeds up
The way we get around is becoming increasingly electrified. Although eco-friendly transport has been at the top of the agenda for a while now, with Germany voting to ban the combustible engine all the...
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