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NZ funds low-emission vehicle take-up

March 6, 2020

The government of New Zealand is to fund 21 projects in cities such as Nelson and Tauranga which encourage low-emission transport.

Citroën targets micromobility with Ami EV

March 5, 2020

Citroën is launching a small, two-seater electric vehicle (EV) which can be driven by children as young as 14, apparently.

Ride-hailing ‘causes 69% more emissions’ than car trips: report

March 5, 2020

Ride-hailing trips are producing 69% greater emissions compared to the trips they are replacing, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS).

Thailand tells drivers to speed up - and reduce accidents

March 5, 2020

Thailand's road authorities have revealed that nearly a third of accidents are caused by motorists driving too slowly in the fast lanes.

Spin moves e-scooter operations into Europe

March 4, 2020

Ford’s micromobility company Spin is to launch dockless electric scooters in Germany and is also hoping to launch in France and the UK this year.

Cisco and Oxbotica team up to improve AV connectivity

March 4, 2020

Autonomous vehicle (AV) provider Oxbotica is partnering with Cisco to improve the data connectivity which will be needed to make driverless cars a reality.

Intertraffic 2020: ‘We’re going ahead as planned!’

March 3, 2020

Next month’s Intertraffic Amsterdam is going ahead, insists the organiser RAI – despite the cancellation of other major international events due to fears over the coronavirus outbreak.

Luxembourg offers free public transit to cut congestion

March 3, 2020

Public transport in Luxembourg is now free as the tiny European state bids to cut congestion.

Coronavirus: Singapore issues taxi health guidance

March 2, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak has prompted Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) to issue guidance safeguarding taxi and private hire car drivers and their passengers.