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January 27, 2020
38 deaths on smart motorways in last five years, BBC reveals 
The UK government has told the BBC’s Panorama investigation programme that 38 people have been killed on smart motorways in the last five years. 
January 27, 2020
Videalert MEV bikes gain certification
Videalert has announced its mobile enforcement vehicle (MEV) bike has achieved full manufacturer certification for traffic and parking applications in the UK.
January 24, 2020
Amazon India to deploy 10,000 EVs by 2025
Amazon India is to deliver 10,000 electric vehicles (EVs) by 2025 in a bid to reduce the environmental impact of its delivery operations. 
January 24, 2020
Number plate analysis tool from Tattile
Tattile has unveiled a software tool which it says enables users to aggregate and analyse data of all connected cameras in a given area. 
January 23, 2020
Cruise launches shared electric AV
Cruise, a self-driving start-up owned by General Motors, has unveiled a shared electric autonomous vehicle (AV) in San Francisco which has no steering wheel or pedals. 
January 23, 2020
MaaS America announces San Fran MaaS-A-Con
MaaS America is to hold its first event, MaaS-A-Con, on 11-12 March in San Francisco.
January 22, 2020
New York trials Savari’s V2P app 
The New York City Department of Transportation (DoT) is trialling Savari’s SmartCross Vehicle to Pedestrian (V2P) app in the NYC Connected Vehicle Project – For Safer Transportation. 
January 21, 2020
Here unveils 3D road models for ADAS and driver safety
Here Technologies has launched Here Lanes with the aim of increasing driver awareness and road safety through advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
January 20, 2020
Aisin presents AV for short trips  
Aisin Group has unveiled an autonomous vehicle (AV) for short journeys like trips to the shops. 
January 17, 2020
LA Metro seeks to attract more bus riders
Transport authorities in Los Angeles are trying to attract more people to bus services in a bid to halt falling ridership and entice drivers out of their cars.
January 16, 2020
Amey launches AV service while protecting kangaroos
Amey Australia is to operate a retrofitted autonomous pick-up truck to collect passengers living in the Australian town of Dubbo, 440km north-west of Sydney.
January 16, 2020
Autotalks unveils V2X/DSRC chipset for US
Autotalks has developed a Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS)-compliant chipset for cellular Vehicle to Everything (C-V2X) or dedicated short range communication (DSRC) deployments in the US.
January 16, 2020
Hyundai to develop Uber’s air taxis
Hyundai has entered an agreement to develop Uber’s air taxis as – the companies hope – the concept of ride-share takes to the skies.
January 15, 2020
Swarco’s vehicle-activated warning signs alert drivers to a cyclist ahead

Swarco Traffic has created a ‘bicycle-ahead’ warning system for drivers on busy country lanes in the English county of Bedfordshire.      

January 15, 2020
Avis forms Urban Movement Labs in LA

Avis Budget Group has helped form Urban Movement Labs (UML), a public-private partnership in Los Angeles which aims to accelerate transportation technology.