Everyone’s heard of blockchain – but most people are less sure about what it really is, and how it might be used in transportation. Andrew Williams peers into cyberspace to find some answers. A growing number of organisations in the ITS industry are exploring how blockchain technology could be used for ITS and mobility applications. So, what exactly is blockchain technology? What are the key current and potential applications in the mobility and ITS sector? And what practical benefits might it bring?
EVgo has expanded its deployment of electric vehicle (EV) fast-chargers to six locations across Los Angeles in a bid to accelerate adoption of the technology.
EVgo says the power ratings from its fast-chargers range from 50 kW to 350 kW and is convenient for drivers using their EV for ride-sharing and those without home or workplace charging.
The chargers are located at the following locations:
Clean and affordable transportation and zero-emission vehicle infrastructure are at the heart of the US Democrats’ ‘Green New Deal’ package.
The proposals seek to move the US away from fossil fuels and other sources of emissions that cause global warming within the next decade.
The package says these goals can be reached by reached by a ten-year “national mobilisation” which include an overhaul in transportation systems to eliminate pollution and greenhouse as much as technologically feasible, repai
Robert Spogis, Cubic’s director of mobile shared his 2018 predictions on how the transport sector will be transformed through the adoption of a mobile infrastructure as its popularity grows and how transit apps will leverage AI/machine learning to provide more personalised commuter experiences. In addition, he estimated that mobile technology such as Near Field Communications and Bluetooth will provide simpler and more intuitive ticketing methods than traditional paper tickets.
