StreetDrone, an Oxford-based autonomous mobility technology company, has won UK government funding to develop 5G connected and self-driving 40-tonne trucks…
Author: John Thornton
John Thornton
John joined Akabo Media in August 2019 and has worked in B2B publishing since 2013, editing engineering technology titles serving the automotive, marine and sports and entertainment venue sectors. Currently editor of City Transport & Traffic Innovation and Robotics & Innovation magazines, John co-ordinates the day-the-day operations of both titles, using independent editorial content as a platform to bring buyers and sellers together via print and online. In addition to the magazines, John also serves as a chair for the annual Road User Charging Conference in Brussels and can be found sniffing out breaking news stories throughout the halls of Akabo Media’s industry-leading exhibitions.
Oxbotica, a UK-based autonomous vehicle software developer, has been granted an automated vehicle (AV) permit recommendation by TÜV SÜD to…
Berlin-based micromobility operator Tier Mobility has launched what it claims is the first e-scooter with user swappable batteries, along with…
Delivery companies should consider switching to cargo bike schemes for last-mile deliveries to cut carbon emissions, improve air quality and reduce…
Norwich is to operate an e-scooter trial with British micromobility provider Beryl, following approval by the UK Department for Transport (DfT) and…
UK transport secretary Grant Shapps has announced the launch of a new Acceleration Unit to facilitate vital rail and road…
A Nottingham taxi driver has become the first in the city to own an all-electric Hackney cab. Kuldip Dhillon has…
Oxford City Council has set out plans to exceed the current legal target for air pollution to improve the health…
Vertical Aerospace, a Bristol-based company developing affordable electric aviation solutions, has today announced plans for a flying taxi, the VA-1X.…
City of York Council will introduce planned trial road closures within a district covering an area north of the city…
