The Procurement Partnership Limited (TPPL) has launched a new minibus, bus and coach framework in partnership with Bath & North…
Author: John Thornton
John Thornton
John is the editor-in-chief at Akabo Media, leading the editorial strategy for Logistics Manager, Robotics & Automation Magazine, and City Transport & Traffic Innovation (CiTTi) Magazine. With over a decade of B2B publishing experience, he has edited sector-specific titles in engineering, technology, automotive, and marine industries. Since joining Akabo Media in 2019, John has driven engagement and growth across print, digital, and event platforms. He oversees magazine content, mentors editorial teams, and curates industry-leading conference content. John chairs and moderates the Road User Charging Conference series in Brussels, Abu Dhabi, Miami and Singapore, while also playing an active role in Akabo’s exhibitions. A prominent voice in logistics, supply chain, robotics, automation, and transport, John fosters industry connections and ensures Akabo Media’s content remains a vital resource for its professional audience.
Electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider Volta Trucks has confirmed the start of engineering evaluation and development testing of…
Ford’s all-electric Transit is now being tested on European roads following the start of customer trials with a selection of…
Siemens Mobility and ViP Verkehrsbetrieb Potsdam have successfully demonstrated a test of the AStriD (Autonomous Tram in Depot) research project.…
City of York Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority have launched a consultation on a new scheme designed to…
Northern Ireland-based bus manufacturer Wrightbus has incorporated a raft of safety technology from Wheely-Safe into its StreetDeck Electroliner all-electric double-decker.…
Danish EV charging app Monta has announced an expansion into the UK to help overcome what it described as “a national…
The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has published guidance for mayoral combined authorities developing proposals for city region sustainable transport…
A consortium of seven UK-based organisations has signed a memorandum of understanding to develop prototype solid-state battery technology, targeting automotive…
British engineering and strategic consulting company Ricardo has announced that it has received UK government funding to develop a retrofit hydrogen…
