Gamer Takeover: Minecraft Helps Students Explore Engineering
National Highways (formerly Highways England), has partnered with Minecraft, the popular sandbox video game, to inspire school children across the country.
From September, students will be able to go into the …Read More
New Road Safety Mobile Technology Trialled in the UK
A new mobile technology aiming to tackle issues around road safety is being tested for the first time in cities across the West Midlands.
The platform is the UK’s first Cellular …Read More
Cash surge: Funding announced for electric vehicle charging
The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) has announced it will be providing a total of £300m in funding to support electric vehicle charging. As a result, 1,750 new …Read More
60% of road users view self-driving cars as a “serious threat”
A recent study by the independent road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has found that 60 per cent of motorists consider the growing rate of self-driving cars to be a serious …Read More
Spooky success: Highways England tackles ‘ghost’ markings
Highways England is spearheading an international campaign to uncover the best products or systems for removing old, ‘ghost’ road markings.
The government-owned company aims to ensure that motorists have the clearest …Read More
Breathe easy: Clean air zones to be introduced to cities
Cities across England are moving forward with plans to introduce clean air zones (CAZ), which aim to improve air quality.
If a vehicle exceeds the set emission limit, the motorist may …Read More
Who’s responsible? New legal framework for self-driving car safety
Plans for a new legal framework are being drawn up by the Law Commissions of England, Wales and Scotland surrounding the safety of future self-driving vehicles. The thorough proposals will …Read More