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Fleet electric van adoption and smart charging explored in government report
Government research into the enablers and barriers that commercial fleet operators and drivers face in adopting electric vans is now out.
Government-commissioned project to address headlight glare
A new government-commissioned project to understand factors involved in headlight glare and how to address them is now underway.
TRL to evolve newly acquired Eco Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme with net zero solutions
TRL has acquired the Eco Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme, spurring plans to create a portfolio of services to help local authorities and fleets drive decarbonisation.
Fleets urged to educate drivers on safety benefits of 20mph zones
Businesses are being asked to play their part in educating drivers that adhering to 20mph speed zones does save lives.
Mobile phone legislation must be widened to tackle distracted driving, says TRL
Plans by the Department for Transport to close a loophole in mobile phone legislation should be broadened to address wider distracted driving issues.
Autonomous vehicles to reduce collisions by 22% in interim, research suggests
One in five (22%) fatal and serious collisions could be prevented with the initial introduction of automated vehicles – potentially making them the biggest change in … Read More »
Projects receive funding to test automated vehicles in live traffic
Four projects that will test connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) technology have scooped £51m in government funding.
‘Smart Crossing’ tech could help protect pedestrians and drivers
New ‘Smart Crossing’ technology that could help make pedestrians, cyclists & drivers safer and more aware of each other has been unveiled in London.
Third of London taxi and private hire journeys could be in autonomous vehicles by 2025
Up to 30% of taxi and private hire journeys in the capital could be served by autonomous vehicle (AV) ride-sharing in London by 2025.
Driverless vehicle trials to take to roads under latest government funding
Fleets of driverless vehicles are to be trialled on UK roads and motorways in 2019 with the help of a latest round of government funding.
Fleets offered chance to participate in free tailgating pilot
The Transport Research Laboratory is seeking fleets to sign up to a free pilot on tailgating that could help reduce accidents and business costs as well as develop tools for … Read More »
TRL ramps up focus on sustainable mobility
TRL has enhanced its sustainable mobility capabilities by integrating with Transport and Travel Research Ltd (TTR).
One in three drivers use handheld mobile phones
Drivers’ use of handheld phones has significantly increased over the last two years as attitudes towards handheld mobile use significantly relax, new research suggests.
All-lane running motorways ‘no less safe than other motorways’, says TRL
The UK’s Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) has spoken out to highlight the safety of all-lane running schemes after the Transport Committee spoke out on safety concerns … Read More »
How distracted driving evidence has fallen behind latest technological changes
TRL’s head of impairment research Dr Paul Jackson and head of behavioural science Dr Neale Kinnear argue that the evidence base for distracted driving has failed … Read More »