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Self-driving cars could be on UK roads by 2026 as AV Act approved

Following the approval of the Automated Vehicles (AV) Act, self-driving vehicles could be on UK roads as early as 2026.

Developing large-scale fuel cells to decarbonise heavy transport

Argonne National Laboratory is building a test facility to develop and test large-scale fuel cells for heavy-duty and off-road applications.

UK marks landmark AI investment to develop self-driving vehicles

UK AI company Wayve has announced a $1.05bn investment to develop the next generation of AI-powered self-driving vehicles. Read more here.

Australian researchers create green jet fuel from methane emissions

Scientists from the University of Sydney have innovated a process for turning methane emissions into green jet fuel.

Air travel emissions must be reduced, researchers say

New research has uncovered that carbon emissions associated with professional conferences make up a sizable fraction of air travel emissions.

£3.6bn green technology funding milestone for UK aerospace sector

New funding will advance green technology, which will help develop a new generation of zero-emission aircraft in the aerospace sector.

Future of Flight plan: One step closer to flying taxis

Flying taxis, crime-fighting drones and 999 care deliveries could be a reality by 2030 thanks to the government's Future of Flight plan.

Unlocking the power of hydrogen in transport

Hydrogen can store and deliver clean energy for many uses across the UK with the potential to reduce CO2 emissions at the tailpipe.

Why the transport industry must look beyond automotive in the drive to net zero

Learn why engineers must look beyond the automotive sector into other industries, including off-highway and aerospace, to achieve net zero.

Accelerating the adoption of zero-emission vehicles is crucial for decarbonisation goals

Increasing the uptake of zero-emission vehicles will lead to an 80% or more drop in transportation emissions by 2050. Read more here.

Connecting the future: How satellite technology and solar power can start a mobility revolution

Learn more about the upcoming World Solar Challenge and how satellite technology and solar power can power sustainable transport.

Hardt and Zeleros sign MoU to European hyperloop deployment

Hardt and Zeleros have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expedite the technical and commercial development of hyperloop.

New smart parking app will improve road user experiences

An innovative smart parking app will help drivers easily and quickly find available parking. Read more here.

EV charging stations will be located every 60km under new EU rules

European Parliament rules will see EV charging stations available every 60km across the EU for cars and 200km for trucks and buses.

Government announces £12m funding for low carbon aerospace project

Learn more about a new low carbon aerospace project that will reduce harmful carbon emissions and boost the economy.

UK’s first Maritime Council will support growth and aid the green transition

Discover how the UK's first Maritime Council will aid a net zero economy and help meet the goals of the Government's Maritime 2050 plan.

Successful space launch will significantly improve maritime communications

A microsatellite that will improve maritime communications launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikotta, India, on Saturday.

Dangerous tyre wear pollution must be combatted now, Imperial College experts say

Leading researchers from Imperial College London are pressing for decisive action to tackle toxic tyre wear pollution.

UK Government funds £7m to decarbonise freight transport

The UK Government has announced it will provide £7m via the freight innovation fund (FIF) to reduce freight transport emissions.

Air travel emissions in Norway are double the global average

Discover how greenhouse gas emissions from Norwegian air travel are twice as high as the worldwide average and how they plan to combat them.

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