Thursday, December 31, 2020

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Government Europa brings you the latest Transport News from across the field of European Government Policy.

rail cybersecurity

Rail cybersecurity issues pose growing risk

As smart ticketing systems and technological solutions become more prevalent in the rail industry, the issue of rail cybersecurity is a growing concern. Earlier this...
hydrogen powered bicycle

Hydrogen powered bicycle offers sustainable G7 transport

A hydrogen powered bicycle fleet is set to provide journalists reporting on the G7 summit in Biarritz, France, with sustainable transport solutions. Hydrogen fuel cell...
smart ticket trial

Smart ticket trial aims to boost public transport use

Rail transport provider Hitachi Rail is testing prototype technology in a smart ticket trial which could see ticker barriers in stations phased out entirely. The...
residential ev charging

Residential EV charging infrastructure receives UK boost

The UK government has released funding to enable the installation of more than 1,000 residential EV charging points. The £2.5m (€2.7m) funding will be made...
hs2 augmented reality

HS2 augmented reality training developed for station staff

A new HS2 augmented reality training programme has been launched for future staff members at the UK’s forthcoming Old Oak Common station. HS2 Ltd, which...
sustainable road surface

Sustainable road surface containing waste tyres trialled in UK

A new sustainable road surface material integrating waste tyres is set to be trialled along a stretch of motorway in the UK. The new asphalt...
Illegal state aid: France to recover €8.5 million of illegal aid to Ryanair

Illegal state aid: France to recover €8.5 million of illegal aid to Ryanair

The European Commission found marketing agreements between APFTE and Ryanair at the French airport of Montpellier to be illegal – now Ryanair must return...
project beyond consortium

Project Beyond Consortium to explore non-urban transport innovation

A new body, the Project Beyond Consortium, has been established to examine issues surrounding transport and mobility outside cities in the UK. Research and innovation...
ev battery cooling technology

EV battery cooling technology to cut range anxiety

A UK consortium is developing new EV battery cooling technology, with the aim of minimising range anxiety for electric vehicle users. The i-CoBat project, operating...
electric vehicle fleet operators

Electric vehicle fleet operators key to UK adoption – report

A UK report highlights the need to support electric vehicle fleet operators in order to drive uptake of electric mobility across the country. The report,...

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