Top news of the week: 23.03.2022.
Mobility
Germany backs phasing out combustion engine cars by 2035
The German government is getting off the fence when it comes to cleaning up the car fleet.
United Nations: New resolution urges countries to promote everyday cycling
Countries worldwide should integrate cycling into transportation, improve road safety and promote the use of bicycles by people and businesses to ensure sustainable development and reduce ...
Short Trips: Futurist warns 'Cold War 2' could slow EV, AV transition
In SXSW's first transportation track, accessibility and sustainability challenges were a common theme.
Hyundai says petrol prices have “quadrupled” interest in EVs
In spite of the government’s recent move to tame New Zealand’s petrol prices, prices at the pump are still well
Envisioning a policy framework for the growth of AVs and SAVs
Public policy will need to evolve with vehicle automation advances to ensure privately owned, shared and fleet AVs meet community needs. Examining the likely phases of this transition can ...
Zero-emission mobility: cross-industry coalition calls for robust policy framework
The automotive, energy generation, electricity and charging infrastructure industries have come together to urge the European Parliament and Council to adopt strong, interconnected policies ...
ERTICO meets ITS Turkey at SUMMITS’22 in Ankara
ERTICO’s Partner ITS Turkey invited ERTICO’s Chairman Dr Angelos Amditis, ERTICO’s CEO Mr Joost Vantomme, and Dr. Johanna Tzanidaki, Director of Innovation & Deployment at ERTICO to attend ...
TransLink acquires Boucher Centre for future SkyTrain Columbia Station upgrade
TransLink has bought the Boucher Centre building at 435 Columbia Street in New Westminster for the future SkyTrain Columbia Station upgrade.