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Tomorrow’s transport
Future transport news and insight into the emerging transport solutions changing the way we move across the globe. Verdict covers everything from driverless cars and drone taxis to supersonic planes, hyperloop and beyond. We are on the brink of another transport revolution, and technology is driving the changing world of travel.
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24 Jun
O2 and European Space Agency to test driverless car satellite system
Telecoms provider O2 and the European Space Agency (ESA) are set to launch a four-year trial to develop a back-up satellite system for driverless cars in Oxfordshire.
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21 Jun
E-scooter wars: is there substance behind market domination?
E-scooters will soon become a familiar sight in cities across Europe.
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20 Jun
Waymo partnership with Renault and Nissan to reaffirm lead in the self-driving car race
Waymo is expanding its global reach when it comes to driverless cars, as the Alphabet subsidiary inks a deal with Groupe Renault and Nissan.
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19 Jun
Raytheon and AirMap partner to unlock drone technology’s commercial potential
Best highlighted by the Gatwick Airport incident last year, which saw a rogue drone used to ground more than 1,000 flights over a two day period, drone technology often proves to be a nuisance, if not a security risk, for more traditional aircrafts.
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17 Jun
Commercial drones to drive trebling of UAV production by 2028
A boom in commercial drones is set to drive rapid growth in civil unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over the next decade, with production expected to almost triple by 2028, according to research published today.
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13 Jun
Uber Air unveils Skyport designs for proposed air taxi service
Available in 600 cities across 65 countries, Uber has truly conquered the ride-hailing market.
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6 Jun
Amazon delivery drone plans “clear proof that this technology is gaining momentum”
Amazon’s announcement that it will begin using drones to deliver to some customers in the US within a matter of months demonstrates that drone technology is becoming a practical part of the real world, rather than just a gimmick.
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30 May
Flying cars of the future: Why they won’t be cars at all
When Blade Runner was released in 1982, Ridley Scott introduced us to a dystopian vision of what Los Angeles could look like in 2019.
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29 May
Mixed reality headsets: A game-changer for car development?
Augmented reality is being put in the driving seat in order to aid car manufacturers with the design and testing of new vehicles, thanks to a partnership between Volvo Cars and Finnish augmented-reality headset manufacturer Varjo.
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29 May
Land Rover develops heated steering wheel to keep eyes on the road
With the UK government stating that it wants fully driverless cars to be on British roads by 2021, much of the innovation in the automotive sphere is focused on this new technology.
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22 May
Delivery drones won’t be a reality “anytime soon”: Ocado CTO
Delivery drones are often characterised as a key part of the future of online retail, but according to Paul Clarke, CTO of online grocery giant Ocado, they won’t be bringing goods to your door for the foreseeable future.
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21 May
Simulating the city: Transport modelling technology maps the future of urban travel
A transport modelling technology that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to simulate the movement of people and vehicles through cities is set to provide the foundation for future transport technologies such as driverless cars.
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20 May
Mini robotic cars show how driverless cars improve traffic flow
A fleet of miniature autonomous cars has shown how driverless cars improve traffic flow by at least 35% when programmed to work together.
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13 May
How regulation can enable the shared mobility revolution
From bike sharing and electric scooters and soon self-driving cars and drone vehicles, the transport ecosystem is arguably undergoing the largest transformation since cars first appeared on the roads back in the 19th century.
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13 May
Future construction machines realised in LEGO
A collaboration between Volvo Construction Equipment and LEGO Technic has seen future construction machines built using the toy company’s bricks.
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8 May
Researchers develop smart suitcase to help blind people navigate airports
With new capabilities such as GPS tracking, Wi-Fi connectivity and the ability to recharge other gadgets, smart luggage is the newest way travellers can stay connected on the move.
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3 May
How the shared mobility revolution is fuelling a decline in car ownership
Cities are changing at a pace never seen before and with a change in structure and behaviour, there has been a meteoric rise in ‘shared mobility’.
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29 Apr
You’ll soon be able to earn cryptocurrency while you drive
Drivers might soon be able to earn cryptocurrency while they drive thanks to new connected car technology being tested by Jaguar Land Rover.
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24 Apr
Toyota partnership to automate HD maps for autonomous vehicles
Toyota’s research division has announced plans to use satellite imagery to create automated high-definition maps for its autonomous vehicles.
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23 Apr
What’s standing in the way of driverless cars? It could be you
Driverless cars are on their way, and if Elon Musk is to be believed you could be hitching a ride in an autonomous taxi as early as next year.
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17 Apr
Forest conservation: How drones can help save our forests from climate change
It’s no secret that the world’s forests are under threat.
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16 Apr
Delivery drone design improvements take inspiration from insects
An improved delivery drone design that ensures that unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can carry more than previous models and fly in increasingly precarious conditions has been patented.
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12 Apr
Mobility as a service: Brits’ reluctance to give up cars is a major roadblock
With the number of young people owning cars dropping rapidly, on-demand transportation services are growing in popularity.
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12 Apr
Electric road that charges vehicles as they drive to be built in Sweden
The Swedish Transport Administration Trafikverket has announced plans to build an electric road that can charge vehicles while they drive along it on the island of Gotland, Sweden.
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4 Apr
“Brexit roadblock” threatens UK self-driving car industry
The UK has come out on top as the country with the biggest mass-market potential for connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) – but only if the Brexit roadblock is removed.
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22 Mar
Tech companies team up to take on Didi in China’s ride-hailing market
A collection of leading Chinese tech companies have partnered to test Didi Chuxing in China’s ride-hailing market.
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19 Mar
NVIDIA autonomous vehicles given a ‘Safety Force Field’ to prevent crashes
GPU maker NVIDIA has created software for autonomous vehicles that adds an extra safety net to prevent collisions.
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18 Mar
$2bn Lyft IPO beats Uber in race to go public
Ride-hailing company Lyft has announced an initial public offering in which 30.77 million shares will be sold between $62 and $68 per share.
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18 Mar
Uber used spyware to steal market share from this competitor
Uber used a spyware application to lure drivers away from a rival competitor, effectively shutting the company out of the emerging ride-sharing market.
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13 Mar
US Secretary of Transportation forms council to bring Hyperloop to the US
The US Secretary of Transport Elaine Chao has announced a new council aimed at bringing Hyperloop technology to the US.