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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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21 Aug
Despite cheaper running costs, UK public still hesitant over electric cars
With petrol and diesel cars set to be banned in the UK by 2040, the electric car market is growing, with an estimated 223,000 electric cars currently on UK roads.
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21 Aug
Porsche revs up driverless car efforts with TriEye investment
Porsche is stepping up its involvement in the driverless car space with a strategic investment in Israeli startup TriEye.
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15 Aug
Electric car charging points surpass petrol stations for first time
There are now, for the first time, more electric car charging points in the UK than there are petrol stations as growing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) has driven a flurry of installations.
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6 Aug
$48bn in shared mobility investments signals robotaxi rise: Report
The shared mobility sector, which includes firms such as Uber and DiDi, has attracted more than $48bn worth of mergers, acquisitions and investments over a three year period, according to data analytics firm GlobalData.
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6 Aug
New airship technology could see zeppelins return to our skies
On May 6 1937, the infamous Hindenburg disaster, in which an airship caught fire after an electrical spark ignited highly flammable hydrogen that had leaked out, claiming the lives of 36 people on board.
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25 Jul
How “software flaws” have had tragic consequences for Boeing
On Wednesday, the world’s largest aerospace company Boeing reported its biggest ever quarterly loss, as ongoing issues facing its 737-MAX aircraft saw the company lose $2.9bn in the last quarter.
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18 Jul
“Maximising safety through innovation”: How the UK is tackling driverless car regulation
The connected and autonomous vehicles industry is expected to be worth an estimated £52bn to the UK by 2035, with the automotive industry bracing for major change over the next decade.
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16 Jul
Hyperloop VR experience unveiled at SpaceX headquarters
A hyperloop VR experience that provides viewers with a sense of what it will be like to use the futuristic mode of transport has been unveiled at SpaceX’s headquarters in California.
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12 Jul
Major robotaxi pilots to be launched in Europe in 2020
Several “large scale” robotaxi pilots are to be launched in Europe by the end of next year after two key automotive players signed an exclusive strategic partnership.
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11 Jul
Future transport systems: 2030 to see dramatic rise in safety, choice and technology
The future transport systems of 2030 will be characterised by dramatically improved safety, greater choice and higher security driven by technology, according to experts in the field.
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9 Jul
Uber’s plan is to become the AWS of logistics: Uber CTO
Uber’s long-term plan is to become a platform for third-party companies, providing logistics’ answer to Amazon Web Services (AWS), according to the company’s CTO Thuan Pham.
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6 Jul
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2019: The top tech on show
The Goodwood Festival of Speed is a celebration of automotive innovation, showcasing the rich history of motorsports and the remarkable technologies driving us into the future.
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28 Jun
Apple Drive.ai purchase a reminder of “market shock” facing carmakers
The Apple Drive.ai purchase earlier this week is a stark warning to carmakers of the disruption they are facing over the next few years, according to data analysis firm GlobalData.
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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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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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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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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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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.