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£2 billion of transport funding is going to be given to Wales as part of the high-speed rail network that is going to be rolled out across the UK. The transport spokesman for Plaid is Jonathan Edwards who has made the calculation that Wales should be receiving just under £2 billion to the investment in HS2. The . . . → Read More: HS2 funding for Wales  A new cruise control system which uses GPS to determine the position of a vehicle and then forecast of the topography of the road ahead has been developed by Scania. The vehicle’s cruising speed will then be adjusted before it enters an ascent or descent, thus helping the driver to get the best possible fuel economy. This . . . → Read More: Scania GPS technology reduces climate impact Television viewers will soon be able to enjoy a week long mini series called On The Move which explores transportation in the future. Audiences will be taken on an amazing journey through the mobility world and see its evolution like never before and the series will be reporting on the latest designs of vehicles, new and . . . → Read More: CNN goes on the move to discover the future of transport An app called the London Bus Stop has been developed specifically for the bus commuters in London who no longer are prepared to stand waiting at wet and cold bust stops. This app has been developed by two entrepreneurs from London for smartphones and it delivers real time information of bus schedules for commuters. According to the . . . → Read More: New App means you will never miss a London bus again! TP Scoot is a new electric scooter that is about to launch in the UK and promises a convenient and cheap way for commuters to get around the city. The scooter costs a touch over £1000 and is classified in a similar way as a 50cc petrol scooter. It has been available in Germany for 10 . . . → Read More: TP Scoot electric run around Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales is inviting visitors to make the acquaintance of Boris and Blodwen, two fun-loving electric b-bugs making their debut this summer. As a sort of consumer trial, the little cars will be made available to visitors with a UK driving license and full auto insurance. They can hum along at . . . → Read More: b-bugs go into service in Brecon Beacons National Park After a successful trial in the northeast, there is now a liquid that can cut through snow and ice at -20C. After failures of trying to cope with sub zero temperatures using salt and grit, the Scottish Government is testing the ice eliminator. Trials show a significant result after being sprayed onto hard packed snow and ice, . . . → Read More: Liquid may replace salt as de-icer In terms of political engagement, Sweden has taken the lead with a network of interested local authorities. A comprehensive study of the Ministry of Infrastructure is working with Banverket, Swedish Rail Administration, and other institutions the green light to pilot facilities for public use in selected cities. In Uppsala (Sweden) already has a system with linear motors being used for . . . → Read More: Personal rapid transit is coming The Toyota Prius is a car from Japanese car manufacturer Toyota, in which a Hybrid Synergy Drive-called petrol-electric hybrid drive is used. The first generation of this vehicle was released at the end of 1997. The larger second generation hatchback was introduced in 2003. Since 2009, it will be sold worldwide in the third generation models. The Toyota Prius . . . → Read More: Inside the Toyota Prius Panasonic’s robo-mascot powered by rechargeable EVOLTA batteries has been welcomed by crowds in Kyoto after completing a two-month long, 310 mile trip from Tokyo to Kyoto this week. The seven inch tall robot, weighing just two pounds has been nicknamed Mr. EVOLTA and is essentially a small green character made of plastic and . . . → Read More: Panasonic Evolta robot completes 310 mile trip across Japan |
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