Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Frontech Limited today announced the introduction of a portable sensor capable of directly connecting to USB ports. The new sensor, to be added to the FUJITSU Biometric Authentication PalmSecure-SL Sensor line of contactless palm vein authentication devices for enterprises, will be available for sale only in Japan, from late September. The […]
Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS), Transport for London (TfL) and Barclaycard have received another major honor for London’s contactless bankcard payment system, after winning the prestigious ‘Operational and Technical Excellence’ award at the 2015 UITP (International Association of Public Transport) closing award ceremony in Milan. The three-way partnership was up against a strong group of shortlisted […]
Two new fast-charging points for electric vehicles are now in operation as part of the EU-funded Corri-Door project, which aims to enable an interoperable fast charging network in France and Europe. The new charging points were installed at two motorway rest stops, Bosgouet Nord and Tardenois Nord in the regions of Normandy and Picardy respectively. Users […]
The German federal state of Baden-Württemberg has released a new strategy through which it will become a pioneer in sustainable mobility. Entitled Sustainable Mobility – for all and published by the state’s Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, the document outlines a vision for regional sustainable mobility and the means by which it will be achieved. […]
The EVIDENCE project has funding to provide expert assistance to European cities wanting to present an economic business case to help secure investment in sustainable transport initiatives. Co-funded by the European Commission, the EVIDENCE project is able to assist five local authorities (in the 11 new member states) to set out evidence-based justifications for […]
The City of Stockholm has been awarded the 2015 INTERMODES prize for its work on integrating all transport modes for the well-being of its citizens and tourists. Gilles Vesco, Vice-President of Grand Lyon Metropole in charge of new mobility, representing the INTERMODES 2014 laureate, presented the prize to Fariba Daryani, Project Manager of Stockholm’s […]
In February 2016, Scania will start testing electric trucks on the electric road, which will become a reality as the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) has now approved support for the Gävle Electric Road project. The project will demonstrate and evaluate conductive technology, which involves electrical transmission through overhead lines above vehicles equipped with a pantograph […]
The city of Estepona in southern Spain has developed a SUMP to support a transition to cycling and public transport and improve local quality of life. With a total investment of € 19m, the plan includes around 50 measures such as the construction of cycle lanes, expanding pedestrian areas, improving transport links to industrial areas and […]
Intelligent traffic systems supplier Siemens has acquired the UK’s leading traffic enforcement organisation, Zenco Systems. Today’s announcement recognises Siemens’ commitment to the growing traffic enforcement market and follows a number of successful joint technology projects between the two companies in the UK, including deployments in Manchester and London. Gordon Wakeford, Head of Siemens’ Mobility Division […]
The European Commission-funded Smartfusion project on smart urban freight deliveries final event in Berlin showcased how urban policymakers and operators can now analyse the likely success and benefits of applying green vehicle technologies to their city regions and supply chains. Results of the Smartfusion project were unveiled to an expert audience of city and regional […]
