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EU states support Denmark's diesel ban proposalTen European Union (EU) countries have backed a proposal from Denmark to ban the sale of diesel and petrol cars by 2040. Danish climate and energy minister Dan Jorgensen told Reuters that the ban... 15/10/2019
Most pedestrian detection systems 'hit pedestrians at 30mph'In-car automatic emergency braking systems with pedestrian detection mostly fail to avoid hitting pedestrians - and are completely ineffective at night, according to new research. In shocking... 14/10/2019
Here unveils Live Sense road hazard SDKHere Technologies has released a software development kit (SDK) which it says provides real-time insights on driving conditions and upcoming obstacles without the need for connectivity. Here claims... 14/10/2019
Indra drones to manage road traffic in SpainIndra is to use drones to monitor road traffic and detect incidents in Lugo, Spain. The company plans to employ the drones as sensors for current transportation monitoring systems and integrate... 14/10/2019
Spin seeks non-profits for US street safety projectsScooter-sharing company Spin is launching an initiative to involve non-profit organisations in US street safety projects. Spin says the pilot phase of the Mobility Data for Safer Streets... 11/10/2019
Careem expands Iraq ride-share operationDubai-based ride-hailing company Careem has expanded into the Iraqi city of Mosul, according to a report by Arabian Business. The company is hoping to provide technology-based mobility options for... 10/10/2019
Ola brings motorbike service to 150 Indian citiesRide-hailing firm Ola says it has rolled out its motorbike service - Ola Bike - to 150 cities in India and plans to introduce hundreds more to new towns and cities. The company says Ola Bike... 09/10/2019
Uber launches shift worker-to-job platformNot content with ride-hailing and food delivery, Uber has branched into the employment market. The company has launched its Uber Works platform in Chicago, a service which aims to connect workers... 09/10/2019
LAX bans ride-hailing pick-ups at terminalsLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) is to ban ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft from picking up passengers outside its terminals. The draconian move, which is planned to come into... 08/10/2019
Paris to offer €500 help-to-buy for e-bikesParisians are to be given a big financial incentive to get on two wheels next year, according to MSN News. The Île-de-France Mobilités transport authority which covers the city of Paris and outer... 04/10/2019