11 May 2012
In Europe cycle lanes have turned out to be more than just a facility for commuters and tourists. They are also fast becoming a lane for a new range of cycle-based businesses and services. Cycle logistics is the latest project from the European Union which between May 2011 until April 2014 is funding companies to try using bicycles instead of motorcycles for deliveries. Cycle logistics will aim to replace 25% of motorised delivery trips which are less than five kilometres in major cities.
10 May 2012
The ability to work across political boundaries to achieve better transport integration within economically coherent regions is becoming an important source of trade competitiveness. That was the view of Professor Catherine Ross of the Georgia Tech Center for Quality Growth and Regional Development speaking at a forum on regional connectivity at the International Transport Forum meeting in Leipzig, 4 May.
10 May 2012
French tyre manufacturer Michelin seems to be quietly building a platform for itself as a potential vehicle chassis manufacturer in a hydrogen powered future. At the International Transport Forum in Leipzig the €17bn company was demonstrating hydrogen fuel cell and electric battery vehicles using its technology.
7 May 2012
Build it, and they will come. Such has been the mantra of many infrastructure pundits – particularly in the private sector.
3 May 2012
Cities are built to trade, but is the way we trade around the city making the best use of road space? This is one of the questions being considered at the International Transport Forum’s Annual summit, being held in Leipzig. Peter King reports from the conference.
13 March 2012
We are often asked by consumers what cars they should buy to help them be more fuel efficient.
22 June 2011
“Can the AA suggest ways to make my fuel dollars stretch further? Answer: “Yes we can!” Here's how:
27 April 2011
The recent release of the NZAA‘s official 2011 operating costs have highlighted the confusion many motorists now face when choosing between petrol and diesel fuelled vehicles. After all the data collection and number crunching, the big wash up would suggest that one fuel type has no clear advantage over the other when it comes down to the total operating costs. In areas where the diesel powered car has a clear advantage the petrol version claws its way back into contention by scoring winning blows of its own.
26 January 2011
As fuel prices increase you may think it would make perfect sense to automatically consider downsizing to a more fuel efficient vehicle. Surely, if you could reduce your fuel bill overnight why wouldn’t you start looking at selling and trading up to a much more miserly and thrifty vehicle which is going to save you dollars at the pump.
22 December 2010
More and more hybrid models are entering the new car market. This means the number of used petrol/electric vehicles will continue to increase and start to become an attractive alternative to those simply looking for a fuel efficient and affordable means of transport.
