It’s indisputable that electric vehicles (EVs) produce no direct tailpipe emissions since they have no exhaust. Some argue that EVs generate more brake dust, but this claim doesn’t hold up because EVs use regenerative braking, …
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Integrated National Transport Strategy: Learning from Dijon (NewCivilEngineer)
It would be an understatement to suggest that last year was anything less than a whirlwind for the nation and its most prominent industries. After an early election brought a change of residency at Number …
Continue readingInnovative sustainability strategy shapes construction of new Hamburg U5 (TunnelInfo)
A holistic CO2 reduction strategy has been implemented since 2022 for the realization of underground line 5 in Hamburg. The pioneering approach of reducing construction-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at an early stage through a targeted …
Continue readingThe Mobility-Productivity Paradox investigated (VictoriaTransportPolicyInstitute)
Abstract This study explores a paradox: the negative relationship between mobility (motor vehicle travel) andeconomic productivity. Conventional planning often assumes that faster, cheaper, and more vehicletravel supports economic development, but evidence described in this study …
Continue readingEastern section of 2nd Munich S-Bahn Line contract let (TunnelOnline)
At the beginning of April 2025, Deutsche Bahn awarded contract unit 733 Tunnel Ostbahnhof to the consortium ARGE Tunnel Ostbahnhof as part of the major Munich 2nd S-Bahn Main Line project. Implenia and Hochtief each …
Continue readingMonday’s Friday Reads vacation day – 29 June 2025
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Continue reading7 Minutes Under the Sea: Update on the Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link (Railway-News)
At the Train & Rail event in Stockholm, Kirsten Margrethe Christensen of Femern A/S presented an update on the Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link, an infrastructure project currently under construction between Denmark and Germany. The 18-kilometre undersea tunnel, which …
Continue readingElectric 2 Wheel Sales Jump 33% in India in 2024 (AutocarProfessional)
Sustained demand for wallet- and eco-friendly electric mobility on two wheels, from both personal users and fleet buyers, along with much-increased new product availability saw the segment achieve a new high. The top five OEMs …
Continue readingBelfast company’s mimimal wake electric hydrofoil ferry showcased: Video (PowellRiverPeak)
In a demonstration that felt more like science fiction than public transit, an all-electric ‘flying’ ferry took to the waters of [British Columbia’s] Howe Sound on June 23, showcasing its green technology. A flying ferry? …
Continue readingStartup generating energy from passing vehicles & trains?: Podcast (Freewheeling)
Treeva is a startup generating energy from passing vehicles and trains. Her turbines harness airflow to power local infrastructure like lighting and EV chargers. We [the podcast, link below] talked about the technology, the challenges …
Continue readingNancy’s new trolleybus line replaces failed TVR: Transport sur Voie Réservée technology (SustainableBus)
On 5 April 2025, at 14:30, the transportation network of the Nancy urban area STAN (Rèseau de Transport de l’Agglomeration Nanceienne – Keolis group) inaugurated the new T1 trolleybus line in Nancy (104,400 inhabitants in the urban area, 420,000 inhabitants in the …
Continue readingMonday’s Friday Reads – 23 June 2025
• Oxford Street will be pedestrianised as soon as possible – Khan (Guardian) • Should this line be on the Overground?: Video (JagoHazzard) • East West Rail’s first commercial freight train: Video (RailUK) • New …
Continue readingToyota’s Chairman Says EVs Pollute More Than Hybrids. Is He Right? (InsideEVs)
Akio Toyoda says one electric car pollutes as much as three hybrids. Here’s what research says. Scientists have long settled the debate of whether electric cars are better for our environment than combustion engine cars—the …
Continue readingFinland begins planning standard gauge rail connection to Norwegian sea (RailMarket)
The decision, made during mid-term budget talks, is part of a broader plan to establish a direct rail connection from Kemi to the port of Narvik in Norway. The Finnish government has approved initial planning …
Continue readingReconnections’ Miscellany: Technology side effects – June 2025
This week on Reconnections: Customer service and de-escalation The six points to employ: The five principles of wayfinding through any transport system [I believe this is TfL but if anyone can confirm please leave a …
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