Automation isn’t just about cars Future RoadMuch of the media focus on automation concerns conventional vehicles with some autonomous functions, truck convoys and low speed autonomous pods in... Apr 15, 2020
Positive Energy Roads – a solution to decarbonise transport? Future RoadWhether generation of renewable energy from within the road authority estate is now a feasible option was the question that Maple and three... Nov 04, 2019
Multi modal transport research roadmap launched Connected TransportIn 2010, FEHRL launched the Forever Open Road initiative, aiming to reimagine how roads would be designed, constructed, operated and maintained in... Aug 09, 2019
The Automated Road Autonomous TransportGood quality roads are a vital part of the European transport network, enabling access to employment, education and leisure activities. Despite the... Jun 18, 2019
Transport energy efficiency in the USA – is that an oxymoron? Connected TransportFEHRL and Maple Consulting recently organised and participated on a scanning tour to the USA focussing on energy efficiency in transport. Eight... Dec 12, 2018
Future transport needs to be adaptable Future RoadThere are approximately 5,000,000 km of paved roads in the European Union, of which around 65,100 km are motorways. The gross investment spending in... Jun 15, 2018
Resilience in transport infrastructure EnvironmentWell-functioning and efficient roads and other transport infrastructure are essential for society to enable the delivery of goods and transport for... Mar 16, 2018
How can we increase innovation in the transport sector? Autonomous TransportThe pace of innovation is changing rapidly, with innovations such as autonomous driving that, whilst still some distance away from full deployment,... Oct 04, 2016
When is a road not a road Future RoadRoads have been in existence for the duration of human history, originating from animal tracks, through stone roads, smooth roads surfaced with... Apr 13, 2016
Energy generation in transport infrastructure Future RoadWith a transition required from fossil to renewable energy and recognising the role that transport plays in generation of carbon dioxide, there are... Mar 15, 2016