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Driverless cars could be navigating UK roads by the close of 2026. The UK transport secretary Mark Harper revealed to the BBC his belief the vehicles will be widespread in only two years, and expressed anticipation that by the end of that same year, owners of such cars would have the freedom to travel without the need to actively monitor their journey. Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Mr Harper shared his firsthand experience witnessing the technology in action in California, emphasising the importance of instilling public “confidence” in a robust safety regime for the vehicles. He s...
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Driverless cars could be on UK roads by 2026, says a government minister. Transport Secretary Mark Harper has teased that self-driving vehicles could start being used across the country in two years – following in the footsteps of places like California - and even mentioned the possibility that drivers could be able to focus on other tasks while they are at the wheel. The 54-year-old politician told BBC Radio 4’s Today: "The legislation is going through parliament at the moment, so hopefully we'll get that through parliament by the end of 2024. "Probably by as early as 2026 people will start s...
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The UK government has given hydro-transport transport schemes £8 million. The Department of Transport has given projects in Teesside funding to help create a hydrogen transport headquarters for supermarket delivery trucks and airport ground vehicles that will be powered by the gas. Along with this, four accessible hydrogen refuelling stations will also be built in the Tees Valley. Transport Secretary Mark Harper called the area a “pioneer” in creating the tech. He said: "Hydrogen technology has great potential to decarbonise transport and help grow the economy. "This investment will provide a ...
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