North set to drive future of transport

The future of European transport will be driven by a company from the North, Action Renewables, after a €3.4m EU development project was unveiled yesterday.

Led by Action Renewables and assisted by South West College, the Better Accessible Transport to Encourage Robust Intermodal Enterprise (Batterie) project will look at ways to integrate alternative fuels and smart technology into international air, road, rail, and sea transport networks.

Action Renewables deputy director Terry Waugh said they will be trying to solve some of the biggest questions facing humanity.