Future Connected Mobility - While we have been preparing an article that takes another look at automated driving and the reaction to motorcycles, fitting of systems to motorcycles, two articles of news reach us. Overall, aspects of automated driving and indeed riding detection is moving on at a pace, as automation moves steadily to achieve science fact and not just science fiction. The ultimate goal of all this is to be sitting in a vehicle, with the vehicle in full control, not the driver in a fantastical world that mimics how we drive and ride at present, for … [Read more...]
High Parking Fees – Sweden
Sweden - The Federation of European Motorcyclists reports from one of its member organisation, SMC - Swedish Motorcyclists Association that the city of Stockholm has introduced one of the world’s highest parking fees for motorcycles and mopeds, without any kind of investigation or impact assessment for the citizens. This is even though Stockholm City has concluded that motorcycles and mopeds are small vehicles that reduce congestion and are better for the environment. The full report continues: The cost will rise from zero to € 2,000 per year for each vehicle owner … [Read more...]
Competition Essence Of London
London - Organised by 2Wheels London riders across London have the chance to win a track day for two at the legendary Brands Hatch circuit as part of a new competition which seeks to capture the essence of motorcycling in London. Liz Brooker MBE, chair of 2Wheels London, said: “We’re hoping to engage with more of the Capital’s riders through this competition, and deliver some important safety messages and information along the way. “This competition provides riders with an opportunity to get creative and show off their photography skills – while at the same time … [Read more...]
IMMA – Technical Officer – Engineer
International - We have just picked up from IMMA - International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association website that the organisation, located in Geneva Switzerland are looking for a Technical Officer, a new position at the secretariat to support its increasing activity-level. What is IMMA? Motorcycle Minds Trevor Baird says, "I am aware of IMMA, having in the past worked with IMMA at the UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe) at the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP29) and Global Forum for Road Traffic Safety (WP1) as the … [Read more...]
The Riders Representatives Meet
Europe - FIM Europe reports on the Spring meeting of the Working Group held in Rome (Italy) on March 21st and 22nd that brought FEMA (Federation Of Europe Motorcyclists Associations) and FIM Europe together for the benefit of motorcyclists. The group focused on some topics of common interest with the intention of carrying forward the requests of motorcycle users, to bring these to the attention of the European institutions and to raise awareness among as many motorcyclists as possible. FIM Europe reports: FIM Europe and FEMA together in favour of … [Read more...]
“Nobody Wins With Trade Wars”
Global/Europe - Following on from our article in early March - Harley-Davidson – Doing Stupid! - which looked at the possibly of a looming trade war against the world and specifically Europe from the United States over steel and aluminium imports, ACEM the motorcycle manufactures representative in Europe are keeping everyone abreast of their stance on the situation. Comments by European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker at that time were, “So now we will also impose import tariffs. This is basically a stupid process, the fact that we have to do this. But we have … [Read more...]
Automation Seeing Motorcycles?
Europe - The Federation of European Motorcyclists - FEMA - reports that research by RDW (the Netherlands Vehicle Authority) shows that cars with an innovative driving system, such as an adaptive cruise control (ACC), are capable of noticing motorcycles. But when motorcycles are riding at the edge of their lane, the adaptive cruise control does not respond well to them. In many tests, action had to be taken by the driver of the car to prevent a collision. That is why RDW warns users of such systems and motorcyclists to pay attention while driving, because the systems do … [Read more...]
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