Coventry City Council, GB

Coventry City Council, GB Project SAVOR tests autonomous vehicles in city center traffic

Project SAVOR consisted of two weeks of real-world autonomous vehicle testing. A Ford Ranger and a Nissan ENV200 were equipped with Conigital's ConiCAV system for Gosford Street trips. Remote operators monitored vehicle performance through challenges like a diamond interchange. Each vehicle also had a driver on board in case of technical problems. Project partners Coventry University and Applus IDIADA are evaluating how the city can support autonomous driving in the future.

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Coventry City Council, GB

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Coventry City Council, GB encourages low-emission transit options with Mobility Credits pilot

Project leaders are evaluating how different incentives can reduce traffic congestion and emissions. The two-year pilot invites households in high-pollution areas of Coventry to scrap their cars for £3,000 cards. Initial participants in the program were limited to using their cards for public transit, rideshares, bike shares, and car clubs. Coventry and Transport for West Midlands expanded the program to allow bike purchases of up to 50% of the card's value.

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Coventry City Council, GB

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Coventry City Council, GB develops all-electric bus fleet in partnership with national government

Coventry and Oxford were selected to become the United Kingdom's first local governments with all-electric fleets. Each government receives £50 million for plug-in buses and equipment to be implemented by 2025. Local officials will use additional funds for ride-share programs in outlying areas, high-frequent bus lanes, and other initiatives. The switch to all-electric buses allows both councils to meet emission and air quality goals while upgrading public transit.

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Coventry City Council, GB invites businesses to test EVs with Electric Fleet First pilot

The council offers short-term electric vehicle leases to local businesses through the two-year program. Companies gain practical experience operating plug-in cars and trucks with leases of at least two months. Coventry City Council adds telematics equipment in each vehicle for comparisons of EV performance to existing fleet vehicles. Participants receive telematics reports after their leases detailing fuel cost, emission, and performance benefits.

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Coventry City Council, GB recruits Community Champions to spread public health information

A core of 200 Community Champions was recruited through charities, churches, and other organizations. Community Champions received weekly email updates on testing sites, public health orders, and resources. Weekly video conferences created opportunities for participants to share disinformation and concerns in their communities. Coventry worked with The Positive Youth Foundation to inform social media outreach based on feedback from youth focus groups.

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Coventry City Council, GB

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Coventry City Council, GB promotes resident use of local attractions with Go CV card program

The Go CV program offers a free discount card to any Coventry resident. Go CV cards provide free entry to museums, discounted fitness courses, and access to community garden allotments. Coventry provides further Go CV+ discounts to qualifying residents including students, pension recipients, and residents receiving support. City leaders created the program to encourage outdoor activity and community participation by its residents.

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Coventry City Council, GB combines electric car charging and air quality monitoring with new pilot

Coventry and Connected Kerb added 30 Gecko stations to street parking spots on Holyhead Road. EV owners locate and pay for charger use through the Connected Kerb app. Each station also features an air quality monitor to track local emissions. Connected Kerb is working on EV leasing programs to increase low-emission vehicle use by Coventry residents. This pilot responds to the neighborhood's poor air quality and limited at-home charging infrastructure.

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Coventry City Council, GB

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