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Electric vehicles (EVs) are no more dangerous to pedestrians than traditional petrol or diesel cars, according to a new study.

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The Global Cycling Network, a YouTube channel that explores elite cycling, bike maintenance and cycling culture, discusses the results of the ELEVATE research project in a new video.

Someone wearing a cycling helmet, kneeling down to replace the battery of their e-bike

Subsidising e-bikes instead of cars could kick the electric vehicle transition into high gear, writes Dr Noel Cass in The Conversation.

Four split screens all showing the same urban road lined with trees and parked cars. Each are overlayed with different weather and titled: original; snowy; rainy; foggy.

PhD researcher Chenghao Qian has developed WeatherEdit, which builds on real-world simulations to help researchers understand the effects of harsh weather conditions.

Professor Natasha Merat of the Institute for Transport Studies at University of Leeds.

Professor Merat has been named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to future transport systems.