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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 23 - Identifying urban solutions at the intersection of climate, health, and equity

Tune into the latest Urban Exchange podcast, where guests from the city of Buenos Aires City Government and Yale University discuss the links between climate, health and inequity.

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Latest news on electric vehicles, micromobility and connected and autonomous vehicles. Smart cities also need to focus on the likes of air, rail, road and sea travel to reduce congestion and enable efficient logistic network

ChargePoint and GM to expand ultrafast EV charging network

ChargePoint and GM to expand ultrafast EV charging network

Electric vehicles23 Dec 2024by SmartCitiesWorld news team

Many applicable locations will be equipped with ChargePoint’s Omni Port system, which allows vehicles with CCS or NACS charging ports to charge at any charger.

ST Engineering secures $180m contract for Bangkok MRT

Rail Travel23 Dec 2024

ST Engineering secures $180m contract for Bangkok MRT

The Orange Line connects eastern and western Bangkok, enhancing connectivity across the city, reducing travel times and alleviating traffic congestion.

Glasgow pop-up transport hub boosts active travel rates

Transport hubs20 Dec 2024

Glasgow pop-up transport hub boosts active travel rates

Mobility hubs bring together a range of transport options and community services in one place, making it easier for people to travel without using private cars.

Pittsburgh Regional Transit launches account-based ticketing

Mobility-as-a-Service18 Dec 2024

Pittsburgh Regional Transit launches account-based ticketing

With ABT, riders no longer need to purchase a ticket or select a fare in advance but rather board, tap their mobile device on an onboard validator and ride.

DHL and Oxa partner on autonomous vehicle project at Heathrow

Connected and autonomous vehicles18 Dec 2024

DHL and Oxa partner on autonomous vehicle project at Heathrow

By using AVs and AI, the project aims to help the aviation industry better understand how it can unlock a sustainable and scalable logistics solution.

Lancashire County Council deploys AI to improve bus network

AI and Machine Learning17 Dec 2024

Lancashire County Council deploys AI to improve bus network

Agreement with Lancashire County Council will see Alchera provide its bus solution to support the monitoring and evaluation of the county’s bus network.

Partnership to explore smart parking solutions in Saudi Arabia

Road travel17 Dec 2024

Partnership to explore smart parking solutions in Saudi Arabia

The proposed collaboration will focus on the implementation of digital technologies in the Kingdom to optimise traffic flow and enhance the end-user experience.

More than $20m awarded in latest US airport infrastructure grants

Air Travel16 Dec 2024

More than $20m awarded in latest US airport infrastructure grants

AIG funds can be used for airport planning, development, sustainability, terminal expansions, baggage system upgrades, and runway safety enhancements.

Which cities have the longest commutes and wait times?

Road travel16 Dec 2024

Which cities have the longest commutes and wait times?

Moovit big data insights from 50 cities across 17 countries reveals trends in commute times, wait times, transfers, payment, and transit improvement factors.

Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge winner announced

AI and Machine Learning16 Dec 2024

Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge winner announced

Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners and the North Texas Innovation Alliance held the startup pitch at this year’s Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona.

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What is ‘Smart City’ and why do we need them?

Smart city is the framework based on Information and Communication technologies that enable the development of sustainable practices to address the urbanisation challenges. Leveraging the technology is one of the foremost pillars of ‘smart cities’ in order to increase efficiencies and improve the quality of resident’s life and the city’s services.

Manchester launches People’s Panel for AI

The panel aims to provide residents with access to education and training on AI, enabling local communities to influence the development of AI initiatives.

ST Engineering to provide smart city platform for Lusail City

The company will build and operate a smart city platform with citywide network connectivity for the Qatar city using advanced AI and data-driven technologies.

Are you going to Smart City Expo, Barcelona in Nov 2024?

Are you going to Smart City Expo, Barcelona in November? If so, just let us know and we’ll be able to invite you to a number of exclusive events!

AI used to monitor and optimise Swedish road infrastructure

Computer vision and machine learning specialist, Univrses, will work with the Swedish Transport Administration to digitise and manage roadside infrastructure.

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The top trends for micromobility in 2024

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Why housing plans must factor in multimodal transit systems

James Lancaster of the Urban Mobility Partnership reflects on the UK political party conference season and considers ...

Making active travel the first and easiest transport choice

Matt Winfield, chief operating officer at Sustrans, talks about how he wants walking, wheeling and cycling to be front ...

How cities can take back control of their mobility data

Guillermo Campoamor, founder and CEO of Meep, highlights the need for cities and local authorities to maintain control ...

Why we need citywide shared transport frameworks

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How flexible mobility spending can contribute to sustainability goals in the public sector

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Smart cities and electric vehicles: the road to a sustainable and efficient future

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The key considerations for EV charging implementation

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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 23 - Identifying urban solutions at the intersection of climate, health, and equity

Tune into the latest Urban Exchange podcast, where guests from the city of Buenos Aires City Government and Yale University discuss the links between climate, health and inequity.

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White Paper: The Urban Edge - unlocking smart city potential through kerb revolution

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White Paper: A blueprint for using AI to create smarter cities

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