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The built environment’s Scope 3 emissions conundrum

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Lake Tahoe to introduce electric ferry

Sea travel22 Nov 2024

Candela and Fly Tahoe say the zero-emission e-ferry will reduce travel times for Tahoe locals and visitors, providing a north-south connection across the lake.

How to transition to zero-emissions bus operations

Climate action20 Nov 2024

The Zero-Emission Bus Transition Planning guidebook provides a step-by-step approach to guide public transit agencies through the entire transition process.

US DoE awards more than $17m to local energy projects

Climate action19 Nov 2024

The programme will distribute grants to 61 local and territorial governments to improve energy efficiency, reduce climate pollution, and lower energy use.

Cop29 host expands zero-emission fleet

Electric vehicles19 Nov 2024

The fleet of TX models from LEVC is playing an important role in this year’s convention in Baku, Azerbaijan, helping delegates travel to the venue sustainably.

Glasgow’s new route map plots its path to net zero

Climate action14 Nov 2024

Net Zero Route Map is based on a scientific analysis of the policies, projects and initiatives currently in place and provides robust evidence of their impact.

Port of Hueneme installs solar electric vehicle chargers

Electric vehicles13 Nov 2024

Paired Power has completed installation of two PairTree chargers at the Californian port as a step towards achieving energy independence and sustainability goals.

How an electric vehicle future was built in Dundee

Electric vehicles08 Nov 2024

Dundee City Council’s Fraser Crichton explains the foundational steps taken to position the Scottish city as a model for other fleets and councils across Europe.

Michigan and Detroit roll out lamppost EV charging solution

Electric vehicles07 Nov 2024

They aim to enhance the efficiency and connectivity of EV infrastructure and empower communities with convenient charging access to build a sustainable future.

eBook: From Future Vision to Urban Reality

Ebooks05 Nov 2024

In the latest pioneering study from ThoughtLab, delve into how a diverse range of 250 cities from around the world, are advancing their social, sustainability and economic goals and paving the way towards future readiness.

Smart energy trial aims to save UK households £100,000 in bills

Residential buildings04 Nov 2024

The trial by smart energy company Ivie enables homes with low-carbon tech to test a subscription-style, flat-rate tariff that is not dependent on usage.

Christchurch launches electric cycle route sweeper

Electric vehicles04 Nov 2024

Because the sweeper is less than 70 decibels when standing within five metres of it, the city council can sweep at night to reduce disruption to cyclists.

Oxa unveils autonomous Ford E-Transit van and minibus

Connected and autonomous vehicles31 Oct 2024

The vans are the first mass-production vehicles to be converted using Oxa’s Reference Autonomy Designs and can be used for goods delivery and passengers.

New York Power Authority boosts electric vehicle charging

Electric vehicles29 Oct 2024

Zooz collaborated with NYPA to develop a power booster that incorporates energy storage and management tech to advance New York State’s clean energy agenda.

Jacksonville powers AV operations with 5G private network

Connected and autonomous vehicles22 Oct 2024

Miller Electric will be using T-Mobile’s ANS 5G private network to power its fleet of fully autonomous vehicles along the city’s waterfront and urban core.

Greater Oslo optimises electric bus fleet

Electric vehicles21 Oct 2024

Unibuss will use Depot360 from Siemens to enable data-driven decisions to lower energy costs, reduce cost-per-mile, and increase route completion rates.

Bolt and Hertz partner to support ride-hailing drivers

Mobility-as-a-Service11 Oct 2024

Hertz will offer Bolt-branded and unbranded vehicles including hybrids, plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles to ride-hailing drivers using the Bolt platform.

Beam Global unveils solar ebike charging solution

Solar power04 Oct 2024

The BeamBike charger’s onboard battery storage provides ebike charging and vital 120 volt outlets where there is no easily accessible utility connection.

Transport UK London Bus electrifies first London bus route

Electric vehicles02 Oct 2024

The bus company has introduced a fleet of electric double-decker buses and developed its Walworth depot in London to incorporate fully electric routes.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – City of Madrid

Smart Cities Reports30 Sep 2024

Discover how the city of Madrid is innovating to become a smarter, more sustainable city that’s able to deliver improved services to residents and visitors alike.

General Motors partners to expand US EV charging network

Electric vehicles20 Sep 2024

Stations will be deployed coast to coast, including in metropolitan areas in states such as Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, New York and Texas.

Collaboration to expand EV charging Network in Denmark

Electric vehicles19 Sep 2024

Collaboration between Clever and Apcoa Denmark aims to ensure that electric vehicle drivers across Denmark have easy and convenient access to charging options.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – San Diego

Smart Cities Reports18 Sep 2024

Delve into the latest City Profile from SmartCitiesWorld, focusing on how the City of San Diego is innovating through policy and technology to best serve its communities.

Berlin to deploy the Candela flying electric ferry

Sea travel09 Sep 2024

The P-12 Shuttle electric ferry line is planned to connect the East Side Gallery, near Ostbahnhof, with the cultural hub Funkhaus in the German capital.

Collaboration to support EV taxi drivers with charging offers

Electric vehicles06 Sep 2024

Partnership is a major step towards creating a more sustainable taxi industry in the UK, offering tangible benefits to drivers who choose to go electric.

Equitable and sustainable urban living

Editor's Blog05 Sep 2024

Three cities accelerating the green transition with innovative projects and substantial investments to enhance sustainability and equity in urban living.

NYC to build largest municipal kerbside EV programme in US

Electric vehicles29 Aug 2024

An additional 600 chargers will be installed along streets in the five boroughs, with more than half designated for disadvantaged and low-income neighbourhoods.

Bus depot to become Barcelona’s first all-electric facility

Electric vehicles28 Aug 2024

Depot at Triangle Ferroviari in the Sant Andreu district has undergone updating since 2020 to accommodate the growing number of electric buses in TMB’s fleet.

EV Connect partners for premium payments processing

Electric vehicles21 Aug 2024

Comprehensive integration with BlueSnap offers streamlined payment processing, competitive pricing, and white-glove support for charging network operators.

Phoenix progresses plans for zero-emission bus fleet by 2040

Climate action12 Aug 2024

Hybrid buses have passed all tests and are running on the city’s roads, aligning with Phoenix’s aims to be the most sustainable desert city in the world.

Minneapolis celebrates 100th electric vehicle in service

Electric vehicles07 Aug 2024

Its Green Fleets policy is just one part of the Climate Equity Plan to reach its accelerated, equitable, and aggressive climate goals over the next 10 years.

Uber and BYD partner to accelerate global EV adoption

Electric vehicles02 Aug 2024

By working together, the companies aim to reduce the total cost of EV ownership for Uber drivers, accelerating the uptake of EVs on the Uber platform globally.

Power management solution boosts EV charging in Germany

Electric vehicles01 Aug 2024

The Zoozter-100 is a kinetic power booster system that enables smooth, continuous ultra-fast electric vehicle charging without expensive grid upgrades.

Instavolt collaborates to expand rapid EV charging in the UK

Electric vehicles31 Jul 2024

The partnership with Lucy Electric and Lucy Zodion ensures that rapid charging units are future-proofed and optimised for future scalability to meet the demand.

How vehicle-grid integration can strengthen US infrastructure

Electric vehicles26 Jul 2024

The NSF-funded research, under the US SAI programme, seeks to transform how energy and information flow between electric vehicles and the electric grid.

Toyota opens Inclusive Mobility Park in Paris

Inclusivity25 Jul 2024

As mobility partner of the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee, most of the solutions presented are also in use at the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024.

Liverpool City Region’s new transformation roadmap revealed

Economic Development22 Jul 2024

Liverpool City Region’s new roadmap has been approved, designed to respond to skills, transport, housing and climate challenges in the next four years.

Electric vehicle charging hub goes live in Dundee

Electric vehicles12 Jul 2024

Installed by SSE, the Myrekirk roundabout site will feature a total of 24 ultra-rapid charging bays with a total capacity of almost two and a half megawatts.

Detroit welcomes four mobility startups to tech incubator

Connected and autonomous vehicles09 Jul 2024

The lab’s previous 20 portfolio companies have deployed and advanced technologies focused on autonomous parking, EV charging and mobility infrastructure.

Over-reliance on public charging is stalling UK EV transition

Electric vehicles09 Jul 2024

Majority of UK’s flat residents are reliant on public charging but half of those surveyed lacked awareness of the private charging options available to them.

Texas cities considered for autonomous elevated mobility system

Connected and autonomous vehicles08 Jul 2024

Dallas, Plano, Arlington, Frisco and DeSoto have expressed interest in autonomous elevated cable and rail mobility system developed as part of a Google project.

Berlin forges strategic deal with Hamburg in local transport

Road travel08 Jul 2024

The cities aim to pool the expertise of transport companies, associations and administrations to work together on sustainable urban mobility solutions.

EDA pledges $504m funding to designated tech hubs across US

Economic Development04 Jul 2024

The Tech Hubs programme is a flagship initiative of President Biden’s administration to invest in and grow the economies in communities across the country.

Roadchef unveils fast-charging on Scottish motorway

Electric vehicles03 Jul 2024

The High-Powered Super Hub at Bothwell services, launched in partnership with EV charging specialist Gridserve, provides six new 350KW chargers on the M74.

Californian City of Campbell installs EV charging

Electric vehicles02 Jul 2024

Paired Power and EV Connect’s clean energy installation enables Campbell to establish its first sustainable, resilient electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Apcoa partners to expand UK’s EV charging network

Electric vehicles02 Jul 2024

The first Ctek charge points have been installed at car parks in Hillingdon Council in West London and 37 railway station parks run by Govia Thameslink.

Darmstadt launches autonomous vehicle trial

Connected and autonomous vehicles28 Jun 2024

During the project, six autonomous shuttles will gradually begin operation in parts of the city of Darmstadt and the district of Offenbach with a safety driver.

Siemensstadt Square: blueprint for the city of the future?

Digital twins27 Jun 2024

Combining the real and the digital worlds, technology from Siemens Xcelerator portfolio will form the backbone of the new neighbourhood in Berlin Spandau.

Air taxi service plans 2025 launch in San Francisco Bay Area

News26 Jun 2024

Network is anticipated to provide connectivity to communities, allowing people to replace up to two-hour drives to cities around the bay with 20 minute flights.

Rio de Janeiro partners with C40 to decarbonise road freight

Climate action11 Jun 2024

Initiative in Brazil’s second largest city leverages $10m commitment by the Climate Pledge to accelerate deployment of zero-tailpipe-emission electric trucks.

Uber partners to accelerate electrification in Mena

Electric vehicles11 Jun 2024

Partnership with the Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility Company will give drivers a wide selection of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles to book on Uber’s platform.

Report reveals drop in zero emission buses in Canadian fleets

Electric vehicles10 Jun 2024

As of 31 January, 2024, Canada has 4,945 zero-emission buses in various stages of transition, marking an eight per cent decrease from the 2023 report.

Low-altitude economy to be established in Taiyuan City

Air Travel05 Jun 2024

By combining EHang’s expertise with Xishan’s cultural and tourism resource, collaboration aims to establish the largest eVTOL UAM operation base in North China.

JTA announces groundbreaking of Autonomous Innovation Centre

Connected and autonomous vehicles31 May 2024

The Ultimate Urban Circulator programme is a comprehensive initiative to modernise and expand transportation options in the Downtown Jacksonville area.

Ticketing platform implemented across Dakar’s electric bus system

Mobility-as-a-Service29 May 2024

Dakar Mobilité is partnering with Kuba to deploy a ticketing platform to boost use of the electric bus rapid transit system in the Senegalese capital.

EV charging points to reach 64 million globally by 2029

Electric vehicles28 May 2024

The research identified the long duration of charging sessions and the impracticability of charging on the go as key barriers to wide-scale EV adoption.

BC Transit works with New Flyer to electrify fleet

Electric vehicles27 May 2024

BC Transit oversees municipal transit for more than 130 communities across British Columbia and has an annual ridership of more than 47 million passenger trips.

Transformative mobility solutions for cities

Editor's Blog24 May 2024

How two cities are integrating comprehensive planning with electrification efforts to ensure their urban centres evolve and serve the needs of communities.

EV charging hub to help decarbonise Valencia logistics centre

Electric vehicles23 May 2024

MercaValencia is working with e-trucking-as-a-service firm PragmaCharge to decarbonise heavy-duty road transportation of agro products around Port of Valencia.

Dallas selects Ford Pro to advance charging infrastructure

Electric vehicles22 May 2024

Plan includes efforts to reduce carbon emissions, in part by installing EV chargers throughout the city and adding light duty EVs to its fleet of 5,400 vehicles.

ChargeGuru rolls out EV charging for apartment blocks

Electric vehicles22 May 2024

Firm aims to accelerate the availability of EV charging for people living in apartment blocks, levelling the opportunities between those with private driveways.

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