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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

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

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

Residential buildings04 Nov 2024by SmartCitiesWorld news team

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

Christchurch launches electric cycle route sweeper

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.

Blyncsy releases nationwide highway map of US roadway assets

Digital twins31 Oct 2024

Blyncsy releases nationwide highway map of US roadway assets

The data is available to all state US Department of Transportation agencies, with a view to enabling them to better address safety, maintenance, and repair work.

EPA announces $3bn of investments in clean ports in the US

Climate action31 Oct 2024

EPA announces $3bn of investments in clean ports in the US

Grants will support deployment of zero-emission equipment, as well as infrastructure and climate and air quality planning projects at ports across the country.

Oxa unveils autonomous Ford E-Transit van and minibus

Connected and autonomous vehicles31 Oct 2024

Oxa unveils autonomous Ford E-Transit van and minibus

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.

Waymo raises $5.6bn to expand operations

Connected and autonomous vehicles30 Oct 2024

Waymo raises $5.6bn to expand operations

Waymo will continue to add riders to its ride-hailing service in San Francisco, Phoenix, Los Angeles, as well as Austin and Atlanta through its partnership with Uber.

World’s first electric hydrofoil ferry takes off in Stockholm

Sea travel30 Oct 2024

World’s first electric hydrofoil ferry takes off in Stockholm

Candela P-12 runs on 100 per cent renewable electricity and will operate a pilot service from Ekerö, Stockholm’s fast-growing island suburb, to the city centre.

New York Power Authority boosts electric vehicle charging

Electric vehicles29 Oct 2024

New York Power Authority boosts electric vehicle charging

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.

Tallinn maps accessibility of public transport stops

Inclusivity28 Oct 2024

Tallinn maps accessibility of public transport stops

The project will map over 1000 stops and make use of the Crowdsorsa mobile game app, which has been employed in Helsinki to map crosswalks and traffic lights.

AI lidar used to improve airport safety and efficiency

Air Travel24 Oct 2024

AI lidar used to improve airport safety and efficiency

Indoor Lab transitions to 4D lidar with planned deployments at JFK airport’s Terminal One, along with mass transit and smart infrastructure integrations.

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The top trends for micromobility in 2024

Manish Kharel, general manager for Lime, says 2024 must be the year micromobility infrastructure develops in line with ...

Why housing plans must factor in multimodal transit systems

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Making active travel the first and easiest transport choice

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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 ...

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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

This White Paper explores how transforming the humble kerb can enhance urban efficiency, sustainability, and livability. ’The Urban Edge’ serves as a practical guide for city planners, policymakers, and innovators, offering actionable strategies to turn static kerbs into adaptable, multifunctional zones.

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024: lessons and takeaways

With Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 at a close, look back at some of the key actions and considerations for cities that came from a packed two days of discussion and insight. The report explores actionable insights for city administrations to accelerate climate action, emphasising the development of policies, the deployment of cutting edge technologies and the methods of financing projects in climate action across energy, mobility and the built environment.

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

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