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Austin steps up roll-out of electric charging ports

Austin steps up roll-out of electric charging ports

News24 May 2021

To support the electric transportation strategy, Fleet Mobility Services is partnering with Public Works and Austin Energy to facilitate the construction and installation of charging infrastructure.

Voi to launch e-scooters that measure air quality in the UK

Voi to launch e-scooters that measure air quality in the UK

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The scooters feature optional smart pollution sensors, as well as noise and light sensors, to help identify areas with poor air quality and high levels of noise pollution.

Vancouver approves five-year climate action plan

Vancouver approves five-year climate action plan

News23 Nov 2020

The plan contains so-called “game-changer” actions in the areas of buildings and transportation, which represent nearly all of the carbon pollution produced in Vancouver.

Powerhouse presents a sustainable model for future buildings and workspaces

Powerhouse presents a sustainable model for future buildings and workspaces

News30 Oct 2020

The Powerhouse collaboration has completed its latest energy-positive building in the historic Norwegian city of Porsgrunn, which will produce clean and renewable energy throughout its lifespan.

City of Vancouver introduces performance dashboard

City of Vancouver introduces performance dashboard

News02 Mar 2020

VanDashboard measures performance against 65 key metrics in six categories including core service delivery, affordability and housing, climate change and economy and finances.

Fredericton targets smart city applications

Fredericton targets smart city applications

News22 Nov 2018

The capital city of New Brunswick in Canada is working with Eleven-x to investigate a range of intelligent solutions in areas such as smart parking, smart water metering and flood detection

Spain pilots smart water technology

News09 Apr 2018

Semtech and IoTsens have joined forces to help Spanish cities reduce utility costs and maximise resources

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Bloomberg’s new headquarters in the City of London has received an ’outstanding’ rating against the BREEAM sustainability assessment

Platform aims to deliver $1 million in water savings

Platform aims to deliver $1 million in water savings

News04 Sep 2017

Australian water-savings company WaterGroup is using the Reekoh IoT integration platform to deliver further cost and water savings

App teaches Helsinki citizens about pollution

App teaches Helsinki citizens about pollution

News15 Jun 2017

‘Street level noise’ data can be calibrated with data gathered by Ambiciti mobile application users

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