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Connected and autonomous vehicles

The latest news on connected and autonomous vehicles in smart city projects across the world.

Port of Tyne demonstrates capabilities of autonomous logistics

Port of Tyne demonstrates capabilities of autonomous logistics

Connected and autonomous vehicles23 Apr 2026

The project was delivered by the North East Automotive Alliance, alongside the Port of Tyne, Oxa, and a consortium of leading industry and academic partners.

Autonomous delivery robots to hit the streets of Riverside

Autonomous delivery robots to hit the streets of Riverside

Logistics30 Oct 2025

Through the collaboration, Riverside is seeking to establish a model for the “thoughtful integration” of robotics and automation into local infrastructure.

Autonomous logistics project launched at Port of Tyne

Autonomous logistics project launched at Port of Tyne

Logistics05 Aug 2025

Running over nine months, the project aims to demonstrate a scalable and commercially viable autonomous logistics solution, supporting the UK’s net-zero goals.

Is this the future for goods travel across our cities?

Is this the future for goods travel across our cities?

Logistics13 Nov 2024

Cargo is a mobility concept designed as a means of alleviating traffic levels in cities with self-driving tram carriages that operate along existing tracks.

Delivery robots set to hit the streets of Peachtree Corners

Delivery robots set to hit the streets of Peachtree Corners

Logistics24 Aug 2023

Robot carriers are designed to collect orders at warehouses, retail stores, dark stores and then deliver those goods to people and businesses around the city.

Serve strikes Uber Eats deal to scale robotic delivery

Serve strikes Uber Eats deal to scale robotic delivery

Logistics02 Jun 2023

Serve’s commercial agreement allows for it to deploy its robots on Uber Eats in multiple markets across the US, with up to 2,000 Serve robots to be fielded.

Robotic couriers to operate in Tallinn Old Town

Robotic couriers to operate in Tallinn Old Town

Logistics24 Nov 2022

Working with robotic courier Cleveron Mobility, the Estonian capital will pilot the service, which aligns with its goals as European Green Capital 2023.

Logistics company plans to scale zero-emission delivery solutions across US

Logistics company plans to scale zero-emission delivery solutions across US

Logistics03 Sep 2021

In partnership with Tortoise and Urb-E, AxleHire has been running automated delivery pilots in Los Angeles and New York City, and reports these will be scaled nationally in 2021.

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Huawei seals smart city deal with Barcelona

They will collaborate on projects relating to 5G, smart city applications and digital transformation.

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.

Never fear, Watson is here!

Currently, the average data breach takes organisations an average of 201 days to identify and an average of 70 days to contain

Solar city goes live

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Trend Report: Planning and operating thriving cities – innovation for smarter urban living

Trend Series

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Trend Report Panel Discussion (21 May): Operating smarter: using digital twins and AI to reshape urban infrastructure management

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Discover how AI-powered digital twins are transforming urban infrastructure and how these innovations can improve efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.

Latest Podcast

Cities Thriving on Lighting, Episode 2 – Simplicity by design in smart lighting

Podcasts

Discover the technology and considerations behind how cities can turn existing streetlight networks into secure, interoperable, and future‑proof infrastructure in the second episode of Cities Thriving on Lighting.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 32 – Flood and energy resilience in Quezon City

Urban Exchange Podcast

Tune in for the latest Urban Exchange where we get a first-hand account of city resilience measures from Quezon City following unexpected extreme rainfall.

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