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Oxbotica completes right-hand side AV road trials in Germany

Oxbotica completes right-hand side AV road trials in Germany

28 Aug 2020
The official trials started last month on public roads near Friedrichshafen, southern Germany, with a fleet of self-driving vehicles navigating a complex urban environment.
Plans for North America's tallest living wall aim to improve local air quality in Dallas

Plans for North America's tallest living wall aim to improve local air quality in Dallas

15 Apr 2020
A 26-storey tower in the US city that will feature 40,000 plants is estimated to capture 1,600 pounds of carbon dioxide annually.
Cities create online hubs to connect citizens during coronavirus crisis

Cities create online hubs to connect citizens during coronavirus crisis

31 Mar 2020
Austin in the US and Wyndham in Australia are combatting practical issues and mental strain arising from the Covid-19 outbreak with the help of online community hubs.
Bogota ranked as 2019's most congested city

Bogota ranked as 2019's most congested city

09 Mar 2020
Drivers in the Colombian capital lose 191 hours a year to congestion, according to the 2019 Inrix Global Traffic Scorecard, which identifies and analyses trends in more than 900 cities.
All-electric ride-hailing service extends its offering

All-electric ride-hailing service extends its offering

06 Mar 2020
Start-up Go360 claims to offer a unique ride subscription model to help people get to work and transit hubs faster and easier using employee drivers.
Pilotless air taxi trial flight conducted over North Carolina

Pilotless air taxi trial flight conducted over North Carolina

10 Jan 2020
The trial of EHang’s two-seater passenger-grade autonomous aerial vehicle represents the first time that the 216 has received flight approval from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Which US states rank as innovation champions?

Which US states rank as innovation champions?

09 Jan 2020
The Consumer Technology Association ranks the states on how supportive their policies are and the latest list shows innovation is not confined to the coastal tech hubs.
Continental launches smart intersections with wrong-way driver detection in Michigan

Continental launches smart intersections with wrong-way driver detection in Michigan

30 Dec 2019
The hub in Auburn Hills features a range of technology aimed at increasing safety at intersections, improving traffic flow and reducing pollution.
Kansas City moves to make all bus travel free

Kansas City moves to make all bus travel free

17 Dec 2019
he free bus service is expected to cost around $8 million and has been pitched as a major help to low-income residents who rely on transit to commute to work.
Moovit and Waze launch carpool pilot

Moovit and Waze launch carpool pilot

30 Oct 2019
The companies claim this is the first community collaboration of its kind and will roll out to Android users in the US, Brazil, Mexico and Israel.
AirLib reveals new data collection process for mapping air quality

AirLib reveals new data collection process for mapping air quality

23 Oct 2019
The company has been mapping pollution on thousands of miles of roadways in Phoenix and the San Francisco Bay Area and is launching in two major European cities.
Index ranks global robotics and AI readiness

Index ranks global robotics and AI readiness

24 Apr 2018
Even countries most ready for the future of work must rethink education and training to prepare people for the jobs of tomorrow
US leads IoT implementation

US leads IoT implementation

05 Dec 2017
A report by Wi-SUN Alliance finds that half of organisations undertaking IoT projects have a fully implemented strategy
Smart city readiness grants enhanced

Smart city readiness grants enhanced

30 Oct 2017
The Smart Cities Council in the US has announced expanded benefits for the five winning communities of its Challenge Grants
Smart readiness challenge expands to more communities

Smart readiness challenge expands to more communities

08 Sep 2017
Smart Cities Council is inviting counties, states, provinces and regional authorities from anywhere in the US, Canada and Mexico to apply
Which nation is best prepared for the IoT?

Which nation is best prepared for the IoT?

07 Nov 2016
The US, South Korea and the UK are best placed to benefit from the Internet of Things, according to latest rankings from IDC