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Low carbon innovation centre established for Metro Vancouver region

Low carbon innovation centre established for Metro Vancouver region

22 Jan 2021
The centre will be established by Simon Fraser University’s Renewable Cities programme and aims to accelerate urban climate solutions through research, capacity building and financial tools.
London hits electric vehicles charging milestone

London hits electric vehicles charging milestone

22 Jan 2021
The UK capital has more than 500 rapid charge points and over 5,500 residential charge points, with some points dedicated exclusively for almost 4,000 electric taxis.
Index ranks climate impact on transportation amid the pandemic

Index ranks climate impact on transportation amid the pandemic

21 Jan 2021
Analysis from StreetLight Data reveals that New York City, Sarasota and Portland lead when it comes to the reduced impact of transportation on the environment.
Manhattan unveils plan to create more open space in Union Square

Manhattan unveils plan to create more open space in Union Square

20 Jan 2021
The Vision Plan for the Union Square-14th Street neighbourhood responds to the city’s current challenges and proposes a series of targeted enhancements.
Self-driving shuttle service trial introduced in Gothenberg

Self-driving shuttle service trial introduced in Gothenberg

20 Jan 2021
Passengers can use the autonomous electric shuttle service to connect with existing bus lines and track shuttle schedules in their travel app or on the city website.
Australian shipbuilder launches series of electric-powered high-speed ferries

Australian shipbuilder launches series of electric-powered high-speed ferries

19 Jan 2021
The 46 metre Passenger Express 46V is designed to provide an environmentally friendly, economical vessel ideal for metropolitan, inland waterway commuter ferry services.
Nottingham uses open source tech to develop intelligent energy system

Nottingham uses open source tech to develop intelligent energy system

19 Jan 2021
The data management platform will help managers maximise the use of locally generated renewable energy and cut carbon emissions as well as reduce costs associated with charging EVs.
Research highlights growing trends of green roofs and green concrete

Research highlights growing trends of green roofs and green concrete

18 Jan 2021
Business Research Company’s smart buildings report reveals the rise in green features and construction methods that help to reduce energy and create more sustainable commercial buildings.
Bloomberg launches 2021 global mayors’ challenge

Bloomberg launches 2021 global mayors’ challenge

15 Jan 2021
For the first time the challenge is a global competition, which seeks to identify and accelerate the most ambitious ideas developed by cities in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Low-cost renewables expected to dominate power market by 2030

Low-cost renewables expected to dominate power market by 2030

14 Jan 2021
McKinsey report predicts fossil fuels will never return to pre-pandemic growth curve and behavioural shifts due to coronavirus are minor compared to long-term shifts such as decreasing car ownership.
Start-ups to take part in UK smart city accelerator at MediaCityUK

Start-ups to take part in UK smart city accelerator at MediaCityUK

14 Jan 2021
They will be developing and prototyping solutions to discover how cities can use technology to adapt to a post-Covid world with the aim of securing investment at the end of the programme.
UK to establish hydrogen production hub in north-west England

UK to establish hydrogen production hub in north-west England

13 Jan 2021
The joint venture will provide Essar Oil UK with low carbon hydrogen to decarbonise its own energy demand in addition to creating a hydrogen economy across north-west England and north-east Wales.
Mobility a major focus for smart city innovation growth

Mobility a major focus for smart city innovation growth

11 Jan 2021
Increasingly complex operating landscapes are forcing cities to seek out novel technologies and business models to help support future urban mobility.
Alès public transport operator renews contract and rebrands entire mobility service

Alès public transport operator renews contract and rebrands entire mobility service

11 Jan 2021
SMBTA will rename its services Ales’Y by Bus, Ales’y Carpool, Ales’y by Bike and Ales’y by Scooter and has also announced the trial of a hydrogen-powered bus with Keolis.
Helsinki expands smart city innovation project to new districts

Helsinki expands smart city innovation project to new districts

08 Jan 2021
A number of development projects will be launched in Malmi, Pasila, Mellunkylä and Malminkartano-Kannelmäki, in which residents will also be invited to participate.
Multi-modal terminal aims to improve mobility in Washington region

Multi-modal terminal aims to improve mobility in Washington region

07 Jan 2021
The Mukilteo Multimodal Ferry Terminal is the state’s first new ferry terminal for 40 years and incorporates the cultural influence of the Pacific Northwest’s native people.
Ashden announces annual search for climate solutions

Ashden announces annual search for climate solutions

07 Jan 2021
The climate solutions charity said it is looking for initiatives that can spark radical progress, adding that coronavirus and COP26 make green innovation more important than ever.
New urban use cases to propel cities' rapid uptake of digital twins

New urban use cases to propel cities' rapid uptake of digital twins

06 Jan 2021
Key factors behind the growth of digital twins include Covid-19 requirements in terms of achieving increased resilience levels and optimised asset and demand-response resource management.