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Spin to bring remotely operated e-scooters to cities in 2021

Spin to bring remotely operated e-scooters to cities in 2021

27 Jan 2021
It marks the first concrete plans to roll out the three-wheeled e-scooter, the Spin S-200, which has been co-developed with Segway-Ninebot, via a partnership between Spin and Tortoise.
Report reveals what global transit commutes looked like in 2020

Report reveals what global transit commutes looked like in 2020

27 Jan 2021
Moovit’s 2020 Global Public Transport Report includes two new categories: Covid-19 impact on public transit usage, and mobile payment demand for mass transit rides.
Transit platform launched for small- to mid-size cities

Transit platform launched for small- to mid-size cities

26 Jan 2021
Cubic Transportation Systems is launching Umo, a flexible suite of products that enable riders to conveniently pay fares and plan trips across public and private modes, and access real-time travel information.
Shell to acquire EV charging company Ubitricity

Shell to acquire EV charging company Ubitricity

26 Jan 2021
Acquisition marks Shell’s expansion into the fast-growing on-street EV charging market and will provide critical competencies, helping to scale its overall EV charging offer.
Companies team to roll out smarter e-scooters in Ireland

Companies team to roll out smarter e-scooters in Ireland

25 Jan 2021
The scooters are fitted with world-first centimetre-level positioning technology and artificial intelligence cameras, to help solve the dual issues of dangerous parking and illegal footpath riding.
Smart EV company adds surrounding reality for navigation-assisted autonomous driving

Smart EV company adds surrounding reality for navigation-assisted autonomous driving

25 Jan 2021
The surrounding reality autonomous driving display integrates the data of Amap’s high-precision maps, including real-time traffic information, lane-level road conditions, and traffic forecasts.
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.
Five-minute charge electric car batteries developed

Five-minute charge electric car batteries developed

21 Jan 2021
Israeli company StoreDot is releasing the first production batch of sample cells, which can offer ultra-fast charging to a number of other industries, such as commercial drones.
Iteris helps cities manage smart mobility infrastructure

Iteris helps cities manage smart mobility infrastructure

20 Jan 2021
Its new software product VantageCare is a managed service that utilises process virtualisation to continuously and proactively monitor intersections and arterials.
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.
West Palm Beach launches downtown kerb management programme

West Palm Beach launches downtown kerb management programme

19 Jan 2021
The pilot aims to build upon the recent switch to flex zones rather than metered parking in Rosemary Square as part of efforts to modernise the City’s kerb management strategy.
Laval to roll out new contactless payment solution on buses

Laval to roll out new contactless payment solution on buses

18 Jan 2021
The new payment solution will include smart transit transfers and eventually be able to include more features such as contactless debit card payments and additional credit card types.
St Louis recruits citizens to advise on non-car transportation

St Louis recruits citizens to advise on non-car transportation

18 Jan 2021
The Community Mobility Committee is looking for residents with everyday experience of walking, using a wheelchair or mobility device, riding transit, or biking.
Oslo's oldest car-sharing service enhances offering for users and municipalities

Oslo's oldest car-sharing service enhances offering for users and municipalities

15 Jan 2021
Bilkollektivet will collaborate with the shared mobility specialist, Digital Mobility Solutions, to provide a “total package” for Norwegian municipalities less equipped for car-sharing.
Annual kerb management challenge launched

Annual kerb management challenge launched

13 Jan 2021
Coord wants to partner with cities and other kerb managers to undertake a Smart Zone pilot programme to digitally manage and operate kerb space.
Mobileye pledges to bring autonomous vehicles to everyone, everywhere

Mobileye pledges to bring autonomous vehicles to everyone, everywhere

12 Jan 2021
The Intel company is previewing the strategy and technology that will enable autonomous vehicles (AV) to fulfil their “lifesaving promise” globally at this week’s online CES2021 event.