The long term-impact of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union and the country’s poor performance in the Covid-19 pandemic, are among the complex set of challenges it faces if London is to remain one of the world’s most influential and enviable cities.
The microgrid aims to establish a resilient, independent energy source using on-site solar power and battery energy storage for its growing fleet of electric buses.
The aim of the on-demand bus pilot is to leverage a data-driven approach to improve the commuter experience and generate behaviour insights for future solutions.
Costa Coffee is working in partnership with EV charge point networks specialist InstaVolt and will offer charging speeds of 120kW, capable of adding 100 miles of range in 15 minutes.
The event, which aims to become a prologue to the Smart Cities Moscow offline forum in 2022, will have a particular focus on adapting the urban environment to the new normal.
AlphaStruxure is implementing an energy and charging infrastructure that integrates solar canopies and microgrid controls to help Montgomery County progress its net zero goals.
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority will work with the municipality to develop the infrastructure for the initiative and create a unified geolocation map for the emirate.
The new apps allow users to pay for parking from their mobile devices, receive text notifications when time is about to expire and extend their parking time.
Newly re-elected mayor has recommitted to expansion of the world’s first ultra low emission zone this year to reduce toxic air pollution and protect public health.
The Jacobs Urban Tech Hub has put forward 10 tech-related recommendations that will enable the city’s administration to more effectively use technology to serve all New Yorkers equitably and efficiently.
What’s important to you where you live? Waste is one area that is overlooked all too often, perhaps understandable given what it literally is, but you quickly realise when your city isn’t getting things right
The Slovakian capital is working with Sensoneo on the project, with savings expected on waste collection related to refuse truck mileage and emissions.
5PRING and local authorities are inviting start-ups and small businesses to submit ideas focused on health and social care, public services, social and events, and public safety.
Keolis will run the 10km line on behalf of Basque Country Public Transport Authority and it will link Tarnos to Bayonne in south-west France, carrying around 90,000 passengers per month.
StreetLight Data claims its validated Annual Average Daily Traffic metrics cover virtually every US roadway, filling an important gap for transportation planning in a year impacted by Covid-19.
Moovit will show riders in both Australian cities where Beam e-bikes and e-scooters are available for more alternative and convenient first- and last-mile micromobility options.
Company is the latest to join OASC’s enterprise partner programme and the two sides will work together to develop and introduce innovations with Finnish cities, based on interoperability standards.
Ouigo Spain, a low-cost, high-speed operator linking Spanish cities, enables passengers to access real-time information and entertainment via the on-board platform using a reservation number.
The programme, which will be led by design firm Stantec, will include the integration of autonomous vehicles with a wider connected intelligent transportation system.
The grid claims to be a first for Canada and, as well as reliability improvements and better data reporting, it will deliver direct GHG emissions reductions of 2,804 tonnes CO2 annually.
Helsinki has announced a design competition focused on Makasiiniranta at South Harbour and is calling for entries that “activate and enliven” the seafront to create a new public realm.
The new set of security principles aims to help UK authorities embrace technology while protecting their underlying infrastructure and critical public services.
Rutgers University has chosen Velodyne’s new solution that combines its lidar sensors and Bluecity’s AI software to monitor traffic networks and public spaces.
With technology set to play a key part in the global recovery from the pandemic, we explore evolving funding methods that are helping cash-strapped cities get smart.
