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

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

Discover how AI-powered digital twins are transforming urban infrastructure and how these innovations can improve efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.
Trend Report Webinar (19 May): How AI and data are transforming transport operations and services

Trend Report Webinar (19 May): How AI and data are transforming transport operations and services

Explore how data and AI is being used in urban transport networks to support planning, day-to-day operations, and improve outcomes for communities and passengers.

Special Reports

SmartCitiesWorld Summit 2026: connecting climate action, resilience and urban innovation

SmartCitiesWorld Summit 2026: connecting climate action, resilience and urban innovation

As cities confront the combined pressures of climate change, infrastructure resilience and digital transformation, the SmartCitiesWorld Summit 2026 will bring together urban leaders and partners during London Climate Action Week to explore how these agendas intersect – and how cities can translate strategy into practical action.

Smart Cities Reports

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

Find out how Sunderland is repositioning itself as a leading smart city – using digital infrastructure and low-carbon innovation to build a resilient, future-focused economy in the latest SmartCitiesWorld City Profile.
SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

Find out how Dublin is innovating to improve experiences and services for its communities in the latest SmartCitiesWorld City Profile, including digital twin projects, traffic reduction, and economic growth.

Podcasts

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

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

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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Smart Cities News

Tool assists emergency services with EV shift

Tool assists emergency services with EV shift

Electric vehicles06 Nov 2025
Developed with input from emergency services workers, the Blue Light tool will bring together information on each site’s future energy needs in one place.
New Yorkers have say on location for e-bike battery swapping locations

New Yorkers have say on location for e-bike battery swapping locations

Micromobility21 Apr 2026
The e-bike battery swapping cabinets provide safe charging stations where electric micromobility users can plug in dead batteries and pick up full ones.
Los Angeles releases latest Climate Action Plan

Los Angeles releases latest Climate Action Plan

Climate action17 Apr 2026
It comprises 50-plus actions creating a path for the City to reach carbon neutrality by 2045, double local solar production and install 120,000 EV chargers.
Santa Monica boosts Big Blue Bus fleet with $56m investment

Santa Monica boosts Big Blue Bus fleet with $56m investment

Climate action14 Apr 2026
Project supports local job creation through construction and electrical work, while advancing workforce training in clean energy and zero-emission vehicle tech.
Octopus Energy helps reduce energy bills for social housing

Octopus Energy helps reduce energy bills for social housing

Batteries and renewables14 Apr 2026
Its Tenant Power tariff, being rolled out in Aberdeenshire, sees both social housing landlords and tenants share the financial rewards of smart energy tech.
UK councils call for clearer EV charging rules

UK councils call for clearer EV charging rules

Electric vehicles27 Mar 2026
Report finds that narrow streets, limited street width and competing resident requirements are making it difficult to deliver charging that works for everyone.
Ausgrid works with Itron to manage consumer energy resources

Ausgrid works with Itron to manage consumer energy resources

Batteries and renewables24 Mar 2026
Itron’s system is designed to enable electricity distributors like Ausgrid to manage distributed resources like rooftop solar, battery systems and EVs.
Ionity unveils charging hubs in Fort William and Inverness

Ionity unveils charging hubs in Fort William and Inverness

Electric vehicles20 Mar 2026
The high-powered EV charging sites in the Scottish Highlands strengthen Scotland’s network and support sustainable travel for both tourists and locals.
Vehicle-to-home demo test takes place in Washington state

Vehicle-to-home demo test takes place in Washington state

Electric vehicles19 Mar 2026
Puget Sound Energy and ChargeScape are showing how electric vehicles can power homes during outages, turning vehicles into distributed energy resources.
UKPN and Octopus team to accelerate V2G technology

UKPN and Octopus team to accelerate V2G technology

Electric vehicles13 Mar 2026
Vehicle-to-grid technology allows EVs to do more than just charge, turning parked vehicles into mini power stations that send electricity back to the grid.
Driivz to manage XLr8 America’s EV public charging sites

Driivz to manage XLr8 America’s EV public charging sites

Electric vehicles26 Feb 2026
Driivz’s software will optimise charging and energy management across XLr8 America’s expanding public charge point network, enabling seamless driver experience.
Smart grid demonstrator site goes live in Luxembourg

Smart grid demonstrator site goes live in Luxembourg

Smart grids25 Feb 2026
It marks a milestone for the EU-Horizon WeForming project, which shows how interoperable, data-driven buildings can support a carbon-free energy ecosystem.
How UK councils can scale up local energy programmes

How UK councils can scale up local energy programmes

Climate action30 Jan 2026
New guide aims to provide UK local authorities with a practical, easy to understand introduction to how energy flexibility works and the benefits it can unlock.
Cambridge begins construction of £6.1m solar park

Cambridge begins construction of £6.1m solar park

Solar power19 Jan 2026
Project will see the installation of a one-megawatt solar system paired with a battery to power electric bin lorries and other council vehicles in the UK city.
Canberra expands neighbourhood battery network

Canberra expands neighbourhood battery network

Batteries and renewables16 Dec 2025
The batteries will help futureproof the ACT’s electricity network and are an important step in the ACT’s efforts to reach net-zero emissions by 2045.
Dallas expands EV charging with seven more Beam systems

Dallas expands EV charging with seven more Beam systems

Electric vehicles25 Nov 2025
The systems, which generate and store their own clean electricity, will be used to charge the City’s growing fleet of EVs, including electric pickup trucks.
San Francisco orders six Solaris battery-electric buses

San Francisco orders six Solaris battery-electric buses

Electric vehicles18 Nov 2025
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency contract includes three 40-foot battery-electric buses and three 60-foot articulated battery-electric buses.
AI addresses grid constraint blocking EV fleet deployment

AI addresses grid constraint blocking EV fleet deployment

Electric vehicles14 Nov 2025
Platform combines real-world intelligence and a comprehensive global EV database to create optimised charging infrastructure plans for fleet owners and operators.
Cardiff installs rooftop solar on city-owned leisure centres

Cardiff installs rooftop solar on city-owned leisure centres

Climate action11 Nov 2025
The £1.65m Cardiff Council project, covering eight centres, is expected to reduce electricity-related carbon emissions at the sites by around 35 per cent.
Paruk Group signs order for 100 electric buses for SA

Paruk Group signs order for 100 electric buses for SA

Electric vehicles04 Nov 2025
With local production, MAN is strengthening industrial value creation in the region and contributing to the development of green bus production there.
Alliance accelerates electrification of freight in Mexico

Alliance accelerates electrification of freight in Mexico

Electric vehicles01 Oct 2025
Laneshift is a pioneering initiative to speed up the shift toward EV trucks by expanding and strengthening charging infrastructure in Mexico, Brazil, and India.
Canberra progresses towards its clean energy future

Canberra progresses towards its clean energy future

Batteries and renewables09 Sep 2025
As well as delivering renewable energy to residents, the Big Canberra Battery will provide a financial return to the government and support local jobs.
Los Angeles opens major solar and battery storage centre

Los Angeles opens major solar and battery storage centre

Batteries and renewables14 Aug 2025
Power generated by both phases of the Eland project will meet seven per cent of Los Angeles’s total energy consumption and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Americans urged to claim clean energy incentives

Americans urged to claim clean energy incentives

Climate action12 Aug 2025
Climate Mayors and the US Climate Alliance’s nationwide effort aims to encourage Americans to take advantage of cost-saving federal clean energy tax credits.
AI-powered platform used to oversee EV infrastructure

AI-powered platform used to oversee EV infrastructure

Electric vehicles06 Aug 2025
Strata offers an overview of EV infrastructure to ensure vehicles are only routed to charging stations where chargers are known to be fully operational and available.
Memphis utility deploys private 5G for grid modernisation

Memphis utility deploys private 5G for grid modernisation

4G and 5G22 Jul 2025
Private 5G wireless network will provide a secure, scalable, and high-performance network designed for critical applications and future mobility needs.
China dominates EV charging with impressive e-mobility progress

China dominates EV charging with impressive e-mobility progress

Electric vehicles10 Jul 2025
EV charging study finds share of fast-charging stations in public charging infrastructure grows, and user satisfaction with the charging experience increases.
Glasgow invites proposals for community-led energy projects

Glasgow invites proposals for community-led energy projects

Climate action09 Jul 2025
Open spaces in Milton and Easterhouse in the Scottish city have been earmarked for renewable energy projects that will bring benefits back into the community.
From safer cities to less congestion: 10 emerging technologies

From safer cities to less congestion: 10 emerging technologies

News25 Jun 2025
The emerging technologies are expected to achieve real-world impact within five years, addressing risks from congestion, pollution, disease and climate stress.
New AI tool for improved EV vehicle detection and charging insights

New AI tool for improved EV vehicle detection and charging insights

AI and Machine Learning11 Jun 2025
Analytics tool marks the first in a suite of Sense software solutions designed to support utility electrification and grid reliability needs from the edge.
Smart charging integration aims to better manage e-bus fleets

Smart charging integration aims to better manage e-bus fleets

Electric vehicles05 Jun 2025
Connecting Optibus’ EV planning platform with Dhemax’s smart charging tech creates an automated, end-to-end process for precision charging of electric buses.
UK government reduces red tape for more EV chargepoints

UK government reduces red tape for more EV chargepoints

Electric vehicles30 May 2025
New streamlined process to install public and private electric vehicle charging points aims to help more drivers across the UK save up to £1,100 a year.
Canberra a step closer to neighbourhood-scale batteries

Canberra a step closer to neighbourhood-scale batteries

Batteries and renewables30 May 2025
The batteries will be installed at sites across the Australian Capital Territory as part of a trial by ACT Government and electricity distributor Evoenergy.
Voltpost completes first public deployment of lamppost EV charger in Oak Park

Voltpost completes first public deployment of lamppost EV charger in Oak Park

Electric vehicles28 May 2025
Voltpost scales sustainable EV charging by retrofitting lampposts with a modular EV charging platform, providing kerbside and parking lot charging capabilities.
Countdown to Cities Climate Action Summit 2025

Countdown to Cities Climate Action Summit 2025

Climate action22 May 2025
SmartCitiesWorld’s third Summit takes place on 24-25 June. Here’s a taste of what you can expect and how you can register to be part of this seminal event.
Octopus launches global Zero Bills Standard

Octopus launches global Zero Bills Standard

Residential buildings16 May 2025
It aims to be a global benchmark for sustainable living and a method of fast-tracking decarbonisation while guaranteeing zero energy bills for residents.
EV charging growth impeded by grid and scalability concerns

EV charging growth impeded by grid and scalability concerns

Electric vehicles08 May 2025
Deploying smart EV charging and energy management platforms will give CPOs and EVSPs the opportunity to better serve their customers’ specific needs in 2025.
Solar battery device aims to transform networking in utility sector

Solar battery device aims to transform networking in utility sector

Smart grids06 May 2025
Solar Battery Access Point from Itron specifically addresses the challenges utilities face, including high infrastructure costs and limited mounting options.
Battery storage connected at London Gatwick Electric Forecourt

Battery storage connected at London Gatwick Electric Forecourt

Batteries and renewables17 Apr 2025
Two 3.6 megawatt batteries have been connected to UK Power Networks’ distribution network and can power the whole site for three hours at full capacity.
Energy supplier partners to expand flexible access to clean power

Energy supplier partners to expand flexible access to clean power

Batteries and renewables02 Apr 2025
Evolve Energy and Enosi are launching a renewable energy trading solution, connecting renewable generators of different technologies with corporate buyers.
Rio de Janeiro launches first public fast-charging station

Rio de Janeiro launches first public fast-charging station

Electric vehicles27 Mar 2025
The City reports the public fast-charging initiative strengthens Rio’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and expanding electromobility infrastructure.
UK opens ultra-rapid EV charging Superhub in Winchester

UK opens ultra-rapid EV charging Superhub in Winchester

Electric vehicles25 Mar 2025
Superhub represents a major step forward in the UK’s charging infrastructure and is integrated with on-site solar farm and battery storage technology.
National Grid Partners invests $100m in AI startups

National Grid Partners invests $100m in AI startups

Smart grids18 Mar 2025
The funds will accelerate development of a more efficient, resilient and dynamic grid that also helps meet climate goals and ensures energy security.
Connecticut to deploy Voltpost lamppost EV chargers

Connecticut to deploy Voltpost lamppost EV chargers

Electric vehicles13 Mar 2025
Collaborating with both private and public sector partners, Voltpost will expand EV charger access and contribute to Connecticut’s electrification goals.
Getting practical to achieve zero-carbon buildings

Getting practical to achieve zero-carbon buildings

Climate action14 Feb 2025
Hannah Audino, buildings decarbonisation lead at the Energy Transitions Commission, explores the key findings and actions from the Commission’s recent Achieving Zero-Carbon Buildings report. 
GetGreen Arlington launches tool to inspire climate action

GetGreen Arlington launches tool to inspire climate action

Climate action07 Feb 2025
The app is tailored to meet Arlington’s environmental goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fostering a community of eco-conscious individuals.
UK Power Networks hits energy flexibility milestone

UK Power Networks hits energy flexibility milestone

Batteries and renewables07 Jan 2025
The organisation has more than 100,000 live assets, totalling 2GW of flexibility, registered on its trading platform from EV charging to solar and wind farms.
Partnership to deliver clean power to low-income communities

Partnership to deliver clean power to low-income communities

Batteries and renewables06 Jan 2025
Haven Energy is partnering with Clean Power Alliance to establish a virtual power plant and drive solar and battery adoption in communities in California.
San Francisco advances kerbside EV charging programme

San Francisco advances kerbside EV charging programme

Road travel02 Jan 2025
Once installed, the pilot programme establishes a data-gathering partnership with the charging providers to monitor usage, demand, and other key metrics.
Itron and Xcel to manage distributed energy resources in Colorado

Itron and Xcel to manage distributed energy resources in Colorado

Batteries and renewables27 Dec 2024
Partnership will see Xcel Energy use Itron’s advanced aggregator Derms tech to optimise use of customer-owned devices like solar panels, batteries, and EV chargers.
ChargePoint and GM to expand ultrafast EV charging network

ChargePoint and GM to expand ultrafast EV charging network

Electric vehicles23 Dec 2024
Many applicable locations will be equipped with ChargePoint’s Omni Port system, which allows vehicles with CCS or NACS charging ports to charge at any charger.
Electric hydrofoil joins New Zealand ferry fleet

Electric hydrofoil joins New Zealand ferry fleet

Sea travel11 Dec 2024
New Zealand’s Fullers360 becomes the world’s first major ferry operator to incorporate a certified electric hydrofoiling tourism vessel into its fleet.
Canberra begins construction of battery energy storage system

Canberra begins construction of battery energy storage system

Climate action27 Nov 2024
The large-scale 250MW battery will reportedly store enough renewable energy to power one-third of the city of Canberra for two hours during peak demand.
Glasgow’s new route map plots its path to net zero

Glasgow’s new route map plots its path to net zero

Climate action14 Nov 2024
Net Zero Route Map is based on a scientific analysis of the policies, projects and initiatives currently in place and provides robust evidence of their impact.
Port of Hueneme installs solar electric vehicle chargers

Port of Hueneme installs solar electric vehicle chargers

Electric vehicles13 Nov 2024
Paired Power has completed installation of two PairTree chargers at the Californian port as a step towards achieving energy independence and sustainability goals.
Beam Global unveils solar ebike charging solution

Beam Global unveils solar ebike charging solution

Solar power04 Oct 2024
The BeamBike charger’s onboard battery storage provides ebike charging and vital 120 volt outlets where there is no easily accessible utility connection.
General Motors partners to expand US EV charging network

General Motors partners to expand US EV charging network

Electric vehicles20 Sep 2024
Stations will be deployed coast to coast, including in metropolitan areas in states such as Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, New York and Texas.
Collaboration to expand EV charging Network in Denmark

Collaboration to expand EV charging Network in Denmark

Electric vehicles19 Sep 2024
Collaboration between Clever and Apcoa Denmark aims to ensure that electric vehicle drivers across Denmark have easy and convenient access to charging options.
Collaboration to support EV taxi drivers with charging offers

Collaboration to support EV taxi drivers with charging offers

Electric vehicles06 Sep 2024
Partnership is a major step towards creating a more sustainable taxi industry in the UK, offering tangible benefits to drivers who choose to go electric.
Biden administration awards $12.62m for clean energy projects

Biden administration awards $12.62m for clean energy projects

Climate action29 Aug 2024
The programme will distribute $12.62m to 32 local governments, two states, and one Tribe to improve energy efficiency, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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