Oxfordshire City Council project shows how quantitative and qualitative transport data can be fused to better balance public sentiment with count-based data.
Cambridgeshire and Oxfordshire roads will be used to trial an artificial intelligence-driven solution to automate decision-making in traffic control rooms.
The £82.5m project will deliver 159 zero-emission battery electric buses onto the streets of Oxford – the first of which have already gone into service.
Advanced Research Clusters is using the HqO app to capture and analyse critical user and property data to inform the complete lifecycle of real estate assets.
The analysis is compiled from seven criteria, including AI-related job ads, the number of AI companies located in the city, and the number of tech meet-ups.
The programme has been awarded funding through the national Clean Heat Streets project and supports the city’s aims to be a net zero carbon city by 2040.
The Energy Superhub Oxford will be powered entirely by renewable energy and will initially offer fast and ultra-rapid charging for 42 vehicles at once at the Redbridge Park and Ride.
The all-electric AppliedEV vehicle, driven by Oxbotica, is operating in Oxford with no on-board driver, marking the next step in commercialising autonomous vehicle technology.
The consortium behind the project has set out plans to initially connect the Midlands with the south-east and those urban conurbations along the UK’s south coast.
All petrol and diesel vehicles, including hybrids, entering the zone in Oxford will incur a daily charge unless eligible for a discount or exemption while zero-emission vehicles enter the pilot area free of charge.
The Smart Centres Index by the Z/Yen think-tank explores the ability of global commercial centres to be hubs for new technology based on factors such as innovation support and “creative intensity”.
The technology deploys hundreds of lightweight, driverless, zero emission electric pods to collect passengers from anywhere in a city using ground-level tracks or existing road networks.
Developed with the Anthesis Group, the initiative is designed as a public sector alternative to traditional carbon offsetting and aims to help the authorities benefit from local insetting investment choices.
Using Esri UK’s GIS technology, the university can provide access to property and interiors data across more than 300 buildings and 35,000 spaces using interactive maps.
Through a contract with BAI Communications, a backbone of mobile and digital connectivity will offer connectivity and internet access within every Tube station and tunnel.
Micro-mobility company Voi is launching a pilot using Captur’s visual support platform that enables residents to report the scooter’s exact location by scanning a QR code.
The feature is live on the company’s personalised information service and will soon be made available to transport operators, local authorities, and event organisers and venues.
High rate of start-ups and businesses, including 11,000 digital and tech firms, and its population diversity are among the factors boosting the Berkshire town’s entrepreneurial credentials.
The intelligent tanks combine Internet of Things and sensory technologies to keep track of hot water levels and learn the usage habits of the household.
Technological innovation and new trends could produce a much more flexible, resilient and efficient energy grid. Will regulators be bold enough to unleash the true power of these new systems?
Four demonstrator projects have been chosen, which aim to show how businesses can develop local smart energy approaches at scale and create better outcomes for consumers.
In his keynote speech at Waterwise, Sir James Bevan of the UK’s Environment Agency said we must tackle both sides of the equation: reduce demand and increase supply.
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