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Test area for robotic vehicles under development in Tampere

19 Oct 2020

The goal is to develop a secure and reliable test network that utilises Nokia’s cloud-based private LTE test network in the suburb of Hervanta.

Major cities sign the European Circular Cities Declaration

05 Oct 2020

The cities and regions are committed to act as ambassadors and champion a circular economy that leads to a resource-efficient, low-carbon and socially responsible society.

Tampere government's 2030 carbon neutral roadmap approved

07 Sep 2020

The Finnish city’s goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80 per cent compared to 1990 and the remaining 20 per cent will be offset.

Finnish cities collaborate on circular economy operating model

02 Apr 2020

Tampere, Espoo and Turku aim to create a model where cities, businesses, research organisations and citizens can develop neighbourhoods in line with circular economy principles.

Tampere launches carbon footprint calculator

15 Jan 2020

The calculator aims to allow users to find a route and check how much their carbon footprint would be affected by using public transport, cycling or walking, compared to driving.

Tampere tests intelligent outdoor lighting control system

29 Oct 2019

Anonymous traffic data from Telia and the Tampere.Finland mobile application were deployed to find out locations where most light is required in the city.

Test project shows how Tampere's buildings can lower their carbon footprint

16 Oct 2019

The smart district heating project by Tampere Power Utility and a student housing foundation uses AI and apartment-specific sensors to reduce energy consumption and cost.

VIDEO: Ten cities prioritise shared challenges to speed solutions

26 Sep 2019

The ten cities are collaborating through the Future State Co-Foundery.

Tampere awarded funding for smart security project

19 Aug 2019

The funding will help to finance solutions as part of the Finnish region’s Smart Urban Security and Event Resilience Project such as sensor data integration and smart lighting.

How cities are addressing the AI jobs crunch

28 Jun 2019

Matt Hamblen looks at how cities are addressing the impact of artificial intelligence on the jobs and skills in their communities. But is it enough?

Podcast: Addressing the smart cities skills gap

21 Feb 2019

Smart cities are about people – and that includes the workers required to drive the transformation. Sarah Wray examines the skills challenge facing cities.

Tampere evaluates the benefits of e-buses

17 Jan 2019

The Finnish city is collecting and analysing data from electric and hybrid buses to feed into decision-making on future bus procurement

Special Reports

Free flows: New Jersey turns to AI to safeguard water quality

In a guest post, Tiffany Stewart, Assistant Director Newark, N.J. Water & Sewer Department, outlines which technologies are helping it protect its water supply.