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Partners launch smart city air mobility trials

Partners launch smart city air mobility trials

22 Jan 2021
Locations chosen for the trials in the Horizon 2020 project are Santiago de Compostela in Spain, Cranfield in the UK and Amsterdam and Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
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.
Dutch coalition explores hyperloop for busy freight corridors

Dutch coalition explores hyperloop for busy freight corridors

21 Jan 2021
Coalition is investigating a pilot route that would constitute a first step in creating a pan-European emission-free hyperloop network in a large urban area between Rotterdam and Amsterdam.
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.
Australian shipbuilder launches series of electric-powered high-speed ferries

Australian shipbuilder launches series of electric-powered high-speed ferries

19 Jan 2021
The 46 metre Passenger Express 46V is designed to provide an environmentally friendly, economical vessel ideal for metropolitan, inland waterway commuter ferry services.
Nottingham uses open source tech to develop intelligent energy system

Nottingham uses open source tech to develop intelligent energy system

19 Jan 2021
The data management platform will help managers maximise the use of locally generated renewable energy and cut carbon emissions as well as reduce costs associated with charging EVs.
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.
Realising the true value of data

Realising the true value of data

14 Jan 2021
In an extract from our Sydney City Profile, we explore how the city’s Smart City Strategy Framework aims to help transform raw data into actionable knowledge.
Start-ups to take part in UK smart city accelerator at MediaCityUK

Start-ups to take part in UK smart city accelerator at MediaCityUK

14 Jan 2021
They will be developing and prototyping solutions to discover how cities can use technology to adapt to a post-Covid world with the aim of securing investment at the end of the programme.
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.
Collaboration to help shape the future of smarter living in Singapore

Collaboration to help shape the future of smarter living in Singapore

12 Jan 2021
Collaboration aims to foster innovation, creativity and tackle several issues of importance such as smart mobility, intelligent urban development and sustainability in Singapore.