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Dockless mobility: How to stop the wheels coming off

Dockless mobility services are a fascinating example of good intentions hitting the real world, with sometimes unexpected results. While there’s a way to go, steps are being taken to calm the chaos.

Urban aquabatics

Sarah Wray checks out some of the latest technologies in use to help cities manage and save water

Why Global Britain needs climate innovation, by Tom Mitchell, director, UK & Ireland, Climate-KIC

It’s crucial that we ensure post-Brexit Britain responds to low carbon opportunities quickly with cutting edge climate innovation

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Charlotte progresses solar energy storage plans

Cities selected for DTPR digital trust open source pilot

Charlotte progresses all-electric firehouse

Arrival selects Here SDK for electric vehicle navigation

Charlotte mobility corridor awarded $12m US DoT funding

Energy companies team for bus fleet electrification

Charlotte adopts updated Strategic Energy Action Plan

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With an estimated population of 900,000, Charlotte is the most populous city in North Carolina, and the second-most populous in the U.S. Southeast, behind Jacksonville. Charlotte is the third-fastest-growing major city in the United States, with an increase of 880,000 in the metro area between 2002 and 2014. It is the second-largest banking centre in the United States, home to firms such as the Bank of America.

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UK scientists use AI to build passenger transport simulators

Project involves using a set of 12 transport user personas to make a ‘synthetic’ population and encourage the use of public transit and active travel options.

WeRide and Uber set to launch Spain’s first robotaxi service

Service is expected to begin operations in Madrid later this year, in collaboration with the regional government, and the fleet will be scaled progressively.

Firms team to scale level 4-robotaxi fleets across Asia

Nvidia is bringing together global automakers, AV ecosystem partners and ride-hailing providers to develop level 4-ready robotaxi fleets, beginning in Kaohsiung.

Boston hosts its first-ever Tech Week

Taking place until 31 May, it features hundreds of events and highlights the city’s role as a global hub for innovation, collaboration and purpose-driven tech.

Bogotá launches journey planning solution for transport system

Hacon will provide the journey planning technology behind the new TransMi app which is intended to enhance the travel experience for four million daily trips.

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Our editorial newsletter pulls together our latest news items into one email, direct to your inbox. We also feature our latest city interviews, Special Reports and Guest Opinions.