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No more pedalling the cycle lane myth: for a less congested London, we need fewer cars

Lime’s Alan Clarke explains how the UK capital can move away from private vehicles towards a lifestyle where city-dwellers can move seamlessly between different modes of public transport.

City of Ottawa: Driving the future of mobility and smart citiesSponsored by Accenture

We hear from Sonya Shorey at Invest Ottawa as she discusses the innovation, its impact on the community and global markets, and the importance of the ecosystem approach.

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Metro Mobility and the MBTA unveil Massachusetts’ first off-grid charging and rental hub at Davis Square, providing a scalable model for sustainable first- and last-mile transport.

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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.

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The BeamBike charger’s onboard battery storage provides ebike charging and vital 120 volt outlets where there is no easily accessible utility connection.

Cornwall and Beryl join forces for solar charging project

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Cornwall Council is working with the micromobility provider to boost the existing e-bike share scheme with six solar powered e-mobility charging hubs.

Zeus launches solar charging pilot in Regensburg

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Research carried out by the German city found that more people are inclined to utilise e-scooters frequently if they are sustainable and readily available.

How Melbourne is realising its ambitious climate action plan

How Melbourne is realising its ambitious climate action plan

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Having declared a climate and biodiversity emergency in 2019, Lord Mayor Sally Capp believes the city is on the doorstep of achieving some of its bold aims.

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Masdar City launches programme to accelerate sustainable technologies

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Miami grants approval to carbon neutrality by 2050 plan

Miami grants approval to carbon neutrality by 2050 plan

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The Miami Forever Carbon Neutral plan provides a “robust, science-driven and implementable” action plan to reduce the city’s contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.

Cop26: Denver launches blueprint for tackling climate crisis

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