Smart Cities

The Department of Transport announces new research hub
The Department of Transport has announced that a new research hub is being launched to boost innovative measures to decarbonise and improve transport, as the country works towards its net zero goals. Decarbonisation Minister Jesse Norman announced that applications...

The City of Boston partners with the U.S Army Corps to build on Climate Ready Boston Initiative
The City of Boston has partnered with the U.S Army Corps of Engineers to build on the work of the Climate Ready Boston initiative. This initiative works to prepare Boston’s waterfront for the near- and long-term effects of climate change. Climate Ready Boston has...

Edinburgh begins work on green corridor
Press release and picture: The city of Edinburgh The city of Edinburgh has announced that work is set to begin to transform public spaces along a route between Roseburn and the Union Canal, creating a ‘green corridor’ and cycleway and bringing disused aread back into...

The City of Phoenix launches shared mobility program
Press release written by City of Phoenix The City of Phoenix launched its permanent Shared Micromobility Program on Friday by hosting a special event downtown with vendors Lime and Spin. The company's showcased their collection of e-scooters, e-bikes, traditional...

Seoul uses drones for hanok roof inspections
The Seoul Metrpolitan Government have announced that it will be deploying drones to inspect the roofs of Korean traditional houses known as “hanok". The drones will be used to photograph roofs from all angles whereas previously people would have had to physically...

The City of Oakland launches Smart Loading Zones
The City of Oakland has announced a partnership with Populus to launch Smart Loading Zones that will allow operators to pay for their use of space through GPS technology from their delivery or on-demand vehicles. Delivery operators will be able to sign up for the new...

Bosch and APCOA partner to install automated valet parking
Bosch and APCOA are installing automated valet parking in 15 new parking garage locations in Germany, after it has been approved for commercial use in the P6 parking garage at Stuttgart airport. The new driverless and automated SAE Level 4 parking system is set to...

Yunex Traffic partners with LYT on Urban Mobility
Yunex Traffic has announced that it has signed an agreement with LYT which will leverage both companies’ intelligent transportation technologies to ease congestion for commuters and emergency responders. LYT, paired with the Yunex Traffic suite of solutions including...

Liverpool set to have one of UK’s largest EV charging network
It has been announced that Liverpool is set to have one of the UK’s largest electric vehicle charging networks as the city’s capacity is set to treble. It is set to install a network of 300 on-street electric vehicle charge points with the locations to be chosen by...

Ireland’s first all-electric fleet launches in Athlone
Ireland’s first all-electric, emission free bus service has been launched in Athlone. The new bus fleet will be made up of 11 electric buses which are able to carry more than 11,000 passengers each week. The new fleet is expected to drive 400,000kg annual reduction in...

The World Economic Forum signs new partnership with government of Indonesia
The World Economic Forum has signed a new partnership with the government of Indonesia at the Annual Meeting 2023. This aims to support its ambitions to scale blue carbon restoration and ocean conservation efforts. The partnership is the first of a series being...

Hertz and Uber expand partnership to bring 25,000 EVs to European capital cities
Hertz and Uber have today announced a European expansion to their successful North American partnership through which Hertz will make up to 25,000 electric vehicles (EVs) available to Uber drivers in European capital cities by 2025. A wide range of suitable EVs will...

Limassol’s public transport goes all electric with 35 new electric buses
The City of Limassol has set its sights on going green as it has planned to have 35 electric buses on the roads in February. This aims to replace the already existing diesel models. The new fleet will comprise of 35 six-metre-long electric buses and the Limassol...

Iveda announces launch of $1.5 million project for Utilus Smart Pole Technology
Iveda has announced the launch of a $1.5 million project for Utilus Smart Pole technology in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, equipping the country’s largest harbor city with critical IoT infrastructure for smart city deployments. Utilis will bring Iveda technology such as video...

Taoping launches next generation smart rest station in Shenzhen
Taoping has announced that its next generation smart rest station, which integrates fully autonomous street sweeper functionality, has been launched in Shenzhen's highly popular Xiangmi Park. The launch is expected to greatly facilitate the transformation of smart...

North American leaders discuss semiconductor production
Leaders from the US, Mexico and Canada have set aside tensions over drugs, trade and energy to focus on boosting investment in producing semiconductors and quelling a migration crisis that has caused many political issues for Biden. For Biden, the US’s southern...

Stuttgart to launch cargo bike rental service
The city of Stuttgart, Germany has launched a cargo bike rental service which will target households with lower incomes. The city made a statement claiming that electric bikes can replace cars for some, as they offer ample cargo space, and secure seating for children....

eleven-X have been elected by the City of Guelph to improve parking access and urban mobility
Press release: eleven-X eleven-X have announced that it has been selected by the City of Guelph to help the municipality improve the management and oversight of their two-hour free parking program by implementing the company’s innovative eXactpark solution. ...

IFC announces loan to BanBif aiming to help climate strategy in Peru
Press release: IFC IFC has announced a loan of up to $25 million to Banco Interamericano de Finanzas (BanBif), aiming to promote a greener financial sector and greater market sustainability in the country. In addition, the financing package includes $15 million from...

The City of Toronto announces green bond to help transform climate action
The City of Toronto has announced that it has issued a new green bond for $300 million to help finance key capital climate action projects. This is the City’s fifth debenture issuance this year with a low all-in cost of 4.472 per cent. This green bond issue will aim...