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Germany to deploy battery trains on busy commuter route

August 29, 2025August 13, 2025 Editorial staff

Siemens Mobility has officially presented its low-emission battery trains at the Wegberg-Wildenrath test centre in the North-Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany. With upcoming deployment on the RE 47 line between Remscheid-Lennep and Düsseldorf Central Station from summer 2026, rail operator Regiobahn is aiming to set a clear example for climate-neutral mobility. Smart battery trains The three new Mireo Smart Plus B battery trains, with a range of up to 120km and a top speed of 140km/h both in overhead line and battery operation, replace the previously operating diesel vehicles, enabling almost…

Europe’s ECC approves decision for satellite to low-power device communications

August 27, 2025August 13, 2025 Editorial staff

The LoRa Alliance, the global association of companies backing the open LoRaWAN standard for the internet of things (IoT) low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs), has announced that the Electronic Communications Committee (ECC) of the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) has officially approved the Decision ECC DEC(25)02, confirming the regulatory framework enabling satellite-to-low power device communication with satellites (LPD-S) communications within the short-range device (SRD) 862-870MHz frequency band in Europe. This landmark decision, finalized during the ECC’s June meeting, marks a significant advancement in enabling satellite-based LPWAN IoT solutions,…

Lyft and Baidu to deploy autonomous rides across Europe

August 25, 2025August 12, 2025 Editorial staff

Artificial intelligence company Baidu and mobility platform Lyft are partnering to roll out autonomous rides across Europe. Lyft will deploy Baidu’s Apollo Go autonomous vehicles (AVs) across key European markets through the Lyft platform. This collaboration marks a milestone in Baidu’s international expansion. Making autonomous mobility accessible worldwide Initial deployments are planned for Germany and the UK in 2026 pending regulatory approval, with the fleet scaling to thousands of vehicles across Europe in the following years. As part of the agreement, Lyft will deploy Baidu Apollo Go’s sixth-generation vehicles as…

EHang UAV completes long-range intercity cargo flight

August 22, 2025August 13, 2025 Editorial staff

Urban air mobility (UAM) technology company EHang’s VT20 series logistics electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTol) has completed intercity round trip cargo delivery flights between Zhuhai and Guangzhou in China. The long-range unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) cargo flight route in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) covered a distance of 83km and lasted approximately 55 minutes. This reportedly saves up to 40 minutes compared to road transport and over an hour during peak congestion. Pilotless logistics At the 2025 Wanshan Archipelago Low-Altitude Integrated Application Conference, the EHang VT20…

SKBM Smart Technology and Asset Living forge smart-building partnership

August 20, 2025August 13, 2025 Editorial staff

SKBM Smart Technology, the nation’s only vendor-agnostic smart building aggregator operating nationally, has announced that Asset Living the second-largest property management firm in the United States (U.S.) with a portfolio exceeding 300,000 units—has selected SKBM Smart Technology as its preferred partner for all Smart Building Projects. “Our partnership with Asset Living cements SKBM’s leadership as the premier vendor-agnostic smart building aggregator,” said Brian Doherty, the chief revenue officer at SKBM Smart Technology. “Together, we’re leveraging our 530,000+ installs, 18+ strategic partnerships, and coast-to-coast footprint to deliver future-flexible, fully integrated PropTech…

Soracom IoT platform achieves SOC 2 Type 2 compliance

August 18, 2025August 13, 2025 Editorial staff

Soracom, Inc., a global provider of advanced Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, has announced that it has achieved System and Organisation Controls (SOC) 2 Type 2 compliance, reinforcing its commitment as an IoT technology leader with the highest standards of security, availability and confidentiality for customers operating at global scale. SOC 2 Type 2 is an auditing standard developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) that evaluates how companies manage customer data based on five “trust service principles”: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality and privacy. Achieving Type…

KORE surpasses 20 million total IoT connections

August 15, 2025August 12, 2025 Editorial staff

KORE Group Holdings, a global contributor in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and pioneering IoT hyperscaler, and provider of IoT connectivity, solutions and analytics, has announced that it has reached an industry milestone: 20 million total IoT connections. This achievement solidifies KORE’s position as one of the largest and most reliable IoT connectivity providers globally and underscores the company’s continued momentum in enabling scalable, secure and seamless connected solutions. “This 20-million milestone is a significant achievement and is a reflection of the trust our customers place in us and the…

BWS IoT transforms tracking with dual-network LPWA technology

August 14, 2025August 12, 2025 Editorial staff

BWS IoT, a 100% Brazilian company specialising in solutions for tracking, telemetry and asset management, with IoT technology, presents a robust and efficient combination that promises to transform the management and protection of assets, especially in robbery and theft scenarios. The innovation comes from the union between the technologies: 4G Nb2 (Narrow Band) and Long Range Wide Area Network (LoRaWAN), which creates a hybrid solution that is unique in its category. The new BWS 4G Nb2+LoRa product line offers compact trackers, with IP67 protection rating, that combine the best of…

Electric trains to connect Czechia cities and regions

August 12, 2025 Editorial staff

Arriva Group has signed a contract with Škoda for €300m to supply new electric trains in Czech Republic. Under the agreement, Škoda will supply 22 electric trains capable of reaching speeds of up to 200km/h. Long-distance rail services Arriva’s investment in the new fleet follows the award of a 15-year, €750m contract by the Czech Ministry of Transport last month to operate long-distance rail services connecting Prague, Pilsen and Western Bohemia – one of the country’s busiest transport corridors. The new trains will be in operation from December 2028, reportedly…

Next-gen cargo e-bike company to expand across Europe

August 4, 2025July 7, 2025 Editorial staff

Estonian electric cargo bike company Vok Bikes has raised $6m to further expand across Europe and accelerate the shift away from vans in city centres. Designed from the ground up for city logistics, Vok Bikes aim to offer a durable, low-maintenance, and highly manoeuvrable alternative to vans. Reducing emissions and congestion As cities tighten emissions regulations and deal with worsening congestion, Vok seeks to present a solution that is both environmentally friendly and commercially viable. In a test by e-bike rental company Zoomo, a Vok XL beat a van by…

Smart traffic management to save 900m tons of emissions

July 31, 2025July 7, 2025 Editorial staff

The adoption of smart traffic management solutions is predicted to save up to 923 million metric tons (MMT) of CO2 by 2030, according to research. But Juniper Research, publisher of the report, Red, Amber, Green: Innovations in Smart Traffic Management, said the growth must be accompanied with a focus on increased security measures. Scaling security measures The rise marks an increase of 151 per cent on the 368 MMT CO2 savings forecast for this year. The increase in CO2 saving represents 1.5 per cent of 2030 global carbon emissions. To…

Mumbai tackles congestion with electric ferries

July 28, 2025July 7, 2025 Editorial staff

The Indian city of Mumbai is deploying a fleet of 11 hydrofoiling Candela P-12 commuter electric ferries, which will create new links across its waterways. The fleet will form the nucleus of the city’s electric transport network, which is set to eventually include thousands of vessels. The ferries have been ordered by Mumbai-based operator JalVimana. Transforming Mumbai’s waterways The government of Maharashtra state has laid out a bold vision to revolutionise transport in the Indian megacity by turning to the water. With more than 23 million residents and overstretched roads,…

Detroit uses drones to advance energy-efficient public buildings

July 24, 2025July 7, 2025 Editorial staff

Lamarr.AI, in partnership with Michigan Central and Newlab, has launched a drone inspection pilot to identify opportunities for improved municipal building operations and energy efficiency in City of Detroit buildings. Supported by the State of Michigan’s Advanced Aerial Mobility Action Fund, this initiative utilises Advanced Aerial Innovation Region (AAIR), a real-world testing ground created for next-generation drone operations at Michigan Central. Energy-saving improvements The data, including thermal imaging and building analytics for selected City-owned facilities, will be provided to the City of Detroit to support efforts in identifying energy-saving improvements…

Serve Robotics introduces autonomous robot delivery in Atlanta

July 21, 2025July 7, 2025 Editorial staff

Autonomous sidewalk delivery company Serve Robotics has announced the launch of its service in the Atlanta metro area. This market expansion builds on the company’s launches in Los Angeles, Miami, and Dallas-Fort Worth as part of Serve’s ongoing collaboration with Uber Eats, the delivery platform of Uber Technologies. Autonomous robot delivery The delivery robots have rolled out on the sidewalks of Midtown, Old Fourth Ward and Downtown Atlanta. They are integrated into the Uber Eats app, and customers who order from participating local favourites such as Rreal Tacos and Ponko…

Pavegen showcases future of clean energy across London sites

July 17, 2025July 7, 2025 Editorial staff

Global cleantech pioneer Pavegen has unveiled three new interactive installations at iconic London spaces as it also announces its latest crowdfunding campaign. The “Step Up for Climate Change” project will see Pavegen technology installed at 22 Bishopsgate, Old Spitalfields Market, during London Climate Action Week and the Wimbledon Tennis Championships over the next fortnight. Measurable climate change Pavegen claims these public-facing installations will transform everyday movement into measurable climate change with Pavegen, in partnership with reforestation company, Evergreen, pledging to plant a tree for every 200 footsteps recorded. The campaign…

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