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

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

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…

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Smart traffic management to save 900m tons of emissions

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Smart traffic management to save 900m tons of emissions

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…

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Mumbai tackles congestion with electric ferries

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Mumbai tackles congestion with electric ferries

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,…

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Detroit uses drones to advance energy-efficient public buildings

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Detroit uses drones to advance energy-efficient public buildings

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…

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Serve Robotics introduces autonomous robot delivery in Atlanta

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Serve Robotics introduces autonomous robot delivery in Atlanta

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…

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Pavegen showcases future of clean energy across London sites

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Pavegen showcases future of clean energy across London sites

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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Archer raises $850m following Whitehouse eVTol executive order

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Archer raises $850m following Whitehouse eVTol executive order

Archer Aviation has raised an additional $850m through a registered direct offering, taking the total funds secured by the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVToL) aircraft maker to approximately $2bn. The capital was raised shortly after an executive order was issued, last week, by President Trump to implement an eVTOL integration pilot programme in the US. Official air taxi provider Archer reports that it intends to closely coordinate with the White House, Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration on how this can integrate into its plans to ramp…

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Smart charging integration aims to better manage e-bus fleets

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Smart charging integration aims to better manage e-bus fleets

Optibus, the AI-powered platform for public transportation management, and charge management system (CMS) provider, Dhemax, have teamed for a smart charging integration that bridges the gap between planning and electric bus operations. The joint solution aims to help electric bus operators navigate all the complex layers of electric fleet management – from fluctuating electricity prices to grid limits to charger availability – to ensure that electric buses are charged as needed while protecting battery health. Recharging electric buses Optibus claims its software is designed to create the best possible charging…

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Metaverse browser launches for the spatial internet

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Metaverse browser launches for the spatial internet

RP1, a spatial computing software and infrastructure specialist, has unveiled what it claims is “the world ‘s first metaverse browser”, a software platform developed for the emerging spatial internet. According to RP1, the 3D Browser is built for a world of real-time, volumetric, spatial experiences. It connects the entire global population with 3D content inside a single extended reality (XR) ecosystem – across virtual and physical locations spanning smart cities, digital twins, transportation, work, education, commerce, entertainment and even space exploration. Monumental technology shift The company reckons the future of…

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Voltpost completes first public deployment of lamppost EV charger in Oak Park

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Voltpost completes first public deployment of lamppost EV charger in Oak Park

Voltpost, the lamppost electric vehicle (EV) charging company, has announced its first-ever public deployment of an EV charging platform, located in Oak Park, Illinois. The company partnered with the Park District of Oak Park and ComEd, the region’s utility company, to complete the deployment. The Voltpost charger, located in the Park District of Oak Park, will provide residents with convenient, affordable charging access. Modular EV charging platform Voltpost scales sustainable EV charging by retrofitting lampposts with a modular EV charging platform. The company claims it rapidly and cost-effectively provides kerbside…

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Partnership to deliver smart vertiports for the “future of air transport”

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Partnership to deliver smart vertiports for the “future of air transport”

Sita and Urban-Air Port (UAP) have joined forces in a new collaboration to pioneer integrated, scalable, and passenger-centric urban air transport. The partners claim electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTols), enabled by smart vertiports, promise to reshape short regional journeys, cutting carbon emissions, saving time, and alleviating pressure on existing infrastructure. Patented vertiport technology Sita reckons its technology will help leverage Urban-Air Port’s patented vertiport technology, which delivers ultra-compact, high-capacity infrastructure for cleaner, better connected multimodal hubs for passenger and cargo with civilian and defence applications. UAP’s “Vertical Airfield”…

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Düsseldorf opens hydrogen filling station

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Düsseldorf opens hydrogen filling station

What claims to be the most powerful hydrogen filling station in Europe has been opened in the German city of Düsseldorf by transport company Rheinbahn, Düsseldorf Public Utilities (Stadtwerke Düsseldorf) and public hydrogen refuelling infrastructure company H2 Mobility. With a daily capacity of up to five tons of hydrogen, the new facility on Höherweg reportedly offers significantly higher performance than conventional stations of the first generation of filling stations in Germany and aims to set new standards in hydrogen mobility. Hydrogen production and infrastructure The patent-pending technology will enable up…

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Germany progresses on-demand autonomous shuttle project

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Germany progresses on-demand autonomous shuttle project

Level 4 autonomous shuttles have been launched in the Rhein-Main region (Langen and Egelsbach, Offenbach district) of Germany as part of the Kira project. Kira, which means “AI-based regular operation of autonomous on-demand services,” is the first project in Germany to test Level 4 autonomous vehicles with passengers in live road traffic. Level 4 signifies autonomous operation within a defined area, with the vehicle making all driving decisions. Autonomous project partners The project is led by Deutsche Bahn (DB) and transport association Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV), with technology company Mobileye supplying the…

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New York City launches first microhub for deliveries

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New York City launches first microhub for deliveries

New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DoT) has launched the first of the city’s microhubs for deliveries on the Upper West Side. They will provide a dedicated space to shift deliveries from trucks to safer and more sustainable forms of transportation. Amazon, Net Zero Logistics and UPS are among the participating logistics companies. Microhubs are central locations where delivery trucks can unload cargo and transfer it to smaller, safer, and more sustainable forms of transportation for the final delivery, including cargo bikes and handcarts. NYC DoT reports that one…

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Dubai launches unified digital channels for government services

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Dubai launches unified digital channels for government services

Dubai has launched the shared digital channels initiative as it seeks to move towards a unified, user-centric digital government model where all services are digitalised. The initiative, led by Digital Dubai and conducted in collaboration with various government entities, aims to simplify access to services for residents, businesses and visitors through seamless, integrated platforms. The initiative envisions the provision of government services through seven specialised and unified platforms: Dubai Now for individuals; Invest in Dubai for businesses; Visit Dubai for tourism; alongside four sector-specific platforms covering transportation, justice, construction, and…

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