Feb 1, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence, Climate, Environment, Pollution
Fueled by increasing temperatures and droughts, severe wildfires are on the rise around the world—as are the smoke-borne contaminants that harm the environment and human health. In 2023, Canada recorded its worst wildfire season ever, with fires releasing more than...
Feb 1, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence, Smart Cities, Transit
The rise of remote work along with safety concerns are changing how Americans commute, and for public transit to stay relevant, a new approach is needed. Riders are becoming increasingly demanding when it comes to a transit experience that’s seamless. They...
Feb 1, 2024 | Canada, Featured, Smart Cities
Would you be willing to share real-time information and data if it led to improved city services? You already are. Since the Canadian government launched its Smart Cities Challenge in 2017, more than 225 municipalities across the country have integrated some or most...
Feb 1, 2024 | Electric Vehicles, Featured, Infrastructure, Trucks
Daimler Truck North America, Navistar, and Volvo Group North America just formed a coalition to accelerate the rollout of US charging infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks. Daimler Truck North America, Navistar, and Volvo Group North America sell...
Feb 1, 2024 | Autonomous Vehicles, Featured, Ports, Trucks
Kodiak Robotics in December opened a second facility, allowing Tthe company to launch and land autonomous trucks as well as transfer freight on routes between Houston, Dallas and Oklahoma City. “Expanding our network of truck ports with Ryder will enable us to operate...
Jan 25, 2024 | Aerial Vehicles
Following years of dedicated work with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), NPS and Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) partners have successfully concluded the ultimate test of a nine-year continuum of research and development in one of the world’s most challenging...
Jan 25, 2024 | Energy, Industrial Automation, Internet of Things
According to a recent study by ABB, 44% of organisations say environmental targets are “very important” for electrical systems management; however, only 20% consider sustainability targets to be a driver of interest for the implementation of the industrial internet of...
Jan 25, 2024 | Smart Cities
San Antonio’s smart cities program was missing something when it launched in 2017, and the city’s team knew it, said Emily Royall, smart city administrator. “We realized what was missing was hands-on interaction with our residents,” she said. This realization...
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