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Piedmont Region Launches €12.75 Million Energy Efficiency Initiative for Public Lighting

Feb 25, 2025

The Piedmont Region has announced a new call for proposals aimed at improving energy efficiency and advancing the smart transition of public lighting networks. The initiative, funded by €12.75 million from the European Regional Development Fund...

New Project (Full-Scale)Mobility and TrafficLatvijas Mobilais Telefons (LMT)Latvia

Lativan Mobile Operator to Install 26 Traffic Monitoring Systems in Riga

Feb 25, 2025

Latvijas Mobilais Telefons (LMT) will deploy 26 traffic monitoring solutions in Riga, Latvia, over the next year to enhance road safety in the capital. The systems will detect violations such as running red lights, illegal use of public transport...

New Project (Full-Scale)Mobility and TrafficDubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)Yunex TrafficUAE

Dubai Upgrades Traffic Signals with AI and Digital Twin Technology

Feb 25, 2025

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched an advanced traffic signal control system, integrating AI, predictive analytics, and digital twin technologies across major intersections.Yunex’s UTC-UX Fusion system aims to reduce...

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Polestar Capital Launches €500M Fund to Boost Zero-Emission Mobility Transition

Feb 25, 2025

Hilversum-based Polestar Capital, a Dutch asset manager and impact investor, has introduced the €500 million Polestar Capital e-Mobility & Infrastructure Fund (PCEIF) to accelerate the shift to zero-emission mobility. The fund will provide...

New Project (Pilot)Mobility and TrafficVideosurveillanceAcusensusUSA

Minnesota Police Pilots A.I. Powered Cameras to Combat Distracted Driving

Feb 25, 2025

The South Lake Minnetonka Police Department (SLMPD) has deployed advanced A.I. camera technology to tackle distracted driving. The system part of a $450,000 grant awarded to the Highway 7 Safety Coalition, developed by Australian-based company...

New Project (Full-Scale)Mobility and TrafficSEPTAHayden AIUSA

Philadelphia Parking Authority and SEPTA Partner with HaydenAI to Implement AI Cameras for Parking Enforcement

Feb 25, 2025

Starting in May, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) and the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) will deploy AI-powered cameras on 150 buses and over 20 trolleys to ticket vehicles illegally parked in bus lanes and at bus...

New Project (Full-Scale)Mobility and TrafficSpain

Barcelona to Reduce Traffic Congestion by 20% with AI-Powered Smart Traffic Lights

Feb 20, 2025

Barcelona has announced a new initiative to deploy AI-driven smart traffic lights, aiming to cut traffic congestion by 20%. The project, part of the city’s 2025 Sustainable Mobility Plan, will use sensors and AI algorithms to adjust traffic light...

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Vodafone España to Equip 200,000 Arval Vehicles with Connected V16 Beacons

Feb 20, 2025

Vodafone España has signed an agreement with Arval, a vehicle leasing company, to install 200,000 connected V16 beacons in its fleet. The initiative aims to enhance road safety and reduce risks associated with breakdowns or accidents. The V16...

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JustPark Partners with Google to Simplify Parking Reservations in the UK

Feb 20, 2025

UK-based parking app JustPark has teamed up with Google to allow drivers to find and reserve parking spaces directly through Google Search and Maps. This integration, part of Google’s Reserve feature, marks the first time parking bookings have...

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EasyPark Group Acquires Parkopedia to Enhance Mobility Solutions

Feb 16, 2025

EasyPark Group, an expert in digital parking and mobility solutions, has finalized its acquisition of Parkopedia, a prominent provider of connected car services and mobility data. The merger aims to deliver a seamless, data-driven experience for...