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Mobility and TrafficMadrid Partners with Kapsch to Halve Bus Traffic Times

Kapsch TrafficCom installs 62 traffic light controllers in Madrid, cutting a key hospital bus route time from 50 minutes to under 30.

 V2XUK Invests £4.8M in V2X Charging Projects

The UK government allocates £4.8M to four V2X bidirectional charging projects to enable EV energy return to the power grid at lower costs.

 EV ChargingPacific Equity Partners Invests $250M in EVSE for EV Expansion

Pacific Equity Partners invests $250 million in EVSE for a majority stake to expand electric vehicle charging across Australia and New Zealand.

 Street LightingNorthern Beaches Council Upgrades to LED Smart Streetlight

Northern Beaches Council and Ausgrid partner to install over 4,200 smart LED streetlights across New South Wales to cut energy use.

 EnergyPuerto Rico to Upgrade to Smart Meters with $786M

Puerto Rico utility Luma uses over $786 million in funding to replace nearly 1.5 million meters damaged by Hurricane Maria with smart meters.

 IoT NetworksRome Launches 25-Year #Roma5G Initiative

Rome signs a 25-year contract with Boldyn Networks to deploy over 2,200 small cells, 2,000 5G cameras, and 85

 WaterEYDAP’s €950M Boost for Smart Water and Infrastructure

EYDAP plans to invest 950 million euros in Athens to upgrade water networks, curb leaks, and pilot smart meters with HEDNO in two areas.

 Mobility and TrafficDubai’s $681M Smart City PPP Drive

Dubai’s RTA approves 10 PPP projects worth $681 million for 2024-26, covering smart street lighting and aerial taxis to

 Mobility and TrafficSouth Korea Picks C-V2X Over Wi-Fi for Vehicle Communication

South Korea chooses C-V2X direct communications for its nationwide C-ITS rollout starting next year, boosting automated driving infrastructure.

 WasteRomania Unveils World’s Largest Deposit Return System

Romania launches a Deposit Return System with nearly 80,000 collection points to enhance recycling rates and reduce CO2 emissions.

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