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15 Nov IoT NetworksWirepas Raises $22M for Mesh Networking Growth

Finnish startup Wirepas raises $22 million to enhance its wireless technology and expand its decentralized mesh networking solutions globally.

15 Nov WaterTelefónica Tech’s IoT Project Aims for 20% Water Savings in Seville

Telefónica Tech connects over 300,000 water meters in Seville using NB-IoT, aiming for 20% annual water savings for utility EMASESA.

15 Nov Environmental MonitoringUS Cities Launch AI Noise Cameras to Combat Vehicle Noise Pollution

Newport, Rhode Island, and Manhattan deploy AI noise camera systems to identify, warn, and fine drivers violating vehicle noise limits.

15 Nov Environmental MonitoringGlobal Leap in AI and Sensor-Driven Wildfire Detection

Xcel Energy uses 21 Pano AI camera systems to monitor 1.5 million acres in Colorado, while Cornell installs sensors across 28 New York counties.

1 Nov Environmental Monitoring£15.4m Boost for England’s Road Weather Stations

National Highways invests £15.4m to upgrade 125 road weather stations and add 100 more across England to improve safety and maintenance operations.

1 Nov IoT NetworksDrei and Actility Enhance Austria’s IoT with LoRaWAN

Drei partners with Actility to run Austria's public LoRaWAN network for over 4 million users, expanding IoT connectivity across utilities and cities.

1 Nov EnergyEversource’s $620 Million Smart Meter Upgrade in Connecticut

Eversource deploys over 1.2 million smart meters across Connecticut in a $620 million plan to replace outdated AMR drive-by read meters.

1 Nov Mobility and TrafficOakland County Secures $2M for Smart Intersection Safety Study

The Oakland County Road Commission secures a $2 million grant to study a connected vehicle system using sensors to alert drivers and pedestrians.

1 Nov Mobility and TrafficUSDOT Announces $40M Grant for V2X Technology

The USDOT opens a $40 million grant to deploy V2X technology across the US, aiming to boost road safety and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication.

1 Nov Mobility and TrafficCalifornia DMV Halts GM’s Cruise Testing Amid Safety Concerns

California’s DMV suspends GM Cruise from testing driverless cars on state roads over safety risks following accidents and technology claims.

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