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EV ChargingSeattle Pioneers Wireless Charging for Electric Buses

Seattle becomes the first North American city to deploy wirelessly charged double-decker electric buses, using InductEV in-ground systems on I-405.

EV ChargingE-Totem Wins €50M EV Charging Contract in Montpellier

E-Totem wins a €50 million contract to install 600 electric vehicle chargers and 100 electric bike points in Montpellier, France by 2026

Street LightingLondrina’s Smart Streetlight Upgrade for Energy Savings & 5G

Londrina partners with Lactec on a $1.6M project to remotely manage 65,000 streetlights, saving energy and enabling future 5G integrations.

IoT NetworksBT Group Unveils NB-IoT Network for Smart Cities and Industries

BT Group launches a multi-million-pound NB-IoT network covering 97% of the outdoor population to connect smart city and utility IoT devices.

Environmental MonitoringUS EPA Allocates $83 Million for Enhanced Air Quality Monitoring

The US EPA is allocating $83 million to expand air quality monitoring networks, addressing gaps in the two-thirds of US counties lacking equipment.

IoT Networks€2M Boost for Connected’s Space NB-IoT Project

Portugal's Connected raises €2M in Pre-Seed funding to develop space-based NB-IoT connectivity for off-grid areas, planning tests by late 2024.

WaterSimpliciti Acquires GreenCityzen for Environmental IoT Solutions

Aix-en-Provence SME Simpliciti acquires Marseille IoT firm GreenCityzen to broaden market reach across water, waste, and mobility sectors.

IoT NetworksVodafone Spain and Aqualia’s NB-IoT Smart Water Meter Initiative

Vodafone Spain and Aqualia partner to connect over one million NB-IoT water meters, with more than 250,000 online to enhance leak detection

Mobility and TrafficWaterloo is Enhancing Mobility with Smart Sensors

Waterloo, Belgium, plans to install 10 Telraam sensors to track road mobility data, supporting a goal to boost cycling fivefold by 2030.

OtherChicago Ends ShotSpotter Contract Amid Growing Concerns

Chicago ends its $49 million contract with gun-detection provider ShotSpotter over concerns about low detection rates and community impact.