Tag Archives: smart mobility

Kapsch TrafficCom expands long-term partnership with Barcelona through new infrastructure upgrade to support cleaner and safer public spaces

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has secured a €4.9 million contract to upgrade traffic infrastructure in four Barcelona districts under the city’s €435 million Pla Endreça initiative. The project, spanning two and a half years, will enhance pedestrian safety, including the … Read the full press release

BASF and Xiaomi Collaborate on Bespoke Automotive Coatings, Showcasing Cutting-Edge Dual-Layer and High-Saturation Color Technologies

(IN BRIEF) BASF Coatings has expanded its partnership with Xiaomi to co-develop 100 exclusive automotive paint colors over the next three years, marking a major step toward greater innovation and customization in vehicle design. Since 2023, BASF Coatings has supplied … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility Drives Smart Rail Transformation in São Paulo with Comprehensive ATO over ETCS Solution

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility has signed a contract with Trivia Trens S.A. to implement a complete digital signaling solution featuring Automatic Train Operation (ATO) over ETCS Level 2 for São Paulo’s commuter lines 11-Coral, 12-Sapphire, and 13-Jade. Spanning 140 kilometers … Read the full press release

Quebec headquarters of Alstom launches recruitment drive amid major contracts in Canada and the US

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has announced the recruitment of more than 150 new employees at its Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville headquarters and train development site in Quebec, supporting growth in North America. The company will hold a career event on September 25, 2025, to … Read the full press release

Alstom strengthens Polish rail with signalling works for Oborniki Wielkopolskie and Warta River crossing

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has signed a contract with PORR to deliver signalling and traffic control systems as part of the expansion of railway line 354 in Oborniki Wielkopolskie, Poland. The project includes a new track, a second bridge over the … Read the full press release

Alstom introduces Adessia Stream and highlights full range of urban rail solutions at MetroTrans 2025

(IN BRIEF) At MetroTrans 2025 in Qingdao, Alstom introduced the Adessia Stream commuter train and showcased a broad spectrum of its urban rail solutions, including the Innovia APM, Innovia monorail, and Movia metro systems, as well as key components such … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility to fully automate Paris Metro Line 13 with CBTC GoA4 by 2032

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility has secured a contract from RATP to deliver its CBTC GoA4 driverless automation system for Paris Metro Line 13, one of the city’s busiest routes. The project, backed by Île-de-France Mobilités, will include a new operations … Read the full press release

CAF and Gamuda Berhad Partner to Deliver State-of-the-Art Trams for New Taipei’s Light Rail Expansion

(IN BRIEF) CAF has signed a framework agreement with Malaysian construction firm Gamuda Berhad to deliver up to 23 Urbos trams for Taiwan’s New Taipei City. The contract, potentially worth €200 million, includes trams for the Xidong and Keelung lines, … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom’s Yana Ekasiwi Appointed Board Member and Deputy VP at ITS Indonesia to Drive International Cooperation

(IN BRIEF) Yana Ekasiwi, Area Sales Manager for Indonesia and Malaysia at Kapsch TrafficCom, has been appointed as a Board Member and Deputy Vice President of International Relations at ITS Indonesia. In her new position, Yana will lead international initiatives … Read the full press release

Gwinnett County Deploys 400-Intersection Smart Corridor with Kapsch TrafficCom’s Connected Tech

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has completed the deployment of a large-scale smart corridor in Gwinnett County, Georgia, spanning nearly 400 intersections. The project equips 180 public and emergency fleet vehicles with onboard CV technology and includes applications like emergency vehicle … Read the full press release

Continental Unveils Advanced Laser Beam Scanning for High-Definition Near-Field Projections and Next-Gen Automotive Lighting

(IN BRIEF) Continental is unveiling its advanced laser beam scanning (LBS) technology designed for near-field projection applications in vehicles, offering dynamic, high-definition, and color-capable image projections. This innovative system boasts a compact design for seamless integration into vehicle architecture. Alongside … Read the full press release

SNCF Voyageurs Expands RER NG Fleet with New Alstom Order for Île-de-France

(IN BRIEF) SNCF Voyageurs has placed a €520 million order with Alstom for 35 additional RER NG trains, fully funded by Île-de-France Mobilités. This brings the total fleet to 166 trains, designed to modernize the RER E and RER D … Read the full press release

Thales Unveils Cutting-Edge Solutions for Secure Mobile and IoT Connectivity at Mobile World Congress

(IN BRIEF) Thales, a global leader in digital security, is showcasing its latest innovations at the Mobile World Congress. They’re highlighting their contributions to securing mobile and IoT connectivity, including revolutionizing eSIM management, simplifying IoT deployments, leading 5G security, and … Read the full press release

Alstom Secures Major Contract to Implement NExTEO Signalling System in Paris

(IN BRIEF) Alstom, a global leader in sustainable mobility, has secured a significant contract valued at nearly 300 million euros to implement the NExTEO signalling system on the RER¹ B and RER D lines in the Île-de-France region. This contract … Read the full press release

Continental Eyes Growth in Radar Sensors and Autonomous Mobility Under Dr. Ismail Dagli’s Leadership

(IN BRIEF) Dr. Ismail Dagli will take over leadership of Continental’s Autonomous Mobility business area, starting on October 1. He succeeds Frank Petznick, who will leave the company at the end of September. Dr. Dagli previously led Continental’s Smart Mobility … Read the full press release

Tech4Planet Welcomes Snam as Corporate Partner for Green Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Snam, a prominent energy company, has partnered with Tech4Planet, a National Technology Transfer Hub established by CDP Venture Capital Sgr. The initiative aims to support startups focused on environmental sustainability projects originating from research laboratories. Snam will focus … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics Unveils Breakthrough Solutions for Smart Mobility and Energy at electronica China 2023

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) will participate in electronica China 2023, where it will exhibit its sustainable technologies and solutions for Smart Mobility, Power & Energy, and Internet of Things & Connectivity. The company will showcase an electric vehicle model … Read the full press release

Alstom Unveils First of 106 New Trainsets for Singapore’s MRT System Upgrade

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has unveiled the first of 106 new trainsets for Singapore’s MRT system upgrade. The trains, part of a major renewal program, will replace older trains that have been in service for nearly 30 years. Manufactured in China … Read the full press release

Alstom Secures €667 Million Contract to Deliver Customized Streetcars for SEPTA in Philadelphia

(IN BRIEF) Alstom, a leading provider of sustainable mobility solutions, has secured a contract with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to deliver 130 fully customized low-floor electric streetcars. The contract is valued at over €667 million ($718.2 million) and … Read the full press release

Infineon Unveils CALYPSO Move: A Low-Cost, High-Security Solution for Public Transport Ticketing

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies has launched CALYPSO move, the first secured memory for simple contactless ticketing based on the Calypso basic specification. The technology aims to address the need for sustainable, convenient, and interoperable ticketing solutions in the rapidly expanding … Read the full press release