(IN BRIEF) Daimler Buses will supply SWU Verkehr with 37 Mercedes‑Benz eCitaro and eCitaro G electric buses, plus an option for nine more, under a €34.6 million contract signed on 18 July 2025. Scheduled for delivery by end‑2026, these NMC4‑equipped vehicles … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged battery technology, Daimler Buses, eCitaro G, electric buses, fast charging, Fleet Electrification, Frontguard Assist, Mercedes‑Benz eCitaro, Neu‑Ulm, NMC4, Omniplus Digital Services, pantograph charging, partnership, Preventive Brake Assist 2, Sideguard Assist 2, sustainability, sustainable transport, SWU Verkehr GmbH, Traffic Sign Assist, Ulm, urban mobility, €34.6 million
(IN BRIEF) ZF will equip Mercedes-Benz with its steer-by-wire system in 2026, replacing the mechanical steering shaft with an electronic interface that enhances maneuverability, stability, and safety. The system’s software-controlled steering ratio adapts to driving conditions, while the Twin Worm … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged active rear-axle steering, ASIL-D, autonomous driving, delivery vehicles, EasyTurn, electronic steering, Level 4 autonomy, Mercedes-Benz, partnership, software-defined steering, Steer-by-Wire, steering ratio, Torque Feedback, Twin Worm, urban mobility, vehicle agility, ZF
(IN BRIEF) Sener has been selected to develop the detailed design for the 7.8 km, fully underground extension of Toronto’s Line 2 into Scarborough, working alongside the Aecon–FCC Canada Limited consortium. The project includes three new stations with integrated bus … Read the full press release
Posted in Construction, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged Aecon, bus terminals, Canadian rail projects, electromechanical systems, FCC Canada Limited, Geotechnics, greenhouse gas reduction, Infrastructure Ontario, Metrolinx, Progressive Design and Build, safety certification, Scarborough subway, SENER, signalling, Toronto Line 2 extension, train control, underground stations, urban mobility
(IN BRIEF) East End Crossing Partners has completed an upgrade to the road markings on the Lewis and Clark Bridge to prepare for the operation of autonomous vehicles. The improvements, which include high-contrast lane boundaries and intersection markings, are designed … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged autonomous vehicle technology, Autonomous Vehicles, BBGI, East End Crossing Partners, environmental sustainability, Indiana, Indiana Finance Authority, infrastructure innovation, Level 3 vehicles, Lewis and Clark Bridge, mobility services, P3, partnership, pavement upgrade, Public Private Partnership, road markings, self-driving vehicles, sustainability, traffic safety, urban mobility, VINCI Highways
(IN BRIEF) Alstom celebrates the successful launch of revenue services for the Indore Metro, featuring Movia metro trains equipped with advanced CBTC signalling systems. Manufactured in India under the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives, the trains are designed … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 'Make in India', Alstom, Atmanirbhar Bharat, CBTC, emergency communication, FlexCare Perform, India’s infrastructure modernization, Indore Metro, Madhya Pradesh Metro, Metropolis metros, Movia metro trains, partnership, public transport, rail transportation, regenerative braking, smart lighting, sustainability, sustainable transport, track inspection, train control, urban mobility
(IN BRIEF) Dantaxi, Denmark’s largest taxi service, has been acquired by Uber, expanding Uber’s service to 75 out of 98 municipalities in Denmark. This move combines Uber’s advanced technology with Dantaxi’s well-established local presence, offering over 3,500 professional drivers across … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged acquisition, CEO Carsten Aastrup, Danish mobility, Dantaxi, Denmark, electric fleet, electric vehicles, general manager Maurits Schönfeld, mobility platform, partnership, public transportation, regulatory compliance, ride hailing, sustainability, taxi services, Triton, Uber, urban mobility, zero-emission
(IN BRIEF) The Kaupunkivaikutus project, a research collaboration between the cities of Helsinki, Espoo, and Vantaa, the University of Helsinki, and Aalto University, aims to tackle critical urban issues such as climate adaptation, education equity, and transportation efficiency. With a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Aalto University, climate adaptation, CoolGreen, education equity, Espoo, Helsinki, infrastructure, Kaupunkivaikutus, rail traffic, resilience, transportation, University of Helsinki, urban development, urban mobility, urban research, Vantaa
(IN BRIEF) Nima Monshizadeh Naini, associate professor at the Engineering and Technology Institute Groningen, is advancing the field of control theory with a focus on optimizing cyber-physical-human systems. His work aims to improve complex systems such as energy grids and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged control theory, cyber-physical-human systems, decentralized systems, energy systems, engineering innovation, leadership, multi-commodity energy systems, Nima Monshizadeh Naini, optimization algorithms, smart grids, sustainable energy, technological research, University of Groningen, urban mobility
(IN BRIEF) Madrid is upgrading its mobility infrastructure with EcoTrafiX and the Mobility Data Platform by Kapsch TrafficCom to manage traffic at 3,000 intersections. The technology replaces the city’s existing system, providing enhanced scalability and flexibility. A EUR 5.6 million … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Bus Rapid Transit, EcoTrafiX, future mobility, Javier Aguirre, Kapsch TrafficCom, Low Emission Zone, Madrid, Mobility Data Platform, multi-supplier systems, partnership, Smart Cities, smart traffic technology, Spain, sustainable mobility, traffic control center, traffic management, urban mobility
(IN BRIEF) Stadler has secured a €50 million contract from Bybanen Utbygging to supply and implement advanced signalling systems for the expansion of Bergen’s light rail network. The project covers the initial phase toward Åsane and includes design, delivery, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Albrecht Teich, Arve Tjønn Rinde, Åsane expansion, Bergen Light Rail, Braunschweig, Bybanen Utbygging, Control Center, light rail development, Loddefjord tram extension, modern infrastructure, Norway, partnership, public transport, railway technology, signalling systems, SIL2, SIL4, Stadler, Stadler Signalling, sustainability, train control, tram network, urban mobility
(IN BRIEF) The MAN Lion’s City 12 E LE has received the busplaner Innovation Award 2025 in the “12-meter Electric Buses” category, following its earlier recognition as “Sustainable Bus of the Year 2025.” Celebrated for its flexibility, strong performance, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 12-meter electric buses, 240 kW electric motor, Awards, battery capacity, busplaner Innovation Award 2025, Busworld Europe, Class 1 certification, Class 2 approval, Darko Simeunovic, ebus, electric bus, Heinz Kiess, Huss-Verlag, intercity transport, leadership, low-entry design, MAN, MAN Lion's City 12 E LE, MAN Truck & Bus, modular battery system, passenger comfort, public transport innovation, sustainability, Sustainable Bus of the Year 2025, sustainable transportation, UN ECE R 66.02, urban mobility
(IN BRIEF) AFRY, as a key member of the Tram Ticino consortium, has been awarded a contract by Rete Tram-Treno del Luganese SA to plan the Breganzona tunnel. This development is a crucial element in modernizing Lugano’s public transport network, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 2035, AFRY, Breganzona tunnel, Country Manager, intermodal hub, Lombardi, Lugano, Lugano Railway Station SBB, Malcantone, Marcel Winter, national transport, partnership, passenger capacity, Pini, public transport, regional transport, Rete Tram-Treno del Luganese, RTTL, SEK 120 million, sustainability, sustainable transportation, Switzerland, Tram Ticino, underground station, urban mobility, Vedeggio valleys
(IN BRIEF) In 2024, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group achieved a record €1.24 billion in new financing in Croatia, up from €464 million in 2023. This financing, accounting for 1.4% of Croatia’s GDP, includes €937 million from the EIB … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Croatia, European Union, Financial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment
Tagged Climate Action, competitive, Croatian financing, Croatian GDP, Croatian government, Croatian Growth Investment Programme II, Croatian Venture Capital Initiative 2, CROGIP II, CVCi 2, EIB Group, EIF, environmental sustainability, EU grants, European Investment Bank, European Investment Fund, HBOR, INNOVATION, Kiepach Go Green, Mid-Caps, rail infrastructure, renewable energy, resilient Croatia, SMEs, social housing, sustainable growth, Teresa Czerwinska, urban mobility, Vesna Deep Tech Venture Fund, Zagreb
(IN BRIEF) In 2024, the European Investment Bank (EIB) approved over PLN 1 billion (around €274 million) to support sustainable urban development in Polish cities, including Kielce, Radom, Rybnik, and Chorzów. This financing aims to improve urban infrastructure, transport systems, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, European Union, Financial, Investment, Poland
Tagged Chorzów, Climate Policies, Cohesion Regions, economic benefits, EIB, EIB financing agreements, energy efficiency, environmental projects, EU grants, European Investment Bank, green spaces, Kielce, long-term financing, medium-sized cities, Poland, Public Buildings, public investment, public transportation, quality of life, Radom, Rybnik, social housing, sustainable development, Teresa Czerwińska, TRANSPORT, urban infrastructure, urban mobility
(IN BRIEF) Skyports Infrastructure, in collaboration with ACS Infra / Iridium, has been awarded the contract to operate the Manhattan Downtown Heliport by the New York City Economic Development Corporation. This project aims to transform the heliport into a sustainable … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Actividades de Construcción y Servicios (ACS), Manhattan Downtown Heliport, partnership, Skyports Infrastructure, sustainability, urban mobility
(IN BRIEF) Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, will participate in Rail Live! 2024, Spain’s premier railway sector event, on November 26-27 in Zaragoza. The event, focusing on discussions about the future of rail, will feature Alstom … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alstom, innovations, Leopoldo Maestu, partnership, Rail Live! 2024, Spain, sustainability, urban mobility, Zaragoza
(IN BRIEF) Alstom has completed the Cavite Extension of Manila’s Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), marking its first fully integrated metro project in the Philippines. The 6.2-kilometer extension, with five new stations, reduces travel time between Baclaran and Bacoor … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alstom, Cavite Extension, LRT-1, Manila, partnership, PHILIPPINES, sustainability, Toby Tiberghien, urban mobility
(IN BRIEF) Barcelona has launched a new two-kilometer extension to its tramway network, implementing Alstom’s APS technology for the first time in Spain. This innovative catenary-free system uses a ground-based power rail that activates only under the tram, allowing for … Read the full press release
Posted in Infrastructure & Utilities, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged accessible transport, Alstom, Alstom Spain, APS, Barcelona, Barcelona Metropolitan Transport Authority, bike lanes, catenary-free technology, Citadis trams, conductor rail, digital mobility, eco-friendly, green areas, green transportation, ground-based feeding system, intermodality, pedestrian spaces, propulsion systems, public transport, rail transport, rolling stock, signaling, Spain, sustainable mobility, sustainable urban development, Trambaix, Trambesòs, tramway extension, urban mobility, urban transformation
(IN BRIEF) Alstom has delivered the first driverless metro train for Chennai Metro’s Phase II, as part of a larger order of 36 trains. Manufactured entirely in India under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, the trains are designed for efficient, … Read the full press release
bloXmove is committed to designing cooperative mobility and promises seamless customer experiences in an integrated way. (PRESS RELEASE) STUTTGART, 31-May-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Daimler Mobility AG announces licensing agreement with the mobility start-up bloXmove for its in-house developed Mobility Blockchain … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, News, Technology
Tagged Blockchain Factory, blockchain technology, bloXmove, Carmen Roth-Schäfer, Daimler Mobility AG, decentralization, licensing agreement, Mobility Blockchain Platform, mobility infrastructure, mobility providers, mobility start-up, software, software license, Sophia Rödiger, urban mobility
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