(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has launched a technical assistance programme to support six Spanish cities—Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Valencia, Valladolid and Zaragoza—in expanding electric mobility infrastructure and advancing climate neutrality goals. Delivered in collaboration with the European Commission, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Marketing, Spain, Technology
Tagged Barcelona, charging infrastructure, Climate Neutral and Smart Cities Mission, climate neutrality, EIB, electric mobility, European Commission, European Investment Bank, European Investment Bank and European Commission Drive Investment in Urban Electric Mobility Solutions, IDOM, InvestEU Advisory Hub, Madrid, New EIB Advisory Programme Helps Spanish Cities Scale Sustainable Transport and Achieve Climate Goals, Public-Private Partnerships, Seville, SUEZ, sustainable transport, urban mobility, Valencia, Valladolid, Zaragoza
(IN BRIEF) More than half of Chileans now support the introduction of congestion charging, according to a recent Ipsos survey, signaling a growing acceptance of smart mobility solutions. Kapsch TrafficCom highlights that the technology required for efficient implementation is already … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Chile, Chile Moves Closer to Congestion Charging as Majority Back Technology Driven Traffic Management Systems, congestion charging, digital infrastructure, electronic tolling, Emissions Reduction, Gothenburg, Ipsos, Kapsch TrafficCom, London, Mauricio Peña, number plate recognition, Public Opinion Shift in Chile Opens Path for Implementation of Advanced Congestion Charging Systems, public transport, Santiago de Chile, Smart Cities, sustainability, traffic management, urban mobility
(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has completed a €1.52 million Low Emission Zone project in Castellón de la Plana, Spain, introducing advanced technologies to monitor and manage vehicle access and environmental conditions. The system includes license plate recognition cameras, air and … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Air Quality, Castellón de la Plana, digital infrastructure, EcoTrafiX, environmental sensors, EU Next Generation funds, Juan Zamakona, Kapsch TrafficCom, Kapsch TrafficCom Completes Integrated LEZ Project Enhancing Environmental Monitoring and Mobility in Spanish City, Kapsch TrafficCom Delivers Advanced Low Emission Zone System to Support Sustainable Urban Mobility in Castellón de la Plana, LEZ, Low Emission Zone, noise monitoring, OCR cameras, Smart City, Spain, sustainability, traffic management, urban mobility
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Advisory team is working with Greece’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport and OSY S.A. to prepare a major investment programme supporting the energy needs of Athens’ expanding electric bus fleet. As the number of … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Greece, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Marketing, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Athens, Attica, bus depots, bus fleet renewal, charging infrastructure, cleaner city, EIB Advisory, electric buses, Energy management, energy storage, energy supply, European Investment Bank, financing solutions, Greece, Konstantinos Kyranakis, Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, OSY S.A., public transport, renewable energy, sustainable transport, taxpayer savings, tender preparation, urban mobility, Yannis Tsakiris
(IN BRIEF) Egis has restructured part of its African operations to sharpen its strategic focus on major engineering, infrastructure, and concession projects, transferring six country subsidiaries to the newly formed Infras Group through a management buyout led by former regional … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, European Union, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Africa infrastructure, airport concessions, Arnaud de Rugy, aviation infrastructure, Egis, Egis Advances Next Phase of African Development Plan with Leadership Appointment and Portfolio Restructuring, energy and water projects, engineering services, Francis Ramiaramanana, Infras Group, infrastructure consulting, Laure Russier, management buyout, Morocco hub, pan African development, project management, road concessions, South Africa operations, Strategic Realignment Strengthens Egis Commitment to Major Engineering and Concession Projects Across Africa, sustainable engineering, transport infrastructure, urban mobility
(IN BRIEF) Gandalf Distribution AB, part of ELKO Group, has launched Easyride, a new Nordic electric scooter brand developed in partnership with NAVEE and set to go on sale in early March 2026 under the label “Powered by NAVEE”. Designed … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Investment, Latvia, Management, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged consumer electronics distribution, Easyride, Elcare Nordic, electric scooters, ELKO Group, ELKO Group’s Gandalf Distribution Unveils Easyride Micromobility Brand, Gandalf Distribution, Gandalf Distribution and NAVEE Introduce Easyride to the Nordic Market, Jonas Österbacka, micromobility, NAVEE, Nordic electric scooters, regulatory compliance, safety, Sharon Wang, smart mobility, Spoon agency, Sweden Norway Finland Denmark, urban mobility
(IN BRIEF) Indra Group has been awarded a major long-term contract by Transport for London to operate and evolve London’s ticketing and access control systems through 2034, with options extending to 2039. Valued at up to £845 million, the project … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Access Control, Account Based Ticketing, Ángel Escribano, back office systems, Cybersecurity, digital transformation, Indra Group, Indra Secures £524 Million TfL Agreement to Power the Future of London’s Public Transport Ticketing, London public transport, Oyster Card, payment gateways, public transportation technology, smart mobility, sustainable transport, TfL, ticketing systems, Transport for London, turnstiles, UK mobility market, urban mobility, validators
(IN BRIEF) Webuild has been awarded the contract to lead the consortium delivering the extension of Riyadh Metro’s Red Line, further strengthening its role in one of the world’s largest driverless metro networks. The project includes the construction of an … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, Technology
Tagged Alstom, Diriyah, Driverless metro, Global Infrastructure, Infrastructure Project, L and T, metro stations, Nesma, rail construction, RCRC, Red Line extension, Riyadh Metro, Royal Commission for Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia, tunnel boring machine, UNESCO World Heritage, urban mobility, urban transport, Webuild, Webuild Leads International Consortium for Riyadh Metro Red Line Extension Project
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Group has launched a new urban testing phase in Wolfsburg with its autonomous research vehicle Gen.Urban, which is now operating in real city traffic without traditional driving controls. The project focuses on understanding how passengers experience self-driving … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, autonomous testing, digital interior, Dr. Nikolai Ardey, future mobility, Gen.Urban, Human Factors, self driving vehicle, urban mobility, user experience design, vehicle research, Volkswagen Group, Volkswagen Group Explores Passenger Experience with Autonomous Gen.Urban Research Vehicle, Volkswagen Group Innovation, Wolfsburg
(IN BRIEF) Destia, part of the Colas Group, will lead the western section of the new Vantaa tramway project under an alliance agreement signed on 26 November 2025. The first phase, now ordered at €230 million, includes groundwork, utilities, structural … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Finland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 2029 commissioning, Colas Group, Destia, Francis Grass, Helsinki Airport connection, Helsinki Metropolitan Area, HSY, light rail project, LRT, New Vantaa Tramway Project Moves Ahead with Destia-Led Alliance and 2029 Opening Target, Pääkaupunkiseudun Kaupunkiliikenne, rail infrastructure, Ramboll Finland, Sitowise, sustainable transport Finland, Tero Kiviniemi, urban mobility, Vantaa tramway, €230m phase one, €750m total project
(IN BRIEF) Stadler has been awarded a major contract by Pääkaupunkiseudun Kaupunkiliikenne Oy to deliver 63 Tango Nordic trams, with an option for 120 more, marking its first tram order in Finland. The contract includes over 30 years of full-service … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Sweden, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Aivan, Ansgar Brockmeyer, design, Eetu Kinnunen, energy efficiency, Finland, Helsinki, infrastructure, maintenance services, modernization, Nordic Region, Pääkaupunkiseudun Kaupunkiliikenne Oy, public transport, rail transport, recycled materials, Stadler, Stadler Expands Nordic Presence with First Finnish Tram Order and 30-Year Service Agreement, Stadler Wins Landmark Contract to Supply 63 Tango Nordic Trams to Helsinki with Option for 120 More, sustainable mobility, Tango Nordic, tram network, trams, urban mobility, zero-emission steel
(IN BRIEF) Continental has unveiled the Conti Urban HA 5 NXT, its most advanced city bus tire, at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels. Made with up to 60 percent renewable, recycled, and ISCC PLUS mass-balance-certified materials, the tire reduces rolling … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged and smart fleet integration, bus tires, Busworld Europe, city buses, Conti Urban HA 5 NXT, ContiConnect, Continental, Continental launches Conti Urban HA 5 NXT with up to 60 percent sustainable materials and extended e-bus range, e-mobility, EU climate targets, greenhouse gas emissions reduction, Hinnerk Kaiser, ISCC PLUS, Leo Kolodziej, lower emissions, New Conti Urban HA 5 NXT city bus tire delivers higher mileage, predictive maintenance, public transport, recycled materials, renewable materials, sustainable mobility, tire sensors, urban mobility
(IN BRIEF) Daimler Buses has signed a cooperation agreement with Turkish manufacturer Otokar to expand production capacity for the Mercedes-Benz Conecto city bus. Starting in September 2026, Otokar will produce the bus at its Sakarya plant, while Daimler Buses supplies … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Türkiye
Tagged Aykut Özüner, bus manufacturing, contract manufacturing, Daimler Buses, Daimler Buses strengthens production capacity with Otokar partnership for Mercedes-Benz Conecto city buses, European bus market, Hoşdere plant, Latin America bus market, Mercedes-Benz Conecto, Mercedes-Benz Türk, Otokar, partnership, public transport, Sakarya Türkiye, Setra, Strong demand drives Daimler Buses to collaborate with Otokar on Mercedes-Benz Conecto city bus manufacturing, Süer Ismail Sülün, sustainable transport, Till Oberwörder, urban mobility
(IN BRIEF) Continental has launched its aContact tire line, designed specifically for autonomous vehicle fleets, with initial deployment in US cities including Las Vegas and San Francisco. The tires combine safety, durability, and efficiency, offering features such as robust sidewalls, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged aContact, AI-driven vehicles, autonomous delivery vehicles, autonomous shuttles, Autonomous Vehicles, Beijing, Continental, eco-friendly tire manufacturing, electric vehicles, Las Vegas, low rolling resistance, Meletis Xigakis, Mobility Solutions, original equipment, robotaxis, San Francisco, self-driving cars, Shanghai, sidewall construction, sustainability, tire technology, urban mobility, wet-weather handling
(IN BRIEF) The first section of Phase 2 of Bangalore’s metro expansion, the 19-kilometre Yellow Line with 16 stations, has officially opened, marking a major advancement in the city’s sustainable transport development. Backed by a EUR 340 million loan from … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Agence Française de Développement, air quality improvement, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Bangalore metro, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited, BMZ, CO2 reduction, economic growth, European Investment Bank, European railway industry, German railway industry, INDIA, integrated transport system, Japan International Cooperation Agency, KfW, multimodal transport, partnership, Phase 2 metro expansion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, public health benefits, sustainability, sustainable transport, urban mobility, Yellow Line
(IN BRIEF) Schindler will serve as the exclusive supplier of all elevators and escalators for Line 1 of Bogotá’s first metro system, a fully automated, driverless transit network expected to transport over one million passengers daily by 2028. The 23.9-kilometer … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged accessibility, BIM, Bogotá, Bogotá Metro, BRT integration, Building Information Modelling, Colombia, elevators, escalators, Line 1, partnership, public transport infrastructure, RAMS, Reliability Availability Maintainability and Safety, Schindler, Schindler ActionBoard, Technical Operations Center Medellín, urban mobility, Vikén Martarian
(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
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