The costs of sprawl of Indian cities
A new working paper of the New Climate Economy estimates that the uncontrolled urban sprawl in India will cost its governments $330 billion to $1.8 ...
Submarine cable system connects Pacific islands
A new high speed telecommunication cable laid across the Pacific Ocean is supposed to increase the digital communication capacities for several Pacific ...
A car-free Christmas shopping in Madrid
For a period of nine days, the centre of the Spanish capital will be almost car-free. Buses, taxis and residents’ cars are still allowed to drive in the ...
5G wireless technology tests in Austin, USA
AT&T, Ericsson and Intel are together running tests with 5G wireless technology in Austin, USA. The technology is tested for different applications but ...
London to spend 770m Pounds for cycling initiative
Sadiq Khan, London’s mayor, has promised to spend 770 million Pound on cycling initiatives. He aims at making riding a bike a safe and obvious ...
Innerstädtische Testfahrten von autonomen BMW Autos
BMW plant ab 2017 autonome Autos in der Münchener Innenstadt zu testen. Auf Autobahnen fahren bereits autonome Fahrzeuge. Das Fahren in der Stadt ist ...
FoodCloud app to tackle food waste
The Irish social start-up “FoodCloud” developed an app that informs charities when businesses have a surplus of food available. Thus food ...
Wireless smartphone charging and connectivity in E-Class
The Continental’s Multifunctional Smart Device Terminal (MFST) is integrated into the Mercedes-Benz E-Class for the first time. The new terminal allows ...
First ever air pollution alert in London
Air quality alerts due to high pollution levels have been proclaimed in London for the first time. They are displayed at 2500 bus stops and at the ...
Cities Awards were awarded in Mexico City
Ten cities from all around the world were priced with the C40 Cities Awards in different categories in Mexico City today during the sixth biennial Mayors ...
