Installed base of smart streetlights to surpass 100m worldwide

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Installed base of smart streetlights to surpass 100m worldwide

The installed base of smart streetlights is forecast to reach 85 million by the end of 2029, and growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of almost 21 per cent will surpass 100 million by 2030, according to a new research report. Analyst firm Berg Insight’s report finds that Europe leads the adoption of smart street lighting technology and accounted for as much as 35 per cent of the global installed base in 2024. The installed base of smart street lights amounted to 32.9 million globally at the end…

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Aurrigo accelerates sustainable airport and transport innovations

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Aurrigo accelerates sustainable airport and transport innovations

UK autonomous technology specialists Aurrigo International has secured £1m of grants and support from The Connected and Automated Mobility (Cam) Pathfinder – Enhancements programme, and Innovate UK’s Launchpad programme, to accelerate sustainable airport and transport innovations. The Pathfinder programme is funded by the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV), a joint unit between the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and the Department for Transport (DfT), delivered in partnership with Innovate UK and Zenzic. The latter was created by government and industry to champion the UK Cam ecosystem and…

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Wrong-way vehicle detection system rolled out nationally in US

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Wrong-way vehicle detection system rolled out nationally in US

GovComm is rolling out its artificial intelligence-enhanced wrong-way vehicle detection systems (WWVDS) to agencies and departments of transportation across the US. It follows its deployment by Florida Department of transportation (DoT). Intelligent traffic safety solutions The accelerated expansion is made possible by GovComm’s acquisition by Synapse ITS, a leader in transportation safety infrastructure. Read more: smartcitiesworld.net

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Firm helps tackle water waste with 250k smart meter roll-out

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Firm helps tackle water waste with 250k smart meter roll-out

Smart technology and digital infrastructure provider Connexin announced it has reached a major milestone in the development of its Internet of Things (IoT) network, which the company reports now connects 250,000 smart water meters across the UK. Connexin has secured major contracts with leading UK water suppliers – including Northumbrian Water, Essex & Suffolk Water, Yorkshire Water, and Severn Trent Water – to deliver smart water metering. Water-stressed regions Currently compulsory in water-stressed regions, smart metering is expected to become mandatory nationwide following recommendations from the Cunliffe Review, published in…

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ITS market for e-buses to quadruple in Europe and North America by 2029

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ITS market for e-buses to quadruple in Europe and North America by 2029

The market for intelligent transport systems supporting electric bus operations is on track for significant growth in both Europe and North America, according to a new analysis by Berg Insight. The market value of ITS for e-buses in European public transport operations was €110.4 million in 2024, and forecast to reach €359.1 million by 2029, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27 per cent. Similarly in North America the ITS market is forecasted to expand from €39.7 million in 2024 to a €101.6 million by 2029, a CAGR…

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nRF9160 cellular IoT module detects leaks in water pipes

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nRF9160 cellular IoT module detects leaks in water pipes

7Sense has partnered with the Norwegian Municipality of Horten to implement its nRF9160 SiP-powered leak detecting system to reduce water waste and meet sustainability goals. Water waste is a critical global issue, with countries around the world grappling with both the environmental and financial consequences. Fresh drinking water, in particular, is increasingly valuable, as over 2.2 billion people around the world already have no access to “safely managed drinking-water services” (that is, uncontaminated, on-site, and freely available water sources). And it’s not just large-scale losses that are of concern –…

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Nokia unveils next-gen digital railway operations solution

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Nokia unveils next-gen digital railway operations solution

Nokia has launched a 5G-based communication system for the rail sector, positioning it as a foundation for the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS). The technology is designed to support smarter and more efficient networks by enabling real-time, mission-critical connectivity that underpins the next phase of rail digitation. The solution features the first commercial 5G radio for the 1900 MHz band and Nokia Core Enterprise Solution for Railways. Together, these technologies will allow operators to move beyond the legacy GSM-R network and accelerate digital transformation across their operations. The system…

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Morse Micro and Gateworks partner to deliver industrial connectivity with Wi-Fi HaLow

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Morse Micro and Gateworks partner to deliver industrial connectivity with Wi-Fi HaLow

Morse Micro, a provider of Wi-Fi HaLow chips, and Gateworks Corporation, a supplier of industrial single board computers (SBCs), has announced that they have partnered to bring Wi-Fi HaLow (IEEE 802.11ah) connectivity to the toughest industrial environments. Together with Silex Technology, they are launching a high-performance ecosystem that makes secure, low-power and long-range Wi-Fi a reality in smart factories, transportation systems and energy infrastructure. The new backbone of industrial IoT Wi-Fi HaLow (IEEE 802.11ah) serves as a standards-based alternative to LPWAN technologies like LoRa or proprietary mesh systems. It combines…

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Autonomous logistics project launched at Port of Tyne

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Autonomous logistics project launched at Port of Tyne

The North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA), the Port of Tyne, autonomous vehicle technology provider, Oxa, and cybersecurity provider, Angoka, have secured Government funding to help develop and deploy autonomous logistics solutions. Through the Connected and Automated Mobility (Cam) Pathfinder – Enhancements programme, the NEAA and the consortium of partners will deliver Port-Connected and Automated Logistics (P-C), a pioneering project set to demonstrate autonomous container transport at the Port of Tyne. Supporting UK net-zero goals This multi-million-pound initiative will deploy a fully autonomous terminal tractor and secure mesh communication network to…

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Silicon Labs extends IoT security leadership with PSA Level 4 certification

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Silicon Labs extends IoT security leadership with PSA Level 4 certification

Silicon Labs, an innovator in low-power wireless, has announced that its Series 3 Secure Vault security subsystem on the SiXG301 SoC, the first SoC in its Series 3 portfolio, has achieved the world’s first PSA Level 4 certification. This achievement – the highest level recognised by PSA Certified – affirms Silicon Labs’ security leadership and its legacy of embedding trust at the core of connected technology. “Security isn’t just a feature – it’s foundational to everything we develop,” said Matt Johnson, the president and CEO of Silicon Labs. “Being the…

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Artemis Technologies leads electric ferry feasibility study

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Artemis Technologies leads electric ferry feasibility study

Clean maritime company Artemis Technologies is leading a feasibility study in partnership with international ferry operator FRS Group to establish a new UK Green Shipping Corridor between Newlyn in Cornwall and St Mary’s in the Isles of Scilly. The study will assess the technical and commercial viability of deploying the Artemis EF-24 Passenger, a 100 per cent electric, high-speed hydrofoil ferry, to provide a reliable, year-round passenger and cargo service on a route where no winter ferry currently operates and air travel is frequently disrupted by bad weather. Zero emissions…

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Germany to deploy battery trains on busy commuter route

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Germany to deploy battery trains on busy commuter route

Siemens Mobility has officially presented its low-emission battery trains at the Wegberg-Wildenrath test centre in the North-Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany. With upcoming deployment on the RE 47 line between Remscheid-Lennep and Düsseldorf Central Station from summer 2026, rail operator Regiobahn is aiming to set a clear example for climate-neutral mobility. Smart battery trains The three new Mireo Smart Plus B battery trains, with a range of up to 120km and a top speed of 140km/h both in overhead line and battery operation, replace the previously operating diesel vehicles, enabling almost…

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Europe’s ECC approves decision for satellite to low-power device communications

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Europe’s ECC approves decision for satellite to low-power device communications

The LoRa Alliance, the global association of companies backing the open LoRaWAN standard for the internet of things (IoT) low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs), has announced that the Electronic Communications Committee (ECC) of the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) has officially approved the Decision ECC DEC(25)02, confirming the regulatory framework enabling satellite-to-low power device communication with satellites (LPD-S) communications within the short-range device (SRD) 862-870MHz frequency band in Europe. This landmark decision, finalized during the ECC’s June meeting, marks a significant advancement in enabling satellite-based LPWAN IoT solutions,…

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Lyft and Baidu to deploy autonomous rides across Europe

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Lyft and Baidu to deploy autonomous rides across Europe

Artificial intelligence company Baidu and mobility platform Lyft are partnering to roll out autonomous rides across Europe. Lyft will deploy Baidu’s Apollo Go autonomous vehicles (AVs) across key European markets through the Lyft platform. This collaboration marks a milestone in Baidu’s international expansion. Making autonomous mobility accessible worldwide Initial deployments are planned for Germany and the UK in 2026 pending regulatory approval, with the fleet scaling to thousands of vehicles across Europe in the following years. As part of the agreement, Lyft will deploy Baidu Apollo Go’s sixth-generation vehicles as…

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EHang UAV completes long-range intercity cargo flight

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EHang UAV completes long-range intercity cargo flight

Urban air mobility (UAM) technology company EHang’s VT20 series logistics electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTol) has completed intercity round trip cargo delivery flights between Zhuhai and Guangzhou in China. The long-range unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) cargo flight route in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) covered a distance of 83km and lasted approximately 55 minutes. This reportedly saves up to 40 minutes compared to road transport and over an hour during peak congestion. Pilotless logistics At the 2025 Wanshan Archipelago Low-Altitude Integrated Application Conference, the EHang VT20…

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