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Fiat factory to mixed-use building: an architectural history of the iconic Lingotto

Author | Lucía Burbano The Lingotto Fiat factory, a century-old architectural icon in Turin, Italy, is a prime example of how a building can transform and adapt its original purpose to meet today’s needs. The Lingotto was a pioneer of industrial architecture for several reasons. The main reason is that it exemplifies the “vertical factory” […]

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The case for congestion pricing: the benefits beyond the controversy

The summer of 2017 – dubbed by former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo as the ‘Summer of Hell’ in New York City’s transit history – was marked by derailments and delays. With only 65% of weekday trains reaching their destinations on time, a state of emergency was called for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the public transport operator for the New York City region. As a result, numerous short- and long-term proposals were introduced. One of these proposals was congestion pricing.

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How Chinese cities and the private sector are working to boost Low-Speed EVs and move away from fuel-driven vehicles

Author | Elvira Esparza The low-speed electric vehicle (LSEV) market is expanding rapidly worldwide due to the increasing restrictions on combustion vehicles. They have emerged as an alternative to conventional vehicles, enhancing mobility by being well-suited for short-distance travel and navigating congested city traffic. Fifty percent of the demand for low-speed electric vehicles comes from […]

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Mobile ticketing is taking off in cities thanks to Low Emission Zones

Author | Elvira Esparza Mobiles have become an essential tool in our daily lives. Their use for paying public transport fares has facilitated the integration of various transportation modes, enhancing the overall user experience. Their adoption as a means of accessing Low Emission Zones has helped improve urban traffic flow and reduce pollution. The integration […]

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Electric cars and on-street charging: how to overcome this problem?

Public charging is considered to be one of the classic obstacles for the development of electric mobility. Are there not enough charging points because there are not enough electric cars or are there not more electric cars on the road because we do not have the appropriate charging infrastructures?

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Five years of COVID-19: how a tragedy changed cities for good

As we acknowledge five years since the outbreak of COVID-19, we reflect on how the pandemic reshaped the world in profound ways. Beyond the immediate devastation – millions of lives lost, economies shattered, and healthcare systems overwhelmed – it also sparked a wave of change and reconsideration.

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Zero emissions trains: are they worth the hype?

Author | Raquel C. Pico Sustainable transportation is one of the key priorities on the list of sustainable development goals. The movement of people, raw materials, and products continues to grow, making reduction a highly complex challenge. As a result, the focus is on developing green transportation and sustainable mobility with a minimal carbon footprint—or, […]

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Dubai is on a mission to introduce over 100 flying cars by 2026

Author | Lucía Burbano Dubai is no stranger to breaking records, especially in architecture and urban planning. Now, the city is once again making global headlines with the announcement that, as early as this year, VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) vehicles will take to its skies. These flying vehicles are at the core of the […]

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The mobility pyramid: a roadmap for a future of sustainable urban transport

The Parisian Olympic Village was designed to be more sustainable than ever, but is it helping solve the Urban Heat Island effect?

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How AI-powered LiDAR technology is rapidly gaining momentum, playing a transformative role in enhancing life within smart cities

Author | Lucía Burbano Often, the combination of two smart technologies amplifies their individual capabilities, working together like allies. This synergy is especially evident between devices that collect data and those that process, screen, and analyze it. In the case of LiDAR and artificial intelligence, this collaboration unlocks numerous applications within the context of smart […]

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This is how electric vehicle charging points can be integrated into the urban architecture

Shrinking down charging points is a good way to save precious space on sidewalks, but we are still ways from finding a universal solution.

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Biofuel for the aeronautical industry: What are the pros, cons, and impact on cities?

Author | Lucía Burbano Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is widely regarded as the most realistic alternative for decarbonizing the aviation sector, which is responsible for 12% of CO2 emissions in transportation and 2% of global CO2 emissions. The construction of biofuel production plants is becoming increasingly common in the aeronautical sector, presenting both potential solutions […]

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