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The evolving pattern of China’s public transport system: from pedals to high speed and back again

For more than a century, cycling was the most popular mode of transport in China, a country that is now at the forefront of high-speed rail development.

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Inside Blue Cities: Can a city feel good, not just work well?

Explore the principles of Blue Cities, the next evolution in urban thinking, defined by a city's ability to support diverse human experiences.

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Smart manufacturing and the urbane economy: how AI is reshaping industry

We are now entering the era of Industry 4.0, which aims to be more efficient, more resilient and, through intelligent manufacturing processes, more sustainable. This is the age of smart manufacturing, a shift that is also reshaping cities.

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Climate resilience 2.0: why digital twins are becoming essential for cities

Digital twins have become one of the most promising technologies for achieving this. They create a virtual replica of a city that is continuously updated with data from IoT sensors, satellites, drones, LiDAR, weather stations, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

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Electrifying India’s Highways: Infrastructure Requirements for E-Truck Charging

Discover the infrastructure needed to electrify India's highways, from high-power e-truck charging stations to grid upgrades and freight corridors.

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

LiDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging or Laser Imaging Detection and Ranging, is a remote sensing technology that measures distances by emitting laser pulses and calculating the time it takes for them to reflect off a surface and return to the sensor. Compared to other measurement systems, LiDAR technology excels at generating highly precise three-dimensional maps, making it invaluable for urban planning.

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How does Paris’s centralized district cooling system work?

Paris is a pioneer in Europe in the use of an eco-friendly underground cooling system that is closely linked to the Seine River. The system, which began to be installed in the 1990s, consists of a network of underground pipes that circulate chilled water to absorb heat from buildings before returning it to the river.

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Will your travel app soon detect potholes?

Advances in artificial intelligence and other smart infrastructure technologies are enabling existing navigation apps and digital services to detect potholes automatically, helping improve road safety.

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Managing the curbside space: balancing EV charging with public infrastructure

How can cities maximize limited curbside space? By balancing EV charging with accessibility, logistics, mobility, and public space needs.

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