EDITORIAL A few years ago I read an interesting article on parking spaces realised in dedicated structures. It was said that modern cars are larger and heavier than in the past, making these structures
not only obsolete, but also dangerous. As a matter of fact, they were designed and built... |
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LUCI is the international network of cities on urban lighting. Since 2002, LUCI brings together local authorities worldwide that sustainably use light as a tool for social, cultural and economic
development. Cities are joined by associated members from the urban lighting ecosystem including the lighting industry, design agencies, light artists and light festival organisers, research institutes and more. |
France issues WeRide with Level 4 driverless permit WeRide, in partnership with the leading French autonomous mobility network operator beti, has obtained France’s Level-4 driverless public road testing and operating permit. This makes WeRide the first and only technology company worldwide to hold driverless permits across five countries: China, the UAE, Singapore, France, and the USA. China, the Global Leader in Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) – how did that happen? There are numerous topics within the traffic technology sector that can be argued over from numerous angles. One subject about which there can be
very little debate is that over the past decade China has rapidly transformed into the global leader in autonomous vehicles, overtaking traditional powerhouses like the United States and Europe.
This surge has been the result of a strategic combination of government policy, investment in cutting-edge technology, robust infrastructure, and a thriving startup ecosystem. As the world edges closer to a
driverless future, understanding how and why China has taken the lead offers some insight into the broader dynamics of global innovation.
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Toulouse first in Europe to allow crypto for transit Toulouse has become the first city in Europe to introduce cryptocurrency payments for public transport. The initiative, launched by Tisséo, the public transit operator, allows passengers to purchase tickets using various cryptocurrencies through an online payment platform. The service enables travellers to
buy single tickets and multi-ride passes with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other supported digital currencies. BYD First-Quarter 2025 Profit doubled on strong EV sales Healthy demand for BYD’s cars in China and overseas drove its revenue 36% higher to 170.36 billion yuan. The company attributed the stronger revenue
to the growth of its new-energy-vehicle business, a term in China that refers to fully electric cars and plug-in hybrids. The Chinese automaker sold more battery EVs than Tesla in the first three months of the year, keeping its crown as the world’s top EV seller. Total sales, including hybrids, skyrocketed 60% to 1.0 million units. |
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