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Archer Aviation completes Georgia air taxi factory
Production is set to begin in the new year at a small scale, but by 2030, the company plans to manufacture 650 air taxis each year.
By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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GM shuts troubled Cruise robotaxi unit
General Motors will halt further development of robotaxis, with its CEO citing high capital costs and billions invested in a non-core business.
By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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Cities are increasingly looking to technology and data to address real-world issues from traffic safety to law enforcement.
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Sponsored by RoutewareHow technology empowered Concord, NC, to take its waste and recycling operations in house
Learn how Concord, NC, implemented new technology and saved $320k annually from fleet optimization and reducing go backs.
Dec. 9, 2024 -
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Waymo to begin robotaxi service in Miami next year
The company also plans to add autonomous ride-hailing operations in Atlanta and Austin, Texas, building upon current services in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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Atlanta creates AI commission to explore tech’s potential in city government
The 13-member commission will begin meeting in early 2025 and produce a final report by February 2026.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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AI could help cities tackle climate change, but only if it solves ‘real problems’: NYC climate chief
“We don’t need AI or big data to tell us with much greater detail how screwed we are as a city or as a planet,” Rohit Aggarwala said at Cornell Tech’s Urban Tech Summit last week.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Uber, Lyft plan robotaxi fleet expansions
With Tesla planning to produce robotaxis and compete with existing ride-hail companies as soon as 2025, Uber and Lyft are adding partnerships to enter new cities with driverless vehicles.
By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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Sponsored by OracleTechnologies transforming public safety
Learn how modern public safety technology solutions are helping police and law enforcement serve, protect, and engage communities.
By Shane Ruiz • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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Google, NLC issue AI guide for city leaders
The digital divide that has plagued cities could turn into an “AI divide” as some local governments experiment with the technologies while others lack access, said a Google executive.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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How ‘floating car data’ can help cities tackle traffic
Smart city technology can save transportation agencies money and inform conversations with the public, says a white paper by consulting firm Frost & Sullivan.
By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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People are skeptical of robotaxis — until they use one: JD Power
Fear about autonomous driving technology tends to subside after a person experiences it for themselves, an October J.D. Power study found.
By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 5, 2024 -
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Heat mapping program opens 2025 applications, offering financial and technical support
Applications for the Center for Collaborative Heat Monitoring program are due in January, but communities that express interest by Nov. 15 can get paired up with a mentor community.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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New York unveils daily wildfire risk map
As dry weather fuels brush fires in the state, officials and researchers launched a data tool they say will get critical information to the public and firefighters more quickly.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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Robotaxi company Waymo raises $5.6B to expand operations
The company plans to use the money to bring its “Waymo One” commercial ride-hailing service to more U.S. cities.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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Philadelphia bans rent-setting software, joining San Francisco
The software lets residential landlords indirectly coordinate, raising rents, lowering occupancy rates and increasing evictions, lawmakers say. San Francisco’s ban is in effect, while Philadelphia’s awaits the mayor’s signature.
By Mary Salmonsen • Updated Oct. 30, 2024 -
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Serve Robotics debuts faster, larger delivery robots to be deployed in 2 cities
The sidewalk robots, which are outfitted with new safety measures, will hit the streets in coming months as part of Serve's deal with Uber Eats.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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OpinionEviction data is lacking. Here’s how local governments can help.
Local leaders need to understand the magnitude of the housing crisis in their area to act on it, a Princeton Eviction Lab representative says.
By Camila Vallejo • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Tesla promises driverless robotaxi by 2027
CEO Elon Musk also announced that fully autonomous versions of Tesla's Model 3 and Model Y vehicles would begin driverless tests in California and Texas next year.
By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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Uber inks deal to bring delivery robots, robotaxis to several cities
To start, Uber Eats will deliver orders with Avride’s sidewalk robots in Austin, Texas, before expanding to two other cities.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Sponsored by RUBICONSmartCity, now part of RoutewareHow AI is helping cities drive improvements in infrastructure and citizen satisfaction
Equipping vehicles to look for critical infrastructure and quality-of-life issues that can plague communities helps city partners deliver proactive government and equitable public service across all zip codes.
Oct. 7, 2024 -
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A hit show on Toronto’s failed smart city project returns to the stage
The award-winning play, “The Master Plan,” dramatizes the city’s fractured relationship with then-Google subsidiary Sidewalk Labs.
By David Silverberg • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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What’s the value of a city’s nature? San Antonio pilots tool to find out.
Designed by a Stanford University-based group, the tool shows how land use changes could impact carbon sequestration, urban cooling and residents’ access to nature. More cities may eventually get access.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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2025’s top smart city conferences
Smart city technology, housing, climate action, road safety and more will take center stage at events already announced for next year.
By Ysabelle Kempe , Dan Zukowski • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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Sponsored by FMCSAFMCSA’s grant award season: Millions allocated to improve highway safety
Learn about federal grant opportunities and how your organization can apply.
Sept. 30, 2024 -
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Lyft tackles rideshare drivers’ EV range anxiety
Smartcar’s technology will ensure electric vehicle drivers only receive ride requests in their current battery range, Lyft says.
By Benton Graham • Sept. 25, 2024
