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Top news of the week: 09.02.2023.

#tbt
#shuttle
#transit
#publictransport
#smartgrid
#NearZeroEnergy
#energymanagement
#Pune
#Surat
#AV

@data4all shared
On Feb 7, 2023
RT @WIREDScience: Moscow promised residents lower crime rates through an expansive smart city project. Then Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine. https://t.co/opTetrGaX1
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Inside Safe City, Moscow’s AI Surveillance Dystopia

Inside Safe City, Moscow’s AI Surveillance Dystopia

Moscow promised residents lower crime rates through an expansive smart city project. Then Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine.

@Cities_Today shared
On Feb 8, 2023
Sunderland awarded £14 million to trial self-driving tech 👉 https://t.co/d2lBCTjqpx @SunderlandUK @aurrigoaust @stagecoachgroup @AngokaCyber @UniofNewcastle @SwanseaUni @BAIComms #AV #shuttle #publictransport #transit https://t.co/Ph6vpPZu1F
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Sunderland awarded £14 million to trial self-driving tech

Sunderland awarded £14 million to trial self-driving tech

Two projects developing self-driving technology in Sunderland have been awarded £14 million as part of a joint government and industry funding drive.

@EUSmartCities shared
On Feb 8, 2023
RT @IRISsmartcities: How can we ⬆️home comfort while consuming ⬇️resources? #NearZeroEnergy retrofit #smartgrid technologies employed by @IRISsmartcities can improve quality of life while⬇️CO2 emissions by making it easier to control home #energymanagement systems. 👉https://t.co/BR9nYCXgCE https://t.co/XEKxqyEVPN
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RENEWABLES & ENERGY POSITIVE DISTRICTS

RENEWABLES & ENERGY POSITIVE DISTRICTS

Increased energy demand, fossil fuel depletion and new expectations in sustainability are accelerating the need for renewables and energy positive districts IRIS Smart Cities are …

@ICLEI shared
On Feb 7, 2023
Under the @shiftcities project, two Indian cities take the lead to ramp up the project's activities in the coutnry. #Pune and #Surat are to strengthen their integrated planning, while leveraging the power of dialogue and collaboration. https://t.co/HXOWdRn2TE @ICLEISouthAsia https://t.co/OvF5eg34Np
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Ramping up UrbanShift Activities in India: Pune and Surat Take the Lead

Ramping up UrbanShift Activities in India: Pune and Surat Take the Lead

The UrbanShift project (National Child Project) in India is being implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, and the National Institute of …

@URBACT shared
On Feb 9, 2023
Digital solutions are coming at us thick and fast and it can be hard to keep up ☝️ URBACT reminds cities about how they can take advantage of tech and invites you to join the upcoming webinar on digital transition! Read more 👉 https://t.co/FUnhleQHNM #tbt for #bettercities https://t.co/w9ntyDEd83
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Digital Transition in cities – how can it benefit citizens?

Digital Transition in cities – how can it benefit citizens?

“The use of new technologies to communicate and access information is changing the way society works” states the Action Plan of the Digital Transition Urban Agenda Partnership …

@ICLEI_Europe shared
On Feb 6, 2023
From #EPBD to #EUGreenDeal, cutting #building #emissions is an #EU priority. If you wonder what #innovation is out their to spur this transition, look no further! @SmartBuilt4EU lists 1⃣0⃣1⃣ #EU projects, incl. #EXCESS developing new technology & solutions https://t.co/iuhw5pqXTK https://t.co/qXmj8mNEhf
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Smart Buildings EU-funded Innovations – January 2023

Smart Buildings EU-funded Innovations – January 2023

Oct. 2017 54 months Completed Energy efficiency Maintenance & fault prediction Comfort Convenience Health, well-being & accessibility Information to occupants Energy flexibility & …