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  • [New] The EU Climate-neutral and Smart Cities Mission (Cities Mission) is supporting 100 cities from the 27 EU Member States, and 12 cities from countries associated, or with the potential of being associated to Horizon Europe, in their transformation towards climate neutrality by 2030. European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
  • Over the next seven years, 36% of benefits are expected to originate from the manufacturing sector, 15% from public administration and 10% from services, driven by applications in smart factories, smart cities and smart grids. it World Canada
  • The potential for reducing emissions is a key driver for smart city deployments in Europe. Cities Today
  • Forecasts indicate strong growth, reaching $80.17 billion in 2028, with a CAGR of 5.0%, propelled by economic expansion, investments in smart cities, and global collaboration for environmental protection. TBRC Business Research PVT LTD
  • The Rise of Smart Cities: One major trend that is expected to dominate the IoT landscape in 2024 is the rise of smart cities. TechBullion
  • Smart cities in Africa will ensure that the continent combats climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions from human activities. teleSUR
  • Hyundai's entrance into the realm of urban air mobility signals an exciting pivot towards smart cities where clean energy and innovative transport could redefine urban living. The Tech Edvocate
  • During the historical and SSPs, intense heat waves will be significantly observed in Ajmer (T max > 43 °C) and across India's Rajasthan and Gujarat smart cities. Nature
  • In 2024, the adoption of digital twin technology is expected to grow across sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, and smart cities. Java Code Geeks
  • The EU Mission for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities is supporting 100 cities in the EU and 12 cities in countries associated to Horizon Europe in their transformation towards climate-neutrality by 2030. Environment
  • The carbon emissions saved by smart city deployments in Europe are estimated to reach 247 MMT by 2028, from 161 MMT in 2023. Business Plus
  • One of the five EU Missions is the Mission on 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030 (Cities Mission). European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
  • There is a need to explore infrastructure vulnerabilities within smart cities, and assess risks associated with personal data. Dark Reading
  • LiDAR has the potential to become an integral component of smart cities and autonomous ecosystems worldwide in the long term. StartUs Insights
  • Intense heat waves during the historical and both SSPs will be significantly observed in Vadodara (T max > 42 °C) and across many Eastern Coastal smart cities of India. Nature
  • To predict and solve unexpected problems, smart cities worldwide could become more sustainable by identifying adjacent keywords related to smart cities after COVID-19. MDPI
  • Hardware and software spend on smart city deployments in the Americas is forecast to reach $23 billion by 2028, from $9.5 billion in 2023; representing a growth of 144%. Resource Centre
  • Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 sets specific targets for transforming KSA (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) cities into smart cities by utilizing municipal data as a national asset to achieve Vision 2030 objectives. Mordor Intelligence
  • The UK's Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has launched the first version of a playbook on how to protect 'smart cities' against cyber threats. Cities Today
  • As we approach the year 2025, the role of electric motors in shaping the future of smart cities is becoming increasingly apparent. Fagen wasanni
  • Foxconn is trying to convert itself from a manufacturing service company to a platform solution company, pointing to smart cities and smart manufacturing among the other applications for which it will use AI factories. Reuters
  • Smart living technologies will shape urban areas in the next 5-10 years by creating smart cities, transportation, homes, and agriculture. Guardian Nigeria
  • 5G Nationwide coverage has the potential to enable new use cases and technologies, such as the Internet of Things, smart cities, and connected vehicles. CellularNews

Last updated: 25 March 2024



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