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What if city deliveries could be seamless, efficient, and sustainable? The #LogiSmile project, a dynamic European consortium of 13 organizations and institutions, has transformed this vision into reality with a groundbreaking autonomous logistics system. 🤖📦   Introducing Ona, the Autonomous Delivery Device (ADD), and RAION, the Autonomous Hub Vehicle (AHV) - two robotic vehicles that navigate city streets and pedestrian zones, making last-mile deliveries smoother than ever. Coordinated by a logistics center, this innovative system has been piloted and validated across Spain, Germany, and Hungary, addressing the current urban logistics challenges like traffic congestion, safety issues, and pollution.   🔗 In our latest video, we take you behind the scenes of the LogiSmile project, spotlighting how these autonomous robots are revolutionizing urban delivery, cutting costs, reducing emissions, and enhancing safety for all city dwellers.     🫴 This is a project co-funded by EIT Urban Mobility, an initiative of the EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology   🤝 Consortium partners: CARNET (leadership) | NFF - Niedersächsisches Forschungszentrum Fahrzeugtechnik | Technische Universität Braunschweig | Technische Universität Clausthal (TU Clausthal, Clausthal University of Technology) | Dirección General de Tráfico | Stadt Braunschweig | Volkswagen Group | PTV Group | LMAD | DeliveryCouple | New Mobility Solutions Hamburg GmbH | CITYlogin Iberia | Catalonia Logistics | IRI - Institut de Robòtica i Informàtica Industrial, CSIC-UPC | Ajuntament d'Esplugues de Llobregat | Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona (AMB) | DKV Debrecen Public Transport Company Ltd. | Vaive Logistics   #LogiSmile #AutonomousDelivery #UrbanLogistics #SmartCities 🚚📦

🚀 Innotrans 2024: Exciting Innovations Defining the Future of Transportation 🌍 Innotrans 2024, held from September 23 to 26 in Berlin, concluded with a wave of innovations and technologies set to revolutionize the transportation sector. This event became a vibrant showcase of significant advancements and emerging trends in mobility. Key Innovations that Captured Attention Include: Next-Generation Electric Trains: Revolutionary models were introduced that operate with zero emissions, marking a milestone in reducing carbon footprints and promoting a more sustainable future. Intelligent Control Systems: Innovations in traffic management made significant strides, featuring new technologies that enhance safety and reduce wait times. This will enable cities to optimize transportation flow, benefiting millions of users. Multimodal Urban Mobility Solutions: Presentations included integrated platforms that connect various modes of transport, such as bicycles and electric vehicles. This approach promotes a more sustainable and efficient mobility system in urban areas. Live Demonstrations: Attendees had the opportunity to experience firsthand the capabilities of autonomous trains and vehicles, which are at the forefront of transportation technology. These practical experiences left a lasting impression on the potential of automation. Innotrans 2024 has reaffirmed its position as the essential event for those seeking to stay at the forefront of transportation. The combination of innovation, sustainability, and collaboration has created an environment ripe for the sector's future. With a successful conclusion, this event marks a new chapter in the evolution of transportation. The innovations presented are anticipated to have a lasting impact on the industry. #Innotrans2024 #TransportInnovation #SustainableMobility #FutureOfTransport #AutonomousVehicles #MobilityTrends

A future-proof public transport system must be sustainable, connected and automated - as well as always close to the customer. Digital technologies such as autonomous vehicles, real-time data and best-price billing already provide the basis today. 🚍🚆🚊 But how do we make the transition into practice? What international best practices are there? And how do we secure funding for the “roadmap for the future”? These questions are the focus of this year's “International Bus Forum - Roadmap Future for public transport: strategy, benchmark and rollout” 📅 Thu, Sep 26, 2024, 02:00 p.m. - 04:00 p.m., hub27, beta 8-9 👩💼👨💼  Participants of the panel: 🎤 Devina Pasta, Siemens Mobility 🎤 Joris D'Incà, Oliver Wyman 🎤 Dr. Rolf Erfurt, Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) 🎤 Christoph Ziegenmeyer, MOIA Operations Germany GmbH 🎤 David Dimmer, Hitachi Rail 🎤 Georg Polzer, Teralytics 🎤 Adrian Ulisse, Uber 🎤 Johannes Wieczorek, Senatsverwaltung für Mobilität, Verkehr, Klimaschutz und Umwelt Berlin 🎤 Bastian Dittbrenner, IVU Traffic Technologies 🎤 Markus Fritz, gts systems and consulting GmbH Hosted by DVF Deutsches Verkehrsforum Presented by Manuel Bosch, DVV Media Group GmbH 👀 After the International Bus Forum trade visitors will be able to take part in a guided visit to the bus manufacturers. 👉 You can find all events of the InnoTrans Convention at https://lnkd.in/dKXMvrjV #InternationalBusForum #PublicTransport #Digitalization #AI #GreenMobility #InnoTrans2024 #InnoTransConvention

InnoTrans 2024: Closing Day – A Transformative Journey Comes to an Ends. As InnoTrans 2024 wraps up, the energy and excitement from the past few days are still in the air. The closing day has been a reflection of the immense progress and innovation we’ve seen throughout the event, bringing together the brightest minds in transportation to showcase the future of mobility. Reflecting on the entire event, it’s clear that InnoTrans 2024 has been more than just a showcase of new products and technology—it has been a “global dialogue” about the future of transport. From “smart rail systems”, market servitization and autonomous vehicles to “urban mobility solutions” and “renewable energy-powered trains”, the event has set a new standard for what’s to come. It’s been an inspiring journey, with a renewed sense of optimism about the future of transportation. The innovations unveiled here will undoubtedly shape a more connected, sustainable, and efficient world. Until next time, InnoTrans! Krishna Bodanapu Karthikeyan Natarajan Prabhakar Atla Andrew S. Meenu Bagla Sundareshwar N Venkatesh Kamath Prashanth Jayaram Leela Kusuma Surampudi Krishnamurthy Kodebettu SivaKumar Balasubramanian Deepak Nihalani #InnoTrans2024 #FutureOfMobility #SustainableTransport #RailInnovation #SmartRail #DigitalRailway

During #RIDaysEU and #EICSummit24 held in Brussels last week we had a chance to meet in person #Nevomo team and their amazing stand presenting the futuristic idea of transport. Inspired by their railway innovation and the vision of the transport of tomorrow we are pleased to present you #MagRail in our series of #PolishSuccessStories! 🏆🚀🚅 ✅️ Nevomo, the Polish deep-tech company, developed the idea of the #NextGen of unique high-speed magnetic railway technology #MagRail that can be also used on existing railway tracks. Thanks to that, both existing tracks and an autonomous vehicle can operate on the same railway, allowing automation, electrification and full digitalization of the existing rail transportation systems. ✅️ Nevomo's passive magnetic levitation technology was identified as a key technology to rapidly improving Europe's long-distance transport network that brings significant benefits, e.g.: 🔸 zero-emissions 🔸 ultra-high speed 🔸 reduced costs 🔸 flexibility ✅️ They have come a long way from a startup student team to the company awarded with national grants from Narodowe Centrum Badań i Rozwoju and then becoming one of the best European railway deep-tech solution companies awarded from the #EICAccelerator European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), European Commission and many others awards.   ✅️ In December 2020, they built in Nowa Szarzyna in Poland PL almost 1 km long first 1:1 scale technology demo version. From 2021 they started the cooperation with Italian Rete Ferroviaria Italiana on a full-scale pilot. In 2022 they started cooperation with German Duisport DE and from 2023 they are cooperating also with French Groupe SNCF. ✅️ Nevomo is the first company in the world that propose a phased implementation of transportation systems, inspired by the hyperloop concept, by upgrading railway lines. However, their future goal is to develop a hyperloop concept which will require a new dedicated infrastructure. It will enable the vehicles to travel at up to 1,200 kph, near the speed of sound. Hyperloop technology is a cross between a train and an airplane enabling fast traveling for cargo and passengers in the pod moving in a special tube using magnetic levitation. 🎥 Check the video for more info from Przemek Ben PACZEK, CEO of Nevomo we made together at #EICSummit24. 👏 Congratulations on your achievements and all the best in elevating rail transport in Europe striving to make it more greener! #HorizonEurope #Innovations #EUResearch

We envision a future where transportation not only meets the needs of the present but does so without compromising our planet for future generations. At ADASTEC, we're redefining public transportation with 'flowride.ai', breathing new life into how people commute. With our automated public transportation solutions, we not only reduce traffic, but also offer a smarter and cleaner way to travel.  As our planet undergoes transformations, the need for innovative solutions in transportation has never been more urgent. At ADASTEC, we are passionately committed to guiding this evolution.  Join us as we take bold steps today to protect our planet and create the future we all deserve for a better tomorrow. #AutonomousVehicles #publictransportation  #automateddriving #FutureOfMobility #automatedbus

🚀 Exciting updates in the world of mobility! 🚗 Anthony Levandowski is betting big on off-road autonomy, Nuro is making a strong comeback, and Applied Intuition is winning over more investors. Stay ahead of the curve with TechCrunch Mobility – your go-to source for the latest in transportation innovation. #TechCrunchMobility #Transportation #Innovation #AutonomousVehicles #FutureOfTransport 👉 [Insert signup link here] 🌟 Join us for more insights and stay updated with every trend.

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A VTT-led project will improve public transport by creating new services and vehicle technologies that focus on passenger needs! 🔍🚌 🚍 The EU-funded project OptiPEx is responding to two trends: more people choosing public transport to reduce pollution and the move towards self-driving vehicles. The project will use advanced technology to make public transport safer, more comfortable, and more user-friendly. 🚍 “Our co-creation process, coupled with scenario-building techniques, will give us valuable insights into passenger needs and preferences and policy implications and trade-offs associated with different decisions. These insights in combination with advanced perception technologies and artificial intelligence solutions will serve as the main drivers of the OptiPEx developments,” explains VTT’s Johanna Kallio. 🚍 The project will test its solutions with real passengers, including those with special needs, in Finland, Austria and Germany. By working with other European initiatives, OptiPEx aims to make public transport better for everyone and help more people switch from cars to buses and trams. Read more 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q02yNBTJ0 #VTTBeyondTheObvious #publictransport #technology #usercentricity #sustainablemobility

Last week, while I was visiting Berlin for a short trip, got an opportunity to visit one of the largest exhibitions in the world on innovative technologies and solutions for the surface transport industry. While it is not my domain space, my curiosity got the better of me. Among thousands of products and ideas showcased, the biggest standout for me was the unveiling of next-gen maglev technology, promising speeds of up to 600 km/h while using 30% less energy than current systems. This could change the planning dynamics of the intercity travel plans in future.  Autonomous vehicles took centre stage, with several companies demonstrating AI-powered buses and trams capable of navigating complex urban environments. The focus on safety and efficiency was impressive, potentially revolutionizing public transit. Sustainable solutions were everywhere. I was particularly impressed by a new hydrogen fuel cell locomotive that emits only water vapour. Another highlight was an ultra-lightweight, carbon-fibre train carriage that reduces energy consumption by 25%. Smart infrastructure was another hot topic with sensor systems that can predict maintenance needs before issues arise, potentially eliminating unexpected downtime. There was also an innovative track design that harvests kinetic energy from passing trains, feeding it back into the grid. As I reflected at the end of the day, it's clear that the innovations on display at InnoTrans 2024 promise not just incremental improvements, but a complete reimagining of how we move people and goods. I am sure that virtually every industry is poised for transformative innovations sooner than we think. It seems the future is already here! #InnoTrans2024 #FutureOfTransport #SustainableMobility #InnovationInTransit