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A British inventor turned 10 years of bedroom tinkering into floor tiles that capture energy from walking, now powering lights and charging phones across the globe. Each step spins a flywheel for 10 seconds, turning busy sidewalks into clean energy generators.
Dozens of cities worldwide are removing ads for flights, SUVs, and fossil fuel products from public spaces. The movement started in The Hague and has now spread across Europe, with Amsterdam becoming the first capital city to make it law.
Scientists created a paint-like coating that keeps buildings cooler without air conditioning while dramatically improving fire safety. The breakthrough could transform how we protect cities from extreme heat and fire risk.
A Formula 1 engineer has created a pedal-electric vehicle that offers the weather protection and seating of a car with the eco-friendly footprint of a bike. The Elecy seats two passengers, travels 50 miles per charge, and can park anywhere a bicycle can.
A fully autonomous drone delivery system in India has already completed 3.6 million deliveries while saving over 1,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. The technology replaces traditional vehicles with smart aerial drones that deliver packages directly to doorsteps.
Santa Monica becomes the first U.S. city to put AI-powered cameras on parking enforcement cars to catch vehicles blocking bike lanes. The technology has already spotted over 1,100 violations at UC San Diego, with 88% being blocked bike lanes.
San Jose just made taking the bus a whole lot faster using AI that talks to traffic lights. The system cuts travel times by 20% and keeps buses running on schedule.
A new electric bike twists and folds to fit in car trunks and apartment hallways, making city living with an e-bike easier than ever. The CGO Compact brings practical design to urban riders who've been waiting for a space-saving solution.
Scientists discovered that grinding food waste and sending it through sewage systems saves money and dramatically reduces pollution in cities with wet food waste. Hong Kong could save $46 million annually while nearly halving greenhouse gas emissions.
Colombia showcased its people-first approach to urban technology at the World Governments Summit, earning recognition as Latin America's leader in equitable smart city development. The nation's $163.5 million investment combines AI governance, green infrastructure, and 20,000 tech scholarships to prove innovation can deliver both efficiency and inclusion.
Two of Bangkok's most congested intersections now clear traffic in six minutes instead of twelve, thanks to AI cameras that adjust signals in real time. The success could transform how one of Asia's most gridlocked cities manages its streets.
Ahmedabad is launching an AI system that can identify stray cattle by scanning their unique nose patterns, just like human fingerprints. The technology promises to reduce traffic accidents and reunite lost cows with their owners in minutes instead of hours.