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• In 2024, the adoption of digital twin technology is expected to grow across sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, and smart cities. Java Code Geeks
• Honeywell announced the opening of a research institute for smart buildings in Shanghai which will focus on building IoT, energy saving, flexible energy use, digital intelligence operation and cross-system integration. China Briefing News
• As we stand on the brink of 2024, the concept of Smart Cities 2.0 promises a future that seamlessly integrates cutting-edge technologies to enhance urban living. TechBullion
• Open Standards and Frameworks for smart transportation and climate action: By 2028, 60% of major cities will collaborate via regional ecosystems to standardize on ICT frameworks, leading vendors to adopt open standards and open APIs especially for smart transportation and climate action. IDC: The premier global market intelligence company
• 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
• 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
• Three years ago Toyota started constructing a 2,000-person smart city outside Tokyo, where it plans to test autonomous vehicles and smart buildings in a living habitat. The New Indian Express
• 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
• Smart Cities: 5G will play a crucial role in building smarter and more sustainable cities in Argentina. EnergyPortal.eu
• In cities designed for autonomous driving, like some smart cities in China, with separated pedestrian zones and slower speeds, Level 4 might be nearly as easy as highway driving. BMWBLOG
• 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
• By comparison, $9.4 million will be used to build a cyber threat sharing platform for the health sector, and only $4.8 million will go to establishing consumer standards for smart devices and software. The Conversation
• Further investment plans in the U.S. to foster growth in smart infrastructure will be announced in due course. Seeking Alpha
• 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
• In the US alone, two major electricity providers, PSE & G and Atlantic City Electric, plan to install 2.3 million smart meters by 2024. IoT For All
• 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
• As the government of Vietnam continues to encourage and facilitate public-private partnerships in urban infrastructure projects, more funding will likely become available for the development of smart cities in major cities throughout Vietnam. International Trade Administration | Trade.gov
• 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
• Driving the development of smart, sustainable, and safe mobility systems will improve livability and connectivity in cities around the world and reduce carbon emissions, creating a cleaner future for all. SaudiGulf Projects
• 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

Last updated: 05 February 2024