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London Climate Resilience Review (Interim Report) – Jan 2024

The London Climate Resilience Review (the Review) is an independent review commissioned by the Mayor of London to take stock of London’s preparations for climate change and to make recommendations to advance London’s …

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Global Landscape of Climate Finance 2023 – Nov 2023 (by CPI)

WHERE ARE WE NOW? Average annual climate finance flows reached almost USD 1.3 trillion in 2021/2022, nearly doubling compared to 2019/2020 levels. This increase was primarily driven by a significant acceleration in mitigation …

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New ITS Directive 2023/2661 adopted – Nov 2023 (by the EC)

The new DIRECTIVE (EU) 2023/2661 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 22 November 2023 amending Directive 2010/40/EU on the framework for the deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems in the field …

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Adaptation Gap Report 2023 – Nov 2023 (by UN)

In 2023, temperature records toppled, while storms, floods, droughts and heatwaves caused devastation. UNEP’s Adaptation Gap Report 2023: Underfinanced. Underprepared – Inadequate investment and planning on climate adaptation leaves world exposed finds that progress on …

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World Energy Outlook 2023 – Oct 2023 (by IEA)

Today, 50 years on from the oil shock that led to the founding of the International Energy Agency (IEA), the world once again faces a moment of high geopolitical tensions and uncertainty for …

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Global Climate Litigation Report: 2023 Status Review – July 2023 (by UN)

Climate litigation represents a frontier solution to change the dynamics of the fight against climate change. This Global Climate Litigation Report: 2023 Status Review shows that people are increasingly turning to the courts …

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Droughts and Deficits: Summary Evidence of the Global Impact on Economic Growth – June 2023 (by World Bank Group)

This paper presents new estimates of the effects of dry episodes (rainfall shocks) and droughts on gross domestic product (GDP) per capita growth rates using state-of-the-art empirical methods. Rainfall and water availability exhibit …

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What drives firms’ investment in climate change? Evidence from the 2022-2023 – Apr 2023 (EIB)

The European economy is experiencing significant turbulence as recurring crises reverberate across all EU countries, their economies and business operations. From 2020, shocks ranging from the COVID-19 pandemic to the Russian invasion of …

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Science for climate action – Dec 2022 (by EC + IPCC)

EU research contribution to IPCC working group I on the physical science basis: understanding the changing climate, enabling effective response strategies The European Union is among the top funders of the evidence base …

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EU Annual Report on the State of Regions and Cities 2022 – Oct 2022 (by the European Committee of the Regions)

The 2022 edition of the EU Annual Report on the State of Regions and Cities is the starting point for a deeper reflection on how EU policies can better promote solidarity, sustainability, a …

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State of Schengen Report 2022 – May 2022 (by the EC)

The Schengen area without controls at internal borders (‘the Schengen area’) is a historic achievement of European integration. Since its foundations were laid in 1985, it has changed the daily reality of millions …

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Safe Use of MicroMobility Devices in Urban Areas – Nov 2021 (by EC/ELTIS)

This Topic Guide proposes best practice and key recommendations on the integration of micromobility devices in urban mobility planning, with the goal to achieve their safer use in urban areas. It focuses on …

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State of the Energy Union 2021 – Oct 2021 (by EC)

The State of the Energy Union report marks, each year, the moment to take stock of change and of progress in the implementation of the European Union (EU) energy and climate policies, including …

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EU Climate Action Progress Report 2021 – Oct 2021 (by EC)

In 2020, EU-27 domestic GreenHouse Gas (GHG) emissions, including international aviation1, were down by 31%2 from 1990 levels and reached their lowest level in 30 years. If emissions and removals from the Land …

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The Future Urban Reality – 2021 (by Ericsson)

Over the last year, the global pandemic has wreaked havoc on the world, bringing forth the biggest socio-economic crises in modern history. This has been accentuated in cities, which, as engines of economic …

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European Vision for the 6G Network Ecosystem – June 2021 (by 5G IA)

In the coming decade, 6G will bring a new era in which billions of things, humans, and connected vehicles, robots and drones will generate Zettabytes of digital information. 6G will be dealing with …

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Net Zero by 2050: A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector – May 2021 (by IEA)

The energy sector is the source of around three-quarters of greenhouse gas emissions today and holds the key to averting the worst effects of climate change, perhaps the greatest challenge humankind has faced. …

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EPN Consulting’s CEO held a webinar on Horizon Europe for ITS UK Member – May 2021

The collaboration between EPN Consulting and ITS UK started a decade ago and in May 2021 the ITS UK Secretary General Mrs Jennie Martin invited EPN Consulting CEO Stefano Mainero to hold a …

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Global EV Outlook 2021 – April 2021 (by IEA)

There were 10 million electric cars on the world’s roads at the end of 2020, following a decade of rapid growth. Electric car registrations increased by 41% in 2020, despite the pandemic-related worldwide …

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Horizon Europe Strategic Plan 2021-2024 – Mar 2021 (by EC)

Horizon Europe, the ninth European Research and Innovation Framework programme (2021-2027), is one of the key instruments of the Union to steer and accelerate Europe’s recovery, preparedness and resilience. In the context of …

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EPN Consulting CEO’s Presentation on Intelligent & Sustainable Mobility

The 9th Feb 2021 Stefano Mainero, EPN Consulting CEO, spoke at a webinar organised by the Piedmont branch of the Italian Traffic and Transport Association (AIIT) on Intelligent and Sustainable Mobility. The presentation …

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The geopolitics of the European Green Deal – Feb 2021 (by Bruegel)

The European Green Deal is a plan to decarbonise the EU economy by 2050, revolutionise the EU’s energy system, profoundly transform the economy and inspire efforts to combat climate change. But the plan …

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Building a smart and green Europe in the COVID-19 era – Jan 2021 (by EIB)

Europe faces a choice. The recovery from the coronavirus pandemic provides a unique opportunity for transformation – the innovative retooling needed to thrive in the new, more digital world created by the pandemic, …

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Net Zero Carbon Cities: An Integrated Approach – Jan 2021 (by WEF)

Across the globe, cities account for nearly two-thirds of the CO2 emissions that are causing our planet’s looming climate crisis. Skyscrapers, shopping malls, SUVs, air conditioners – throughout the globe, homes, buildings, and …

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From no mobility to future mobility: Where COVID-19 has accelerated change – Dec 2020 (by McKinsey & Company)

COVID-19 swept across the globe in a matter of months, jeopardizing lives, upending businesses, and setting off a worldwide economic slump. Consumers are intensely focused on health and have altered many long-standing habits …

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Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy – Dec 2020 (by EC)

The European Commission pledges to replace the course of ‘incremental change’ followed until now with a fundamental transformation. This translates into three approaches applied to all modes of transport. First, to reduce the …

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Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) TELECOM – 2020 (by INEA)

The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) programme has been providing EU funding for trans-European networks since 2014. Along with projects in the transport and energy sectors, CEF has provided funding in the digital sector …

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Rail SRIA (Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda) – Dec 2020 (by ERRAC)

This Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) for the railway sector in Europe sets out how a new programme of technical and operational innovation can transform the railways’ contribution to mobility in Europe, …

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Ericsson Mobility Report – Nov 2020

5G is here and happening. This year will go down in history as one which saw widespread global disruption, caused by a pandemic that has shaken every economy and significantly impacted everyday life. …

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Human Factors; Smart cities and communities; Standardization for citizens and consumers (ETSI TR 103 455 v1.1.1) – Nov 2020 (by ETSI)

The smart community offers considerable opportunity not only for citizens to have an improved living environment in which they can benefit from effective services, but also for them to influence matters affecting their …

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Global Landscape of Renewable Energy Finance 2020 – Nov 2020 (by IRENA)

Global investment in renewable energy made significant progress between 2013 and 2018, with a cumulative USD 1.8 trillion invested. The decrease in installation costs, resulting from improvements in technology and the adaptation of …

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Renewables 2020 – Analysis and Forecast to 2025 – Nov 2020 (by IEA)

In sharp contrast to all other fuels, renewables used for generating electricity will grow by almost 7% in 2020. Global energy demand is set to decline 5% – but long-term contracts, priority access …

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How to realise the full potential of 6 GHz Spectrum – Oct 2020 (by DSA)

We are at a pivotal moment for the future of Wi-Fi, a major driver of economic growth and societal development. As Wi-Fi has limited access to suitable mid-band spectrum, there is an urgent …

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Strategic Foresight Through Digital Leadership – IoT and Edge Computing Convergence – Oct 2020 (by AIOTI)

This paper examines arguments, observations, experiences and reflections from relevant events and documents that underline IoT and edge consumer, business, industrial sector-specific perspectives based on a review of technology trends. It also recognises …

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The 2030 Climate target plan – Sept 2020 (by the EC)

The climate crisis remains the defining challenge of our time. The past five years were the warmest on record. Global average temperature increased by 1.1°C above preindustrial levels by 2019. The impacts of …

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EU Energy in figures – Sept 2020 (by the EC)

The energy sector is one of the pillars of growth, competitiveness and development for modern economies. To keep up with the ongoing transformation of the energy sector in Europe, we need data that …

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Green Covid-19 Recovery and Resilience Plan for Europe – Sept 2020 (by EY)

The objective of the project is to support the development of green recovery plans by providing a list of ‘shovel-ready’ investment opportunities. EY teams in all 27 EU Member States identified projects that …

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Catalyzing Private Sector Investment in Climate Smart Cities – Aug 2020 (by UNDP, World Bank)

The objective of this report is to explore innovative financing instruments and approaches for catalyzing private sector financing to fill the climate-smart investment gap in cities. The report reviews the existing literature, highlights …

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Powering a climate-neutral economy: An EU Strategy for Energy System Integration – July 2020 (by the EC)

The European Green Deal puts the EU on a path to climate neutrality by 2050, through the deep decarbonisation of all sectors of the economy, and higher greenhouse gas emission reductions for 2030. …

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Enabling “Automation-Ready” Transport Planning – June 2020 (by EC H2020 “CoEXist” project)

Strategic Aim of the CoEXist project: Bridging the gap between Automated Vehicles (AVs) technology and transportation and infrastructure planning, by strengthening the capacities of urban road authorities and cities to plan for the …

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European Innovation Scoreboard 2020 – June 2020 (by the European Commission)

The annual European Innovation Scoreboard (EIS) provides a comparative assessment of the Research & Innovation performance of EU Member States and selected third countries, and the relative strengths and weaknesses of their research …

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The outcomes of the Blockchain Challenge Program – Apr 2020 (by Sony)

Sony has developed a blockchain platform with a MaaS (Mobility as a Service) approach, which aims to integrate different means of transport -trains, buses, taxis, shared vehicles or rental bicycles- to provide users …

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Guidelines for City Mobility – Mar 2020 (by WEF)

The pace of technology-driven innovation with new mobility options, including micro-mobility solutions and shared transport services, has been incredible. The widespread user adoption confirms that traditional public transport, such as fixed-schedule bus routes, …

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How green is green enough? The changing landscape of financing a sustainable European economy – 2020 (by ERA Forum)

Changing narratives surrounding the climate and environmental crisis have shaped the degree of ambition in the approach of EU policy-makers towards the sustainability transition and sustainable finance. This paper presents the evolution of …

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The 5G Operator – 2020 (by Ericsson)

5G network technology gives telecommunications operators the ability to deliver many new applications and services in dynamic ways. Low-latency connectivity, ultra-high broadband speeds, and mobile edge computing capabilities will create myriad innovative business …

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Sustainable Urban Mobility in the EU: No substantial improvement is possible without Member States’ commitment – Feb 2020 (by ECA)

I) Sustainable Urban Mobility is one of the main challenges facing cities in the EU and a matter of concern for many EU citizens. There are strong links between more sustainable urban mobility …

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Report on the H2020RTR conference – Dec 2019 (by ERTRAC and EGVIA)

On 4th and 5th December 2019, ERTRAC (European Road Transport Advisory Council), EGVIA (European Green Vehicles Initiative Association) and the European Commission, represented by DG RTD, DG MOVE and the Executive agency INEA, …

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Research and Innovation in Connected and Automated Transport (CAT) in Europe – Dec 2019 (by EC JRC)

In order to address current socio-economic challenges within an ever-changing complex and competitive environment, the transport sector requires new technological developments. This will be achieved through Research and Innovation (R&I), which allows new …

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The European Green Deal – Dec 2019 (by the European Commission)

This Communication sets out a European Green Deal for the European Union (EU) and its citizens. It resets the Commission’s commitment to tackling climate and environmental-related challenges that is this generation’s defining task. …

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Open Data Maturity Report 2019 – Dec 2019

This report is the fifth in a series of annual studies that assess the level of open data maturity in the EU28 Member States plus the European Free Trade Association countries (or “EFTA”: …

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ICT4Water – “Action Plan for a Digital Single Market of Water Services” – Sept 2019

The report delivers an insightful portfolio analysis of the ICT4Water cluster, a community of Horizon 2020 and LIFE projects scoping at the digital transition of the water sector. The most impactful outcome of …

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The Circularity Gap Report 2019 (by PACE)

The Circularity Gap is not closing. In the 12 months since the first Circularity Gap Report, the upward trend in resource extraction and GreenHouse Gas (GHG) emissions has continued. All the key indicators …

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EC CIVITAS Research Projects: Lessons Learned 2015-2018 – Sept 2019

The 10 projects are divided into four separate thematic areas as follows: Integrated planning – CREATE. Car-independent lifestyles – EMPOWER, FLOW and TRACE. Collective passenger transport – CIPTEC and ELIPTIC. Urban freight logistics …

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Global Roadmap on Action: Towards Sustainable Mobility – July 2019

Sustainable Mobility for All (SuM4All) is an umbrella platform that brings together 55 public and private organisations and companies with a shared ambition to transform the future of mobility. Its unique value lies …

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Intellectual property – Priorities for the next institutional cycle – Sept 2019

Intellectual property (IP) is a powerful tool to drive innovation, growth, competitiveness and job creation in Europe. IP helps European businesses thrive and unlock new sources of revenue. IP rights that are adequately …

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The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by the United Nations

(excerpt from the document preamble) This Agenda is a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity. It also seeks to strengthen universal peace in larger freedom. We recognize that eradicating poverty in …

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COP21 – Paris Agreement

The Paris Agreement builds upon the Convention and for the first time brings all nations into a common cause to undertake ambitious efforts to combat climate change and adapt to its effects, with enhanced support …

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The City of Tomorrow: Challenges and Innovation in Urban Environment (by Ford Mobility) – June 2019

The world is becoming urban. Humans have known for millennia that settling in clusters makes life easier and more productive. More recently, industrialisation has given cities a key role in human development, allowing …

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Sustainable Development Report 2019 – June 2019

The Sustainable Development Report 2019 presents an updated SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Index and Dashboards with a refined assessment of countries’ distance to SDG targets. The report has been successfully audited for the …

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EPC – Creating a Digital Roadmap for a Circular Economy – July 2019

The climate crisis, environmental disasters, a lack of competitiveness, falling behind in the digital race… The EU faces multiple challenges that it will need to address if it is to ensure long-term sustainable …

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Handbook of External Costs of Transport – European Commission, 2019

The objective of this Handbook is to provide information on how to generate state-of-the-art estimates for all main external costs of transport. This information is provided at three levels: — Methodological level: what are …

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IRENA – Global Energy Transformation: A Roadmap to 2050 – Apr 2019

This 2019 edition updates IRENA’s analysis of key countries and regions and it presents a deepened perspective on electrification with renewable energy – the key enabling solution of the energy transition. The report …

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Green Light: Next-generation Road User Charging for a healthier, move liveable, London – by Centre for London – Apr 2019

London has always been a leader in transport innovation. But with a fast-growing population and economy, the capital now faces a number of road-related transport challenges: • Congestion has been growing in London, …

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EC – Investing in European success: Innovating Cities in Europe and Worldwide – Mar 2019

Innovating cities: a global challenge Currently, 75% of Europeans live in cities. This is projected to increase to 85% by 2050, resulting in over 36 million new urban citizens. Cities are major contributors …

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Transport in the EU: current trends and issues – Mar 2019

Transport is a fundamental sector for and of the economy. Transport services embrace  a complex network of around 1.2 million private and public companies in the EU, employing around 11 million people and …

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Future of Mobility in the UK: Urban Strategy – Mar 2019

The Future of mobility: Urban Strategy outlines the UK government’s approach to maximising the benefits from transport innovation in cities and towns. It sets out the principles that will guide government’s response to …

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The Influence of Technologies and Lifestyle on the Value of Time (ITF) – Feb 2019

The title of this Roundtable reflects widespread concerns that too much emphasis may be given to the importance of speed in determining travellers’ choices, and in judging the value for money of public …

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EU DIRECTIVE on the Interoperability of Electronic Road Toll Systems and facilitating cross-border exchange of information on the failure to pay road fees in the Union – Feb 2019

Unpaid road tolls could soon be history, as the EU is setting up a new information-sharing system to enable member states’ national authorities to access each other’s national vehicle registration data in order …

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Mobility Management Strategy Book – 2018 (by EPOMM)

The EPOMM (European Platform on Mobility Management) Strategy book provides an overview of the best strategy practices on mobility management from the Member States of EPOMM. This publication is meant to serve as …

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NACE rev.2 Statistical Classification of Economic Activities

NACE Rev. 2 reflects the technological developments and structural changes of the economy, enabling the modernisation of the Community statistics and contributing, through more comparable and relevant data, to better economic governance at …

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Autonomous Vehicles Readiness Index by KPMG – 2018

The world is on the cusp of a transport revolution. Technology is transforming the industry, and the pace of innovation is accelerating. It will affect us all. It will not only change the way we …

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Transport and Climate Change: Global Status Report 2018

A recently-released special report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change underscores the urgency of reducing emissions significantly and rapidly to achieve the 1.5 Degree Celsius scenario (1.5DS) called for in the Paris Agreement, …

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The importance of user perspective in the evolution of MaaS – Jan 2019

At the end of 2018 the UK Parliament’s House of Commons Transport Committee published the report on its inquiry into Mobility as a Service (MaaS). It considers findings and conclusions concerning MaaS in practice and …

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10 Trends Reshaping Climate and Energy – Dec 2018

The once remote-seeming dangers of climate change are today a reality – also in Europe. As the world struggles to limit global warming, what are the major trends reshaping global and European energy …

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The MaaS Maturity Index: Preparing Cities for the Mobility as a Service Era

Mobility as a Service (MaaS) is the use of a digital interface to source and manage the provision of transport-related services which meet peoples mobility requirements. The implementation of a MaaS-based transport system …

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Presentations

Top 10 Tech Trends 2019

Slides presented during the webinar held by Juniper Research on 29th Nov 2018. Read them here.

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BREXIT: Transport and Tourism – the consequences of a no-deal scenario – Sept 2018

The study investigates the potential impacts on the EU-27 of a no-deal scenario in the Brexit process, focusing on the transport, postal and tourism sectors. The study analyses both the economic policy and legislative dimension, detailing …

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European Decarbonisation Pathways Initiative – Final Report – Nov 2018

What strategy to adopt in R&I in order to speed up and foster mitigation policies in the EU that respond to the goals of the Paris Agreement, while growing the competitiveness of the EU economy? …

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Ericsson Mobility Report – Nov 2018

The telecom industry as well as many other industries are looking with great anticipation at what 5G might bring. In this edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report, we continue to broaden our perspective and deepen …

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Mission-oriented Research and Innovation in the European Union_Analysis of Responses – 2018

Analysis report: responses to the call for feedback on “Mission-oriented Research and Innovation in the European Union” by Mariana Mazzucato. You can read it here.

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TERM 2018 report: Electric Vehicles from Life Cycle and Circular Economy perspectives

Through the Transport and Environment Reporting Mechanism (TERM) report, the EEA (European Environment Agency) has been monitoring progress in integrating environmental objectives in transport since 2000. The TERM report provides information to the …

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EIP Raw Materials Scoreboard 2018

The Raw Materials Scoreboard is an initiative of the EIP (European Innovation Partnership) on raw materials. It presents relevant and reliable monitoring information that informs government, industry, and other stakeholders in line with …

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25 Years of the European Transport Safety Council – Oct 2018

A short publication marking 25 years since the establishment of the ETSC – European Transport Safety Council.

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Road Tunnel Operations: First Steps towards a Sustainable Approach

The main focus of this report issued by thee PIARC/WorldRoadAssociation is on tunnels already in us. However, as the options available for the operation of a tunnel are closely linked to the design and …

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Creating a proof-of-concept Climate service to assess Future Renewable Energy mixes in Europe: An overview of the C3S ECEM project – 2018-08

The Electric Energy sector is undergoing a major transformation. The established model, of traditional thermal power plants providing most of the ‘firm’ power to match variable levels of demand, is being challenged by …

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Cobalt: Demand-supply Balances in the transition to Electric mobility – 2018

The expansion of the Electric Vehicle (EV) market globally and in the EU will increase exponentially the demand for cobalt in the next decade. Cobalt supply has issues of concentration and risk of …

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SME Competitiveness Outlook 2018

Digitalisation and the rise of the platform economy are rapidly changing the way in which firms do business. A strong business ecosystem is necessary to manage this change. This year’s SME Competitiveness Outlook …

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European Utility Week (EUW): the presentations – Nov 2018

EUW is the platform to meet top-level European energy professionals and do business, form new relationships and drive new projects forward. The 3-day programme (06-08 Nov 2018) explored four key areas in European energy: …

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Transport and Mobility: Spotlight on ERC projects – 2018 upd

Transport research encompasses a wide variety of topics in areas ranging from transportation science and technology, impact assessment of transport on environment and health, to the transport policy. The overall aim today is to improve transport infrastructure, …

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Bluetooth 5

The 2017 release of the Bluetooth® mesh specifications have paved the way for the emergence of connected lighting as the key use case in building automation. One of the driving forces behind the momentum in connected …

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EIB – Circular Economy Guide – Oct 2018

The EIB Circular Economy Guide aims to promote a common understanding of circular economy, and raise awareness about and promote circular solutions. The Guide provides information about EIB’s lending and advisory activities in …

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S.T.R.E.E.T. Toolbox – Aug 2018

The S.T.R.E.E.T. project, funded by the Erasmus+ funding programme, ended in Aug 2018 and  produced the final handbook – The TOOLBOX – on Sustainable Mobility for Sustainable Tourism as ebook registered with ISBN: 978-88-99781-40-8. …

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IEA – Energy Efficiency 2018: Analysis and Outlook to 2040

Energy efficiency can bring significant economic, social and environmental benefits. But while energy efficiency is improving around the world, its positive impact on global energy use is overwhelmed by rising economic activity across …

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EUROSTAT – Regional Yearbook 2018

Statistical information is an important tool for understanding and quantifying the impact of political decisions in a specific territory or region. The Eurostat Regional Yearbook 2018 gives a detailed picture relating to a …

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JRC – Research & Innovation capacity in Co-operative, Connected and Automated Transport (CAT) – 2018

The European Commission’s Strategic Transport Research and Innovation Agenda (STRIA) defines Cooperative, Connected and Automated Transport (CAT) as a key research area. TRIMIS supports STRIA by monitoring the status of transport research across …

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EU Strategy for Mobility of the Future – on the Road to Automated Mobility – May 2018

Mobility is at a cross-roads. There have been many significant steps forward over the last century in road transport. But mobility is now crossing a new – digital – frontier with increasing automation and connectivity …

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IRENA – Global Energy Transformation: A Roadmap to 2050 – April 2018

Renewable energy needs to be scaled up at least six times faster for the world to meet the decarbonisation and climate mitigation goals set out in the Paris Agreement, says Global Energy Transformation: …

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Transport in the EU – Current Trends and Issues – April 2018

Transport is a fundamental sector for and of the economy. It embraces a complex network of around 1.2 million private and public companies in the EU, employing around 10.5 million people and providing goods and …

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ERTRAC – Strategic Research Agenda (SRA) – March 2018

The Strategic Research Agenda (SRA) presents the approach adopted by ERTRAC to tackle the societal challenges of Road Transport. This strategy is implemented by roadmaps detailing the research and innovation needs of key …

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S.T.R.E.E.T. London Multiplier Event: presentations

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