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Debate: How are EU cities adapting to be more sustainable & accessible

Listen to our My Europe debate on what European cities are doing to be more sustainable and accessible.

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Good News | From carts to maglevs: the dramatic evolution of transport

Most of it happened within 100 years, which is amazing considering how long ago people first started riding cattle.

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Reducing car use can help you manage your finances more than you know

Making driving an attractive option overlooks the hidden costs of using your car. Reducing use can help save you money and help the environment.

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Free public transport: Has the idea worked or is it just a gimmick?

Luxembourg and some European cities and towns have scrapped fares on public transport. Has it had the benefits they hoped for?

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Uber faces French resistance as it lists Paris taxis on its app

Paris could once again be a tough nut to crack for the ride-hailing giant.

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Paris to Berlin in an hour: Is this the future of rail travel?

Europe is betting on revamped train services to shift away from air travel and reduce carbon emissions from the transport sector.

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Can Japanese tech make Italian public transport smarter?

No need to open several apps to plan your journey, nor to rummage through your bag to pay for your ride.

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EU lawmakers back ban on new combustion engine cars from 2035

The legislation would prohibit the sale of new cars powered by petrol or diesel.

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French jetpack inventor ‘doing well’ after lake crash

Franky Zapata was seen plunging about 15 m into a lake over the weekend.

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Like basic income, for mobility: The cities tackling the transport gap

More and more cities are launching subsidised mobility pilots to give residents a range of reliable and affordable transport options.

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Will a luxury yacht that can fly be the latest rich list must-have?

Co-founders Mathieu Ozanne and Guillaume Hoddé combined their respective experience in engineering and the luxury sector to develop the next level experience for luxury clients: A flying Yacht.

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Would you trust this self-flying plane with your life?

A US start-up has developed software that can integrate with existing flight-control systems to make standard aircraft capable of flying unmanned.

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This Swedish pilot school is pinning its hopes on electric aviation

The school, which is enrolling students for classes beginning in May, will train its students for the most part using a small two-seater electric airplane.

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Watch: Tunisian engineer builds fully electric, solar-powered car

The founder and CEO of Bako Motors, hopes his device could provide a greener, cheaper alternative for his city’s residents.

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Could a 3-metre flying disk change the face of urban mobility?

Stephen Tibbitt hopes his invention, which is competing for the Boeing-sponsored GoFly prize, will transform the way we move around.

Health news

This Egyptian researcher has built a brainwave-controlled wheelchair

As a child, Abdelrahman Omran was unable to walk until the age of 5. But the experience inspired the 24-year-old to create the device which he hopes will help others like him.

Mobility

The Swedish-built electric 'flying car' designed for anyone to fly

The drone-like Jetson One, weighing 190 pounds and boasting a 20-minute flight time, is fully electric and is designed to be a "jet ski of the skies".

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Paris unveils a new cable car link to get around the city by 2025

The C1 line will link the French capital's suburbs to the Metro subway system.

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Defibrillator drones aim to beat paramedics to save cardiac patients

An autonomous drone system in Sweden could reach cardiac arrest patients with defibrillators faster than emergency services.

Mobility

Taiwan's 'game changer' battery charging stations see e-bike use soar

Battery swapping stations for e-motorbikes are now a common sight in Taipei and outnumber petrol stations in four Taiwanese cities.