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Green News

Switzerland is helping Ukraine decarbonise with dozens of old trams

Europe is helping Ukraine phase out more energy-intensive Communist-era vehicles with new ‘eco friendly’ options.

15/07/2024

Mobility

The e-scooter so small it can fit in your carry-on bag when you travel

When folded, the Arma e-scooter is as tall as a stack of 10 A4 sheets of paper and can travel up to 15 km on a single charge.

23/12/2023

Mobility

Tokyo tests automated, simultaneous translation at railway station

The 40 cm high semi-transparent display sees translations pop up simultaneously on the screen as station staff and foreign tourists speak.

03/08/2023

Climate

15-minute cities: The green city idea being twisted by climate deniers

Traffic cutting trials in Oxford have caused heated protests. Conspiracy theorists are fanning the flames, an investigation reveals.

21/02/2023

Experiences

Meet the man racing his disease to visit all 272 London tube stations

Travelling on the tube with ataxia is like 'navigating in 3D', says a photographer who is capturing the beauty in each station.

08/02/2023

Mobility

This micro EV could solve parking problems in Europe’s crowded cities

The Israel-based start-up City Transformer says it plans to produce 15,000 vehicles by the end of 2024 at a new factory in Western Europe.

01/02/2023

Culture news

Amsterdam gets new underwater bike parking spots at Centraal station

Amsterdam opens two new bicycle parking facilities which are both underwater. Together they offer space for some 11,000 bikes, making it the largest storage facility of its kind in the Dutch capital.

26/01/2023

Living

In numbers: How London made way for cyclists and drove out drivers

Bike traffic rose by 66% in a decade, while cars are down by 10% thanks to the ULEZ, Low Emission Zone and Congestion Charge.

17/12/2022

France

Macron promises new urban rail networks in 10 French cities

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced he wants to develop a RER express rail network similar to Paris in 10 major French cities to unclog traffic and fight against climate change

28/11/2022

Experiences

Going underground: Behind the scenes tours of London’s secret tunnels

The London Transport Museum is now offering guided tours through the underground’s secret tunnels and closed stations.

17/10/2022

Mobility

Thriving cities of the future will get people to walk everywhere

While COVID encouraged being outdoors more, the cities which make it easier for citizens to walk will enjoy the many economic and health benefits.

19/09/2022

Mobility

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.

20/07/2022

Mobility

How countries in Europe are tackling the use of electric scooters

E-scooter rentals in Europe have boomed in recent years. Countries are increasingly regulating their use in a bid to curb injuries and deaths.

27/06/2022

Rethink

Is reshaping how we use our cities the key to leading happier lives?

The 15-minute city is a concept that responds to the climate emergency by ensuring that everyone can meet their essential needs within a small radius of home.

24/06/2022

Destinations

48 hours in Dublin: Where to find the hidden gems in Ireland’s capital

From the Guinness to the museums, here's everything you need to know to find the magic in Dublin.

15/03/2022

Mobility

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.

10/03/2022

Mobility

Revealed: The cities with the best and worst traffic congestion

New data from navigation company TomTom suggests that traffic congestion in many cities is still lower than it was before the COVID pandemic.

09/02/2022

Mobility

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.

07/02/2022

Mobility

New driverless train driving innovation on Germany’s railways

Hamburg scored a world first when they unveiled an autonomous train as part of a €60 million modernisation project for its S-Bahn.

20/10/2021

Eco-Innovation

These are the top 5 cities in the world for driving electric cars

The best cities to drive an electric car are ranked based on the battery range of the vehicle and how far they can travel.

28/09/2021