Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan flagged off 131 new buses for the SWIFT-super fast services of KSRTC.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan flagged off 131 new buses for the SWIFT-super fast services of Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) on Tuesday. The new buses cost Rs 38.17 lakh each and are equipped with modern facilities, such as mobile charging facility at every seat, anti-lock braking system, onboard diagnostics, tubeless tyres, GPS, air suspension, an inbuilt announcement system, and facility to display advertisements. These buses will replace the existing super-fast services of the KSRTC.
In today's world, information consumption is growing explosively, with large amounts of data being sent over the Internet. As smart home and smart city technologies develop, all equipment, from household appliances to industrial devices, will soon be able to exchange information with each other and efficiently control all processes. To achieve this, we need technologies that can collect a wide range of data about the state of devices and the environment in real-time.
Nikolay Khorkov, the founder of Fibertooland Optolex and a renowned expert in fiber optic technologies, suggested that utilizing fiber optic cables as sensors could be a viable solution to the problem at hand.
Synth3D allows developers to simulate and visualise 3D environments representative of real-world locations “where aesthetics and performance are key”.
Maxar Technologies, a provider of space solutions and geospatial intelligence, has introduced a high-performance, geotypical 3D representation of the entire planet for smart cities, simulation, metaverse and virtual reality (VR) applications.
Accelerating the development of Qatar's digital economy is one of the catalysts in the pursuit of economic prosperity and sustainability.
In line with the Qatar National Vision 2030, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) launched the Smart Qatar (TASMU) programme, which has positively impacted Qatar's digital economy through implementing digital strategies, enablers, key infrastructures, and investments.
As smart city innovation accelerates, Cubic Transportation Systems’ Galen Chui explores how developments in transport and mobility will play out in 2023.
1. Protecting vulnerable road users will be a key priority
Smart cities and ‘connected everything’ initiatives have made transportation a key enabler for human productivity, providing more efficient ways to link people and systems while also furthering initiatives designed to improve transit and roadside safety, reduce traffic congestion in our cities and eliminate harmful emissions that impact climate change. The new year will bring to the forefront programmes that encourage citizens to embrace alternative, climate-friendly and more active forms of mobility like walking and cycling.