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Mayor of London proposes $1.4B cycling plan for the city; “Crossrail for the bike”

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The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, will has outlined a vision for a £913-million (US$1.48-billion) The Westway, the ultimate symbol of how the urban motorway tore up our cities, will become the ultimate symbol of how we are claiming central London for the bike. billion) investment in cycling infrastructure for the city.

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Ford demonstrating cloud-based technology to optimize plug-in powertrain efficiency at ITS World Congress

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At the Google I/O conference in May, Ford introduced its research and innovation into using the cloud to predict driver behavior in order to optimize vehicle control systems and improve vehicle performance attributes such as fuel or hybrid-electric efficiency. Cities such as London, Berlin and Stockholm already have such zones.

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Leading the Way for More LGBTQ Inclusivity in STEM

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Agrawal found solace in advocacy and support organizations in London after moving there in 2005. She went on to form her own groups and lead diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at the universities she worked for in London and Sydney. She joined City, University of London , as a research fellow working on computational photonics.

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Ford Smart Mobility shifts from research to implementation; company announces new programs, next areas of focus

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In the opening keynote at Ford’s annual trends conference, 2015 Further With Ford, CEO Mark Fields announced the next phase of the company’s Smart Mobility plan, originally announced in January this year at CES ( earlier post ). In many cities, driving a personal vehicle from home to work is not feasible. Earlier post.).

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Schaeffler shows micro-mobility bio-hybrid concept; 4-wheel pedelec with roof

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Automotive supplier Schaeffler introduced a new micro-mobility concept during the “auto motor und sport” conference. Cities such as London, Paris and Singapore are already investing hundreds of millions in the development of cycle tracks. This study shows how the company envisages a solution for urban individual forms of mobility.

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Tesla drivers have smoke blown in their faces | Opinion

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Personally, I think it’s time for fines to be levied on wilful stupidity. And I think that needs to be repeated. Sinister Diesel, a company that sells the “defeat devices” that allow idiot pick-up drivers to roll their coal recently agreed to pay a $US1 million fine for breaking environmental laws.

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‘Open mic’ opportunities at LowCVP Conference - City Hall, 8 June

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The LowCVP is offering an ‘open mic’ opportunity for members and others to speak about issues of interest, concern or opportunity at the Partnership’s annual conference at City Hall, London on June 8th. The ‘open mic’ slots are intended to bring fresh ideas and proposals to the table.

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