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Automotive
We haven't thought about the true impact of autonomous vehicles
Key questions about their impact on policy, cities and the environment remain unanswered.
International Security
Managing risk in the energy sector’s cyber supply chain
Cybersecurity has become one of the energy sector's most pressing concerns. Understanding vulnerabilities is the first step towards protecting critical infrastructure.
Aviation, Travel and Tourism
Half of all electric cars sold last year were sold in China
A new prediction from the IEA shows the rapid expansion over the next decade.
Supply Chain and Transport
Estonia is making public transport free
Estonia’s capital Tallinn is an interesting case study on free public transport.
Supply Chain and Transport
These inventions are the transport of the future
As technology evolves, so to does the way we travel.
Supply Chain and Transport
This is the psychological secret that ensures Japan's trains run on time
Blue light, calming music and ultrasonic sound: the country's public transport systems use 'nudge theory' to subconsciously influence passengers.
Future of Mobility
Uber is building an advanced technology hub in Paris to research flying taxis
The first of its kind outside of North America, the company is investing millions of dollars in the project.
Aviation, Travel and Tourism
This flight from Singapore to New York is set to become the longest in the world
It's all thanks to a new ultra-long distance plane currently under development by Airbus.
Supply Chain and Transport
This is the trade impact of rail services between Europe and China
The construction of 'Landbridges' between European countries and East Asia has changed the ways some products move between the continents.
Future of Energy
How electric vehicles are the start of a global shift in our attitudes
Electric vehicles are considered a key technology in cleaning up the transport sector. They do, however, come with problems of their own.
International Trade and Investment
This is the story that Roman roads tell us about economic growth
Development during the Roman period led to greater settlement density, according to new research.
Supply Chain and Transport
The world needs to build 2 billion new homes over the next 80 years
Population increase, but also demographic shifts to smaller households, mean demand for housing is on the rise.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
Diesel cars will be banned in Rome by 2024
The mayor of Rome has announced a ban on diesel cars in the city centre by 2024.
Supply Chain and Transport
This tanker is the first to sail across the melted Arctic in winter
A ship named after Russian explorer Eduard Toll is the first to tackle the treacherous Northern Sea Route without the help of an icebreaker.
Future of Mobility
Delivering packages with drones may benefit the environment
Reducing the need for trucking by delivering some packages with electric drones could save fuel, and potentially carbon emissions.