WISE-ACT

Wider Impacts and Scenario Evaluation of Autonomous and Connected Transport

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One step forward, two steps back: Self-driving bus in #Gothenburg crash on its premiere day carrying passengers https://t.co/g9jMXjQpFa

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Nice to see that @WISEACT2050 research is taken up by Bolt: Women for Women in Prague, Helsinki and South Africa! https://t.co/8WmsnUhmRl
@PragueMorning https://t.co/jVGb7yIEe6

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Sydney to become 3rd overseas market for Waymo robotaxi after UK and Japan https://t.co/HDXBgxeObE

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Marketing move for Tesla: From Auto-Pilot to Full Self-Driving (Supervised) https://t.co/fhDxZUXifI

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Tesla $329 million fine: AV safety still a legal challenge about full autonomy https://t.co/7AXLAeHk7M

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Cops pull over Waymo, but #driverless cars dodge traffic tickets for now https://t.co/1rkNAuCtug

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AAA research on #ADAS and #AVs underscored that drivers should remain alert https://t.co/lAM36OOACK

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#NYC will test #AVs with a Safety Specialist behind the steering wheel https://t.co/dR2Fa8RhlT

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Regulation is key for the auto industry to lead with trustable software https://t.co/zbNTCuMRRZ

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US agency NHTSA asks Tesla to answer questions on Austin TX robotaxi plan or face $27,874/day fine https://t.co/7zlcyrHGTD

[COST @COSTprogramme]

2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣ at a glance:

🔹 324 running #COSTactions
🔹 60,000 researchers involved
🔹 1,500 SMEs represented
🔹 800,376 connections
🔹 35,000 proposers in the Open Call
🔹 €15M average value of spin-off projects per Action

Discover more: https://t.co/gSN2ernRrB

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Zoox plans to test AVs in Los Angeles...

[Rich DeMuro @richontech]

Get ready for more robotaxis in LA!

Amazon-backed Zoox is now testing self-driving cars in a small part of town. Right now they’re using retrofitted Toyotas, but the real goal is a custom-built, boxy robotaxi that seats four and can drive forward and backward.

Here’s one I spotted in Vegas recently, plus their prototype from CES.

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Dubai speeds up autonomous taxi rollout plans with global tie-ups https://t.co/WY8urImK7o via @GulfBusiness

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Tesla gets TCP = Taxi service permit without AV option. Is this Step 1 to Robotaxis? https://t.co/4w8jdhSYrX

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Check out this EU UMO database if interested in #SUMPs

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Plenty of time to help your city apply for the 2027 #EUGreenCapital

[EU Environment @EU_ENV]

📢 Applications for the 2027 #EUGreenCapital & #EUGreenLeaf Awards are open until 15 April!

🏆 They recognise & reward the efforts of 🇪🇺 towns and cities striving for greener, healthier & more sustainable urban areas!

Discover how your city can apply 👉 https://t.co/jcz6LYbjbi

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Congratulations to #Vilnius

[EU Green Capital @EUGreenCapital]

Vilnius is celebrating its title year as #EUGreenCapital 2025! 👏

The city is organising an Opening Ceremony bringing together members of the European Green Capital Network, EU representatives, and leaders from all over Europe🌱

Follow it live👀https://t.co/oixEaK3ebW

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Business models are crucial in #AV #robotaxi development. The GM and Cruise case confirms this due to competition and safety concerns https://t.co/utGbClXN98

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ITS Early Careers essay competition open until March 2025 🚗🚕🚌🚎🚲🚚🚄

[ITS UK @its_uk_org]

2/ The Competition invites you to write a 1,500 word essay on 1 of 3 topics:

👨‍🦽 A Transport Network for All
🚛 Freight of the Future
🌱 A Sustainable Revolution

Entries are open until 3 March 2025 - with prizes for the best early careers and best student/apprentice entry!

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Tesla plans to launch robotaxi services in CA and TX, US in 2025. @WISEACT2050 research about remote #AV operations can help! https://t.co/WK9FGHnh1i