Posts By Pablo Valerio
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139Smart CitiesIberian Blackout Raises Concerns Over Grid Resilience
Barcelona—An unprecedented power blackout on April 28, 2025, brought much of Spain and Portugal to a standstill, impacting millions and spotlighting the...
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805Smart CitiesGlobal Forces Put European Cities at Crossroads
European cities in 2025 find themselves at a critical juncture, aspiring to the promise of “smart” urban living while grappling with a...
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1.0KBarcelonaWeRide Cruises Barcelona with Driverless Robobus
Barcelona—Signaling the growing maturity and ambition of autonomous vehicle technology, WeRide, a global leader in autonomous driving, and Renault Group have launched...
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710EnvironmentThe Los Angeles Inferno: A Timeline of Tragedy
Examining the causes and consequences of the devastating Los Angeles fires beyond the flames The acrid smell of smoke still hangs heavy...
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2.0K1MobilityRobotaxi Driverless Future on the Horizon
Once a futuristic concept, robotaxis are rapidly approaching reality. Companies like Waymo, Zoox, and Tesla lead the charge, deploying autonomous vehicles (AVs)...
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1.7K1MobilityDriverless Cars Far Safer Than Human Drivers
Data from insurance claims demonstrate the unmatched safety of autonomous vehicles over human drivers. A new study analyzing 25.3 million miles of...
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558EnvironmentA Climate Summit in the Shadow of Trump
Trump’s return casts a pall on global climate efforts. The 29th annual Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations climate...
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987ScewcSaudi Arabia Shows Smart City Ambitions at SCEWC
Saudi Aramco, a key player in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 plan, won the Innovation Award for its “myCommunity” platform. However, Saudi Arabia’s participation...
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608EnvironmentSpain’s “DANA” Intensified by Mediterranean’s Feverish Heat
Last week, flash floods devastated eastern Spain, claiming over 200 lives in what some called the worst rainfall they had ever seen....
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695Artificial IntelligenceSCEWC Valenti Shares Vision for Livable Cities
The Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) is a global event showcasing innovation in urban development. This year’s theme, “Live Better,” underscores...