EMERAS, C-ITS platform.

The digital transformation of the transportation infrastructure is leading us to a new interconnected and smart mobility. In this context, the creation of a system that supports the dialogue vehicle-infrastructure represents a fundamental step towards the cooperative scenario where operators and users will have the opportunity to exchange information to optimize traffic flow, thereby reducing accidents, congestion and polluting emissions.

In addition to delivering indisputable benefits, the interconnection entails both technological and operational challenges, given by the need to integrate the new services with the operator’s operational processes.
The SINELEC platform EMERAS has been developed to respond to these challenges: it makes real-time bidirectional interconnection between vehicles and infrastructure possible, and it provides the integration with road ITS (Intelligent Transportation System) devices and with the traffic control centers.
EMERAS collects and aggregates the information related to the current scenario and, considering the risk factors, soon activates pre-established response plans via an immediate geolocated dissemination of the message addressed to the enabled vehicles, "just in time in the right place".

The information exchange is enabled by RSU (Road Side Units) – either physical or virtual – that communicate with the OBU (On- Board Units) of vehicles and are connected to the platform through an integration layer capable of managing any communication protocol (DSRC/ITS - G5 or 4G/5G). The independence from wireless communication standards guaranteed by the platform protects present and future investments of road operators in the context of connected mobility..

EMERAS can be used as a standalone solution with its own user interface or integrated with traditional traffic control centers using the DATEX II protocol. It can be deployed either on premise or cloud, and thanks also to its micro-services architecture the platform is widely scalable and ready to manage the exponential increase of data due to the expected growth of connected vehicles, in the coming years.

The use of EMERAS has recently been the focus of a significant initiative promoted by the ASTM Group, the second largest toll road operator in the world of which SINELEC is the technological arm, and Volkswagen Group Italia. Thanks to this project it was possible to test, for the first time in Italy, the direct interconnection between a production car (Golf 8) and the motorway in open traffic conditions. Specifically, it was demonstrated the real-time vehicle-infrastructure dialogue applied to the "Road Works" use case on the Arluno-Rho stretch of the A4 Torino-Milano motorway. This is the first segment where ASTM Group carried out important technological innovation interventions which will then be progressively implemented in its concessions.

The solution developed by SINELEC can conduct all the use cases identified by the European Commission in the implementation of Directive 2010/40 and defined in the C – Roads project, known as Day 1 services and goes even further: it enables the delivery of many high value services, helping road operators to meet their safety goals by offering dedicated response plans to manage complex critical situations.

For more details info@sinelec.it

A new traffic management system for a future ready and green city

Since 2020, the city of Paris has introduced concrete measures to make the French capital more environmentally friendly, to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution. Some key points of the new Paris are: restricted access for cars to the city centre, a reduction of parking spaces, an extension of the cycle path network to 1000 kilometres by 2024, a decrease of car lanes on the Champs-Elysées, and the creation of 'urban forests'.
A huge reduction in CO2 and energy consumption will be the conversion to LED technology of all street lighting in the Île de France metropolitan area, with more than 10 million inhabitants.
For this, the Paris SURF4 contract was awarded to the CiELiS consortium, composed by French companies Citelum and Eiffage. Part of the assignment refers to the modernisation of the traffic management system for the 2024 Olympics Games. To achieve this, Ville de Paris relies on SWARCO MIZAR as consortium subcontractor, with the new urban mobility management suite.

The functionalities of the SWARCO solution meet the requirements of urban mobility management, e.g. allowing operators to monitor traffic status in real time, to manage daily traffic flows and peak hours in order to provide the best travel times to travellers, and the option to select the best control strategies based on traffic data collected by sensors after their analysis, for continuous traffic optimisation.
System add-ons are connected with digitisation and automated vehicles. The solution is hardware-free, to foster an easier feasibility for the city in terms of time/cost. It will encourage the use of alternative transportation, with priority to micro-mobility vehicles and pedestrians at intersections, monitoring them to increase safety and to create an eco-friendly city. The possibility of exchanging, analysing and transmitting data with connected vehicles (V2X) for efficient traffic control is foreseen, as is the implementation of V2X information dissemination and Traffic Light Forecast / Traffic Light Assistant (TLA).
Considering the upcoming Olympic Games, advanced functionalities such as public transport priority (trams and buses), and emergency or authorized vehicles priority at intersections (via App) will be of utmost importance to manage the event successfully.
Alessandro Murro, Managing Director of SWARCO MIZAR, says: "The 2024 Olympic Games are the best opportunity to modernise Ville Lumière's traffic management system, to meet to new mobility needs. The traffic management solution will be tailor-made for the city of Paris, to ensure a sustainable, smart and innovative future".
Christoph Bergdolt, Vice President Products & Technology of SWARCO's ITS division, adds: "We have learned from many previous projects that there is no 'one-size-fits-all' solution. Every city is unique and requires a tailor-made solution. With our modern traffic management software, which is scalable and flexible thanks to a modular and open structure, to allow the integration of existing systems and third-party providers, Paris will be the city of the future".

TInnGO, a European observatory for a gender Smart Mobility

After three years of intense activities, the project H2020 TInnGO - Transport Innovation Gender Observatory https://www.tinngo.eu/ ended on November 30, 2021. The project, coordinated by Coventry University, involved 20 partners from 13 European countries, including Politecnico di Torino, an ordinary member of TTS Italy.

The main objective of TInnGO is the integration of the gender dimension in Smart Mobility at the European level. The first aspect considered is the need for a mobility design more sensitive to the needs of different categories of users. TInnGO has also focused on developing tools to support the inclusion of women in the entrepreneurship of the transport sector, being currently the female percentage of all workers in the sector at 22% in Europe.
The main result of TInnGO was the creation of the Observatory, a reference portal for the promotion of a gender dimension in Smart Mobility. An example is the Open Innovation Platform, a multilingual platform that aims to connect stakeholders interested in addressing gender and diversity issues in the transport sector. A training material section is available in the Observatory, where a course in 7 interactive modules is proposed. Here researchers, policy-makers, or managers of public or private transport companies could learn how to promote a gender dimension in Smart Mobility. Other tools developed within the project are “TInnGO Open Data Repository” for archiving datasets to support studies and analysis on the subject, and “Incident reporting tool” for the anonymous reporting of incidents of discomfort and violence.

A network of 10 Hubs in 10 European countries has been created: each Hub dealt more closely with issues of local importance (mobility needs of special categories of users, sharing mobility, entrepreneurship, education, public transport...). The Politecnico team, as responsible for the Italian Hub, was in charge of the analysis of the data collected through a questionnaire distributed at the Metropolitan city level, which confirmed the gender differences in mobility choices and provided interesting insights into the habits and perception of the various users. The Italian Hub organized workshops (available here and here) to raise awareness on the issue of the low presence of women in the transport sector and STEM studies in Italy. Examples are provided of successful experiences to overcome gender barriers and stereotypes in a predominantly male career.
In the framework of the project, a collaboration with the Metropolitan City of Turin has been signed. Innovatively at the Italian level, this resulted in the gender integration in the actions proposed in the local SUMP, which has now reached the adoption phase. Greater attention to the gender dimension will also be required in the drafting of displacement plans of the Authority itself and companies and organizations in the area.
The TInnGO project received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation program under Grant Agreement No. 824349.

Amazon and Stellantis Collaborate to Introduce Customer-Centric Connected Experiences Across Millions of Vehicles, Helping Accelerate Stellantis’ Software Transformation
Amazon and Stellantis, a leading global automaker and mobility provider, and TTS Italia ordinary member, announced a series of global, multi-year agreements that will transform the in-vehicle experience for millions of Stellantis customers and advance the mobility industry’s transition to a sustainable, software-defined future.
Stellantis will accelerate its shift to becoming a sustainable mobility tech company through this relationship, which involves Amazon Devices, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Amazon Last Mile. Stellantis and Amazon will collaborate to deploy Amazon’s technology and software expertise across Stellantis’ organization, including vehicle development, building connected in-vehicle experiences, and training the next generation of automotive software engineers. Together, the two companies will create a suite of software-based products and services that seamlessly integrate with customers’ digital lives and add value over time through regular over-the-air (OTA) software updates.
“Over the past two decades, Amazon has built the technology, expertise, and culture of innovation to be a world leader in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. We’ve used these capabilities to make life better for customers around the world through products and services like Alexa, Kindle, and Fire TV, and with AWS we’ve helped thousands of companies transform themselves and their industries. We’re excited to collaborate with Stellantis to transform the automotive industry and re-invent the in-vehicle experience,” said Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon. “We are inventing solutions that will help enable Stellantis to accelerate connected and personalized in-vehicle experiences, so that every moment in motion can be smart, safe, and tailored to each occupant. Together, we will create the foundation for Stellantis to transform from a traditional automaker into a global leader in software-driven development and engineering.” 
“Working together with Amazon is an integral part of our capability building roadmap, based on both developing internal competencies and decisive collaborations with tech leaders, and it will bring significant expertise to one of our key technology platforms, STLA SmartCockpit,” said Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis. “By leveraging artificial intelligence and cloud solutions, we will transform our vehicles into personalized living spaces and enhance the overall customer experience, making our vehicles the most wanted, most captivating place to be, even when not driving.”
The collaboration brings together Amazon’s leadership and innovation in digital experiences, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning with Stellantis’ automotive engineering excellence and portfolio of 14 iconic vehicle brands. Stellantis outlined its software strategy during its Software Day program in December 2021.
The collaboration will focus on several areas.
Amazon and Stellantis will collaborate to deliver software for STLA SmartCockpit, which will run in millions of Stellantis vehicles globally starting in 2024. The software-defined platform will seamlessly integrate with customers’ digital lives to create personalized, intuitive in-vehicle experiences through AI-enhanced applications for entertainment, Alexa-enabled voice assistance, navigation, vehicle maintenance, ecommerce marketplaces, and payment services. 
The STLA SmartCockpit platform will use Amazon products and solutions that are purpose-built for vehicles, and Stellantis will have the flexibility to create custom, brand- and vehicle-specific capabilities. The software will offer curated services and experiences through an app store—all displayed through an intelligent, adaptive user interface design that presents timely, relevant information and features suited to each occupant’s individual needs and preferences. 
STLA SmartCockpit will adapt to customers’ behaviors and interests, wherever their passions take them–from the start of a journey at home, on the road, or off. For example, Chrysler Pacifica vehicles could offer a family-trip planner that recommends media content, points of interest, restaurants, and other fun stops along the route. Jeep® vehicles could come with a digital off-road “coach” to help customers calibrate the vehicle and optimize performance before tackling tough terrain.
Integration with Amazon’s leading smart home and security services will allow customers to proactively monitor and manage their homes while on the go. Stellantis customers will also be able to manage their vehicles from their Alexa-enabled devices at home or their Alexa smartphone app, including using custom Alexa skills to set the in-cabin temperature before getting into their vehicle, schedule service, or order accessories. 
The development work on STLA SmartCockpit will leverage Mobile Drive, the joint venture formed by Stellantis and Foxconn in 2021, to develop breakthrough digital cockpits and personalized connected services.
As part of this multi-year engagement, Stellantis has selected AWS as its preferred cloud provider for vehicle platforms. Together, Stellantis and Amazon plan to build the next generation of cloud-enabled infrastructure for vehicle platforms, including for STLA SmartCockpit. 
Stellantis plans to migrate its current vehicle data pipeline across its brands and geographies into a cloud-based data mesh, making use of AWS’ advanced capabilities for scalable and durable real-time data streaming. By moving to an AWS-powered data mesh, Stellantis engineers can use the tools and interface that best suit each project. Stellantis also aims to accelerate the time to market for new digital products that leverage AWS machine learning to deliver greater personalization and more accurate predictive maintenance. 
Both companies are creating a cloud-based product development environment called the “Virtual Engineering Workbench,” which provides automated workflows to manage software development and testing, high-performance simulations, machine learning model training, and data collection and analysis.
Stellantis recently announced the launch of a Software Academy for the upskilling and reskilling of existing and new employees. As part of this, Stellantis and AWS also plan to launch a new global learning curriculum, called the Agile-Auto Software and Data Academy, which will cover software, data and cloud technology. Stellantis will also train more than 5,000 developers and engineers by 2024 in AWS-related cloud technologies to accelerate its transformation into a data-driven enterprise in the cloud.
To further speed development activities and reduce time to market for new capabilities, Stellantis and AWS will launch a global network of AWS-powered Innovation Hubs where experts from both companies will innovate using the breadth and depth of AWS cloud services. 
Stellantis has provided tens of thousands of Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) to Amazon since 2018 to support its last mile operations in North America and Europe with vehicles including Ram ProMaster, Fiat Ducato, and Peugeot and Citroën LCVs.
In support of The Climate Pledge and its commitment to be net-zero carbon by 2040, Amazon is transforming its last-mile operations with new sustainable solutions. As part of a separate agreement with Stellantis, Amazon will be the first commercial customer for Stellantis’ new Ram ProMaster Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) launching in 2023. Stellantis, with input from Amazon, designed the vehicle with unique last mile delivery features and Amazon will deploy the vehicles to routes across the United States. Building on the current relationship and as part of the long-term agreement, Stellantis and Amazon will be putting thousands of BEV ProMasters on the road every year. 
This new collaboration expands on existing areas of collaboration between Stellantis and Amazon. Stellantis was the first automaker to integrate the Amazon Fire TV experience with the release of the all-new 2022 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer, and will bring this same in-vehicle entertainment experience to Jeep Grand Cherokee and Chrysler Pacifica. Stellantis was also the first automotive OEM to announce plans to implement Alexa Custom Assistant, a solution which makes it possible to create custom, intelligent AI and voice-driven experiences built on Alexa technology. Today, Stellantis also offers the Alexa Built-in voice experience in its vehicles around the world, making it easy to navigate, play music, listen to podcasts and audiobooks, make calls, manage calendars, hear the news, check the weather, control smart home devices, and more—just by asking Alexa.

Source: Stellantis

A network of sensors to manage heavy traffic: the Sentinel project
An intelligent network to manage heavy traffic, monitoring overloaded vehicles and sorting them on alternative routes to avoid dangerous situations, and therefore making roads safer thanks to technology and innovation.
Precisely with this objective, the Sentinel project was born (dynamic weighing system for heavy traffic management) developed at the Enea Research Center in Trisaia (Matera) in collaboration with the Train Consortium (with the two actuators of the University of Salerno and Ett SpA) , Takius srl and Anas Spa, TTS Italia ordinary member.
The project is characterized by a system composed of advanced dynamic weighing sensors, hi-tech sensors, innovative software and hardware capable of identifying overloaded vehicles in real time and sorting them on alternative routes avoiding dangerous situations. A way to safely manage heavy vehicle traffic on roads, highways, bridges and viaducts.
Specifically, the prototype will consist of a weighing system with a mechanical part equipped with sensors that will deform as vehicles pass. Then a software part which, having received the deformation signal of the mechanical element, will translate it into weight through algorithms.
Therefore a device for the classification and measurement of the speed of the vehicle and a software interface for integration with the Intelligence Transport Systems and the various smart roads of the road operator.
Once aligned and calibrated, the system is able to acquire data to verify the actual wear of the infrastructure and allows for precise, dynamic and real-time measurements of the weight of the vehicle in transit, regardless of the speed and trajectory of the vehicle.
The system, conceived, developed and tested at the Enea Research Center in Trisaia (Matera), was tested by a multidisciplinary team of researchers before its installation.
At the end of the project, in collaboration with Anas, Sentinel will be installed on the A2 motorway, in the section between kilometer 0 (Fisciano, province of Salerno) and kilometer 7 (Salerno), and in the future on other nodes of the road infrastructure that for altimetric, environmental or climatic characteristics can be considered critical.

Source: PIARC

E-scooters, bikes and pedestrians are detected by Comark's bike counters even when they pass under the laser simultaneously
E-scooters are becoming an increasingly important part of our transport methods. And thanks to e-scooter sharing services, people can ride the scooters without even owning them. As a result, the number of people using the scooter is increasing.
The need of detecting not only bikes that pass on the cycle paths, but also the e-scooters that run close to the bikes, is becoming more and more important. COMARK, TTS Italia ordinary member, has therefore implemented its already tested bikecounter, giving the possibility to extend the detection also to scooters and pedestrians.
The current bikecounter is able to detect bicycles, scooters and pedestrians passing along the cycle path, distinguishing clearly one from the other, even if they pass under the sensor at the same time. The data collected on active mobility will be extremely precise, reliable, detailed and always in real time.
If you want to know more, Comark has written an article dedicated to this growing phenomenon and to the characteristics of the BIKECOUNTERS AND E-SCOOTERS. Here is the link to our article.

Source: Comark

Mobility: the 6 trends of 2022 according to Geotab
If with the spread of COVID-19, 2020 led the world to face new challenges, in 2021 the long-term impact of the pandemic was taking shape, the implications of which involve not only the daily life of individuals, but also the management of business by companies. The context is also constantly evolving in the mobility sector and, to better address it, it is first of all necessary to know and understand the dynamics that drive change. For this reason, looking at the year just ended and the insights on the telematics market, Geotab - global leader in the IoT and connected vehicles field, and TTS Italia ordinary member, has identified the 6 trends that will characterize 2022.
The value of data in supply chain management
The spread of new consumption habits resulting from the pandemic has led e-commerce to grow, so much so that in 2021 the online shopping market in Italy recorded a value of 21% higher than in 2020. Companies will therefore have to equip themselves of fleets suitable to meet the daily demand of consumers. The challenge, however, will be another: the shortage of drivers. Recent Confetra estimates indicate that in the beautiful country there are more than 5,000 drivers of heavy vehicles and vans who are missing the appeal. To cope with this situation, it will become essential for companies to implement telematics solutions that help fleet managers manage the fleet and workforce available, optimizing vehicles and routes with maximum efficiency. Furthermore, for strategic sectors such as those of Food Delivery, Grocery, Food and pharmaceuticals, the correct management of refrigerated transport will continue to be fundamental, including constant and real-time monitoring of temperature and vehicles, which will become increasingly common in the logistics sector.
The evolution of mobility models: from MaaS to Digital Rental
In the coming months, Mobility as a Service (MaaS) will further establish itself. This model, born from an increasingly shared and sustainable vision of mobility, is evolving to also involve the areas of electric mobility and micro-mobility, which will lead companies to adopt wider solutions (from cars, to bicycles and electric scooters). Among these, Corporate Car Sharing will increasingly become the new norm, especially in the first 6 months of the year: companies are in fact reorganizing travel management processes, implementing vehicle sharing models that reduce costs and emissions, also thanks to technology. A trend also appreciated by end users, so much so that a recent research conducted by Geotab has shown that as many as 6 out of 10 Italians would give up their company car for corporate car sharing, thus helping to reduce the environmental impact. MaaS and Corporate Car Sharing will therefore continue their evolutionary path leading, especially in the second half of 2022, to the ever-increasing diffusion of the subscription and pay per use model (particularly advantageous if applied to electric vehicles used to move downtown, in large cities). At the same time, there will be a progressive thinning of rental solutions, which will move from traditional leasing and renting models to options that are increasingly oriented to the needs of the end user: therefore, intermediate Digital Rental solutions will be developed, no longer linked to predefined long-term models. and short term, which will allow the vehicle to be managed virtually via digital platforms and smartphones, in the name of flexibility.
Concrete commitment to sustainability
Climate change is one of the most important issues of our time, as evidenced by the commitment shown by governments and companies at the recent COP26 conference in Glasgow. In particular, the transport industry is one of the most polluting sectors, second only to construction: to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, companies will have to continue to implement concrete policies to reduce their carbon footprint, which begin with careful management of their fleets (whether they are made up of internal combustion or electric vehicles) also through renewed company policies on travel and transfers. With this goal in mind, Geotab recently presented its first Sustainability Report, which highlights the company's commitment to the entire ecosystem. Similarly, active support from governments and institutions will be needed to further incentivize the adoption of electric vehicles and the use of clean energy.
Electric vehicles: an adequate infrastructure is needed to support new technologies
2022 will be the year of electric vehicles and will see an expansion of the technologies and industries involved: from the development of new models of heavy vehicles to the introduction of new technologies for solid state batteries, up to the mobility plans required of fleet managers. which must be geared towards reducing emissions. Despite the enthusiasm shown at the institutional level, however, there is still a climate of uncertainty in Italy. While the scarce availability of new vehicles will push the used market, the lack of a solid charging infrastructure is holding back the adoption of pure electric vehicles. In the next 12 months, the municipalities will therefore have to know how to exploit the push given by the PNRR to prepare and expand the infrastructure, especially in suburban and motorway areas.
Insurtech: the new frontier of insurance
Not just fleet management. Telematics will also be the key to open the door to all the advantages of Insurtech, which sees technological innovation applied to the insurance industry. In fact, vehicle data analysis offers detailed insights into driving habits (from speed to degree of acceleration, braking characteristics and much more), useful for developing customized insurance products based on driving style.
Telematics for the development of connected vehicles
In the mobility sector, the enabling factor for new business models, smart management of the supply chain and electric vehicles is telematics. This year we will continue on the path already undertaken in 2021, continuing to invest in Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication to develop increasingly sophisticated anti-collision systems for accident prevention, also favoring a general improvement in traffic. Thanks to the data collected from connected vehicles, it will be possible to build new generation predictive models that can not only improve vehicle maintenance and optimize costs, but also increase the safety of the driver and the surrounding vehicle ecosystem.

Source: Geotab

OpenMove awarded the tender for the public transport ticketing system in Sardinia
2022 starts under the best auspices for OpenMove, TTS Italia ordinary member, awarding the tender issued by Region of Sardinia for the implementation and on-cloud provision of the Account Based Ticketing system for public transportation of the whole island.
OpenMove is going to deploy an integrated solution featuring:
- intermodal trip planning
- ticketing and payment
- Bluetooth validation
Sardinia takes a crucial step forward in the direction of MaaS, enabling public transport thanks to a pure ABT approach.

Source: OpenMove

Targa Telematics: its connected fleet management services chosen by Piaggio
Targa Telematics, a tech company specialized in the development of digital solutions in the field of telematics, smart mobility and IoT platforms for mobility operators, and TTS Italia founding member, has developed the "Connectivity Powered by Targa Telematics" solution, which enables new connected fleet management services on the Piaggio Mymoover, the scooter for urban delivery.
The solution will allow, depending on the package purchased (standard or premium), fleet managers to create new value for their business, exploiting the data of the connected vehicle, such as, for example, fuel level, geolocation, engine warning lights, speed, crash.
A dedicated desktop and mobile application will be available to the fleet manager, and the data can also be integrated via API directly into the customer's IT systems, or managed by sending detailed reports via email.
The solution also makes it possible to take advantage of a rider recognition module using NFC (Near-Field Communication) technologies, for scooter sharing or compliance applications.
Finally, on each connected vehicle, the Stolen Vehicle Recovery (SVR) service will be active for the recovery of the stolen vehicle in coordination with the Police, and the E-call service, to always guarantee the safety of the driver and of the vehicles. . Both services will rely on the Targa Telematics Operations Centers operating in the EMEA area.
Piaggio customers will thus be able to improve their business processes, make effective and timely data-driven decisions to keep costs under control, increase operational efficiency, ensure the safety of vehicles and drivers, and ensure compliance with company policies.
“Vehicle connectivity is now a fundamental requirement for our customers, - says Alberto Falcione VP Sales of Targa Telematics - increasingly oriented towards digitizing operational processes and operating efficiently and consciously, making decisions based on data. The mobility sector is experiencing a great evolution, connectivity services play an increasingly strategic role in generating value on the automotive market. Thanks to our consolidated experience and our technology, we help market players in the innovation process, supporting them in creating their own technological architecture capable of communicating with individual vehicles, allowing them to progressively deliver new services and new solutions for ever greater efficiency of company fleets and facilitating the work of the Fleet Manager. "

Source: Targa Telematics

The mobility that awaits us between MaaS and the role of the public sector: an interview with the President of TTS Italia
Mobility, especially gentle and sustainable mobility, is one of the main topics of the new edition of GECO Expo, the three-dimensional eco-sustainability fair that will return from 1 to 4 March on the virtual platform born during the pandemic, and which sees TTS Italia among its institutional partners. This year's slogan is "Green Together".
Just about mobility, about how the pandemic has changed it and above all about what awaits us in the future, also in light of the MaaS and the central role of the public sector, the President of TTS Italia, Rossella Panero spoke in the interview given to GECO Expo.
Read it here (available in Italian).
For more details on GECO Expo, click here.

“Digital, MaaS, PNRR: how the mobility will change”: the interview to the TTS Italia Secretary General on Open Innovation
How will mobility change in the coming years in Italy? What are the Intelligent Transport Systems that we will discover in our daily life, and what will the contribution that will come from the PNRR? What are the opportunities for our businesses?
The Secretary General of TTS Italia, Olga Landolfi, talks about it on Open Innovation, touching on some key points of the sector including the innovation trends that outline a Smart Mobility; enabling technologies; how PNRR can accelerate the road to Smart Mobility and the fallout for businesses. And what is the role of Italy in this evolving scenario?
Open Innovation is the Lombardy Region platform created to strengthen governance capacity and to improve the competitiveness of the Lombardy system of knowledge.

For the interview (available in Italian), click here.

GECO Expo returns in March, TTS Italia among the institutional partners of the event
GECO Expo, the three-dimensional eco-sustainability fair will return from 1 to 4 March on the virtual platform created during the pandemic, and which sees TTS Italia among its institutional partners.
Applications are open until February 8 for the Smart Talk Contest, a space dedicated to sustainability and biodiversity projects, divided this year into two categories: the first for startups and ideas to support, the second, for startups that have already started and companies. with a product already validated on the market.
This is one of the main events of the second edition of the Fair which has chosen "Green Together" as its slogan and to which it will be possible to participate with an avatar, visiting the pavilions in 3D to meet innovators and avant-garde entrepreneurs and dialogue with experts on industry trends.
Geco Expo's goal is to raise awareness and increase environmental culture, giving life to a real community of activists, influencers and disseminators, who have embraced and are committed to promoting a green lifestyle. And arriving to double the attendance of the first edition which, in January 2021, saw 4,000 subscribers, over 50 exhibitors and 7,000 business cards virtually exchanged.
You can then also subscribe to the GECO Green Talks and the GECO Educational Talks. The former will host companies and startups wishing to make known their innovations in the green economy field, and the latter are designed for writers or teachers who want to present their own study or editorial product on green topics. Round tables on five thematic areas are also returning: from renewable energy to sustainable mobility, from slow & local tourism to the circular economy, passing through eco-food, which will see around 80 speakers alternate.
For more details on the event, click here.

ITS European Congress: Call for Contributions deadline extended: 31 January 2022
The next ITS European Congress will take place in Toulouse from 30 May to 1 June 2022. This year’s theme: Smart and Sustainable Mobility for all.
The Congress will focus on 5 main topics: Services for Citizens / Next Generation Solutions / Green & Sustainable Mobility / From large-scale trials to deployment / Cities as logistics hubs.
The new deadline for the Call for Contributions is 31 January 2022. This gives you an extra week to submit your contributions and have the chance to present your work at the 14th ITS European Congress this year.
For more information, click here.

ITS World Congress: Call for contributions open
The 28° ITS World Congress will be held in Los Angeles, USA, 18-22 September 2022, under the motto “Transformation by Transportation”.
Among the topics:
– Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
– Automated Vehicle
– Communications / Spectrum
– Connected Vehicle
– Cybersecurity
– Digital Infrastructure and Data Access/Privacy
– Emerging Technologies
– Infrastructure
– ITS Standards and Architecture
– MOD / MaaS
– Smart City
– Transportation Systems Operations
– Truck Operations/CVO
– V2x
In December, the call for contributions was opened and it is possible to send proposals both for papers and special sessions by 1 March 2022.
For further details, click here and here.

• Italia-Jesi
Devices for parking areas control

• Italia-Roma
Analysis services and systems programming

Supply chain management: circular and virtuous processes for business resilience
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Drones: between tradition and innovation
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Cluster 5 - Climate, Energy & Mobility - Info Day
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Smart Cities In Motion
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