Issue 02/2021 | IEC e-tech

Smart cities

The future of transport

The past year has been a rollercoaster ride for transport. On the ground, in the air and at sea, services have been hit hard by the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Greentech

Surge in EV sales during Covid-19

EV sales are booming but will put pressure on the electrical grid.

Bicycles are increasingly used as a sustainable means to move around a city

Smart cities

The future of sustainable transport in cities

Addressing urban mobility is a key challenge facing cities in the coming decade. According to the UNEP, transport is responsible for nearly a quarter of global energy-related CO2, giving rise to congestion, pollution and...

Conformity assessment enables international trade

Safety and certification

Helping developing countries understand the advantages of conformity assessment

Technology has been essential for economic development. For example, solar panels have enabled millions of households to access electricity while smartphones have provided a gateway for financial services. Demand for...

Autonomous vehicles use artificial intelligence technologies

Digital age

New standard to enhance trustworthiness of artificial intelligence systems

Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are used broadly by academia and governments, as well as across diverse industries, such as healthcare, manufacturing, transport and retail to enhance products and services and user...