Smart Cities

This is the urban century and cities continue to grow at a fast pace. But there are innovations that could allow us the opportunity to reset the relationship between the car and the city. This report aims to help understand why autonomous vehicles are important for cities – setting out the potential implications of the technology, both positive and negative. And it outlines what cities can do to maximize the benefits for their citizens.

Autonomous, connected, shared and fully electrified transportation nodes promise to radically overhaul urban mobility networks as we know them. Learn how your city may unlock the safety, productivity and environmental benefits of shared eMobility.

The shipping industry is one of the most environmentally-friendly transportation methods, in terms of CO₂ emissions. However, it’s a huge industry – it’s estimated that shipping carries around 90% of world trade, and the potential to reduce pollution is enormous. Find out how technology is helping to reduce global emissions.

Siemens has developed a smart city methodology with five test cities. Using city data, research and technical expertise, we worked to calculate the technical, financial and other benefits of digital infrastructure.

The Saudi Arabian government aims to create a smart Saudi Arabia by 2030. Cities are at the heart of this vision: making them more globally competitive and efficient, yet ensuring they are attractive places to live and work. Smart technology is the key to unlocking these urban ambitions.