Experts discuss role of technology in enhancing smart cities – The Peninsula

Experts discuss role of technology in enhancing smart cities – The Peninsula

Doha, Qatar: The Autonomous Mobility Forum has delved into various thought-provoking sessions from balancing mobility, energy, and environment to e-mobility retail and markets.

During a panel session, industry leaders remarked on the use of technology and its progress toward designing smart cities across the globe.

The experts for this particular talk included the Executive Committee of the forum, Ahmed Al Ansari; Lead Product Manager at Mapbox, Fawwaz Alhenn; VP of Product Management of Traffic at TomTom; Senior Vice President of Electrification & Automation at Siemens, Ramprasad Satyam; and Head of Public Policy for the mena region at Uber, Ralf-Peter Schafer.

Moderating the session, Al Ansari noted that technology is advancing swiftly, and cities across the globe are getting into the best use of information and communication technology. However, transforming these into better services to experience a better life remains a question mark and needs further clarity.

Alhenn mentioned the focus on allowing EV drivers to find and pay for public charging, particularly in the US as he explained how convenient it is to contribute toward achieving sustainable and smart cities. 

He stressed the importance of immobility in cities and that EV electric vehicles can contribute massively to the smart city’s global sustainability goals.

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