Sustainable Mobility and Smart Cities
Catalonia stands out as one of Europe’s leading automotive manufacturing regions, producing 1 in 5 vehicles in Spain alone, as well as having Seat and Nissan’s automotive OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers). Additionally, Catalonia has a strong network of engineering companies and TIER suppliers in the automotive sector.
Catalonia is also home to a significant number of business providers in the sustainable mobility and smart cities sectors, which includes the automotive and motorcycle industries, the railway industry, mobility services, and all telecommunications and infrastructures related to mobility.
Barcelona has been ranked 2nd in the world in the development of smart city technologies for its proactive approach to intelligent transport systems, smart lightning and sustainable energy management systems. The city is actively promoting electric transportation vehicles such as scooters, bicycles or mopeds.
The Smart City Expo World Congress, held in Barcelona yearly, is the leading worldwide event on today’s urban issues and a renowned platform for ideas, networking, experiences and international business agreements, bringing together the world’s top decision makers in the context of smart cities and urban development.
Further information on the Sustainable Mobility and Smart Cities Industries in Catalonia can be found here.
