Transportation and Infrastructure

Mini-Nukes Advancing in South Carolina

September 24, 2012 - The Department of Energy approved two programs to advance the next generation of nuclear energy technology.

Never Stop at a Red Light Again?

September 18, 2012 - A new app being developed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers may help drivers avoid red lights and reduce car pollution.

Study: Wind Power a Viable Option on East Coast

September 17, 2012 - A grand total of 140,000 wind turbines placed offshore in the Northeast could power one-third of the U.S., according to a recent study by Stanford researchers.

Virginia Looks to Bolster Spaceport

September 17, 2012 - A new program that will use Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS) to launch 10 space missions puts Virginia in the commercial space race.

10 Big Questions About the Smart Grid

September 14, 2012 - A primer for the 68 percent of consumers who have no idea what a smart grid is.

NYC Cab-Hailing App Put on Hold

September 14, 2012 - The Big Apple stopped taxi app developer Uber from connecting drivers directly to passengers, at least until next year.

DMVs Skeptical of Turnkey Business Operations Systems

September 12, 2012 - Faced with aging legacy vehicle and licensing registration systems, “out of the box” technology is not seen as a viable answer by some state Departments of Motor Vehicles.

Drunk Face Algorithm Developed by Researchers

September 6, 2012 - Police may one day make use of thermal imaging technology that identifies how drunk a person is simply by taking a picture.

Texas and California's Contrasting High-Speed Rail Attempts

September 6, 2012 - A Texas group says it can bring high-speed rail to the state at no cost to taxpayers.

Personal Parking Meters Coming to Dover, N.H.

September 4, 2012 - In time for the cold winter months, Dover, N.H., drivers will have the choice of carrying their own parking meters they can keep in the car.

Memphis Deaths Put Police Technology in Limelight

September 4, 2012 - A press conference following the deaths of two civilians had the mayor of Memphis asking for new police technology that could prevent future accidents.

High (Flying) Tech at Sacramento's New Airport Terminal

August 31, 2012 - After just over three years of construction, the new terminal at California’s Sacramento International Airport is a leader in operations and efficiency.

Sacramento Thinks Tech Savvy for New Airport Terminal (VIDEO)

August 30, 2012 - After just over three years of construction, the new terminal at California’s Sacramento International Airport is a leader in operations and efficiency.

This Rest Area Is Brought to You By Geico

August 30, 2012 - A new Virginia program uses private-sector funding to subsidize the cost of maintaining 43 rest areas geared toward preventing distracted driving.

New Fuel Standards Nearly Double Car Efficiency

August 29, 2012 - Automakers will be required to manufacture vehicles that have an average fuel efficiency of 54.5 miles per gallon.

Autonomous Vehicles May Soon Drive California Roads

August 29, 2012 - A Senate bill calling for safety standards for autonomous vehicles was approved by the California State Assembly on Aug. 28.

Miami International Airport Beefing Up Security

August 28, 2012 - One of the nation’s busiest airports is getting new high-definition video cameras, ground radar and secure wireless networking.

How Much Energy Does Your Home Really Consume?

August 28, 2012 - In a nod to the value of car manufacturers' mile-per-gallon ratings, researchers at Columbia University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science published a study that led to a color-coded map of the five boroughs of New York City that displays energy cost and consumption data.

Minnesota to Streamline DMV Processes with $41 Million System Integration

August 27, 2012 - The state’s Driver and Vehicle Services Division will work with Hewlett-Packard on a four-year integration upgrade that simplifies access for 40,000 users across multiple agencies.

V2V: 3,000 High-Tech Vehicles Hit the Road

August 21, 2012 - The U.S. Department of Transportation launched the largest road test of vehicle-to-vehicle crash avoidance technology on Aug. 21.