Infrastructure
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Spring days can produce an excess of surplus renewable energy in California — more power than electric lines can carry. Researchers have some ideas about where and how to harness that energy. -
Founded by former North Carolina Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, the North Carolina Blockchain + AI Initiative (NCB+AI) will work to pass pro-cryptocurrency legislation and support construction of data centers.
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A new report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy urges regulators and utilities to make the grid operate more efficiently. There are ways, experts said, to absorb part of data centers’ growth.
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Although transit systems are expected to collect just a fragment of operating costs from passengers, there is a built-in accountability mechanism requiring they hit certain targets or risk losing state funding.
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Electric vehicles are becoming more popular, with more charging stations available, but the short range is holding them back.
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New Jersey Chief Technology Officer Dave Weinstein spoke about the growing cyberthreat against the state, and how automation could help the resource-constrained state.
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Uber and Lyft left after the Austin City Council passed an ordinance in 2015 requiring ride-hailing companies to perform fingerprint background checks on drivers, which both companies fiercely opposed.
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“Autonomous vehicles will reshape cities. What should cities be doing to make sure it benefits society?” said Mayor Bill Peduto.
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Although New Jersey had set aggressive goals for renewable energy, it has taken “only baby steps” to encourage energy efficiency, which is frequently the least expensive way to reduce consumption.
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Six new rail lines would cost about $6 billion, according to a consultant’s report, and the price tag is far beyond current county resources.
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Drivers will be able to see how much time is left on their meter — or how much time was left from the person who just pulled out of the spot, allowing the return of "piggyback" parking
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San Leandro, Calif., is drafting a fiber-optic master plan — an effort sparked by an upgrade to LED streetlights.
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Under the White House proposal, only transit projects already approved for the New Starts funding would receive dollars through 2018.
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The change to battery-connected solar systems was prompted by concerns about the stability of the grid if too much solar power was feeding into it.
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By releasing data in themed packages, cities create human-centered tools that energize users
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For automakers, forging a partnership with a tech firm or buying a promising startup can give them an edge — or a way to hedge their bets in case in-house efforts are falling behind.
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A new technology called New York Energy Manager is already in use at 3,300 state-owned buildings, and the goal is to bring a total of 20,000 buildings online over the next five years.
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Though wireless charging on the go is still an unproven technology, San Diego-based Qualcomm demonstrated its vision of dynamic electric vehicle charging, showcasing that progress is being made toward recharging while in motion.
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They're disproportionately harmed by fossil fuels, and they need the jobs this growing industry provides. Some states are showing the way.
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The bill would require the vehicles to meet all federal and state safety standards and carry the usual motorist liability insurance.
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Local government leaders discussed the current administration's trend toward financing infrastructure projects through public-private partnerships and eliminating tax-exempt municipal bonds.
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