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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Community solar “will democratize renewable energy by allowing those who do not have access to rooftop real estate to be able to participate in the benefits of the clean-energy transformation,” said Gov. David Ige.
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The Hyperloop One situation now presents a great reminder, even if the actions were done appropriately, that good governance does have value and venture investors need to find balance between scrutinizing decisions and giving blanket green lights.
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The company wants to offer cars that can operate without a human for ride-hailing within five years.
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Researchers have determined that swimmers who are counting turtles miss about one out of every 10 turtles in the swimming area, and drones help improve accuracy.
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The German luxury carmaker said that the countdown timer for red lights will be displayed on the instrument panel and heads-up display.
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In the four years since Wyoming began taxing power generated by wind turbines, it has collected nearly $15 million in revenue.
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About 5.8 million Americans make their living as commercial drivers. As their vehicles are replaced with autonomous ones, where will those jobs go?
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Research shows nearly 90 percent of vehicles on the road could be replaced by a low-cost electric vehicle available on the market today.
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Two major urban streetcar lines are doing more than planners expected.
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Systems connected: Planning and development, energy utilities, public works.
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Expecting the rest of the world to adopt expensive, centralized sewage treatments systems common in the U.S. is not realistic.
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Cities are increasingly viewing parking in a negative light and rethinking its place in metropolitan America.
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Pennsylvania's autonomous vehicle task-force is working to make the state a leader in the self-driving industry and recently proposed legislation to allow cars to test without people behind the wheel.
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The new traffic management system will centralize the major transit control centers and allow for automated, real-time traffic management and the integration of emerging technology such as connected vehicles.
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Vancouver, Wash., is in the midst of an ambitious waterfront redevelopment project, which officials hope will spur more capital initiatives throughout the community.
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The city of Centennial, Colo., hopes to connect more residents to the larger Denver area by helping them get to light rail more efficiently.
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The new arena dedicated to e-sports will cater to one of the fastest growing sports and attract events and tournaments from around the world.
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The all-or-nothing package includes $482 million for smart corridors and $137 million for “local mobility” improvement, among other items.
