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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Adopting a carbon tax or raising gas taxes to pay for much needed highway and infrastructure improvements could provide a big incentive to conserve fuel.
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The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation approved legislation that carries the opportunity for the Federal Aviation Administration to trump state and local drone laws.
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The technology enables a self-driving vehicle to enter a more cautious state when it detects a school bus.
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Under the program, car renters will be charged based on how much they drive. The starting fee is $99 per week, which includes insurance and maintenance.
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Smaller companies don’t have technical resources to process big data, so they turn to Urban Engines for help. The company lets transit agencies and companies plug in whatever data they have and see what they can do with it.
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No wonder you're always late. Drivers use a route that minimizes travel time on only a third of their trips. Here's how real-world data can help planners fight traffic congestion.
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The transit shut down will be the first time for a nonweather event, and take the time to inspect cables that could have led to the fire last year.
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Mayor Bill Peduto is hoping to reduce gridlock, pollution and idling traffic through “smart” traffic lights, allowing vehicles to talk with each other, and charting the best way for travelers to navigate confusing city streets by bus, bicycle and on foot.
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Legislation in the Assembly would require the state's regulators to listen to the federal government when it comes to autonomous vehicle policy.
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A U.S. Senate Committee heard testimony from private industry and academia on March 15 about potential issues with autonomous vehicles.
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As the Kerrville, Texas, City Council writes the first city regulations for drones, some contend their proposals are more restrictive than those of the FAA.
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Despite the rhetoric of reconciling the city with nature, today’s green urban dream is too often about bringing a technologically controlled version of nature into the city and declaring the problem solved.
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Alvin drove slowly and at times haltingly at about five miles per hour through a thicket of strolling students, some on bikes, others on skateboards on California's Sacramento State campus, hoping to prove itself as the future of campus transit.
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U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin has released the Water Technology Acceleration Act in order to discover new methods for testing and keeping water safe for consumption.
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This is Baltimore's third try at launching a bike sharing program after previous attempts failed, but the city might be better off launching its program now than it would have been six years ago.
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Before the state budget is finalized, environmental lobbyists want Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo to give tax breaks or taxpayer-funded rebates to consumers who buy zero-emissions vehicles, such as battery electric or hydrogen cell fuel cars.
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The Eagle-360 tire could grip the road better, allow for precision movements and maximize tire lifespan, according to Goodyear.
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Responsible disposal of electronic devices may require solutions that match the innovation put into the creation of those phones, TVs, games and drones.
