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 three Orange County circuit courts ruled against red light cameras, arguing they give police powers to a third part contractor, the Orlando PD has updated its protocols hoping to continue using the traffic tech.
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A thought experiment: how will people view mobility and personal vehicles once we have electric, autonomous vehicles in the future?
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Financing public improvements isn't easy -- but nothing is more important for cities to prosper.
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States, counties, cities and universities are all working to put self-driving cars on the road.
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States, counties, cities and universities are all working to put self-driving cars on the road.
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The ongoing transformation of the energy system has largely been spurred by government policy and regulations.
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By connecting the power supply system to wastewater, transportation and heating and air systems, one professor is arguing that a clean infrastructure portfolio is more achievable.
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CEO Mark Fields said Ford's goal is to stay true to its heritage as an automaker that builds cars for the masses and develop an affordable self-driving vehicle.
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Two sites are being considered by Uber to become testing facilities for their self-driving vehicle research.
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Yes, we blunt the effects of climate change by getting off fossil fuels. But countries' most ambitious targets imply use of climate engineering schemes – and that discussion should be done in public.
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VW's chief in Chattanooga told a state Senate hearing meeting last October that the ongoing plant expansion would support possible hybrid or electric vehicle production.
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Solar industry lobbyists argued that the limit of 75 megawatts would be quickly exhausted, forcing the layoff of workers. State representatives took heed and amended the law to allow up to 100 megawatts under existing rules.
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State Delegate Glenn Davis has filed two bills related to automated driving and proposed $500,000 in the two-year budget for a study on autonomous vehicles in partnership with a university.
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St. Paul, Minn., took an unusual path to improving a vital public service, one that holds promise for other city operations.
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What do U.S. mayors worry about? A recent survey finds that aging infrastructure is a top concern – and many mayors say state and federal agencies hinder their efforts instead of helping.
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Once Google began installing the infrastructure to bring high-speed Internet service to the region, hundreds of Austin residents have accused Google Fiber and their contractors of causing excessive damage and congestion.
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Hawaii will test run a new plant that will be capable of converting 10 tons of waste into energy, with an ultimate goal of producing hydrogen and liquid aircraft fuel.
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Upon taking office, Mayor Xavier Trias formed a new team called Smart City Barcelona, which is tasked with integrating existing projects and identifying new opportunities to enhance services for all of the city’s people and businesses.
