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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Operators attentively monitor the screens, watching for backups or traffic incidents, and communicate with local authorities and the public at the new Iowa traffic 'Nerve Center.'
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Although the program is meant to ease traffic congestion and claims the cameras will not be used to track people, many are still skeptical about the possible invasion of privacy.
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New research indicates that metropolitan planning organizations aren’t doing much to get ready for autonomous cars.
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New York City is developing a "free" public Wi-Fi network to be deployed throughout the city, but the poorly appreciated price is our privacy.
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Called Cards Against Urbanity, the game is a twist on the popular and politically incorrect Cards Against Humanity.
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Several experts have said 2016 will be pivotal for the future of the water project. Do-or-die decisions must be made in the coming months if it is to proceed.
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In the next few weeks, the transit agency will finish installing the service and begin testing how effective the service is -- and whether it should be added to all cars.
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The state's Utility commission decided to eliminate solar subsidies after several high profile solar providers moved to the state -- and they are speaking out against the ruling.
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Industry leaders and state officials will begin talks on Feb. 9th to discuses the best way to introduce self-driving vehicles that doesn't hinder innovation and protects Massachusetts residents.
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The car-sharing service lets users reserve and unlock vehicles with their smartphones.
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In the wake of the water crisis that has led protesters to call for Gov. Rick Snyder to resign, 274 pages of his emails have been released.
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Insurance policies are being offered that close the gap in insurance coverage and help protect drivers, passengers and pedestrians when ride-sharing vehicles are on the road.
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Producers keep pumping more oil, even as prices are falling to fresh 12-year lows every day. What's driving this?
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Although the comparatively small flood projects popping up around the San Joaquin Valley won’t cure California’s drought, farmers are hoping to recoup some of their losses.
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Although the alcohol-based fuel provides a decent energy return, it’s less efficient than regular fuel.
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The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power wants to eliminate coal as a means of producing electricity within the next 10 to 15 years.
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Government entities appear to be using maps more and more as a tool for creating useful applications. Here are seven ways they're doing it.
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Buffalo, N.Y., is the largest city in the country that Uber does not operate in because of a statewide restriction. Aside from NYC, the ride-sharing service is not permitted to operate due to concerns over passenger safety.
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