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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Urban residents want more from their city than just the basics -- oftentimes they are looking for a human aspect.
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The U.S. Green Building Council recognized Chattanooga as America's first city to be certified for a new environmental distinction for electric power systems due to the energy efficient smart grid technology.
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An unexpected alliance between lawmakers, tea party activists and a Hollywood actor is expected to voice concerns over the recent hike in rates for solar users.
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In his final address, Obama asked how to make technology work for us, not against us – especially when solving urgent challenges.
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Mandatory reports released Jan. 12 by the California Department of Motor Vehicles from seven companies testing self-driving cars on public roads in the state come amid a debate about whether cars should be able to drive themselves without a human present.
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Five teams submitted bids in November, but the prices were kept sealed until last week while each of the proposals was evaluated for technical expertise.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles have the potential to protect lives by being the first ones to investigate wildfires, crime scenes and chemical spills.
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Though Gov. Rick Snyder signed an executive order on Monday to create an inter-agency committee to work on long-term solutions to the Flint lead contamination situation, critics argue that the state is responding to the problem too slowly.
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The ride-sharing company has partnered with TransLoc to offer a smartphone application that integrates its services with public transit.
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx told reporters last week that he plans on giving guidance on how his department will approach autonomous vehicles, but isn't working on plans to regulate them.
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The proposed upgrade includes cellphone and Internet service in the subway and security cameras on buses, as well as other tech upgrades to improve traveler comfort.
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The 33,000-square-foot processing plant initially hopes to treat 420,000 gallons — ultimately up to 1 million gallons — of produced water per day.
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The state collects around $300 millions from automotive fees based largely on human errors, but the influx of autonomous vehicles could cause this number to drop significantly.
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A group of government, nonprofit and engineering stakeholders in the Midwest has published a toolkit of "green infrastructure" templates meant to help prevent flooding.
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Due to the automated surge pricing feature, which raises costs due to high demand, passengers were charged more than 10 times the normal rate during New Year's Eve.
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The Regional Transportation District is opening the data in hopes that entrepreneurs may create apps helping drive down commute times for Denverites.
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States and regions are taking the lead on climate change action and, so far, are seeing economic and environmental benefits.
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Mobileye has become the second private company to add perks to the ultimate prize the U.S. Department of Transportation plans to award to the winner of its "Smart City Challenge."
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