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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The batteries will connect to their wind, solar and bio-fuel energy generating systems, which have been installed to help cut costs in recent years.
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Representative Pat Garofolo wants Minnesota to be first in line to embrace self-driving vehicles and has plans to offer a bill regulating the state's automotive laws.
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Miami-Dade, Fla., Mayor Carlos Gimenez is weighing the pros and cons of letting the taxi companies operate with more freedom and to develop their own ride-hailing app to rival Uber and Lyft.
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Silicon Valley in many ways is pushing the automotive industry forward with tech giants such as Google and Apple pioneering the way for autonomous vehicles.
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Southern California Edison has signed more than 80 contracts to ensure a steady supply of power, but many are questioning the contracts made with a company with close ties to the governor's office.
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Using Uber to chauffeur your kids around may seem like a no-brainer, but there are some moments you may miss out on.
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Nashville's former mayor led his city as a single, networked entity. His approach is paying off.
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Some new approaches are emerging that could help booming and struggling areas alike.
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During a trip to Texas, Vice President Joe Biden congratulated Houston and admired the innovation and progress that has made the city more environmentally friendly.
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Researchers at the university have developed a system to use the sun's heat in a cheap, efficient way and are working on demonstrating its uses.
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The Toyota i-Road is a three-wheel, low-speed vehicle that the company wants to find uses for in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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A partner at the design consultancy IDEO has predicted that self-driving cars will lead to revolutions in car design, which could lead to new players in the auto industry.
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Barcelona is one of the smartest cities in the world due to a mixture of innovation, leadership and vision.
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Mortenson Construction has announced that it will begin installing power grid batteries for public and private enterprises in Minnesota.
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The Portland-based Sky Tram International argues that a traditional rail train would have too many problems between difficult terrain and long travel times, while an elevated monorail could eliminate such obstacles.
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The U.S. Department of Energy has highlighted several green technologies ahead of the country's participation in climate talks in Paris this December.
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After launching an null the future of Uber in Austin is up in the air.
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As electric vehicle fans, Tesla's customers are a key cog in the company's marketing machine. How much pull will they have as Tesla makes the Model 3 for a broader – and tougher – crowd?
