Infrastructure
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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. -
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 local government’s Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to appropriate the funds for a “comprehensive technology infrastructure remediation project.” It comes in response to a critical IT outage last summer.
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Three years after Hurricane Maria tore through Puerto Rico, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced plans to pour $10 billion into rebuilding the U.S. territory's electrical infrastructure.
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The addition of a monorail system over the median of a section of the Garden State Parkway is being considered as an alternative to more lanes. The Parkway has been two lanes in each direction since 1953.
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The current system used by the transit agency relies on floppy disks to operate and is so antiquated that managers can barely find spare parts or qualified technicians to keep it running, officials say.
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As public transit in the United States pulls itself out of the COVID-19 downturn, watch for it to fast track innovation as it aims to achieve increased efficiencies, responsiveness and more rapidly respond to community needs.
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Officials are expecting a major return on the investment in the new LED lighting, which they believe will significantly decrease electric costs that range around $8,200 per month for the city-owned facilities.
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Companies operating in the small electric vehicle space are seeing broader adoption as food and grocery delivery demand holds steady. The vehicles are cheaper and more efficient than their gas and diesel counterparts.
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The company has said that all trips taken in U.S., Canadian and European cities will take place in electric vehicles by 2030. The company also plans to meet net-zero emissions from its corporate operations by 2030.
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A new report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety links potentially dangerous situations to overconfidence and a reliance on new vehicle technologies, like automated driving features.
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Biologists with the state Department of Fish & Wildlife used a drone to survey and document invasive narrow-leaf cattails in the Skagit Wildlife Area. The drone followed an automated, pre-plotted flight plan.
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Vehicle registration renewal stickers are not going away despite a proposal for electronic record keeping to fully take their place. State police opposed the switch saying the tags are useful for investigative purposes.
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Four months after the acquisition of a competitor, the Florida-based smart streetlight company has raised money to invest in new products and betting on a bright future for 5G and smart city technology.
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New Jersey Transit’s board approved a $3.23 million contract with Scalfo Electric Inc. Wednesday to build electric bus charging stations and the needed electric infrastructure in Camden.
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UV disinfection is a proven means of killing pathogens like the SARS-CoV-2 virus, but it's not risk-free.
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During a recent CoMotion discussion, officials from companies like Uber and Wisk Aero discussed the opportunities and hurdles presented by small, electric aircrafts as a means of shuttling riders through cities.
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Gov. Newsom is facing a financial setback in regards to his high-speed rail plan. The lack of revenue and rising costs will present a tough hurdle.
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The program, offered through subscription service Motor Drive, allows curious drivers to test out popular electric vehicles from companies like Audi, Tesla, Nissan and Chevy for a monthly fee.
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Electric vehicle charging infrastructure groups have reached a compromise with California lawmakers and are no longer opposing legislation to add training requirements for workers installing the charging equipment.
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Public transit in Florida’s largest city has formed a partnership with a private mobility provider to offer rides in electric, open-air vehicles, providing on-demand service in a number of neighborhoods
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