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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Ohio lacks the zero-emission-vehicle requirements of states like California and it does not offer a tax incentive for electric cars, but a bill proposed in the state this month has the potential to change that.
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Transportation for America selected Bellevue, Wash.; Minneapolis, Minn.; and Boston as locations to study the demands placed on curb space. The cities are part of the 2020 Transportation for America Smart Cities Collaborative.
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The new fees are necessary to comply with Oregon's constitution that requires everyone who uses the roads to pay their fair share, and electric car owners can avoid costs by allowing the state to track their mileage.
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The new signalling system, near Newport, would be smart traffic lights that combine traditional traffic lights with an array of sensors and artificial intelligence to intelligently route vehicle, bike and pedestrian traffic.
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The company has been rebuffed several times over the years in the General Assembly as lawmakers sided with the Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association that opposes Tesla dealerships.
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A new transportation research center announced today in Jefferson City, Mo., will combine academic researchers with industry and government leaders to develop new strategies to address the state's infrastructure issues.
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Austria-based manufacturer Rosenbauer recently toured its concept electric fire engine through California’s coastal communities, offering an early look at the potential future of the vehicles.
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The Hartselle City Council will soon be voting on a proposal that would create the first publicly-owned electric vehicle charging station in all of Morgan County to bolster economic development.
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Critics of the project say the system is intrusive and could be used to spy on citizens, although police insist they are not monitoring camera feeds. Some critics also raise concerns that there is a lack of oversight.
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Two pilot projects in Baltimore will provide $2.50 flat-rate rides to qualifying residents traveling to area grocery stores. Food deserts are a substantial barrier to healthy living in low-income communities.
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Self-driving public shuttles will roam up and down the corridor. Street lights will brighten for passersby and then dim to save energy. Stoplights will dynamically adjust to traffic conditions.
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A watchdog group is suing the city of San Diego for not releasing data collected through its controversial Smart Street Lights Program, which has sensors that gather a wide swath of information.
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A new study shows Hyperloop, which uses electric propulsion to shoot passengers in a pod through low-pressure tubes, scores the highest among possible high-speed transportation options to connect Texas cities.
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Wichita is the first city in Kansas to deploy full-sized, zero-emission electric buses as part of its regular fleet, with four new buses that will seat 29 and have a larger standing room capacity of 55 passengers.
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The crowdsourced navigation app Waze has added new features that allow users to report unplowed streets and roadways coated with ice to government, subsequently receiving related notifications.
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The California Air Resources Board heard hours of testimony Thursday related to its proposed Advanced Clean Trucks Regulation. If approved, the new rules could shift the industry in the state away from fossil fuels.
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SponsoredCES 2020 will highlight how technology helps communities prepare for the unexpected.
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Over $15 million is being made available to cover costs of installing electric vehicle charging stations open to the public in San Joaquin, Fresno and Kern counties which aims to increase charging accessibility.
