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Hyperloop Explained

Monday, July 16th, 2018

Hyperloop represents the greatest leap in transport infrastructure for generations. Here we explain the concept that’s about to revolutionise our world.

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Peña Station NEXT: Visualizing a net-zero energy district in Denver, CO

Friday, July 6th, 2018

Learn how NREL researchers are using advanced modeling and visualization tools to help create the planned net-zero energy district, Peña Station NEXT, near the Denver International Airport in Denver, Colorado. This project will result in tools for smart city design that can be applied across the country.

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U.S. cities – the hot new technology marketplace

Tuesday, June 26th, 2018

There’s a huge new marketplace emerging and it’s definitely worthy of watching.  The Internet of Things (IoT) is coming on strong…so strong, in fact, that the IoT marketplace is expected to exceed $130 billion by 2024. Here’s what the experts say to expect – by 2020 – IoT service offerings related to discrete manufacturing, transportation and logistics and utility industries.  In just these three areas, projections are that each will represent $40 billion in spending on platforms, systems and services.  That’s a big deal!

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Solar Energy’s Challenges to Energy Demand

Wednesday, June 6th, 2018

Electricity is incredibly difficult to store, so grid operators have to generate it at the exact moment it is demanded. In order to do this, they create incredibly accurate models of the total electric loads, that is how much energy will be consumed on a given day. But as utilities started to produce more energy from renewable sources like solar, the models started to shift as well.

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Why Infrastructure Needs Better Cybersecurity

Wednesday, May 30th, 2018

The unfortunate truth is that surveying the history of data breaches exposes the fact that much of the information has been compromised because professionals haven’t applied the core elements of a strong cybersecurity protocol. For infrastructure to remain safe, organizations and individuals within the field must be educated and apply the correct processes to ensure that accidental leaks become a thing of the past.

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Creating a Balanced Transit Hub: Delivering City Value and Prosperity with Mobility-Oriented Developments

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018

Every city is dependent on mobility. Mobility enables people, goods and ideas to move in, out and within our cities, whether on its roads, on rail or in the air. And as urban centers continue to increase in size and density, mobility is becoming a more pressing issue for city leaders and residents.

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Ready for autonomous cars? If not, get ready quickly!

Monday, May 21st, 2018

Ready or not, self-driving cars are on our streets.  New and disruptive automotive technology is destined to change lives, laws, industries and major sectors of our economy. But first…self-driven cars must be tested and that’s the stage we are experiencing now.

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Renewable Energy and Jobs: Annual Review 2018

Wednesday, May 16th, 2018

Renewable energy employment worldwide has continued to grow since IRENA’s first annual assessment in 2012. During 2017, the strongest expansion took place in the solar photovoltaic (PV) and bioenergy industries. In contrast, jobs in wind energy and in solar heating and cooling declined, while those in the remaining technologies were relatively stable (Figure 1).

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Hackers are currently evaluating which networks to hit next

Tuesday, May 8th, 2018

Most governmental entities have taken major precautions but many remain vulnerable because of a lack of funds.  Public entities usually have a policy not to pay ransoms but, as in Atlanta’s situation, officials realize that the fix may be considerably higher than the ransom request.  A few years ago, hackers lowered their ransom requests hoping that would escalate payments.  Many do pay the ransom but at least one in every five times, those who pay the ransom don’t get their files back.

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Springfield, MO: MoDOT Innovations Challenge Showcase

Friday, May 4th, 2018

A recap video of the Innovations Challenge Showcase held in Springfield, Missouri, featuring projects from all over the transportation industry aimed to improve efficiency, solve problems and add to the tool chest of transportation professionals.

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